Members percyexpat Posted April 11, 2006 Members Share Posted April 11, 2006 Anyone play through them? They crop up quite often on Ebay but I can't find any reference to any kind of Marshall keyboard amp anywhere on the Internet! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Marshalls never made keyboard amps to the best of my knowledge. Their also unaware of haveing made keyboard amps according to searchfuction of their website. They do make bass amps. Those developed a reputation for easily blown speakers during the 70's & 80's due to weak bass speaker construction by celestion. Marshalls website if ya want to try your own search for keyboard amps. Myself though a fairly big fan of Marshalls, whose paid attention to what they where making over the past 30 some years, cant remember em ever haveing keyboard amps. http://www.marshallamps.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WDMcM Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Originally posted by Darkstorm Marshalls never made keyboard amps to the best of my knowledge. ... Oh contraire. There was a Marshall keyboard amp back in the late 80's early 90's. It had a 15" woofer and a piezo driven horn. Actually it sounded quite good for the time although a little iffy on headroom. I had one for quite a while but it has been so long ago that I don't really remember any specifics like number of channels, E.Q. etc. I do remember that the cabinet was silver tolex. And the look that I always got from the guitar players when I wheeled it in was priceless. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 WDMcM > Kewl! Surprised Marshall doesnt have it mentioned as a historical or unusual past product for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 I had one too for a while. It didn't really look like a Marshall amp except for a small plate on the front, and it didn't perform like a Marshall either... it was all solid state. Not bad sound but better amps could be had for less money even back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Birdienumnum Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Originally posted by WDMcM Oh contraire. . . Dave McMahan Product & Support Mgr. Generalmusic USA GEM Community Forums Aha! This is great news that you dropped by, howdy Dave! There are a lot of folks here interested in the new line of GEM pianos, which can be kind of hard to find in the USA. I hope on one of the regular piano threads we have here that you can drop in to answer questions, you know, like where are they and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WDMcM Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Originally posted by Birdienumnum Aha! This is great news that you dropped by, howdy Dave! There are a lot of folks here interested in the new line of GEM pianos, which can be kind of hard to find in the USA. I hope on one of the regular piano threads we have here that you can drop in to answer questions, you know, like where are they and how much? Howdy to you to! I am happy to answer any questions about Generalmusic products; all you have to do is ask. BTW: Here is a listing of the keyboard amp models that Marshall offered; 5301 Keyboard 12, 12W 1x10" keyboard combo This keyboard combo was introduced in 1986 and was probably discontinued in 1991. 5302 20W 1x10" keyboard combo This keyboard combo was introduced in 1984 and was discontinued in 1988. 5305 50W 1x12" keyboard combo This keyboard combo was introduced in 1984 and was discontinued in 1988. It was a split channel master volume amp. 5306 60W 1x15" keyboard combo This keyboard combo was introduced in 1984 and was discontinued in 1988. It was a split channel master volume amp. NOTE: This information was found at Dr. Tube. I think I still have the original product brochure for my old 5306, but it could be packed away deep in my basement. If I run across it I will post a picture. It was really cool. It had the same nameplate as every other Marshall but it was painted white to contrast with the black grill cloth and silver tolex. Best Regards, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members percyexpat Posted April 12, 2006 Author Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 i tell ya what, you dont get service like this on any other forum thanks dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WDMcM Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Originally posted by percyexpat i tell ya what, you dont get service like this on any other forum thanks dave! You're welcome! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members just1guitar Posted February 12, 2017 Members Share Posted February 12, 2017 I actually have an all-original Marshall Keyboard 20, in pristine condition. I've had it, since new. And yes, THEY ARE EXCELLENT! It pairs up quite nicely, with my 335, and my Catalinbread Echorec! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crazyfoo Posted February 15, 2017 Members Share Posted February 15, 2017 Wow you learn something new every day.Maybe Korg will start making guitar amps now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Etienne Rambert Posted February 24, 2017 Members Share Posted February 24, 2017 Anyone play through them? They crop up quite often on Ebay but I can't find any reference to any kind of Marshall keyboard amp anywhere on the Internet! Thanks. If 50 watts is enough, try Marshall's acoustic guitar amp, the AS 50-D. I've found good acoustic guitar amps can more accurately reproduce synth sounds than keyboard amps. I use a Roland AC90 for my synyhs. In that wattage and price range, you might also try the JBL Eon PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zerozerozero Posted March 14, 2017 Members Share Posted March 14, 2017 Wow you learn something new every day. Maybe Korg will start making guitar amps now lol http://korgnutube.com/en/gallery/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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