Marshall JVM205C 50W 2x12" Tube Combo Amp
The Marshall JVM205C is a 50-watt tube combo with two 12" speakers: two channels with three modes each, enough to go from clean to heavy drive, at a power level that still works in a bar or a studio.
What sets it apart
- 50 W from two EL34s
- One Celestion Heritage G12H and one Celestion Vintage
- Two channels, three gain modes each
- Digital reverb set per channel
- Two effects loops and an emulated XLR out
- Hand-assembled at Marshall's UK factory
Six sounds in a 50-watt combo
Each channel offers three modes, each with more gain than the one before. With two channels, that's six sounds under your feet, from crystal clean to heavy saturation. Gain, EQ and reverb are all set channel by channel.
Two master volumes, also switchable, give you a lift for solos.
Two speakers that complement each other
The combo pairs a Celestion Heritage G12H with a Celestion Vintage, wired for a 16 Ω load. For recording, the emulated XLR line out goes straight to the desk.
Marshall builds the JVM205C at its UK factory, from the circuit boards to the black and gold finish.
Specifications
| Format | Combo, two 12" speakers |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 W |
| Preamp tubes | 4 x ECC83, 1 x ECC83 phase inverter |
| Power tubes | 2 x EL34 |
| Speakers | Celestion Heritage G12H (80 W) and Celestion Vintage (70 W) |
| Channels | 2, three modes each |
| Effects loops | 2: one series/parallel, one series |
| Outputs | 5 speaker jacks, emulated XLR line out, MIDI Thru |
| Inputs | Guitar, MIDI In, footswitch |
| Dimensions | 690 x 510 x 265 mm |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
What it's for
- Bar gigs without a separate cabinet
- Bands that go from clean to metal in one night
- Studio work via the emulated XLR out
- MIDI boards that recall channel and mode
Compared with other manufacturers
Other multi-channel 2x12 or 1x12 tube combos, from these manufacturers:
| Maker | Model | Format and power | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | JVM205C | 2x12 combo, 50 W | Two three-mode channels, two loops |
| Orange | Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2x12 | 2x12 combo, 50 or 25 W | Attenuator, valve reverb |
| EVH | 5150III 50W 6L6 2x12 | 2x12 combo, 50 W to 1 W | Three channels, MIDI input |
| Mesa/Boogie | Mark VII 1x12 | 1x12 combo, 90/45/25 W | Three channels, nine modes |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the JVM205C weigh?
- 29.5 kg, and it measures 690 mm wide, 510 mm high and 265 mm deep.
- Is the JVM a high-gain amp?
- It covers the whole range: Marshall describes an amp that goes from clean tones to high-gain overdrive and everything in between.
- Do the EL34s need biasing when replaced?
- Yes. Marshall says JVM power tubes must be biased.
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