Marshall Class5 Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1x10 in.)

zZounds' Take on Marshall Class5

The hallmark of the Marshall Class5 is simple, no-nonsense, dynamic tube tone. The Class5 pushes 5 true Class A watts through a 10-inch Celestion G10F-15 speaker, via its array of dual 12AX7 preamp tubes and a single EL84 power amp tube. There ain't no hidden push-pull in this tube array--the Marshall Class5 is all about honest-to-goodness pure Class A power. Let's not gloss too quickly over the speaker, either--this Celestion was specially designed to complement the tone and construction of the Class5 combo, serving up equal helpings of tight bottom end and sparkling highs, with plenty of sweet mids to please you bloozehounds. Adhering to the "less is more" design found throughout this beast, the Marshall Class5 uses a Plexi style top-loaded panel with controls for Volume, Treble, Middle, and Bass for no-nonsense, direct analog purity and tone.

Here's how we like to set the Class5: adjust the equalization to suit your playing style and instrument (compensating for bright single coils, a dark mahogany body, etc.) Push the volume on the the Marshall Class5 to break up at the dirtiest level you'd like it to reach, then roll the volume back on your guitar--instant clean-up and pseudo-channel-changing. Alternately, set the Class5 up for a light crunch and use your favorite volume/treble boost pedal to push the amplifier into the stratosphere of smooth, 2nd order harmonics. Speaking of pedals, the Marshall Class5 loves 'em. Try running a wah pedal between your guitar and the front end of the Class5--you'll find yourself instantly transported to a white room, with black curtains, near the station...

Marshall Class5: Something For Everyone

The Marshall Class5 is equally suited to both stage and practice use. Throw a microphone on the Class5 and you've entered full-on club-worthy juiciness, or plug your favorite extension cabinet into the built-in Extension Speaker Output and you'll shake the loftiest of rafters. Alternately, thanks to the relatively low weight, footprint, and headphone output, the Marshall Class5 is equally at home as an at-home recording amp as it is as a silent practice amp, with a tonal character heads and shoulders above anything you're likely to find in any "practice amp." Finally, with the Marshall Class5, you can have an amplifier that treats your late-night wood-shedding sessions with the level of pride and tonal integrity normally reserved for stage and studio work--yet somehow remaining undeniably affordable.

Manufacturer's Description for Marshall Class5 C5-01 Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1x10 in.)

Introducing the Marshall Class5 - a tonally rich 5 Watt all-valve combo that features true class A circuitry, plus an abundance of Marshall tone, feel and response. Designed in the wake of numerous requests from professional stadium fillers and bedroom widdlers alike, this compact yet punchy 1x10-inch amp is the answer to your low wattage, big tone prayers.

Marshall Class5: Leave The Kitchen Sink At Home

Created in the legendary 'Bluesbreaker' style, the Marshall Class5 gets back-to-basics with a top-loaded, 'Plexi-esque' panel comprising Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass. This simple feature set is the Class5's secret weapon, because what you get in return is real class A tone, regarded by many guitarists as the purest in amplifier design, rich in smooth second-harmonic distortion. The Class5's all-valve signal path offers a wealth of untainted analogue tones right at your fingertips. Sparkling clean sounds, full-bodied crunch and glorious lead tones are literally just a dial turn away, with the Marshall Class5 also responding extremely well to on-the-fly guitar volume and tone control adjustments, making for a truly dynamic playing experience. All this great tone is delivered through the Class5's specially designed G10F-15 speaker. Developed in conjunction with Celestion, this 10-inch 'tone cone' equips the Class5 with fantastic bottom-end clout for an amp of its stature, yet also retains tonal clarity and definition. The rear panel offers both headphones and 16Ohm extension cab output sockets - perfect for either fully-cranked silent practice or driving a mighty 4x12-inch 1960 speaker cabinet!

Manufactured at Marshall HQ in the heart of the UK, every Class5 combo has been built by some of the most experienced hands in the business. Specially selected components, solid constr uction, and precision craftsmanship affords the Class5 the durability and reliability you would expect of a Marshall product.

Ideal for use at home, the studio, rehearsal or small gig, the Class5 is all-valve Marshall tone at its best - pure, audacious and inspiring. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Marshall products.

Specifications
Power: 5 Watt

Pre-amp Valves: 2 x ECC83

Power Amp Valves: 1 x EL84

Equalisation Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass

Internal Speaker: 1 x 10 in. 16 Ohm Celestion G10F-15

Headphone Output: Yes

Speaker / Headphone Selector: Yes

Extension Speaker Output: Yes

Dimensions (W x H x D): 495 x 415 x 230 mm

Weight (kg): 12

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Red, Limited Edition

Shipping Weight: 32 lbs

Black

Shipping Weight: 32 lbs

Sound Samples

•   Main