Marshall Origin 20C Combo

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Tube Combo amp for E-Guitar

  • Gain Boost function
  • Two voicings (Normal, High Treble), which can be mixed steplessly via the Tilt control
  • Switchable power reduction for full sound in any environment
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 20 watts
  • Preamp tubes: 3x ECC83 (12AX7)
  • Power tubes: 2x EL34
  • Equipped with: 1 x 10" Celestion V type speaker
  • Controls: Gain - Tilt - Bass - Middle - Treble - Master - Presence
  • Switches: Power On / Off - Output Low/Mid/ High - Gain Boost (Pull Volume)
  • Series effect loop
  • Connectors: Input (6.3 mm Jack) - DI Out (6.3 mm Jack) - FX Send & Return (2 x 6.3 mm Jack) - Footswitch (6.3 mm Jack)
  • Speaker Outputs: 3 x 6.3 mm Jack (16 ohms / 8 ohms)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 520 x 440 x 240 mm
  • Weight: 13.9 kg
  • Includes footswitch
Available since April 2018
Item number 431626
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Power 20 W
Speaker size 1x 10"
Power Amp Tubes EL34
Channels 1
Reverb No
External FX Loop Yes
Recording Output Yes
MIDI Interface No
Connection for External Speaker Yes
Headphone connection No
Footswitch connection Yes
Incl. Footswitch Yes
Weight in kg 13,9 kg
519 €
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An affordable Rock classic with modern enhancements

With the Origin 20C combo, Marshall has gone back to what it does best – and has put it all into a budget-friendly package. This puristic 20-watt single-channel amp is fitted with two EL34 power tubes together with a single 10" Celestion V-Type speaker, and delivers a sound reminiscent of the legendary JTM45 and JMP Super Lead 1987 amplifiers whilst offering contemporary features such as a master volume control, a gain boost function, and an effects loop. A footswitch for switching the boost and effects loop is also included.

Dynamic preamp and power amp crunch

Plenty of output from the power stage and a perfectly matched preamp stage, both equipped with all-tube technology, and of course a Celestion speaker, are at the core of any Rock guitarist’s needs. The straightforward circuitry of the Origin 20C combo is aimed at musicians looking for that classic Marshall crunch at an affordable price. The level of gain can be controlled independently of the output volume and can be further enhanced using the switchable boost function, conveying a genuine “Vintage Rock” spirit. In addition, the Tilt control allows a second, more treble-rich voice to be blended in with the normal one, which was achieved on the classic 1987 and 1959 models by bridging the inputs. The Origin 20C also gets its overdriven sound from the power amp, however, and the output power can be reduced to three watts or even all the way down to 0.5 watts.

For musicians, not collectors

Rare vintage models or even current reissues of Marshall classics, which are often hand-wired, seldom fall within the budget range of most beginners or up-and-coming players. Thankfully, the Origin series now delivers that classic Plexi sound at a much more affordable price. The Origin 20C combo caters to guitarists who appreciate British Rock sounds and the purist single-channel concept. With its potent EL34 power stage and single 10" Celestion V-Type speaker, this amp is ideally suited to use in the rehearsal room and on stage, while the foot-switchable boost function and effects loop provides enhanced flexibility.

About Marshall

Marshall, the manufacturer from Milton Keynes in Great Britain, is an indispensable figure in the world of electric guitar. The tube amplifiers of company founder Jim Marshall († 2012) have been writing Rock music history since 1962 with names like Pete Townshend, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. The classics of the JTM, JMP, and JCM 800 series are still highly sought-after today, as they shaped the sound of overdriven and distorted electric guitar more than any other product. To this day, the combination of the amp and 4x12" cabinet - the "Marshall stack" - is synonymous with the energy and power of the Rock music genre. Alongside these landmark achievements, however, Marshall has always kept its finger on the pulse of the times and a close eye on the needs of up-and-coming musicians.

True Marshall tone for every application

The Marshall Origin 20C is explicitly geared to deliver that dynamic crunch for which Marshall is known and loved at a budget-friendly price and is eminently suitable for genres like Blues and Classic Rock. Players looking for even more gain can of course add pedals to their setup and enhance the amp's basic sound to good effect, and the onboard effects loop provides an ideal platform for testing different pedals using a genuine tube amplifier. The power reduction feature allows the Marshall Origin 20C's volume to be lowered enough for living room use, while gigging musicians who need more than the amp's single 10" speaker can also connect a 4x12" cabinet using the speaker outputs provided. The Origin 20C's DI output paves the way for players to get creative in the studio, though it should be noted that the signal is not frequency-corrected and a speaker simulation should therefore be used (the internal speaker is not muted).

In the spotlight: Tilt control

Everyone is familiar with the two input pairs on Marshall’s classic 1959 and 1987 heads – one for the normal “warm” channel and one for the crisp-sounding “high-treble” channel. To use both channels simultaneously, players had to connect the two input sections with a patch cord. The Origin Series' Tilt control now eliminates the need for this “bridging”: You can dial in the desired tonal balance between both channels by simply turning the knob.

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Tube warmth
Not for me 09.12.2020
If you want a good solid tube amp at with a vintage look, feel and sound, the Origin is it. Even with the output at low and volume at 1 you get a true tube amp feel without any signal loss.

I'd happily play this live at any occasion be it a club gig or in a studio and if you want to turn it up and feel it growl, it will have no problem keeping up with whatever you want to do. Also takes pedals fantastically well and has a very functional FX loop in the back.
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It is what it is and that's good!
Reverend Strat 20.10.2020
Want some good ol' Jimi, Jimmy, and Stevie tones? You'll get them! It's vintage, warm and really good. Great with pedals as well. However, it's also really loud. You can absolutely play at home as well, but you'll only get some saturation and mild distortion at bedroom levels. Just go crank it somewhere and it's magical! Perfect for blues, old school rock, heavy rock etc.
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Modern version of a plexi
Jens20 01.12.2020
This is my third tube amp and i must say it pairs beautifull with my Vox AC10. Solid mid range power from the marshall with a nice tilt knob which lets you chose between the bright or normale channel of a plexi or blend between the two.
I'm a pedal guy and this amp takes pedals very good!
The DI out is something I haven't been able to figure out to sound good on my focusrite but i prefere to mic them anyway!
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Small details can change big picture
Tarmo1967 25.07.2022
I bought Origin 20C Combo for rehersal and small live venues, as we need low volume amp. Sound volume in low position is as expected - low and basicly good. But difference between low and mid output is not so big. I notice, that with low output bottom (low) frequences will dissaper a bit. So, for recording use high output (and room with sound isolation).
Tilt function is basicly same as treble knob - only with different sound colorization. Good for searching own sound, only in quite narrow range.
3 stars for quality - electronics and sound are worth 4 stars but metallic cap at the end of handle just fall away. OK, I fix it with drop of glue but this was unpleasant for brand new combo.
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