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.
This is the Class 5 Valve guitar combo amp put out by Marshall. First thing you will notice is the British racing green tolex. It is a vintage styled amp, yet I don't think it is a reissue of any sort. Powered by one EL84 power tube and 2 ECC83 preamp tubes. The knobs are Bass, Mid, Treble and Volume. I spotted this in my local shop. More and more companies are building a no nonsense, low budget tube amp. Most of them don't impress me, but I could see myself using this. The street price is $399. The mid knob! Midrange is very important in shaping your tone. It can make or break your sound and ability to cut through a mix. It's a very attractive amp I love the green tolex. You will need pedals to distort this amp. This is not a reason to knock or dislike the amp, I just want it to be known to other readers. Very nice work. I cranked it up in the guitar store and didn't get any unwanted noise. The tolex was cut and glued nicely. This amp seemed built Ford tough and good for another 100,000 miles. A no nonsense warm, clean tube amp. If you use pedals to get your overdrive sound anyway, than this amp is perfect for you. It's lightweight and light on your bank account. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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. What is great about this amp is that is it so small and compact that you can take it to gigs that provide a cab and hook it straight up or just running into your favorite 4x12 or 2x12 cab at home. It has two speaker out puts so you can run a 4x12 stack and push 8 speakers of classic Marshall tone! Marshall Class5 Head Features: * Class A amp design and all-tube signal path for pure, vintage tone * No-frills control set makes it quick and easy to dial in a great sound * Headphone output lets you jam until the sun comes up * 8 Ohm and 16 Ohm speaker outputs make this a flexible amp in the studio and on stage * Built tough to last by Marshall UK * Perfect head for the Marshall Class5 C110 1x10 extension cabinet! UTILIZATION Details Type Tube Number of Channels 1 Power 5W, Class A Reverb No EQ Treble, Middle, Bass Amp Modeling No Number of Tubes 3 Preamp Tubes 2 Power Tubes 1 Inputs 1 x instrument Outputs 2 x speaker No Footswitch I/O No Effects Loop Height 7.9" Width 19.5" Depth 8.3" Weight 14.9 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 $350 and on the used market for around $200. I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs a great sounding tube amp in the Marshall/British tone vein.
