Nail the Iconic Marshall Sounds of the ’90s
Marshall’s JCM900 fueled the sound of countless rock and metal acts in the ’90s, ruling the airwaves with its bright and aggressive bite. The Marshall Studio 900 head packs that iconic sound down into the brand’s compact, modernized, and ardently accessible Studio lineup. This true tube amplifier head wields dual ECC83 preamp tubes, an ECC83 phase splitter, and two 5881 power tubes, offering all the high-octane tube/solid-state hybrid saturation of its 100-watt inspiration at a far more stage- and studio-friendly 20-watt power rating. Two channels are on tap with remote footswitch control, along with a 3-band global EQ, global Presence control, extensive gain-shaping knobs, and an onboard spring reverb to impart a touch of space to your sound. Moreover, while the Marshall Studio 900’s tone and aesthetics authentically pay tribute to the mighty JCM900, this amp matches its modernized Studio series siblings with 5- and 1-watt power scaling modes, a top-class effects loop, and a speaker-emulated DI output. Capture the sound of the ’90s and enjoy all the modern-minded benefits of the high-performance Studio series with Marshall's powerhouse Studio 900 head!
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Tube warmth, solid-state clipping
While the original JCM900 was a true tube amp through and through, its valve-fueled circuit sported a secret weapon to turn up the high-gain heat: clipping diodes. This design essentially packed a dirtbox directly into your amplifier, allowing you to savor the sounds of both true tube saturation and stompbox-style aggression. Marshall’s Studio 900 matches its predecessor with a similar design, resulting in a hard-hitting hybrid tone that blends all the warmth and complexity of a valve-driven design with the bite and reliability of solid-state technology.
Loaded with all the player-friendly features you need
The Marshall Studio 900 sports a plethora of updates on the original JCM900, along with a smattering of modern features that the ’90s could only dream of! You’ll enjoy cranked-amp tones and screaming saturation at any volume level thanks to the Studio 900’s 5- and 1-watt power scaling modes — all but a prerequisite for Sweetwater’s apartment-dwelling guitarists and a boon for any musician with volume concerns. Next, the onboard effects loop makes it a breeze to integrate your favorite time-based and modulation effects. Prefer to record silently? A speaker-emulated DI output sends your sound straight to your audio interface or PA with ample authenticity.
Marshall Studio 900 Features:
- 2-ch, 20W tube amplifier head inspired by the JCM900 — a high-octane hybrid amp that fueled countless rock and metal acts in the 1990s
- 2 x 5881 power tubes, 2 ECC83 preamp tubes, and an ECC83 phase splitter pair with clipping diodes to merge all the warmth of tube saturation with the clarity and reliability of solid-state technology
- Treble, Middle, Bass, and Presence knobs to dial in your sound to perfection
- Speaker-emulated DI output for easy recording and straight-to-PA gigging
- FX loop makes it a breeze to integrate your favorite time-based and modulation pedals
- Spring reverb circuit rounds out your sound with depth, space, and character
- 5W/1W power scaling for cranked tube tones at home- and recording-appropriate volume levels
- Classic aesthetics that are sure to thrill fans of the original JCM900
- Proudly made in Marshall’s UK factory in Bletchley, England
