The Marshall Origin 50C is a 50-watt, 1x12" all-tube combo amplifier offering classic British, Plexi-style tones with modern versatility. It features EL34 power tubes, a Celestion Midnight 60 speaker, a footswitchable gain boost, and a "Tilt" control to blend voicing. The Powerstem technology allows attenuation to 10W or 5W, making it suitable for studio, rehearsal, or stage.
Key Features and Performance
Tone: Known for a "Plexi-like" voice, it offers high-headroom clean tones and dynamic classic rock crunch that is very responsive to playing dynamics.
Powerstem Technology: Features three power settings: High (50W), Medium (approx. 10W), and Low (approx. 5W), allowing for power tube saturation at lower volumes.
Tilt Control: A unique feature that blends between "Normal" and "High Treble" voicings, essentially allowing you to blend two channels, similar to jumping inputs on a vintage four-hole Marshall.
Gain Boost: A push-pull gain knob (also footswitchable) adds extra grit for solos and heavier rock sounds.
Effects Loop: A built-in series effects loop enables easy integration of pedals and processors.
Speaker & Tubes: Equipped with a 1x12" 60W Celestion G12N-60 Midnight speaker, three ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes, and two EL34 power tubes.
Specifications
Power: 50 Watts (switchable to 10W/5W)
Channels: Single channel with Tilt and boost
Controls: Gain, Boost, Tilt, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master, Presence, Powerstem
Weight: 18.2 kg (approx. 40 lbs)
Dimensions: 580mm (W) x 480mm (H) x 245mm (D)
