Marshall Origin5 Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1x8")

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Ideal for the bedroom player, this single-channel Marshall Origin5 combo amp offers a diverse tonal range, from clean and subtle to bright and cutting.

This 5w amp is for the innovators. Using a classic all-valve design with contemporary features including a Celestion Eight-15 8" speaker, this amp is unmistakably Marshall. The rich and harmonic tone means that the Origin5 is suited to those looking to express themselves through their sound. A 2-way footswitch allows you to control the gain boost and turn the FX loop on and off. Ideal for the bedroom player, this single channel unit offers a diverse tone range from a clean, subtle tone to a bright, more cutting tone.


Learn more about Marshall's Tilt control on the Origin Series:


Using the footswitchable gain boost feature, you can add that extra level of gain to generate a real Marshall tone. This amp may only have one channel, but using the tilt control you can blend your sound between normal and high treble voices. Marshall's power reducing technology, Powerstem, allows you to have high or low power modes without affecting the sound quality.

Model: Origin5
Channels: 1
Wattage: 5W
Outputs: 1 x 1/4" jack speaker output, 16ohm load only
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" jack instrument input, footswitch
Controls: Volume, boost, tilt, bass, middle, treble, power scaling
Effects: None
Effects loop: Yes, send/return
Speakers: 1 x Celestion Eight-15
Pre-amp valves: 2 x ECC83
Power amp valves: 1 x EL84
Dimensions: 466mm x 369mm x 191mm
Weight: 9.4kg

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-877-6863

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted March 26, 2020 by Mark Garner in Metairie, LA

"Wow, What A Great Amp!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Okay, first things first... This is not a high-gain amp. If you want that look into the DSL Series.This amp is based on the earliest Marshalls like the JTM45. It doesn't have a master volume so there's no overdriving the preamp but it's a great "pedal platform".For CRUNCH I use an MXR Classic Overdrive fed into an MXR Distortion + and for old rockers like me who got started in the 70's the sound is incredible.On a clean setting it sounds remarkably clean but not "Fender clean".The 'Tilt' setting is great for tweaking the tone. I personally set the Treble around 3 or 4 and set the Tilt at around four. The amp is fairly bright so go easy on the Treble.The only complaint I have, besides not having reverb, is the 8" speaker. There's very little true bottom end. An external speaker cabinet is the best way to get the most out of this little powerhouse. The output is 16 ohms so you're limited options-wise. I use a "cab merger" to run two 8 ohm 2x12's in parallel for a 16 ohm load. Those cabs, one open-backed and one sealed, makes 5 watts sound like 35 - it can roar.I haven't used the FX loop but I love the Boost function. With the included footswitch you can kick in some extra decibels for a solo.In terms of cosmetics this a really attractive amp. It looks like something from days gone by.I would definitely recommend this amp to someone looking for a good low gain amp.

Musical Background:

Former semi-pro now a stay-at-home jammer.

Musical Style:

Rock, rock and rock.
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