Marshall [Limited Edition Series] Class5 Combo - British Racing Green user reviews ( 9/10) - 2 user reviews

• 09/06/11

  nickname009's review

  Characteristics

  * 5 Watt, 1x10 inch Combo Amplifier
  
  * All-Valve Design with Class A Circuitry
  
  * Powered by 2 x ECC83 Preamp and 1 x EL84 Power Tubes
  
  * Celestion Designed 10 inch Speaker
  
  * Compact Design for Playing out or Staying in
  
  
  
  Controls: Volume, treble, mid bass.
  
  
  
  This is marshall's response to the low wattage amplifiers out there today. Pretty decent specs, though there are some more versatile ones out there compared to this one, the class 5 is elegant and simple.

  Utilization

  Quite easy to use.
  
  
  
  4 knobs, super easy to deal with. Single channel operation, the volume controls the output and also the amount of gain, as you crank it, it will get slightly dirtier at really high volumes, the natural break up of a 5 watt amp.
  
  
  
  There's no other bells and whistles with this one. It's sort of meant to just be a clean or slightly dirty amp for blues/jazz etc.

  Sounds

  The cleans are ok. There is quite a bit of headroom for a 5 watter I wouldn't say it's the cleanest amp out there, after all it is a marshall and they're not exactly known for having the cleanest cleans out there. Though this one is quite loud for a 5 watt and I think it'd be pretty suitable for most gigs. The average guitar player wouldn't do stadium gigs with this but if eq'ed properly and mic'ed up I see no problems with this.
  
  
  
  It also takes pedals well, you can throw anything in front of it and get some variety. Cranking it sounds pretty good too surprisingly! It's got that super classic brit rock tone, reminds me of queen for some reason but it sounds pretty good cranked! Throw a boost on top and you'd be on to something, I say!

  Overall Opinion

  Decent blues amp. Takes pedals well, decent cleans. Overall, it's decent. I wouldn't say it's the better low watt amp out there, there are quite a few to choose from that are more versatile, but if you want a classic marshall-esque sound in a smaller, more convenient package and don't need all the bells and whistles that the other companies offer, this would be your go to amp!
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• 05/16/11

  iamqman's review "Small green machine!"

  Characteristics

  This is the same amp as the black class 5 but just in a sleek green tolex cover with a nice wheat grille cloth. It is a nice look to a classic amp.
  
  
  
  Finally Marshall has manufactured an amp that goes back to the roots of what made them one of the best if not the most recognizable amplifier companies in the world.
  
  
  
  This class 5 is an astonishing amp that is simple in design and control, but carries a huge classic tone and feel that keeps you interested in the tone.
  
  
  
  
  
  Marshall Class5 All-tube 1 x 10" Combo Amp Features:
  
  
  
  * Power: 5 watts
  
  * Preamp tubes: 2 x ECC83
  
  * Power tubes: 1 x EL84
  
  * Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
  
  * Speaker: 1 x 10" 16ohm Celestion G10F-15
  
  * Headphone output
  
  * Extension speaker output

  Utilization

  Details
  
  Type Tube
  
  Number of Channels 1
  
  Power 5W Class A
  
  Speakers 1 x 10" Celestion G10F-15
  
  No Effects
  
  No Reverb
  
  EQ Treble, Middle, Bass
  
  No Amp Modeling
  
  Number of Tubes 3
  
  Preamp Tubes 2 x ECC83
  
  Power Tubes 1 x EL84
  
  Inputs 1 x Instrument
  
  Outputs 1 x Headphone (1/4"), 1 x Speaker
  
  No Footswitch I/O
  
  Effects Loop
  
  Height 16.34"
  
  Width 19.48"
  
  Depth 9.05"
  
  Weight 26.46 lbs.

  Sounds

  Such a simple and easy design. The front top panel has four control knobs that control the volume and the basic EQ of bass, middle, and treble. There isn't a whole lot the user can get confused with.
  
  
  
  Just about any guitar you can throw at it you will get a solid classic Marshall tone. I particularly like the amp with a Gibson Les Paul. It seems that the two were made for each other.
  
  
  
  With only handling five watts of power you can crank up the volume to get those tubes cooking and get a nice over driven sound.

  Overall Opinion

  This is a great sounding practice amp or light gigging amp. It does have a headphone out for silent practicing in your home or office. So that is a nice feature on a tube amp. It is pretty light for a combo amp weighing in at only 26 lbs. you can basically take it anywhere without much strain on your back.
  
  
  
  At new these amps come in at around $400 and on the used market for around $250. I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs a great sounding tube amp in the Marshall/British tone vein.
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