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Condition: Used, Excellent

The Marshall Studio Vintage SV20H is a powerful tribute to classic British tone, delivering iconic sound in a more compact, studio-friendly format. Its all-valve design, driven by EL34 power tubes, produces rich, harmonically complex tones with everything from sparkling cleans to roaring overdrive. With two bridgeable channels and classic Marshall EQ controls, it offers a wide range of expressive shaping while staying true to its vintage roots. The built-in power reduction makes it equally at home on stage or in the studio. Bold, dynamic, and unmistakably Marshall, this SV20H captures the spirit of legendary tone in a highly playable and inspiring package!

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We’ve reworked the timeless elegance of the plexi era for the modern guitarist. Inspired by the beloved 1959, you can now get that same vintage sound at only 20W. 

 

It’s also significantly smaller and lighter than its 100W counterpart, making travelling and touring a breeze.

 

Designed and engineered in UK. Made in UK.

Built in our UK factory

 

Recreating the 100-watt tone in a 20-watt format posed a considerable challenge. We dedicated countless hours to development, meticulously adjusting every nuance to capture the authentic sound of each amplifier. Every element underwent extensive sound testing, with thousands of trials to fine-tune each component precisely. Crafted with precision at our Bletchley, England factory, the Studio Vintage Combo carries on the quintessential Marshall spirit of the 60s into today. 

Model: SV20H

Range: Studio

CHANNELS: 2, BRIDGEABLE

TECHNOLOGY: VALVE

 

ELECTRONICS

Output wattage: 20W (with power reduction option to 5W)

OUTPUTS: SPEAKER OUTPUTS: 5 X 1/4" JACK SOCKETS (16Ω LOAD / 8Ω LOAD / 4Ω LOAD), DI (1/4" JACK) 

INPUTS: 4 X 1/4" JACK INSTRUMENT INPUTS (HIGH/LOW SENSITIVITY) 

controls: NORMAL/LOUDNESS II, HIGH TREBLE/LOUDNESS I, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, PRESENCE

Effects: None

Effects loop: YES, 1 X SERIES SWITCHABLE

 

VALVES

Preamp valves: 2 x ECC83, 1 x ECC83 (phase splitter)

Power amp valves: 2 x EL34

 

PHYSICAL UNIT

Weight: 9.25 kg / 20.4 LB

Width: 500 mm / 19.7"

Height: 240 mm / 9.4"

Depth: 230 mm / 9.1"

Country of origin: Designed and engineered in UK. Made in UK.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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