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The Class5 is a 5 Watt, all-valve, class A
amplifier in 1 x 10" combo format.
This small combo amplifier is in response to a
very common request we have received over
the years which nearly always contains the
phrase - “can we have the Marshall stack
sound, but at a much lower volume please”, so
here it is, a ‘baby Plexi’ if you like!
Incorporating a very simple layout of Volume,
Treble, Middle and Bass, it is designed to
deliver those great cranked tones with
minimum fuss and environmental abuse, a
must for recording and ideal for rehearsals and
small gigs. A headphone output is also
included for private practice.
Two ECC83 (12AX7) double triode preamp
valves and a single EL84 pentode power amp
valve ensure that the signal path is pure class A
valve tone from beginning to end.
Class A topologies are known for their
generous second harmonic distortion
characteristic, whichis very pleasant to the ear
and results in some classic overdrive tonality.
Cranking the amp up to its full ‘deceivingly
respectable’ output will yield some red hot
Marshall roar, which can alternatively be driven
into a 16Ω 4 x 12" for some of that extra
bottom-end resonance familiar to nearly all
Marshall devotees!
The internal 10" speaker is the newly
developed Celestion G10F-15 which is the
perfect partner for this amplifier and
maximises the tonal spectrum admirably
considering the compact size of this little
brute!
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* EUROPE ONLY - Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the
EMC Directive (Environments E1,E2 and E3EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage Directivein the E.U.
* EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the Class5 is 8 amps.
From
Jim Marshall
I would personally like to congratulate you on your
purchase of the Marshall Class5 amplifier.
One of my golden rules has been, and always will be,
to listen to what guitarists want from their amplifiers.
When the company started receiving numerous
requests to produce an amplifier containing all the
harmonics, feel and tone of a classic Marshall stack,
but at a fraction of the size and volume, I set my
experienced R&D team the challenge.
In response, they have created the Class5, a single
channel, 5 Watt, all-valve combo brimming with
classic Marshall tone. I was amazed when I heard
what this small amp could do, it really does punch
way above its weight and contains everything from
bright cleans to classic crunch and fantastic lead solo
tones.
The high quality construction is something I’m
particularly proud of too. Every Class5 amplifier is
created from specially sourcedcomponents and
materials by our highly skilled and dedicated shop
floor staff in our factory in the heart of the UK.
Their attention to detail and unwavering standards
mean your new amplifier will truly stand the test of
time.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you
every success with your new Marshall Class5 amp.
Yours Sincerely,
Dr Jim Marshall OBE
Power 5W
Pre-amp Valves 2 x ECC83
Power Amp Valves 1 x EL84
Speaker 1 x 10" 16Ω Celestion G10F-15
Dimensions W, H, D (mm) 495 x 415 x 230
Weight (kg) 12
Technical Specification
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