Review of the Marshall Origin 20C Combo amplifier. Where to buy it?

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  • 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)
  • Serial effect grinding path
  • 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

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This amplifier usually has a price around 368.00 €

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

I use this amp at home. In order to overdrive it without pedals, you need it to be pretty loud, too loud for home use, meaning that to have an overdriven tone at home you have to use either an attenuator or an overdrive/distortion pedal or both.

Gain boost adds too much bottom end, not really usable with volume knob rolled off on the guitar, sound is too dark that way, but with volume on guitar all the way up, it allows to have more gain and doesn’t sound bad.

Also, there’s tube (or maybe cabinet?) rattle on certain frequencies at mid-to-high volume.

But rattle aside, this is a great amp with beautiful tones.

Pros:
– Beautiful clean and overdriven tones;
– In addition to the usual EQ controls, there’s Tilt control, which allows you to blend bright and normal voicing;
– Fx loop;
– Power attenuation (scaling) option;
– Nothing unnecessary or complicated, which makes the amp great for being pedal platform.

Cons:
– Tube (or cabinet?) rattle on louder volumes;
– Doesn’t sound as nice in 0.5w mode as in 3w or 20w;
– Gain boost adds too much bottom end;
– No built-in reverb.

Comment:

I ordered this amp initially because I love the looks. Might sound shallow on my side but I need to be attracted visually to my gear to use it.

At first I was underwhelmed by the volume. I loved the sound but was disappointed because really needed to crank it in order to play with a full band but a few days later when playing at home I realized I have found the perfect amp both for home and gigs/rehearsals. Knock it down to low power mode and master on 3 and you can play this in an apartment – put it in high power and go to 8-9-10 on the master and you got yourself a gigging amp.

The speaker is also good but it needs a few hours to burn in. In really makes a difference. It really doesn’t matter that it’s only a 10 inch.

I love that the amp is light. I have back problems and this is a blessing.

Feature set is perfect for me. Too much controls on an amp and I have option-paralysis. This is the right amount.

Loves pedals, but I didn’t try too many on it. I’m a simple guy, I like overdrive, chorus, trem and delay.

All in all I love this amp. For once I am fully happy with a piece of gear 🙂

Cheers!

Marshall Origin 20C Combo vs Marshall Origin 50C Combo

The amplifier Marshall Origin 20C Combo is usually 57 € cheaper than Marshall Origin 50C Combo.

Marshall Origin 20C Combo

Marshall Origin 50C Combo
  • 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)
  • Serial effect grinding path
  • 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
  • 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: 50 watts
  • Preamp tubes: 3x ECC83 (12AX7)
  • Power tubes: 2x EL34
  • Equipped with: 1x 12″ Celestion G12N-60 Midnight speaker
  • Controls: Gain – Tilt – Bass – Middle – Treble – Master – Presence
  • Switches: Power On / Off – Output Low / Mid / High – Gain Boost (Pull Volume)
  • Serial effect grinding path
  • 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): 580 x 245 x 480 mm
  • Weight: 18.2 kg
  • Includes footswitch

And then a video of the amplifier Marshall Origin 50C Combo

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Marshall Origin 20C Combo vs Vox AC15 C1

The amplifier Marshall Origin 20C Combo is usually 147 € cheaper than Vox AC15 C1.

Marshall Origin 20C Combo

Vox AC15 C1
  • 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)
  • Serial effect grinding path
  • 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
  • All-tube
  • Power: 15 Watt
  • 12″ Celestion G12M Greenback Speaker
  • 3x 12AX7 (ECC83) Preamp, 2 x EL84 Power amp
  • Inputs: Input Normal, Top Boost, Volume, Treble, Bass, Reverb, Tremolo (Speed and Depth), Standby, Power switch, Tone Cut Regulator
  • Back: 2x Speaker outputs
  • Impedance Switch (8 or 16 Ohm)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 602 x 265 x 456 mm
  • Weight: 22 kg
  • Optional footswitch: Art.198735 (not included)
  • Optional suitable case: Art.317592 (not included)

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Marshall Origin 20C Combo vs Fender Blues Junior IV

The amplifier Marshall Origin 20C Combo is usually 198 € cheaper than Fender Blues Junior IV.

Marshall Origin 20C Combo

Fender Blues Junior IV
  • 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)
  • Serial effect grinding path
  • 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
  • Hot rod series
  • 1 Channel
  • Power: 15W
  • Speakers: 1x 12″ Celestion A-Type
  • Tubes: 3x 12AX7 and 2x EL84
  • 1 Jack input
  • Controls: Reverb, Master, Middle, Bass, Treble, FAT Switch, Volume
  • Chicken Head Style Buttons
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 40.8 x 45.72 x 23.31 cm
  • Weight: 14.3 kg
  • Design: Black textured vinyl and slightly aged silver-coloured front grille fabric
  • Suitable optional case: Art.318741 (not included)

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Marshall Origin 20C Combo vs Bugera V22 Infinium

The amplifier Marshall Origin 20C Combo is usually 89 € more expensive than Bugera V22 Infinium.

Marshall Origin 20C Combo

Bugera V22 Infinium
  • 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)
  • Serial effect grinding path
  • 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
  • 2 Channels
  • Power: 22 W
  • 3x 12AX7 Preamp tubes
  • 2x EL 84 power amplifier tubes
  • Equipped with a 1x 12″ Turbosound speaker
  • 2 Inputs: “Normal” and “Bright”
  • 1 Clean control
  • 1 Gain control
  • 1 Volume control
  • 3-Band EQ
  • 1 Master control
  • 1 Presence control
  • Built-in digital reverb
  • Switchable between triode and pentode
  • Impedance switchable between 4, 8 and 16 ohms
  • 2 External speaker outputs
  • Input for foot switch
  • Effects loop
  • Weight: 19.4 kg
  • Incl. 2-way foot switch (FSB102A)
  • Suitable optional case: Art.283116 (not included)

And then a video of the amplifier Bugera V22 Infinium

Bugera V22 Infinium (Real BARGAIN Tube Amp?)

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Where to buy this amplifier Marshall Origin 20C Combo

Thomann

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  • Usually Best price.
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Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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