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Marshall Code 50 1x12-inch 50-watt Digital Combo Amp

50-watt Modeling Guitar Amplifier with 12" Speaker, 14 Digital Preamp Models, 4 Digital Power Amp Models, Speaker Emulation, Onboard FX, LCD Display, Aux Input, and Bluetooth Connectivity
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Marshall Code 50 1x12-inch 50-watt Digital Combo Amp
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Hundreds of Classic Marshall Amp/Cab Combinations

The Marshall Code 50 packs decades of classic Marshall sounds into a travel-friendly combo amp. Browse over 100 presets for instant inspiration at home or on the road, or mix and match digitally modeled Marshall preamps, power amps, and speaker cab emulations to customize convincing tones for the stage and studio. With 50 watts and a full-voiced 12" speaker, the Marshall Code 50 is right at home onstage for club gigs and worship services. And for some quick stress relief at the office, a silent headphone amp delivers signature Marshall crunch right to your ears without disturbing coworkers.

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Re-creates decades of classic Marshall preamp/power amp/speaker cab combinations

Mix and match 14 preamps, 4 power amps, and 8 speaker cab emulations to craft the perfect tone for any tune: from sparkling clean to vintage Marshall crunch to high-gain metal mayhem. Then add any of 24 digital FX like creamy reverb, shimmery chorus, or classic overdrive pedal models and save for instant recall at practice or onstage. Sweetwater knows that guitarists of all levels will enjoy cycling through the Code 50's presets or customizing their dream Marshall stack on the spot.

Can be controlled remotely via USB or Bluetooth

The innovative folks at Marshall found a way to let you customize any tone setting in the Code 50 without getting off the couch. Adjustments can be made via USB using the included Marshall Gateway software, or over Bluetooth with the handy mobile app. With this feature you can let the sound engineer change your amp tones at will from offstage, or you can dial in the perfect recorded tone when your Code 50 is out in the live room.

Aux input with headphone out for silent jamming and recording

More than a stage amp, the Marshall Code 50 doubles as a useful practice and recording tool at home. An auxiliary input lets you plug in your phone or MP3 player and jam along, which really comes in handy for learning cover songs and practicing solos. A headphone out doubles as both an option for silent practice and as a natural-sounding output to run straight into your recording platform.

Marshall Code 50 Modeling Guitar Amplifier Combo Features:

  • 50 watts with a 12-inch speaker — good for club gigs and practices
  • 14 preamp models include classics like the JCM800, Bluesbreaker Plexi, and Silver Jubilee
  • 4 power amp models for vintage and modern British and American tones
  • 8 different speaker emulations for a tight 1 x 12-inch to a beefy 4 x 12-inch
  • 24 digital effects to inspire new amp tones
  • Auxiliary input for jamming along with music
  • Headphone output for silent practice and direct recording

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Solid State with digital modeling
  • Number of Channels: 1
  • Output Power: 50W
  • Speaker Size: 1 x 12"
  • Reverb: Yes
  • Effects: 24 (5 simultaneously)
  • Amp Modeling: 14 x Preamps, 4 x Power Amps, 8 x Speaker Cabs
  • EQ: 3-band EQ
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/8" (aux in), Bluetooth
  • USB: 1 x USB Mini-B
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (preset scrolling)
  • Footswitch Included: No
  • Computer Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth (iOS/Android control via Gateway App)
  • Construction Material: Black Tolex
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 17.3"
  • Width: 20.8"
  • Depth: 11"
  • Weight: 28.6 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CODE50-U

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Awesome! (Again)
I've had this amp a few times in the past and …and always sold them….
Big mistake …came crawling right back to it for the last time!
Sounds amazing! You can get any sound you almost want before you even play with Bluetooth settings
I have 6 rack big name units and still have FUN playing
With this!
Sometimes you just wanna go back to the basics and have fun fun doing it!
by Ruben Crespo from Walled Lake, MI on
Incredible sound, volume, versatility, value, and POWER

I've always been one of those people who sort of waited on investing in Marshall because I wanted the "real" Marshall experience. I had one of their practice amps back in the day, but it really didn't give me the sound I had expected. I decided to wait on upgrading until I could find the right deal for me - and this was IT. Don't tell Marshall, but they could easily sell this for $, I'm shocked that the price is still this low after all these years. I guess I should thank the purist Tube enthusiasts for keeping all that demand elsewhere in the market! We'll gladly take the deal they've provided for us here.


This amp is POWERFUL. I have to keep the Master volume at nearly its lowest setting (just above silent) when practicing in my room, or else I risk blowing-out my eardrums. And I guess I do mean that in a "good way," but be careful! I got carried away cranking this up to less than halfway to max the other day and I had a bit of ringing and humming afterward, so don't underestimate this bad boy. It can definitely be used for performances in at least medium-sized venues, there's no way the people in the back wouldn't hear it. And you can FEEL the air shooting out against your legs when you play.


Let's talk about versatility. I've seen some negative reviews of the "Code" series out there, and I really don't get why. This thing sounds GREAT - completely indistinguishable from the $ worth of full Tube cousins that you'd need to buy to get all the different tones you can find here. But in this humble package, you have complete control of your sound. See those switches at the top? Pre FX, Amp, Mod, Del, Rev, Power and Cab? Those aren't just on or off switches. When you hold them down, you are presented with the under-the-hood control menu, and you can really get into the nitty-gritty of each one. Under Cabinet for instance, you have your choice of 8 different historic cabs, all with distinctly different sounds and representing various speaker configurations. Some will give you more of an early Punk feel, some will go late Heavy Metal, and still others will give you something along the lines of Classic Rock. And then under Power, you will find your "Presence" and "Resonance" knobs the latter of which controls how "boomy" the Cab sounds. And I forgot to mention, be warned - this speaker is POWERFULLY bassy. So you can fine-tune that to your heart's content, and customize the sound for something thick and thunderous that will stand all on its own or warm, bright and thinner for playing with a group. It really does make a world of difference.


But it doesn't stop there. You also have complete control over your Preamp choice, which I think of as the "Head" unit. There are 15 different options here, with a well working "Gate" parameter underneath them all that really does smoothly roll the sound off without sounding too sudden, once you dial it in for your current configuration of course. Very natural feeling. And that's to say nothing of all you can do with things like Compression and Distortion under "Pre FX," as well as the Modulation, Delay, and Reverb menus.


And in addition, the Bass, Mid and Treble are adjusted universally on their own, as well as the Gain and Volume, so whatever fine-tunings you make to those are independent of what you do inside the aforementioned setting windows, and will be saved WITH your preset when you find that perfect combination - or really, multiple perfect combinations.


I also bought the control pedal for it, and though a separate review, I will say it is rather intuitive and completely plug-and-play. It has 50 different preset options built-in, and you can put any sound preset from the amp into any location on the pedal, and it will switch to it on command. Basically, the presets on the amp stay in their same place, but you can assign them to any bank and any switch on the pedal, and they will be recalled from wherever they are within the amp's directory. I don't think the experience would be as convenient without the pedal by any stretch, so there's really no reason not to get it as well.


Finally, being solid state, this amp isn't very heavy. So it's very convenient to store away when you need to (like if you have Cats and don't want them scratching the fine front cover), or to take with you to gigs and rehearsals. Overall, I would really consider this model a 'must have' for any guitarist, because it's so versatile and user-friendly, if you find yourself in a unique situation with a unique musical use-case, it's a great weapon to have in your arsenal. And when it comes to weapon arsenals, what would I characterize this amp's preferred mode of combat to be? Well, it SLAYS.

by G-man on
Music background: Motown, then Punk, then Metal, then Classical... then Metal again
This is the coolest amp I have ever owned
I've been having so much fun with this amp, it is extremely versatile and sounds amazing

Pros:
Easy to use
Easy to setup
Looks Great

Cons:
None

Additional Notes:
It is a little tedious getting to work with Cakewalk or Audacity via USB audio. Also you can choose to output your PC/Mac sound via USB, and if you have your phone connected via Bluetooth, sound output will go to the Code if you don't set your phone otherwise.
by Charles Faust from BURKBURNETT, TX on
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Before buying this amp I read just about all the reviews carefully. I have to say I was a bit intimidated as I've only had simple Marshall amps. 72 100 watt, & JCM800 Half stacks, and a 2000 valve state combo. Once I got the iPad hooked to it, it became much easier to get started. I love this thing. You do have to know your marshal preferences to make it sound right, but they made it super simple. With a good guitar this little amp is the perfect practice amp. It has plenty of power. The only thing so far I'm not digging is the way the music from the iPad sounds, the 12" doesn't work for that as far as I can tell. It's hard to mix the volumes of the guitar with the music.
by Sweetwater Customer on
My first real Guitar Amp
I really love it. Seems like a lot to learn at first, and it is ha, but is amazing. I'm not the smart phone everything person but, having the app on the phone saves time for setting things up. Is easier than dialing through all the setting trying to find one on the amp itself. On the app, you can easily see what you looking for. I also got the foot pedal so I can preset what I want. Having a website with custom presets is freaking great and that you can download them into the amp is so sweet. Getting ready to try the amp with my own pedals to see how it works. And above all!!!! Is a Marshall! Louder than loud! It doesn't go to 11 but, I can live with it. Ha ha
by Angel Diaz from Arkansas, USA (North Central of nowhere) on
Music background: Newbie guitarist, Heavy Metal fan

There are countless "British"-style guitar amplifiers out there, but take it from the lifelong guitarists and tone connoisseurs at Sweetwater, when it comes to Marshall tone, there's nothing like the real thing. We've played them all, from vintage JTM45s and the ultra-cool Plexi reissue to modern handmade masterpieces such as the JVM410. There isn't a model among them we can't recommend with total confidence, and that includes their more affordable models too, like MG, DSL, and Code series amps. Thanks to our tight relationship with Marshall, Sweetwater's always on the cutting edge of their latest designs, custom models, and limited-edition gems. If you want iconic tone from across the pond, you want Marshall, and your Sweetwater Sales Engineer will help you find the perfect one.

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