Consumer Score
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9.7
Amazing
Consumer Score
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8.6
Great
Experts recommend Marshall AS50D more than Roland AC-40
As of 4 Apr 2024, experts prefer Marshall AS50D over Roland AC-40, but both Guitar Amps have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Marshall AS50D received 3 recommendations: from Music Critic (29 Jan 2023), Consordini (18 Oct 2021) and BestCovery (7 Mar 2024). By contrast, Roland AC-40 received only 1 recommendation from Consordini (18 Oct 2021).
| Rank | Change | Price | Guitar Amp | Music Critic  | Music Radar  | BestReviews  | Consordini  | Ledger Note  | BestCovery  | Guitar World  | GuitarPlayer  | Gearank  | Loud Beats  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | - | Check price |  Marshall AS50D | 3 | - | - | 6 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| 31 | N/A | Check price |  Roland AC-40 | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 18 Oct 2021 Consordini ranked Roland AC-40 as #4 and Marshall AS50D as #6
Rank Guitar Amp Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Roland AC-40 Best Compact Guitar Amp... ... ... #6 out of 9 Marshall AS50D Best Amp for Acoustic Gigs... ... ... Source: consordini.com - On 29 Jan 2023 Music Critic ranked Marshall AS50D as #3
Rank Guitar Amp Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 Marshall AS50D Great Value... ... ... Source: musiccritic.com - On 7 Mar 2024 BestCovery ranked Marshall AS50D as #6
Rank Guitar Amp Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 14 Marshall AS50D Best Acount Guitar Combo Amplifier... ... ... Source: www.latimes.com
After counting and adding up the 107 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Marshall AS50D outranks Roland AC-40. This is not to say that Roland AC-40 is a bad option. Like Marshall AS50D, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Where to buy?
Marshall AS50D 
Roland AC-40 
As can be seen below, Marshall AS50D is mentioned by key experts in Apr 2024, while Roland AC-40 is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Guitar Amp | Music Critic | Music Radar | BestReviews | Consordini | Ledger Note | BestCovery | Guitar World | GuitarPlayer | Gearank | Loud Beats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $160 |  Fender Mustang LT25 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $269 |  Positive Grid Spark | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $149 |  Orange Crush 20 | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Marshall MG50CFX | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
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Expert reviews [4]
Total expert reviews: 4
- with a score: 2
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by guitaarr.com | 96 |
| Average score based on 4 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by guitarverdict.com | 83 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Roland AC-40.
From Seller:
- 50 Watts
- 2x8 2 channel combo
- Digital chorus & reverb
- Country of Origin: China
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From Seller:
- Powerful and lightweight stereo amplifier with natural acoustic tone
- Dual custom-designed 6. 5-inch, 17. 5-watt speakers deliver impressive sound levels with superior projection
- Stereo chorus and reverb effects for rich, spacious sound
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Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0008474925140, 0131608021491, 0709257601335, 5030463175811
UPC Numbers: 008474925140, 131608021491, 709257601335
Model Numbers: AS50D, M-AS50D-U
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