{"product_id":"marshall-class-5","title":"Marshall Class 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscontinued 5-watt, all-valve, Class A guitar amplifier combo known for delivering authentic classic Marshall \"Plexi\" tones at manageable volumes, making it ideal for home use, recording, and small rehearsals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features and Specifications\u003cbr\u003eThe Marshall Class 5 was designed with simplicity in mind, inspired by the vintage \"Bluesbreaker\" style amps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePower Output: 5 Watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmplifier Type: All-valve (tube), Class A circuitry.\u003cbr\u003eValves: 2 x ECC83 (preamp) and 1 x EL84 (power amp).\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker: 1 x 10\" Celestion G10F-15 speaker, specifically co-developed for this amp.\u003cbr\u003eControls: Simple top-loaded panel with Volume, Treble, Middle, and Bass controls.\u003cbr\u003eConnectivity: 1\/4\" input, headphone output, and a 16 Ohm extension speaker output (for connecting a larger cabinet, such as a 4x12).\u003cbr\u003eCabinet: Finger-jointed, semi-open back birch plywood construction, contributing to its rich tone and robust build.\u003cbr\u003ePortability: Compact and relatively lightweight, making it easy to transport for practice or studio sessions. \u003cbr\u003eUser Experience and Tone\u003cbr\u003eReviewers and users praise the Marshall Class 5 for its ability to produce rich, harmonic overdrive and classic British rock tones, responding well to guitar volume and tone adjustments. \u003cbr\u003ePros\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Tone: It effectively captures a cranked \"Plexi\" sound at lower, more usable volumes, which is a major draw for players.\u003cbr\u003eDynamic and Responsive: The all-valve signal path provides a dynamic playing experience, offering everything from sparkling cleans (at low volumes) to full crunch.\u003cbr\u003eGreat Pedal Platform: The amp takes pedals well, allowing guitarists to shape their sound further with external effects.\u003cbr\u003eQuality Construction: It was made in the UK with solid components and build quality that users appreciate.\u003cbr\u003eCons\u003cbr\u003eVolume: Despite its 5 watts, it can still be very loud when cranked to its sweet spot, potentially too loud for quiet bedroom practice without using the low power\/headphone setting or an attenuator.\u003cbr\u003eLimited EQ\/Features: The simple, single-channel design lacks features like built-in reverb or an effects loop, which might be limiting for some players.\u003cbr\u003eSpeaker Quality: Some users feel the stock 10\" speaker is just \"okay\" and that the amp sounds even better when connected to a larger 4x12 cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guitars Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44826055803087,"sku":null,"price":969.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/4904\/5967\/files\/1b50b7fe-d91f-40c7-b0a0-a47c23cef3d7.jpg?v=1771729798","url":"https:\/\/www.guitarsplus.au\/products\/marshall-class-5","provider":"Guitars Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}