Marshall 2061 X

Two-channel all-tube 20W amplifier head from Handwired series that is an authentic re-issue of the Marshall 2061 ‘Lead and Bass’ head from the late ’60s and early ’70s. And just like the original, it produces that highly desirable, hand-soldered, vintage, all-valve sound in a compact small box design. Its classic tone is produced by two ECC83 valves in the preamp, a pair of cathode biased EL84s in the power stage and a silicon diode rectifier. The solid-state rectifier provides an aggressive edge, which makes it sound surprisingly contemporary. The amplifier sounds at its best when cranked, and because of its lower power, its EL84s will overdrive at a relatively low volume, making it incredibly flexible, whether in the studio or for live performance, but at full tilt the amplifier is pretty loud, while remaining sensitive to playing dynamics. Dimensions: 510 x 225 x 210 mm. Weight: 10 kg.