Marshall Origin 50C Combo

With the Origin 50C, Marshall has gone back to what it does best – and has put it all into a budget-friendly package. This puristic, single-channel tube combo is equipped with a 50-watt EL34 power stage and a single 12-inch Celestion G12N Midnight speaker, 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.

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 50C combo caters to guitarists who appreciate British Rock sounds and the purist single-channel concept. With its potent EL34 power stage and mid-rich Celestion G12N Midnight speaker, this combo cuts through perfectly and 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 five watts.

The Origin 50C is explicitly geared towards 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 or rehearsal 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 50C is practical and to the point!