Music Man 210 Seventy-Five

mine is a 1975 2 channel,great responce from all features but again the vibrato channel is a bit too electronic sounding I do have a setting below if you want to try it,

I like the separate Master & Channel volumes (dirty or clean) I play a 59 Jazzmaster & 61 Jaguar via a Stage Echo 100 with lots of reverb, here is my typical clean settings for channel 2 input:
CHANNEL 1 - all are set to 0.
DEEP & BRIGHT switches on.
MASTER VOLUME: 10.
CHANEL 2 VOLUME: 4.
TREBLE: 3-4.
MID: 8.
BASS: 10 (due to the single coil pickups on vintage Fenders).
REVERB: 8-9.
VIBRATO PRE-SET: SPEED:7 INTENSITY: 3-4 (I use the foot switch when its needed).
* For a Fuzz sound I only change the Master & Channel volumes as:
MASTER: 4.
CHANNEL: 9.

I have only had it in recently for minor electronic repairs, I have replaced the tubes a few times since 74, in reality it has been a very dependable amp, I have had a bit of a rust issue, that im on top of but that happens to any amp of its age (maybe I should keep the beers of the top)

Never had to call them, I use a great tech that was trained on Fender amps and I have all the schematics for the 210 - 75 for him,

I would certaily buy another, my other amps are a Fender 1964 Twin, a 1962 Fender Bassman (with a 62 Jazz Bass) a 1947 Gibsan amp, a Stage Echo 100, I play "The Ventures" sound and this amp does just fine for most gigs, if im playing in a large outdoor venue I would play the Twin (the sound guys never have to mic me...lol)I was thinking of replacing the Vibrato system with a tube Fender one but I guess its too much work & cost, but the setting I play with works well for that sound

mine is a 1975 2 channel,great responce from all features but again the vibrato channel is a bit too electronic sounding I do have a setting below if you want to try it,

I like the separate Master & Channel volumes (dirty or clean) I play a 59 Jazzmaster & 61 Jaguar via a Stage Echo 100 with lots of reverb, here is my typical clean settings for channel 2 input:
CHANNEL 1 - all are set to 0.
DEEP & BRIGHT switches on.
MASTER VOLUME: 10.
CHANEL 2 VOLUME: 4.
TREBLE: 3-4.
MID: 8.
BASS: 10 (due to the single coil pickups on vintage Fenders).
REVERB: 8-9.
VIBRATO PRE-SET: SPEED:7 INTENSITY: 3-4 (I use the foot switch when its needed).
* For a Fuzz sound I only change the Master & Channel volumes as:
MASTER: 4.
CHANNEL: 9.

I have only had it in recently for minor electronic repairs, I have replaced the tubes a few times since 74, in reality it has been a very dependable amp, I have had a bit of a rust issue, that im on top of but that happens to any amp of its age (maybe I should keep the beers of the top)

Never had to call them, I use a great tech that was trained on Fender amps and I have all the schematics for the 210 - 75 for him,

I would certaily buy another, my other amps are a Fender 1964 Twin, a 1962 Fender Bassman (with a 62 Jazz Bass) a 1947 Gibsan amp, a Stage Echo 100, I play "The Ventures" sound and this amp does just fine for most gigs, if im playing in a large outdoor venue I would play the Twin (the sound guys never have to mic me...lol)I was thinking of replacing the Vibrato system with a tube Fender one but I guess its too much work & cost, but the setting I play with works well for that sound

Same as others with the phasor...I do wish it had channel swithing, but no big deal....I use it in church and it is miked into the pa...

I use it with a 64' Guild T100 and a G&L S500 Tribute...Both run single coils and I believe that these guitars and amp were made for each other....I run the G&L through the a Boss me 50 processor and the clean channel on the amp...The Guild goes through the 2nd channel where I use the amps reverb and phase, and I have the bright and deep button both on...Man there is absoulutly nothing that cannot be accomplished with this rig...

Well its over 30 years old and it still has the original tubes and speakers in it....No buzz, No hum just great tone....You cant get much more reliable than that

Gone is Leo,and gone is Musicman

Been playing since the early 60's till the early 80's mostly bass. Stopped completely and started again about 4 years ago...I have a guild jumbo acoustic and a strawberry blonde amp for it....along with the above mentioned equiptment.....Im 54 and starting to wish that this amp weighed alittle less, but I'll put up with the weight cause the tone is incredible....If your looking for a fender type amp, I highly recommend that your search out a Musicman instead...Youll save alot of $ and still have the sound your looking for....Maybe better

75 watts switchable to 35 watts (I use this setting the most) This amp does all I want, basicly I run it clean and use my Boss GT-6 for any overdrive tones. If I'm using it at low volume I dial in a bit of preamp gain from the amp, sounds cool to me. It has an inbuilt phaser which sounds cool and has lots of variation, from chorus - Leslie speaker type sound. It also has tonnes of reverb, both are swithchable by footswithch. I have always liked a 2X10, I tried a 70s Fender Vibrolux Reverb, week a piss no balls.

The guitars I use are an ES-335 Les Paul Telecaster and a Les Paul Junior Frankenstein. It sounds nice with all my guitars.

I had 1 minor problem with it $30 to fix. There seemed to be some problem with the wires from the output transformer to the speakers. I guess any old amp could have it's problems from time to time. I keep it serviced and in tip top shape so I guess I'll get another 20 years out of it.

Music Man amps are no longer...
I use www.musicmanamps.com The guys there are great.

I guess I've been playing 15 years. I've had a couple of Laneys a Fender and a Woogie. If it were stolen or lost I would cry, then try and get another one.

I bought this amp, the Music Man 210 75 ($400 2nd hand) 8 years ago. I don't know its history before that. It was spotless, all original speakers, valves. I play many different styles ranging from very quiet folk gigs accompanying an unmiked vocalist to filthy funk to huge sweaty crowds. I tend to only use channel 2 (bass, middle, treble, volume, master volume, reverb, phasor, deep boost and bright boost)but the first channel is handy for keyboards etc during rehersals and other jamming situations. The Music Man is very straight forward and user friendly. I just discovered the pull switch on the phasor control through reading this forum! Doh! There is no indication on the control panel that it exists. Could this be the original analogue easter egg? Can't wait to check it out.
I think an FX loop would be handy, and a line out, though I constantly get raves from the soundguys who mike it up at gigs, they love it.
I would like to change the way the foot switch plugs in as the two RCA plugs are exposed and often get knocked about, this has caused faulty switching, very annoying.
If there was a channel switching option I would use it. But I don't miss it.
I found the switchable impedance challenging as there is no indication of which setting applies to what, and I am not a sparky.
A little research amongst friendly sparkies set me right eventually.

I use a Allan Holdsworth model Ibanez currently loaded with passive strat style single coils. It has also been loaded with Dimarzio humbuckers and a couple of years with Reflex active pickups(3 singles) When doing quiet gigs, (I often play large venues with a folksy singer who is easily scared witless) the music man delivers plenty of warmth and character at painfully low levels.
I am also working with a trio that indulges in unashamed swamp bop and thumping cheese rock science. This calls for me to turn it up.
I set the dials around; volume one at 4 to 7 depending on the song, treble around 6, mid 7ish, bass 7ish, master on 2 to 5 again depending on the song, I back the volume on the guitar off to 7 mostly, but somehow it creeps up...I leave the bottom and bright switches ON. All of these settings are purely perfunctionary as I like to change my mind. I like the overdrive on this amp, it is kinda gnarly and rude, I like that. especially with a touch of reverb and slide guitar. And yes, the clean sound rocks. It remains clean at high levels and as with most good amps it sounds wonderful up loud.
I had the whole unit overhauled early last year when I went into the studio, as a result it is very quiet and responsive.
I run a lot of FX for most gigs, the usual set up consisting of RAT distortion, then a Boss SE50 digital FX unit(extremely versitile, good dist and o/drives, filters, delays and cool tricky stuff) through to a Dan-Electro tremelo, a cry baby wah and a digitech whammy-wah. Some of these combinations are downright frightening and others are bird-like, my amp is not scared and delivers on all accounts!
Also... sometimes I have needed to put my acoustic (hand crafted with EMG pickup under saddle and pre-amp)through the music man, I use channel 2 with both switches off and am usually able to pull an acceptable sound.

Tottaly dependable. Once had problem with vibrating valve, due to serious neglect, no biggy. Extensive touring, never considered backup, only serviced once and going strong.

never dealt with company. I don't think they exist anymore. Servicing done by local genius, once in 8 years.

I have been playing on and off for thirty years.
If it were stolen or lost (lost? how the f.. do you lose an amplifier?), I would be choose between another Music Man 210/75 or a Reynolds.
I love its size, it looks funkier with the badges removed.
I hate the weight but thems the breaks.
I have owned a WASP 200 watt head with god knows what loaded into the slant quad, a lovely old Mesa Boogie 60/100 combo, another great amp but not as versatile at lower volumes, an ancient Hohner 170 watt valve head with the best reverb ever constructed shoveled into its otherwise modest guts. Also a Vox AC something or other and various unmentionable units.
I did not know anything about these amps before it was recommended to me by an eccentric classical violinist called Adrian.
Over the years I have played through many rigs, often much more powerful than this one, I especially like the Reynolds and the VHT pittbull, but the Music Man is so damned practical and it delivers at low volumes, great workhorse, rich in colour and blasphemeous when pushed.

I purchased this amp about three months ago and it included the original paperwork including a receipt dated 1980. With the exception of one blown speaker,this amp was in like new condition (including the original USA manufactured Sylvania tubes, still good!). This amp has limited versatility, but I new that going in. It's basically the same as a twin reverb, in fact mine is unique in that, like the Twin, it has tremelo rather than phase. It also has a low end boost (deep) switch which is a nice addition. The only feature missing that I might like is foot switchable channels. This has been my primary amp since I purchased it. It is ideal in size and power for a wide variety of venues. I have used it effectively at shows ranging in size from coffee houses to 1500 seat venues. It's small enough that it's portable yet has plenty of power (when miked) for larger engagements.

My primary guitars are a Gibson ES Artist (semi-hollow with active electronics) and a custom built Carvin. Both have coil splitters so I can play single or double coil. I actively perform in two bands (progressive funk fusion and roots rock) and play a wide variety of styles. It's basically a clean amp, but it lends itself well to the addition of my Danelectro Daddy-o for overdrive. I have owned and played live with many high quality amps (including a '68 Twin Reverb, a Mesa Boogie Nomad, a Marshall JCM 2000 and a Ampeg VT 120) and this is hands down the best sounding amp I've ever owned! The depth and tonal dynamics are amazing. Due to the afformetioned blown speaker, I replaced the originals with stock Fender Special Designs. This changed the sound slightly, but not for better of worse (slightly less full, but more bite). The tones are incredibly warm and deep yet they cut through without excessive volume. The loudest I ever play is at 5, and at this level, the tones ring clean.

I've only owned this amp for three months, but have played it out alot in that time (approx. 2x per week). So far, so good. As I stated earlier, it has the original tubes from 1980 (still good) and someone played it at least enough to blow a speaker. I'm very confident in the reliability of this amp.

Never had the pleasure.

I've played guitar for about twenty years and played out consistantly for the the past eleven years. I've used many high quality amps (listed earlier). If this amp were slolen or lost I would definately search day and night until I found another. This is the best sounding amp I've ever owned and it's tonal qualities are comparable to much pricier vintage or custom amps. I played a '68 Twin Reverb (also an awesome amp) out for six years and, believe it or not, I prefer the Musicman.

This amp has two channels which are basically the same, channel one with just 3 bands equalisation and channel two with 3 bands equalization and effects (reverb and phaser with a push/pull button). The channel with effects also has two switches: Bright and Deep. This is my only amp so I use it for both practice and gigs in a band with two guitars (including me), a bass, a singer, and a crazy drummer and I can get enough out of this amp to have the other players ask me to lower my volume. The only thing that is missing on this amp is a real gain button on the input to get a useful distortion.

I play mostly indy rock, new wave, gothic and some black metal. I have a guitar with Alnico II (Seymour Duncan) pickup at the bridge position and a '59 (Seymour Duncan) at the neck position, both are "vintage" sounding pickups. I use only channel two with Bright and Deep on. My basic tone is bass:8.5, mid:5 and high:6. You need to beef up the bass a little or you'll have a sound a little too harsh. I can find the sound I want for each riff but with a distortion pedal because the saturation you get by driving the input volume is horrible. That's why I usually use an input volume of 3 which doesn't saturate my sound and a master volume around 7.5. I use the distortion pedal BOSS SD-2 Dual Overdrive (http://www.harmony-central.com/Effects/Data/Boss/SD-2-01.html) which I find great to get any sound I want and this amp ads the vintage touch I like. The crystal sound of the tubes is great with clean and crunch sounds, especially if you like sounds with chorus, flanger or wah. The Bright and Deep switches are really great with both on you get a sound that is both crystalline and warm. The push-pull button of the phaser gives another sound like the oune you'd get with a wah-pedal fully driven, this sound is really harsh. I thinks it's fun but impossible to use together with other instruments in a band. I won't rate this amp for the variety of sounds but for ITS SOUND.

This amp is a rock. Change tubes from time to time and blow on the dust that accumulates in the open-back cabinet and that's all you need to play a life time with it. To ensure long tube life, follow these procedures (I think they're the same for any tube amp): Start with amp on standby position and input and master volumes at zero. First switch on the main power, then wait 3 minutes (or more) before you switch from standby to power then wait 3 minutes (or more) before you drive input and master volumes. To switch your amp off do the same backwards...

Never had to deal with.

I have been playing with this amp for 9 years now and it always fulfilled my expectations. If it was stolen or lost I would buy a Marshall 30th anniversary series 100W combo, but we're talking about a different price. For the same price I would definetly buy this one again. This is the first amp I bought. I was young and all I knew at that time was that "a tube amp sound better". I found this one for a good price and bought it. I was very lucky.

Built in 1980, this amp features two channels, four inputs, volume/master effect, reverb and phasor (w/footswitch) and 2 10" speakers. I have one stock Music Man speaker and one EV Force speaker. Phasor effect features a "pull knob" which deactivates the phasor effect and acts as a filter (sort of like a crybaby in a preset position). Also has Deep/Bright swithches and Power switch on rear panel Hi, Standby and Low power settings on the front. This is your basic plug and play amp w/o the modern features. Powered by 6L6's and transistor preamp. I'm the original owner and have used it on gigs for about 15 years w/o any major problems.

I am currently using with a James Burton Telecaster (Signature Model) and I am in blues heaven. From super clean chickn' pickn' to a warm blues sound, however no metal or hard rock sounds here. This amp is very tonal and I've used it for blues, jazz, funk and basic rock. Reverb can get deep, I don't set it past 3. I usually set the volume on 2, master on 8 and have both the Deep and Bright swithches on. If you want distortion/overdrive please use a pedal, amp distortion is harsh . By the way -- it can get loud if you want, or soft and sweet. Take your pick. Try the "filter" effect with an overdrive pedal and you can get some "Boston" tones. The Deep switch helps give the 10's some bottom without cutting the highs.

15 years of playing in clubs and the only problem I had was that one speaker's wiring was not too good. I replaced the speaker with an EV anyway. This amp is heavy!! and durable. It once rolled down( with casters) a loading ramp and into a wall, and it didn't get a nick -- the wall has a different story. It's very well constructed and doesn't wear down tubes quickly like some other amps. I never had a backup for years. Although it's now retired and serves as my practice amp at home. My Boogie 50 Cal + is my main amp, but if I had to, this amp would be ready to come in from the bullpen.

No longer made. However, if you want schematics pick up a copy of the "Tube Amp Handbook" by the Groove Tube Co. founder (book not handy, so name escapes me). Every schematic you can think of is in the back of the book, including old Music Man amps. It should be simple to service.

If this amp were lost or stolen, I would truly feel lost --it's like the old chair in the living room -- a little bit worn, but you could never part with. I would hunt for another if it came to it. If I couldn't find, I probably would get a Fender to replace. I bought it in 1983 (it sat in a music store for two years unused) mostlly for the clean blues sound. The one thing that might bother some players, is that if you want a hard rock tone you must use a pedal. Other than that -- it's a dream for what I paid and how long I've used it..