This one I just had to
add to my arsenal sooner rather than later. I got a great deal on a used
halfstack which seems to be in excellent condition.
The VM is the latest addition to the Marshall family and is a new breed
of amps that is extremely responsive. It will change soundscape with
every guitar and it needs lots of time get dial up a sound that fits the
players personality. It's not a plug & play amp.
So far I love it and having lots of fun playing around with it ...
as well do Slash, Jeff Beck, Paul Gilbert and Yngwie Malmsten!
The Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 50 Watt Head is an
all-valve single channel amplifier with a choice of two dynamic ranges
selectable by footswitch. The Low range equates to the performance you
would come to expect from a stock vintage Marshall amplifier in terms of
tone and available gain. The High range adds an extra preamp valve into
the signal path, facilitating those classic hard rock tones of the
seventies. Add to this the ability to dynamically interface with your
instrument's Volume and Tone controls and the experience translates into
a truly expressive and organic feel in performance.
Two frequency selective Pre-amp Volumes (Gains) - Body and Detail -
facilitate greater flexibility of tonal shaping for individual guitars
and styles while the power amplifier is heavily based on the first
Marshall amplifiers to be produced, with two KT66 output valves yielding
that substantial fat and smooth tone. A MID Boost switch on the front
panel fattens the tone even more while a traditional Marshall tone
control circuit enables fine tuning of your sound.
A master volume has been included in order to practically manage the
output levels at all venues. This is implemented after the phase
splitter in order to fully exploit maximum preamp drive when the master
is turned down low. A reverb level control mixes the on board plate
reverb with the direct signal to whatever degree the player chooses. The
reverb can be toggled on and off via the footswitch.
Finally, a series FX loop is provided for those players who wish to use
outboard effect to further enhance their sound. Loop levels of 10dB and
+4dB are catered for via rear panel switch as well as the option to
completely bypass this feature if it is not required.
The cosmetics are also a carefully crafted hybrid of old and new styles
made even more dramatic by the deep purple vinyl that covers the entire
series.
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- 50-Watt valve head
- Valve compliment: 4 x ECC83 (12AX7s) in preamp, 2 x KT66 in power amp
- Master Volume with two Gain Controls Detail (highs) & Body (lows)
- Two footswitchable Dynamic Ranges Low & High
- Mid Boost switch
- Footswitchable Proprietary digital Plate Reverb
- Series FX loop with level switch and bypass
- Made in England
- Dimensions: 29-1/2" x 12" x 9" (750 x 310 x 230 mm)
- Weight: 39.6 lbs (18 kg)
Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 Tube Amp Head Specifications:
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