Made in England
The Marshall JCM800 2203 is a certified beast — it’s the tone that defined heavy metal. The Studio Classic takes that incendiary tone and packs it into a 20-watt head. It conjures up everything from rich and full cleans to high-gain mayhem, but in an amp you can carry with one hand. The Studio Classic is loaded with all the player-friendly features you need, including a master volume, 3-band EQ with Presence control, preamp volume, effects loop, and DI output. You also get a power reduction circuit for attaining cranked-up tones without violating a noise ordinance. When you want JCM800 tone but aren’t rocking in an arena, reach for the Studio Classic — it delivers the goods.
Marshall Studio Classic Tube Head Features:
- Packs the incendiary tone of a JCM800 2203 into a 20-watt head
- Conjures up everything from rich and full cleans to high-gain mayhem
- Separate Preamp Volume and Master Volume controls allow for high-gain tones at low volumes
- 3-band EQ with Presence control supplies flexible sound shaping
- Effects loop makes integrating your effects pedals and processors easy
- Power reduction circuit takes wattage down to a bedroom-friendly 5 watts
- DI output for easy recording or routing to a PA
Tech Specs
- Type:Tube
- Number of Channels:Single channel
- Total Power:20W (5W setting)
- Preamp Tubes:3 x 12AX7
- Power Tubes:2 x EL34
- EQ:3-band EQ
- Inputs:2 x 1/4" (high, low)
- Outputs:1 x 1/4" (16 ohm), 2 x 1/4" (single 8 ohm or 2 x 16 ohm), 2 x /14" (single 4 ohm or 2 x 8 ohm), 1 x 1/4" (DI out)
- Effects Loop:Yes
- Bias Type:Cathode Biased
- Construction Material:Black Tolex
- Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
- Height:9.4"
- Width:20.1"
- Depth:9.4"
- Weight:20.7 lbs.