Members mymindsok Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hey!!! Zone Music has it's first shipment of the new Marshall Class 5 amps on the floor and theyre already on sale for $399+tax as part of thier Pre Xmas Rock Madness Sale. Four bills for a 5 watt, all tube Marshall? I'll be going over there this afternoon to see Frank anyway, so I'll check out thisamp and let you know whats up with it but that price has me thinkin. Not GASIN yet but definately thinkin! Marshall Class 5 Marshall Class5 All-tube 1 x 10" Combo Amp Features: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vespertine Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 looks pretty cool If it was at least 15watts I'd be all over it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 They're pretty, but I don't think they're worth 3 times what I paid for my Crate VC2110 that I use for my practice amp at home. I run a tube screamer and holy grail reverb with it and it is killer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Rossness Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Not worth it. I'll stick with my MTS gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 why didin't they make it something like 5-10-15-20 watt switchable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doc oc Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 So is this basically a champ in marshall clothing with more speaker? I ask because the champ 600 can be had for quite a bit less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeSpitzer Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 The Class 5 is OK, but nothing special. There are many better 5 watt tube amps on the market to choose from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doc oc Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 The Class 5 is OK, but nothing special.There are many better 5 watt tube amps on the market to choose from. For example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 For example? He (Mike Spitzer) owns a company that sells small amps. They may be special, but they're also a lot more expensive than the class 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 It looks very interesting to me, especially at 399. Of course, I'd like to play one before I pass judgement on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 I'm going to get in line for one. I was interested in them and then "Minnie The Moocher" 's YouTube vids sold me. It may be only 5W and a 1x10, but my understanding is the larger cabinet expands the tone a bit. I know the Vox Pathfinder manages to pull off the same trick. But until I have a chance to play one first hand - [YOUTUBE]VS0ef5BDPyo&feature[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]phpgUSYR1ZI&feature[/YOUTUBE] IMO on this one, the Vox is kickin butt on the Marshall until he gets into "Whole Lotta Love" and then the Marshall's strengths are apparent. [YOUTUBE]pg1ZZWPTlqc&feature[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members doc oc Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Ah. Don't know everyone around here yet. So there is a pickup guy (brian) and an amp guy that I now know of. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Nice amps, nice clips. Seems the C5 pairs better w/HBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 The Class 5 is OK, but nothing special. There are many better 5 watt tube amps on the market to choose from. Maybe one of the GFS amps when they hit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Nice amps, nice clips. Seems the C5 pairs better w/HBs. Yeah, and the Vox better with single coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 that settles it - one of each is required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 that settles it - one of each is required. Yeah, I have the Vox AC4TV, just got it a couple days ago. Still trying to fully formulate an opinion about it. Shortly before that I got the Peavey Valveking Royal 8 on the $99.99 blow out deal (it's kind of a rude little piggy, but still fun and worth that price (as long as you have a bit of a sense of humor))and after I get the Marshall, my short-lived low watt Class A tube amp fetish will be over.Well, that is of course unless I someday stumble across a good deal on a vintage Champ. I've got a replacement Jensen on its way for the Peavey and I'm contemplating that on the Vox. The sound was a bit smaller than I expected from a 10" speaker amp. It's like my 10" 15W Fender Pro Junior would peal the tolex off this Vox.But that's part of the head scratcher for me. I've seen one or two other forumites suggesting that there's too much hype on these little amps just cuz they have a tube in them. And I think there's some truth to that when I compare them against my tweed Pro Junior (which I bought years ago for around $250 a view as a far more capable instrument), but I think the fun thing I'm enjoying with these little Class A 5 watters is the touch dynamics. It's fun to set the levels at "edge of break up" and then have that crunch come on as you play harder or roll on the guitar's volume. So I'm just saying, it's a bit of a new experience/toy for me to amuse myself with so in that respect these things get a green light from me. I'm so easily entertained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 meh....5 watts is too loud for apartment/home use but not loud enough for full band/gig use. Plus, the blackstar HT5 full ministack with both cabs can be had at GC for 499.00. imo, that's a much better deal if you're going to go the 5 watt route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mahuska Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 As always Minnie provides Man this place is killing my wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unworthy Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 As always Minnie providesMan this place is killing my wallet Minnie can make anything sound good, but that little Marshall kicks butt! Just as an aside, I think my little Pro Jr. does the Vox thing better than any small Vox I've heard. I've been gigging with it lately and just hangin and e609 in front of it I can get great punch and chime, but that Marshall puts out a great grind. Gotta think about this. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Squier Fat Telecaster Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 I wish that Marshall had a 1/4 watt setting. I deffo want to try one and see if I want to sell my Palomino V32 for either an AC4 or Marshall Class 5. I want to be able to get some breakup at low volumes without having to use pedals or a gain channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WoodenDuckMaker Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 definitely would be more interested in it if it had a master volume. a lot of peeps who are interested in low watt tube combos are apartment dwellers who cant crank even a 5w amp enough to get optimal overdriven tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 Rob Chappers makes it sound pretty damn good (but then he sounds good through anything) [YOUTUBE]AtFRmlPw3cY[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drifter182 Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 my only concern with these clips is that it def. sounds just bigger and better through the 4x12. I dont even like the stock amp in that video, which might defeat the purpose of having something small and portable you can crank up. Still on my GAS list currently though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_gunslinger Posted November 8, 2009 Members Share Posted November 8, 2009 definitely would be more interested in it if it had a master volume. a lot of peeps who are interested in low watt tube combos are apartment dwellers who cant crank even a 5w amp enough to get optimal overdriven tones. Mod it, put in an effects loop, and run a volume pedal through the loop, instant master volume. I'm personally looking forward to this amp. I can't wait to try one, I think with a tube screamer in front of it, it would really wake the amp up and get that classic modded plexi tone. I also like how well this little amp drives cabinets. Heres an example below, this is why I can't wait for one. Bear with the vid, he starts playing the class 5 at about 3:38. Edit: Sorry, I see some else already posted the vid before me. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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