Marshall Origin20H 20W Tube Guitar Amp Head
The Marshall Origin20H is a 20 W tube guitar amp head that weighs 9.4 kg: tuck it under your arm, set it on the cab at the rehearsal space or the bar, and keep your sound from one place to the next, from the bedroom to the rehearsal studio.
What sets it apart
- All-valve head, two EL34s
- 20 W, approx. 3 W or approx. 0.5 W
- 9.4 kg, 520 × 225 × 220 mm
- 16 Ω and 8 Ω outputs for almost any cab
- DI output for recording
- PEDL-90016 two-way footswitch included
A head for travelling light
Hauling a 12 in. combo to every rehearsal wears out your back. A 9.4 kg head is a one-hand carry and sits on whatever cab is already there. Marshall intends it as much for the bedroom as for rehearsal studios and small venues.
Its three speaker outputs take 16 Ω or 8 Ω: most 1x12, 2x12 and 4x12 cabs plug right in.
Three power levels, one sound
Powerstem selects 20 W, about 3 W or about 0.5 W. At 0.5 W, you push the valves in an apartment; at 20 W, you play with the band.
The DI output sends the signal to an interface for recording, and the effects loop takes delay and reverb.
Specifications
| Format | Head |
|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W, approx. 3 W, approx. 0.5 W |
| Preamp valves | 3 × ECC83, including 1 phase splitter |
| Power valves | Two EL34s |
| Controls | Gain (pull boost), tilt, bass, middle, treble, master, presence, Powerstem |
| Speaker outputs | 3 × 1/4 in. jacks, 16 Ω or 8 Ω load |
| DI output | 1/4 in. jack |
| Effects loop | Series, switchable |
| Footswitch | Two-way PEDL-90016 included |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 520 × 225 × 220 mm |
| Weight | 9.4 kg |
What it's for
- Rehearsals where the cab stays put
- Apartment practice at 0.5 W
- Home recording via the DI output
- Small bars, on the house cab
Compared with other manufacturers
Other tube heads of around 20 W are made by these manufacturers:
| Maker | Model | Power | Power valves | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | Origin20H | 20 W, approx. 3 or 0.5 W | 2 × EL34 | 1 |
| Orange | Rocker 15 Terror | 15, 7, 1 or 0.5 W | 2 × EL84 | 2 |
| Blackstar | HT-20RH MK III | 20 W, reducible to 2 W | 2 × EL84 | 2 |
| Friedman | Runt 20 | 20 W | 2 × EL84 | 2 |
| Peavey | invective.MH | 20, 5 or 1 W | 2 × EL84 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- Which cab should I pair with the Origin20H?
- Any 16 Ω or 8 Ω cab will do. Marshall offers the Origin 212 and 412 cabs, matched in black and gold.
- Is the Origin20H suitable for apartment playing?
- Yes: set to about 0.5 W, it keeps the sound of pushed valves at room volume. You still need a cab connected.
- Does the head come with the footswitch?
- Yes, the two-way PEDL-90016 footswitch is included; it controls the boost and the effects loop.
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