Strider Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Finally!!! Marshall Class 5 head to be announced at NAMM! It's about time!! I am so getting me one of these when they come out! http://www.andertons.co.uk/News/aid588/namm-2011-marshall-announce-class-5-mark-ii-amplifier-and-class-5-head.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The Class 5 always needed a master volume control. They're still too snobby to put one on there but the new models will have a low output switch. Whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Finally!!! Marshall Class 5 head to be announced at NAMM! It's about time!! I am so getting me one of these when they come out! http://www.andertons.co.uk/News/aid588/namm-2011-marshall-announce-class-5-mark-ii-amplifier-and-class-5-head.asp Im picking one up. They mentioned a price increase for the MKII model, but I'm sure it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ima be all over that! I want Vox to get the Lil Night Train head only out too. (Now you have to buy their cab) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The Class 5 always needed a master volume control. They're still too snobby to put one on there but the new models will have a low output switch. Whatever. I think Marshall, had the bluesbreaker amp in mind when designing the Class 5, but in a more affordable price. I think it sounds great the way it is and its very pedal friendly. I found the new Boss ST-2 power stack to be a perfect match for this amp. I will soon make a demo of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm gonna' get the 2x12 cab for mine, hope they do one in creme. Master volume or not, It's still one of the best low watt, all tube amps out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 I think Marshall, had the bluesbreaker amp in mind when designing the Class 5, but in a more affordable price. I think it sounds great the way it is and its very pedal friendly. I found the new Boss ST-2 power stack to be a perfect match for this amp. I will soon make a demo of it. Exactly! Don't get me wrong, a master volume would be nice but the class 5 is extremely pedal friendly. I use a fulltone OCD & man does that pedal rock with this amp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Some guy was selling one for $180.00 the other week and I regret not jumping all over that. That would have been a good deal. I guess I could have butchered in a master volume if I was so concerned about it. I've heard a lot of good things about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ima be all over that! I want Vox to get the Lil Night Train head only out too. (Now you have to buy their cab) Have you played the Lil Night Train yet? All three that I have played sound great clean, but just god awful when you use a little gain. just gets all farty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Have you played the Lil Night Train yet? All three that I have played sound great clean, but just god awful when you use a little gain. just gets all farty Unfortunately no. I've got zero music stores around here. Heading to the Orlando guitar show in two weeks though, might get to check one out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Some guy was selling one for $180.00 the other week and I regret not jumping all over that. That would have been a good deal. I guess I could have butchered in a master volume if I was so concerned about it. I've heard a lot of good things about them. There is a lot of great info about the class 5 over at the vintage modern forums. There's also the "bedroom volume" trick where you plug into the headphone out halfway, plug into a cab & boom, there's that great marshall crunch at lower volume! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Unfortunately no. I've got zero music stores around here. Heading to the Orlando guitar show in two weeks though, might get to check one out there. I hope your luck is better than mine, because I was seriously excited about it, but any sort of grit, and the amp just farts. Definitely do check it out though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The Class 5 always needed a master volume control. They're still too snobby to put one on there but the new models will have a low output switch. Whatever. Whatever on you! Why would you put a master volume on a five watt amp? It's like a spoiler and gold rims on a Smart Car. Someone needs to stop this knob insanity. Every amp cannot be a Mesa or Egnater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Whatever on you! Why would you put a master volume on a five watt amp? It's like a spoiler and gold rims on a Smart Car. Someone needs to stop this knob insanity. Every amp cannot be a Mesa or Egnater. LOL! Well said Evol, well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Whatever on you! Why would you put a master volume on a five watt amp? It's like a spoiler and gold rims on a Smart Car. Someone needs to stop this knob insanity. Every amp cannot be a Mesa or Egnater. Volume and tone knob = heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 i bought my class 5 combo right before christmas, and the speaker is starting to break in now. :) i LOVE that i can dime the amp and still be in the same room with it: it is very loud in a small room, but not deafening... As pointed out, it is very pedal friendly too: i like both my home-brewed treble boost and boss blues driver in front of it. i imagine a head version will be quite cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 i bought my class 5 combo right before christmas, and the speaker is starting to break in now. :) i LOVE that i can dime the amp and still be in the same room with it: it is very loud in a small room, but not deafening... As pointed out, it is very pedal friendly too: i like both my home-brewed treble boost and boss blues driver in front of it. i imagine a head version will be quite cool. hmmm I'm going to have to disagree about the Class 5 being pedal friendly...out of all of my amps the Class 5 handles pedals the worse...I cant get the volume above four before any OD/Distortion pedal becomes useless..and even then it sounds pretty harsh ...Dont get me wrong, the Class 5 can kick out some nice classic rock tunes...but versatility is something it does not have..If I could go back in time and re-buy an amp, I would of chosen the new Jet City combo..(the 300$ one.) If anyone still wants to trade..lol..Very curious to what improvement's they made to the head though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Sweet. I wonder how much just the head will cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Sweet. I wonder how much just the head will cost. It probably won't be much cheaper than the combo sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 We'll see. I'm interested.. If it's around $200-$300 I might pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 We'll see. I'm interested.. If it's around $200-$300 I might pick one up. Probably around 300 I would assume. Still interested myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I love my Class 5 combo, but NOW I'm becoming aroused...! (I wonder if it would push air through a 4X12?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I love my Class 5 combo, but NOW I'm becoming aroused...! (I wonder if it would push air through a 4X12?) I have a bud at another forum, and he says his class 5 combo pushes a 4x12 cab pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Schwiiinnnggg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Looks seriously cool. Might cut into my guitar budget, still not sure though Everyone on MLP is *****ing that it has no master volume [lol] [lol] **** em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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