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The Marshall ORI20C Origin 1x10 tube guitar combo amp allows guitarists to explore the full range of tones—from pristine cleans to saturated overdrive. The ORI20C features a single channel with a TILT control to blend two distinct voices. Turn the TILT control to blend in the "normal" voicing for chimey cleans or the "bright" voicing for grittier overdrive. With 20W of power and a 10" speaker, the ORI20C can be cranked for full tube saturation on stage or reduced to 1W for home playing.

TILT Control Provides a Spectrum of Tones

The TILT control is a unique feature that blends two distinct voices in the ORI20C. Turn the TILT control to the "normal" side for classic cleans with rich lows and sparkling highs. Dial in the "bright" side of the TILT control to push the amp into overdrive with a grittier and more aggressive tone. Anything in between provides a range of tones from edge-of-breakup to fully saturated. Guitarists now have full control over their tone palette with just one intuitive control.

Flexible Power Options for Any Venue

With 20W of power, the ORI20C is ideal for gigging and recording. For lower volume needs, the power can be scaled down to 5W or even 1W, perfect for home practice. The 10" speaker provides full tone at any volume. Now guitarists have an amp suited for any situation, from the studio to the stage and everything in between.

Pedal-Friendly Platform for Creativity

The ORI20C takes pedals with ease thanks to its simple single-channel design and mostly neutral EQ. Guitarists can now craft their signature sound by stacking their favorite pedals without the amp compressing or becoming overly dark. Fuzzes, overdrives, delays and more now have a perfect pedal-friendly platform.

Classic Styling With Modern Versatility

While the ORI20C may appear vintage-inspired, its features are modern. In addition to its innovative TILT control and power scaling, the ORI20C has useful additions like a headphone output for silent practice, an effects loop to integrate stompboxes and rack units, and an XLR line out for direct recording or sending a miked amp signal to a mixing board. The ORI20C blends classic tube amp styling with contemporary versatility.

Marshall Origin20C 20W 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Marshall Origin20C 20W 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Marshall Origin20C 20W 1x10 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

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  • All-valve
  • High, mid and low power with power reduction technology
  • 10” Celestion VT-Junior speaker
  • Tilt control to blend your sound
  • Gain boost

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  • Power: 20W (tube)
  • Tubes: three 12AX7 (preamp); two EL34 (power amp)
  • Switchable high, medium and low-power output section
  • Tilt control blends bright and normal sounds
  • Speaker: 1x10 Celestion V-type
  • Controls: 3-band EQ, gain, boost, tilt, presence, master
  • FX loop
  • Outputs: three 1/4" 16 ohm/8 ohm
  • Dimensions: 20.47" x 16.53" x 9.44"
  • Weight: 30.64 lb.
  • Footswitch included

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One-year manufacturer’s warranty on all Marshall products (except tubes, which have 90-day warranty only). Register your product on vendor site to extend warranty to three years.

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3.9

10 Reviews

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Plexi sound at a great price
Sadly, not impressed
I need 10 more!!!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

I love the OR20, Marshall got it right this time!

It's about time Marshall got this amp right. They've been dancing around it for 15 years! My only complaint is no reverb. Would it have killed them to add reverb? I thought it should have had a 12" speaker instead of a 10" but still am left to ponder that after having put a 10" celestion greenback in it. Sounds great with or without pedals. Very vintage yet can still rock with a tube screamer or just about any overdrive pedal really. Loud as all get out too. Very compact and fairly light, but sturdy. I love the look of it too. To me it's like a poor mans 1974x combo. I know it's not hand wired, doesn't have tremolo or reverb, is one channel, and has a ten instead of twelve inch speaker but hey, I said Poor Mans! For the price you pay it's a lot of amp and it kicks but in every department. I hope they re-issue it with reverb and I 12" speaker, and master volume. I'd buy it again!!!! Matt M.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Not too exciting

It's not a terrible amp, there just isn't much personality or any unique tone options unless you crank the amp volume all the way which isn't always an option. Takes pedals pretty well I just wish it had a more signature sound instead of the generic volume boosted guitar sound. Overall not something I'd recommend to an experienced player looking for an amp that'll add some flavor to their tone profile.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio8
  2. Performances7
  3. Amateur Recording5
  4. Outdoor Events / Games5
  5. Professional Recording4
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality2
  2. Crackling1
  3. No Reverb1
  4. reverb would have been nice!1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Power Output8
  2. Excellent Sound7
  3. Portable7
  4. Easy To Use6
  5. Warm / Comfy6

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • Plexi sound at a great price

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byChris

    fromLong Island, NY

    Great Plexi type sounds. If you're looking for a JCM800 or heavy distortion sound, this is not your amp. This is much more of a Bluesbreaker style sound on its own, and takes pedals really well with the built-in effects loop. The only downside is that the effects loop defaults to being bypassed when the footswitch is not connected. The boost and loop bypass functions on the footswitch add great functionality, especially if your effect chain is noisy and you're looking to clean up your sound. This amp works best loud, the 1 watt attenuator setting is useless. Play at the middle or loudest attenuator level and you'll get the most amazing edge of breakup sounds you can imagine, especially at this price point. This is the amp I have always sought, but didn't know it until I played through it.

  • Sadly, not impressed

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJim

    fromMurray KY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I was really hoping for a better sound. It was just boxy sounding. It's not terrible, just wasn't what I hoped for.

  • Excellent sound

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byMarcus

    fromScottsdale, AZ

    Excellent Marshall tone. I would give it 5 stars, but it arrived with a bad tube. I was refunded the price of a new tube, so it all worked out.

  • I need 10 more!!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byPhillip

    fromAshland Kentucky

    Excellence!!

  • Best New Marshall Amp

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDaniel

    fromMemphis

    Great Plexi cleans, very pedal friendly for classic Marshall overdrive. The Celestion V Type 10 inch sounds as good as most 12 inch speakers.

  • Way better than expected

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byDavid B

    fromTucson, AZ

    This was a pleasant surprise, especially for the price. I bought it as a backup to my Winfield Brat, which has been my only performing piece for 10 years. Right now I find myself picking the Marshall over the Brat for liver performances. Tremendous, authentic Marshall tone, plenty of saturation that cleans up well by rolling off the volume. It sounds like my old JCM800 half stack, but it doesn't require ear-bleeding volume to get the sound. This is NOT an amp for bedroom players, though - it's still a Marshall, you have to turn it up to get the sound. I'm running it at 5 watts onstage (miked), and it's plenty loud to cut through the band's stage volume. The half-watt setting doesn't sound very good, really thin and wimpy. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because of some quality issues - the input jack on mine is pretty sketchy, I have to be careful how I plug in or it will lose contact.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byNa

    fromLa

    What is a tube amplifier combo?

    What is a tube amplifier combo?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's an amp that uses tubes for power.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBrad

    fromLufkin texas

    Do you have the cream color option?

    Do you have the cream color option?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byChad

    fromPurvis, Ms

    Can you get the AC/DC tones. From this amp at bedroom levels? Or would the Origin 5 be better for that?

    Can you get the AC/DC tones. From this amp at bedroom levels? Or would the Origin 5 be better for that?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    This needs a little bit of discussion. Please give us a call 855 770 3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byPatrick

    fromSylvania, OH

    Do you have a cover for this amp?

    Do you have a cover for this amp?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    This would be the closest - "Marshall COVR-00010 Amp Cover for 1922, 2102, 2502, 4502, and 4102 Amplifiers"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMartin

    fromundisclosed

    Can an extrrnal speaker be used with the origin 20C?

    Can an extrrnal speaker be used with the origin 20C?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes - minimum is 8 ohms

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromPittsburgh, PA

    If one had the tools and expertise to install a 12" speaker in place of the 10" fitted, is it at all possible the cabinet itself could accommodate the larger speaker?

    If one had the tools and expertise to install a 12" speaker in place of the 10" fitted, is it at all possible the cabinet itself could accommodate the larger speaker?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It would depend on the speaker's rating. Give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you a for sure answer.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJosh

    fromUrbana ohio

    Can I pay part online and finance the rest, or do I have to go to the store for that?

    Can I pay part online and finance the rest, or do I have to go to the store for that?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    If you're approved for our in house credit card, you can actually split the payments; half with the card you have and the other half on the Guitar Center card.