Marshall Class 5

[KERPUNKification]

NEW YORK DOLLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MTLguitarist98]

does the volume knob act more as a gain knob or a master volume knob? I'm thinking of getting it, but I don't want it to be extremely quiet clean, and then two loud cranked.

[hailmasch]

@MTLguitarist98 Its acts like both. Turing up the volume will distort the signal, but it will raise the volume, too. I think the only way to get those distorted sounds at low volumes is to use an attenuator.

[JohnnyJohnnyJohnny]

Is the head as buzzy and fuzz-like when it breaks up? Is it just the speaker that contributes to that loose breakup?

[HearingLossProvider]

@JohnnyJohnnyJohnny It sounds a bit tighter when you roll off the bass.

[surrealevolution]

i wonder if you could some like t.rex ronson sounds out of this

[musicman19191]

if only they did a 25 or 30 , maybe 45 watt version :/

[mrwaxwing123]

@musicman19191 It's named Class 5 because it's 5 watts...

[Nickpatient]

@musicman19191 Get a Plexi/Blues Breaker type amp if that's what you want. ^^

[MrBluesound]

i just picked up a used class 5 sounds awesome im in love with it but it dose rattle if anyone knows the fix please share with me and when i find out i will share as well.

[EPIGIBSONPHONE]

does anyone know what the ''middle'' nob does?

[jwalsh8]

@EPIGIBSONPHONE Its part of the standard three band eq found on most amps. Treble controls the high frequencies, Bass controls the low and middle controls the mid range frequencies. Mids are what makes an electric guitar cut through in a full band mix. More mids gives you a loose classic "British" sound and less mids gives you a tighter "American" tone. Too much mids can take away the edge of your guitar tone but too little will make it hard to be heard over cymbals.

[Acronso]

@EPIGIBSONPHONE it controls how much of the mid range you want to cut or boost

[JIRIC8581]

@EPIGIBSONPHONE it gets rid of treble and provides a ear tickling sound some what like what what happen it you turn up the bass butt provides a better tone blues for me it makes your sond seem fulle

[ZxLayER]

THE MARSHALL CLASS 5 HEAD IS 10X BETTER THAN THE COMBO. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON COMBO. GET A CHEAP 1X12 SPEAKER WITH A CELESTION

G12/30 OR VINTAGE 30 THEN YOU'LL KNOW WHAT'S A REAL MARSHALL SOUND .

GOES WELL WITH MXR BADASS,RAT, BIGMUFF(SET THE AMP TONE AND PEDAL AND ROLL THE GUITAR VOL).

[stratelite]

The Vox Ac4 watt has the best tone of the low-watters, but the Bugera V5 has the best bang for buck, with decent clean, reverb, tons of gain and the all-necessary HEADPHONE jack.

Marshall C5 is 3rd for the best distortion.

The Fender is 15w so it's in a totally different category.

[morbftw]

Still miss this amp, i had it for approx 3 weeks. It RATTLES like hell... couldn't stand it..

[HearingLossProvider]

@morbftw when was that? If you bought it when they first came out, they've since fixed the rattle issues.

[Coreyland]

Could you get a randy rhoads tone out of this?

[itsandy09]

Seeing this amp doesn't have a master volume, would something like a Xotic RC Booster or AC booster be used as a master volume to boost the db(volume) of the clean sounds????

[BCGadgets]

@itsandy09 using pedals to boost the clean wont make more clean, it will do the opposite because you are driving the tubes hard

[keeffan49]

tried one today. Awesome! WANT ONE SO BAD!!!!!!

[guillermoaguilera98]

is it loud enough for it to rehearse with your band?

[91Frusciante]

What's your strat pickups?? It sounds terrible!!

[Chamopol]

@ProGuitarShopDemos Would this amp sound great with an Ovation electric acoustic guitar? Or should I get an acoustic amp? 

[willeng84]

@Chamopol No way, I mean you should try it at guitar center but in MY HONEST opinion you would be waaaaaaay better trying a Fender blues junior if you were going to try an electric guitar amp with an acoustic.

[DoubleEdgedSword12]

@Chamopol Uhh just get an acoustic amp, I don't think electric amps are suited to get a natural tone out of an acoustic pickup.

[youenjoy00myself]

Anyone know the song at 5:20?

[ArthursChannel]

can someone please tell me where the first riff is from? :)

thanks!

[ravner1976]

@ArthursChannel Babylon. By the New York Dolls

[dylancollver]

im digging these riffs

[banjoburty]

Whats the song at 5.20?

[dmarkj22]

Nice James gang at 3:28

[lucradiste]

Sounds good but I can't get my head around amps like this. It's small like for home practice but has no master volume? I love playing at full volume and everything but I'm pretty sure my neighbors don't. Also headphones suck.

[HearingLossProvider]

@lucradiste I had to crank mine really loud to get the gain I wanted, but then it'd be so loud I couldn't tell what I was playing and that pissed me off a little.

[Zimtack]

how loud is this?

[youenjoy00myself]

@Zimtack Hey, I have the Vox AC4TV, a somewhat similar amp (4 watt 1x10 combo with one 12AX7 in the preamp and one EL84 in the poweramp). At 4 watts my amp is def. loud enough in the practice room with your average drummer, although I only play rhythm guitar. Might need a clean boost or something similar for solos, and definitely need to mic up for the gig. 4 watts in a tube amp is a lot louder than you think. My amp hurts my ears if I stand right in front of it. Hope this helps! Good luck!

[drubicle]

sixteen!!



[MrAlarconJ]

Again, the same exact type of guitar playing. Please (everyone) start posting different playing styles other than this outdated lead guitar crap. No more of this sh*t! It's getting so old hearing the same tunes on these demos.

[bellers]

@MrAlarconJ don't like it...don't watch them

[CzarThePlezer]

@MrAlarconJ it's called blues for an amp that is essentially used to get blues tones, if you dont like it go see another review

[dorianpsycho13]

OMG IT'S ANDY'S FACE

[Bolation]

The first tone reminds me of Husker Du...

[Uhmsters]

do you think this amp can play modern metal?

[jelledegitaarman]

@Uhmsters no defenitly no go buy some kind of multi channel amp

[AllenK17]

how would this amp, handle a few pedals under it, but this being the main portion of my tone

[anthonylv64]

Is there a tune Andy doesn't know yet?

[mikamee14]

Does it give off a lot of noise?

[pangborn25]

Also, is that Strat used a 60's Classic Player?

[pangborn25]

Gawd, I reckon Andy does Cream better than Clapton. 

[GuitarBlues3]

@pangborn25 Blasphemy!

[pangborn25]

@GuitarBlues3 Jeez, you Clapton cultists are SOOO '65. When are you just going to admit that Hendrix is God?

[NeutralSnap]

whats the output for this amp in db?

[NHClassic30]

Andy is the guitar hero of our generation of players. for one, he's a more than fantastic guitar player. two, he does reviews of anything and everything that guitar players want. and three, he knows EXACTLY what to play to bring out the absolute best of an amp, pedal or guitar. just wanna say thanks you Andy!!

[GLPease314]

Just a note of appreciation for your excellent reviews, using decent recording techniques. It's nice to hear the RANGE of tones, with different guitars, and actual playing, rather than just self-indulgent shredding at full volumes. You do a great job of showing what the amp is capable of, which is what a demo/review should be. Well done!

[Difrenze]

Hmm, trying to decide between this one and the tiny terror, which would you recomend? I mostly play Zeppelin, Purple, Thin lizzy + i must be able to play it with my drummer friend. I play a Les paul trad pro :)

thanks for the demo!

[MrV1C7OR]

What should i choose between this Marshall and the Fender Hot Rod Blues Jr. ?

Every opinion is welcome.

[Howardsend88]

@MrV1C7OR hello I am having to go through the same choise, I play a blues deluxe at a small gig and its too big, I was looking to buy a junior because I am a fender man, I never liked the marshall sound , ths only marshall I ever had was the 'Artist' combo of the mid 70's, the reviews of that amp said that it was not very good because it was too Fender de luxe sounding. I am blown away by this Class 5 and intend getting one to get one.

[MrV1C7OR]

@Howardsend88 Thank you, I'm a Fender man too, whatever it's guitar or amp, and i've never had a Marshall amp because of its heavy sound. Well, i play distorted guitar, but i just don't like that "Marshall sound", maybe becouse i never played one, i don't know.

Thanks for your comment

[holdemstacy]

@MrV1C7OR blues Jr. Way better over all for the money. If you want a marshall, buy one; but buy a real one. Their jcm808, Jvm 410 and most of their tube amps are great amps. I've heard about this amp not being flexable. Pretty limited on tones.

[SuperMarioZombies]

@holdemstacy .... talk about being limited and not flexable, you just described the blues jr.

[pridefighter93]

@MrV1C7OR this amp can scream but so can the blues jr but i think the marshall is better in my opinion

[ZKDanika]

@MrV1C7OR Marshall Class 5 

[DECIFERTHIS09]

@MrV1C7OR or you can go with line 6 spider 4 tube so basically every amp it models sounds exactly like the amp so you want a fender go to twang you want a vox go to crunch and so on if you have money to spare I always wanted to buy like 10 small amps for recording basically every budget friendly 30 watt amp I can find but good luck grab a line 6

[TheFireComa]

@MrV1C7OR If you have the chance, play both. Then decide which one inspires you the most to play. I've played both and they are both awesome. Price wise, I'm probably gonna go with the class 5. I first gotta test to see how they handle stompboxes.

[Chrisalchin]

@MrV1C7OR I got the class 5 head running though a fender quad box, ssssshwinggggg!

[Fichtezxc]

@MrV1C7OR Find out whether you like the difference between American or British voicing. They sound different from that respect and that's mostly preference. Additionally, do you want usable clean? The Marshall breaks up very quickly, especially with humbuckers while the blues jr has a bit more headroom.

[hihowareyouitsme]

@MrV1C7OR get the Bugera V5.... it trumps both of those amps, trust me, i own all three

[overdriven77]

@MrV1C7OR i like fender clean tone and marshall overdrive....i'd buy em both....LOL

[lralbrecht]

@MrV1C7OR orange tiny terror :)

[TheFunnyzach]

@MrV1C7OR Vox AC15. you can pretty easily find them used for $300-$400

[nelyon4]

The more New York Dolls you play, the harder I'm gonna subscribe.

[reviewsnake]

lol im saving up money for that guitar and that amp wtf?

[fraidwoodcesco]

grat tone! very fuzz like overdrive

[fantofradiomuse]

PGS, what strat model is on 4.30? Am.Vintage with STOCK pickups?

[xzoombinis65x]

This doesn't have distortion does it? Your using a pedal? I'm looking to buy one and get the tone you played

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@xzoombinis65x - No pedal. Just turn up the volume!

-PGS

[kittykiller897]

@xzoombinis65x

Tube breakup, fool!

I swear, the day people forget what "distortion" actually is. . .

[dylancollver]

@kittykiller897 dude this guy in my music tech class didnt even know what a tube amp was. i asked him what kind of amp he had and he didnt know the brand cause it was old and warn. so i said tube or solid state? his answer was what's the difference? i have never heard of a tube amp?

[jelledegitaarman]

@kittykiller897 haha i know right i was once talking to a guitarist and he heard my amp before (custom built 5 watt plexi) and he was asking wich amp it was so i showed him and he said: ''it only has one channel and you don't have pedals'' and i was like never heard of TUBES

[dylancollver]

would this amp work for like zeppelin?

[TheFilthy4]

@dylancollver oh yea!

[SlashAE]

which song is he playing at 5:20?!

[spreepin]

That's a tube amp, right?

[caulinrocker1]

@spreepin it is ... i reccomend the limited edition white one guitar center sold ... theres a few in online sale right now ... its essentialy the same just a cooler look

[dylancollver]

@spreepin yes

[disciullo77]

Can this 5 watt amp be heard over a drummer (rehearsals, small gigs?) I usually play with medium intensity drummers (blues, classic rock)

[timmy47]

treble, 10, mid, 10, bass, 2. ???? what an odd setting.

[jeTTa002]

@timmy47 There are just 4 knobs, volume=gain, more you turn the volume up, more gain you get.

[mrovantes]

So what the output ohms? Is this a closed or open back amp?

[jeTTa002]

@mrovantes 16 ohm. There is just small part that is open.

[dnamlsiem]

come on to Babalon

[ZKDanika]

Maaaaaaaan you made me buy this thing !

[nathk13]

Anyone else have a problem with major buzz with their Class 5's?

[mradosovic]

It would be nice if you make a video of Fender Champ 600.

[eduf93]

I'm sorry for the noob question, but if I link it to a cab it will get louder? If it doesn't will it be loud enghough for smaller gigs if not mic'd up?

[jeTTa002]

@eduf93 It is louder and better. I pluged mine in 1975 Marshall cab with 4 greenbacks.

[AeolianSeventh]

@eduf93 It will 'get louder'...

It will be using more speakers, which effectively pushes more air, which is basically the definition of "louder."

It won't increase output power or anything like that, but it'll be more easily heard. As for volume, if you don't want cleans, it's plenty loud enough. If you want cleans, you don't want a 5 watt amp.

[JaysalP]

In what ways is the MK II version of the Class 5 better than the 1st version?

[HearingLossProvider]

James Gang! =)

[Niggro07]

I'm going to Babylon!!! Right on Andy you are my second hero, next to Johnny Thunders.

[Rikitocker]

Love the Iggy riff at the end ... a mate has this amp, killer.

[takkieaaa]

@ProGuitarShopDemos

can you put a footswitch in this amp??

[youenjoy00myself]

can you guys review the Vox AC4TV? thanks!!

[blackmorejimi]

Hi !!

Nice video.

Im trying to decide between this amp and the Blackstar ht 20. Do you know this amp ??

To play clean sounds like Jimi's tone, Wind Cries Mary, Little wing

[GuitarBlues3]

@blackmorejimi The Class 5 has almost NO clean headroom. The Blackstar has more wattage, so it probably has more headroom. Another good amp to consider is the Fender Blues Jr. If you're looking for overdriven sounds at low volume, get the Marshall. Also, check out the Vox Ac30 and the Ibanez TSA15H.

[pntblnguitarists]

Does wattage hinder quality when plugged into a 4x12? Thanx before hand..

[gunsnroses0987]

2:11 foxy lady

[EzyRyder14]

@gunsnroses0987 i thought the exact same thing and got excited haha

[06mgibson]

song at 2:20? joe bonnamassa?

[gregoryagn]

@06mgibson Sounds like the Cream version of "Born Under a Bad Sign".

[06mgibson]

@gregoryagn aah thanks man.. i think bonnamassa did a cover of that thats probably why i thought that :L thanks alot :)

[rotor9494]

Is that a Royer R-121 Mic?

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@rotor9494 - Yep.

-PGS

[StephenFiorentini]

How would you compare to the vox vt range? cheerz

[tombuttner]

You know the amp is sweet when you think for a second that he might be using a fuzz pedal, but you realize its just the guitar and amp feeding one another.

[BucksStudent]

Andy how can you stand it with the volume up all the way? I did that, and nearly broke the windows of my local store!

[Dogslow]

A fantastic English Amp

[jfrizzlle]

I'll stick with my ac4tv, but this sounds nice as well

[ThePoppster]

Nice thorough demo. Thanks guys!!

[jackwarrenguitar]

Well im sold, my black star ht5 is on ebay as we speak.

[kingdong001]

does the distortion come purely from the volume knob?

[NintendoSinceBirth1]

can this amp be hooked up straight to a pa with the output jack?

[BlackBalloonGraz]

yeah, andy knows how to tweak the amp settings. most demos of this amp sound horrible because they turn up the bass all the way and the sound crumbles. nice tones... pgs is the best for amp demos!!

[glassbottleblues]

how do you dime this amp without blasting your ears out? I have demo'd this amp and it is a loud freakin 5 watts, is it the way you mic the amp that makes it sound so good, when I dimed it, she sounded muddy and like well sh*t. Do you roll your guitar volume back half way or something? Love your demo's,, everyone of them

[NoName01071992]

hi, im kinda new to tubes and stuff....could you potentially swap out these tubes for lets say, 6L6's or whatever.....for a bit more agressive sound....if 6L6's are even more agressive, i thought they were xD tnx anyway

[MegaFenderstrat]

@NoName01071992 6L6/6V6 and EL34/EL84 all fit into different sockets, you would need adapters. And you would drastically change the wattage 6L6s are anywhere from 15-25 watts per tube.

[radekxito]

Hello, i have a question. There is a problem if i run lets say a tiny terror or this class 5, thru a 120watts cabinet ?

[69Bloodsucker]

Is this loud enough to some jamming with drummer?

[creamz28]

anyone know if marshall plans on making a slightly more powerful version of this...say 15 to 20 watts??

[Fichtezxc]

@creamz28 That's called the Blues Breaker



[Sauerapple]

Is this combo like most 5watt amps in the sense that the "volume" is really a gain control. I had a valve junior that the perceived volume was the same at 1 and at 10. Only distortion increased when the volume knob took a hard right.

[devtrev]

Someone may have answered this already, but I'm looking for an amp that I can turn up high to get the good crunch and tone without the blistering volume, and with no headroom loss. Is this it? I tried the Egnater Rebel 20, but it was just way too loud. I guess I'm looking for tone and headroom. I can always just mike it through the PA if additional volume is necessary.

[sgmarshall3]

Babylon- nice!

[TheSchoolsux345]

blackheart handsome devil owns this hardcore

[ChineseR0ck]

@TheSchoolsux345 false

[MOSKII58]

, i think the "a" chord to the "d" chord that you use might sound more correct if you don't play the "d" chord the way you do -play the "a"/chord as you do with the 1st finger only, and add the 2nd finger on the "d" note(2nd string-3rd fret) and simult.

add your 3rd finger on the F# (4th string-4th fret) and pick those two note back up as you go for the a/chord and back down for the d/chord, you get diff overtones this way -import-only play the middle strings mute both hi & low "E" :)

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[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@MOSKII58 - Cool story, bro.

-PGS

[dutybugg]

@ProGuitarShopDemos

Hate to bug you, but seeing as how you have more access to more equipment I was hoping you could help. I like the idea behind a combo that can also power a half stack. However, I'm not a big fan of Marshall. Is there anything else on the market that has that option with a more cleaner sound?

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

@dutybugg - Any combo with an external speaker output of the proper Ohms can potentially be used with a 4x12 cab. There are innumerable combo amps that would fit the bill. For a cleaner sound you'll need more headroom, which means higher wattage. In general, the higher the wattage the more clean volume you'll have before the amp breaks up. Hope that helps. Thanks!

-PGS Crew

[dutybugg]

@ProGuitarShopDemos

Thanks. You guys are the best.

[TrippyTheShroom]

@ProGuitarShopDemos Blackstar HT-5 or Marshall Class5...which do you prefer and recommend? Im stuck as can be when it comes to this choice lol. Thanks if you can respond

[lamathunderbolt]

@ProGuitarShopDemos LOL

[fender1989]

@MOSKII58 At what point in the video are you talking about?

[andrewkadar]

@MOSKII58 fake and gay

[Shinybulldozer]

@MOSKII58 LMAO wow your a complete fucktard lol. you made my day jesus christ thats funny shit.

[MOSKII58]

@Shinybulldozer i made your day glad i can amuse a jerk-off i don't even know..

[TheGabalicious3]

@MOSKII58 Actually if you use the word simpleton it would better fit your egotistical personality. Simpleton starts with an S thats right next to your A key.

[MichaelGaard]

@MOSKII58 Love when rookie's try to impress with their AWESOME knowledge.

"The D-note (thats the 2nd string - 3rd fret"

LOL!!!!

[MOSKII58]

@MichaelGaard better look again thats exactly what i typed D-note (2nd string-3rd fret)..i don't know what point you trying to make everything i typed in my original comment stands as is and correct..unless you

play in your own tuning like" G" demented... 2nd string as in "B" string as in 2nd string going from the high "E" string if thats funny then you must come from another planet.

[TheGabalicious3]

@MichaelGaard lmao that was my exact thought. This guy has a ton of videos with gear demonstration, playing some pretty bad ass stuff. But i guess this guy doesn't think he knows where the D note is... my d note is on the 5 fret of the A string... ahahaha.

[Fersagen]

@MOSKII58 you havent got many friends, right ? :D

[mitchpsychedelic]

Is there maybe a pedal that gets you the same drive sound, or something close to it

[MOSKII58]

@mitchpsychedelic there are a few that come close, try T-rex /Alberta, Mi audio/blues(the pedal w/ the fuzz switch), Full tone /ocd ,Hermida/Audio Zen drive I & Maxon 808..all these have great over-drive tones, but you know what they say about Marshall-only a Marshall sounds like a Marshall... also T-rex mudhoney & Moller

have some o/d sounds worth checking out..

[westpsmity]

@MOSKII58 dude, you even got PGS Andy to insult you, impressive man.

[gigicalifornia]

That Strat sounds sweet with this amp.

[noslen1968]

Yes, it is loud. I had mine modded to accept an attenuator using an added input jack along with the external speaker out - works perfect and when unplugged it just goes back to normal. Volume control was very much needed for my apartment. Set to 12 o'clock with a tube screamer type pedal (BB for me) cleanly pushing it pretty hard sounds great.

[misterreaper21]

it would be great if you would write the titles of the songs you play under the video

[delosss]

sex pistols sound...!!!

[haulsafeentltd]

My new c5 has just arrived. Wow!! I am so impressed. Putting my Fender Tele through it. It sounds so so good. A real Marshall tube sound. I couldn't recommend it enough.

[ravner1976]

are you playing Babylon at :13?

[rexunruh]

Hey Andy, this or the Orange Tiny Terror??? Thanks..

[FutureCabbie]

Is it loud enough to force neighbor to commit suicide!?

[EvanN108]

@FutureCabbie They're pretty loud for their size



[todmills]

I'm not a fan of Marshall amps but I do think they are one of the best amps for high gain. I prefer Fender amps because of their clean tone. This particular amp sounds raw but distictive in that the sound is clearly pronounced as opposed to other high gain amps that lack clarity.

[Lossaavedra]

Since there is no effects loop, it is ok to add effect pedals?

[MattKimDemos]

@ererye Tried them both. Ended up buying the AC15C1. No regrets whatsoever.

[SudoDSLAM]

2:15 - 2:30 Love the playing Andy! That riff is tasty!

[drSwan77]

@SudoDSLAM Oooh yeah. Born under a bad sign by Cream. I love that song.

[61rocker]

To me.....The Class 5 is a great "platform" amp to work with. I usually turn it up to about 3....and preamp it with an old Digitech RP-12 set on "Half Stack". I roll back on the volume for great touch sensative cleans, and crank it for strong and Vintage Overdrive sounds. It takes pedals extremely well, I boost with either a Marshall Guv'nor2 or even an MXR Doubleshot......It records well, and I have used it for numerous club gigs and rehearsals......Also have A '71 Superlead and a '87 JCM800

[DrGit]

Great Job Andy. Dug hearing the old tracks. Thought EC was in the house as well as Joe Walsh

[StephenFiorentini]

2:47. Nice creamy sound outa that thing

[JMillerbigass]

Wow, how often do you hear someone playing Babylon by the NY Dolls??? Very cool!

[jimmyp73]

sounds killer, what mic are u using andy, i need to get a mic for mine? thanks

[verifyandconfirm]

Just bought this amp, it isn't great, it's awesome!

[jezmundberserker]

@ererye: Tried them both. Ended up buying the Class 5. No regrets whatsoever.

[ChineseR0ck]

BABYLON! Am I right?

[theguitarczar]

Looked to me like it had a Tube Amp Doctor el84...OEM?