Marshall Origin 20H Head

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Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar

Gain boost function
Two voicings (Normal, High Treble), which can be mixed continuously via the Tilt control
Switchable power reduction for full sound in any environment
1 Channel
Power: 20 watts (3 watts, 0.5 watts)
Preamp tubes: 3x ECC83 (12AX7)
Power tubes: 2x EL34
Controls: Gain - Tilt - Bass - Middle - Treble - Master - Presence
Switches: Power On / Off - Output Low / Mid / High - Gain Boost (Pull Volume)
Series effects loop
Connections: Input (6.3 mm Jack) - DI Out (6.3 mm Jack) - FX Send & Return (2x 6.3 mm Jack) - Foot switch (6.3 mm Jack)
Speaker outputs: 3x 6.3 mm jack (16 ohm / 8 ohm)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 520 x 225 x 220 mm
Weight: 9.4 kg
Including foot switch

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Power 20 W

Power Amplifier Tubes EL34

Channels 1

Reverb No

Footswitch Yes

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An affordable Rock classic with modern enhancements

With the Origin 20H, 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 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, are at the core of any Rock guitarist’s needs. The straightforward circuitry of the Origin 20H head 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 you to blend in a second, more treble-rich voice with the normal one, which was achieved on the classic 1987 and 1959 models by bridging the inputs. The Origin 20H also gets its overdriven sound from the power amp, however – and since the output power can be reduced from an already-moderate 20 watts to 5 watts or even all the way down to 0.5 watts, you can now get that sought-after sound without peeling the paint off the walls in the process.

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 20H head caters to guitarists who appreciate British Rock sounds and the purist single-channel concept. With its potent EL34 power stage and compact, lightweight design, this amp head is ideally suited to use in the rehearsal room and on stage, but can also be used in the living room by lowering the output power to as little as 0.5 watts.

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

For an all-tube amplifier, the Origin 20H is compact, lightweight, and affordable. The focus here is on that dynamic crunch for which Marshall is known and loved. For an extremely fair price, you’ll get that typical Brit Rock sound in your living room, on stage, and of course in the studio. Its variable output power, power amp saturation capability, and useful extras such as a foot-switchable boost and an effects loop certainly add value to the package. Put simply, the Origin 20H is practical and to the point!

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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The perfect amplifier for garage rehearsals

__YoungBoy__ 04.10.2021

I bought an amplifier on September 16. The first thing I saw when I opened the box was the quality of the product, it's really cool. Plus, the amplifier itself is very beautiful, no one said this in the reviews, but I will say it. I like origin a lot more than dsl. All the handles of the potentiometers look laconic, they spin perfectly. I was pleased with the presence of an attenuator, for playing at home, this is the very thing. The only thing that upset me was the presence of only 1 channel, although this is not always a minus, for someone it is a tribute to the old fashion.
As for the sound, he is always on top, Marshall knows how to make a quality product. It sounds rocknroll, everything is in the spirit of the 70s. The amplifier is an excellent base for effects pedals and will suit any guitarist, even the sophisticated one. The amplifier mixes perfectly with the band, it's fun to play in the garage.
In general, it's amazing that Marshall released such a great playing amplifier for such little money. For a student, this is really good thing

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igorl50 11.09.2022

Внешне бошка очень красива - даже далекая от этой темы жена отметила, что он здоровски смотрится. Аккуратное исполнение, великолепное качество сборки, ничего лишнего - этакий винтажный красавец. Когда достаешь из коробки, сразу ощущаешь Маршалл. В комплекте футсвитч и кабель на кабинет. Спереди это чисто плекси - глухая панель с налписью маршалл, снизу крутилки, полностью соответствующие плекси (даже темброблок сделан так же "криво" - слева требл, справа бас). Кто играл на плекси знают про ее 4 входа и 2 раздеьных громкости на каждый канал, здесь это было заменено одним входом и регулировкой Tilt - соотношения канала нормал и требл буст, что не требует перемычек между каналами и 4х входов - получить звук от классического глухого до искристого буста можно легко, окрутив ей. Сзади решетка, через которую виден каскад ламп (я бы честно говоря поставил эту решетку спереди, что бы в полумраке "ламповость" была видна, но таков стандарт маршаллов). В общем, поставив такой дома, не скажешь, что эта голова стоит всего 40-45 тысяч, она выглядит как ее более пафосные и мощные

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Zen Monkey 27.11.2021

20 watts all tube Marshall, came with speaker cable and solid rugged footswitch. Easily loud enough for small gigs and sounds best in 20 watt mode for clean headroom and cranked in the 3 watt mode you can get a surprising amount of gain and bark out if this amp at full volume and gain. It's simple, one channel with a footswitch for boost and switching fx loop on and off. Nothing unnecessary, that's why I give the features five stars.It feels solid, looks great and sounds great either jamming with friends through a 4x12 or for quieter practice through a single 12”. Switching to lowest power you can get the volume down lower than the volume of your strings so it could work in an apartment/bedroom situation, for practice, but this thing is happier played loud and it thumps like a Marshall should and it does loud very well for 20 watts! I live in the countryside where I can turn it up but 20 is enough, the 50 watter would be overkill for me without an attenuator. Reverb, phase, tremolo and delay in the loop sounds great and it works brilliantly with every overdrive,fuzz or distortion pedal I've put in front of it. Sounds very close to Hendrix tones and Yellow Ledbetter never sounded so good! Whatever sound I'm after I can find it easily and what's strange for me is that being a pedal builder/fanatic I've been playing through just the amp alone for most of this week, it really sounds great either with a Strat or Les Paul and I'm very impressed. Buy it. You know you want to. It is awesome and you won't regret it. I love it and at €345 it really is a great value deal.

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Classic Marshall sound

Rokb 23.03.2020

Great head with a classic Marshall "plexi" sound. Not a high gain amp, but if you are looking for classic marshall crunch, it sound amazing!
The only downside I found is that the amplifier can be slightly loud even on 0,5W if you want get power amp section overdrive without a pedals at low bedroom volume levels (I run it through 1x12 V30 speaker). But attenuator can fix that.
But otherwise, this is exactly what I was looking for; GREAT amp for AMAZING price.
No need to lose words, Thomann's service was as amazing as always, fast delivery and very well packed.

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Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar