Is this a good amp idea?

[mortal treason]

I got an offer to buy a Marshall head for $150 I don't know what model or what condition it is in yet, but if it's in good condition and everything should I get it? Also, can just the head work for now or do I NEED a stack to play with it?

[qwerty__666]

my guess is it will be a mg series head, but if your lucky it might not be. Anyway, you will need a cab to run with the head.

[mortal treason]

So would it be better just to by and amp for like $400? Instead of pay $150 for the head and atleast $200 for the cab?

[qwerty__666]

I'd save up abit more money and buy a nice tube combo, something to get those hi-gain tones that i assume you want.

[seibel88]

No, you definitely can not use it without a cab, if you turn it on without it plugged into anything, you'll destroy the head, so I've heard anyway.

[qwerty__666]

No, you definitely can not use it without a cab, if you turn it on without it plugged into anything, you'll destroy the head, so I've heard anyway.

It wont destroy it, but it will damage it.

[slick1235676]

sort of off topic, but

my friend just bought a marshall cabinet. its awesome.

[mortal treason]

I'm going to have to ask more about it, because I barely know anything about it.
I won't be able to find more out until atleast monday though. He said something about 1 of the legs broke? All I've seen is like pegs on them.

[qwerty__666]

sort of off topic, but

my friend just bought a marshall cabinet. its awesome.

What model is it?

i doubt it is better than my Laney (loaded with Vintage 30's)

[Mark A.]

I saw you bought that off www.melband.com

[qwerty__666]

Correct.