Marshall Origin 50 - First Impressions

[@LeonTodd]

Marshall fans! If you like rock music, you might enjoy my band Ragdoll - ragdollrock.bandcamp.com/

[@ApexChrisHansen]

first time viewer but when you flashed passed all your other amps i knew i would be watching more vids lol the ceriatone caught my eye specifically i have a His Royal Majesty that i love

[@ignaciobustamante6477]

it sounds awesome. Which amp do you use on your band?

[@LeonTodd]

@@ignaciobustamante6477 thanks! Quite a few different Marshalls, Boogies, and some boutique stuff like Soldano and Splawn.

[@aaronhuffstedtler418]

Love my Origin 50h, finally have my pedals in line and sorted out, sounds great. I got mine because it does make an awesome fx platform.

[@tomz1989]

Hi Aaron, how's the amp head 8 months after your excited comment? Still liking it? I ordered mine a week ago for the same reason of yours

[@kenmorales5988]

I love mine. When I got it, I played it without really dialing it in, and it sounded really thin. It was to the extent I felt like I made a mistake. It's been almost a year now, and I must say, I LOVE it. Most of the negative comments I've heard about it seem to be from people who "tried one out and didn't like it". You really have to dial it in to find your own personal sweet spot. Pedals help because you only have one clean channel (with a gain boost). I run any combination of the clean channel with the gain boost, a TS808 and a BE-OD. That combination gets me pretty close to the versatility of say a DSL40. While the DSL40 "has it all" in one package, this is more stripped down for those who want total control of crafting their own sound from scratch. 🤘😎

[@DCDacey-cq6nb]

If you use a Marshall power break and turn the amp on 10, it will drastically increase the gain. It’s a master volume “sort of”. I was surprised how much gain this amp actually has when it’s cranked. It makes a great pedal platform too. I use mine with a KOT and I use one side for strats and the other for humbuckers.

[@alchemysticgoldmind4164]

KOT?

[@jessetate9701]

Definitely can give you 60s/70s rock tones to hair metal tones to modern hair metal like santa cruz

[@pitaorj]

best origin 50 review so far. I´ve tested one as few months ago and I didn´t had enough time... I ´ll look for another one very soon

[@DaveDexterMusic]

Finally, someone convincing me this could be worth a try. Secondhand, mind.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

That's a sweet amp! Well done Leon! Thanks to Mega for the loan! Have a great gig and Be Well Brother!

[@diegoleiva7242]

Sounds like it could do Mastodon-type tones all day long with the right guitar and boost! Love this demo.

[@michaelinglis8516]

If thats your goal go for the DSl HR series that came out right before the Origin 50. Most people on the Marshall Forum who have owned both will tell you the DSL kills the origin and can do everything the origin can x 100. I bought the DSL100HR right when they were released like whiten the first month or two at most and ive never been so happy with an amp in my life. It does everything. Before i bought it i was wondering if i should wait for the Origin to release, for once in my life my impatience paid off lol. Every channel is incredibly versatile and all are immediatly usable but get so much better the longer you play through them and learn how to manipulated them just right. The channels are Clean or Crunch on the Classic Channel, and OD1 and OD2 On the Ultra Channel. I can get so many inspirational tones out of the DSL100HR and 2 orange 1x12 (spaced about 5/6 ft. apart) and the few tones that arent right on the money can be taken there with a pedal (it takes pedals really well). I cant speak for the other sizes other than the 100W head which is what i have and the 40W Combo (dont own one but have played through a couple and they are great also, a tiny less versatile but it makes up for it in convenience). But if the smaller versions are anything like the bigger ones they are a great investment. The Origin on the other hand IS NOT FOR SOMEONE WHO ONLY PLANS TO OWN ONE OR TWO AMPS! Sure it does some cool vintage Marshall tones but it seriously leaves you wanting more. I would only recommend an Origin to someone like Leon who has a tone of amps and just want another flavor. But if you want a Marshall amp that wont limit you its the DSL HR. Just my 2 cents. Play both cause some moron is gonna chime in and tell you that his Origin is better but its just not the case if your only using one amp 90% of the time like I do and a lot of other guitar players do. Dont take my word for it but do go play both if you plan to buy one.

[@kenster865]

Just recently ran across your review here. IMNSHO, this is the way to do an amp review. Off the cuff and spontaneous but also done with a fine player that knows his gear. I've been thinking about buying one of these Origin 50 heads. This is the very first review that made me actually want one. Good job, Leon!! Two Thumbs Up!! 👍👍

[@recordatron]

Picked one of these up off the back of this review. It's definitely the kind of amp you have to tweak a bit as the tilt setting is super sensitive but it feels like a bit of a hidden gem given you can pick the 50h up for £350 in the UK right now. It's awesome for pedals too and still retains its Marshallish character while letting the pedals come through. Great impressions video 👌

[@jorgiewtf]

I own a mini-jubilee with matching vertical 2x12 cab but today is my birthday and went ahead and bought me this bad-boy as a gift. Can’t wait for it to arrive!

[@fidget4304]

how do they compare??

[@galaxys9658]

Wow that gain was monstrous! Congrats for heaviest origin tone on planet Leon... Unbelievably fast dial too. Hope to see normalization of volume for power scaling in future videos and 57 mic. Amp is based on jtm blackflag the one super clean amp with fender style ss tube rectifier. It's not typical jtm tone a bit too clean. Origin vs blackflag would be very interesting comparison. Malcolm Young used blackflag on black ice tour. A bit too clean. Search black ice river plate live video to get nice tone example.

[@LeonTodd]

Yeah the 57 will be out in the next one and I'll try normalise all the levels. Curious to see how power scaling impacts the tone too

[@Chinaguitarsceptic]

Now that's a knife!

[@GJSolo]

DAMNIT I AM SO MAD I DIDN'T GET HERE FIRST FOR THIS 😡😂😂😂😂😂

[@2550marshall]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@anticop76]

yep. Instantly thought of Crocodile Dundee. LOL.

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

Knoeeef

[@peterschmidt9942]

C'mon mate. It's a bloody bread cutting knife!

[@vladragnarrson5466]

Finally a good demo of the origin!

[@JoaoSousa-be3oq]

Remember gigs ?

[@bartdwmusic1212]

Yeaah i member

[@sirmoanalot3779]

I member!

[@mikkywhalan]

ah I member

[@krumple4skin548]

Member chewbacca ?

[@Paindriller]

What's that?

[@ajaykumargoel9398]

I have one of these in the 20 watt edition. And yeah, the guy below was exactly right, it is a JMP style amp when pushed. Van Halen style overdrive with a Friedman Pedal. Without it even does pretty well, when fully cranked and wattage up high. Thanks for the review, Leon!

[@Yohahn]

If you want this amp to sound great. Always have the master on max. it will become loud af but it will then turn into a a bit brighter JMP.

[@cgavin1]

Its so important with master volume amps to understand the way they interact with the overall tone! Peeps need to understand that unless the master is turned up you are effectively getting only a fraction of the 'full' tone.

[@chrissanders8362]

@@cgavin1 - completely hopeless in a small venue with Master Volume on flat stick, while trying to balance the gain with tone and not blast the venue which will be the end of your band.

[@cgavin1]

@@chrissanders8362 That is just these amps. They're useless if you have a stage volume requirement or need clean tone. :)

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

With the SD-1 and the PRS it's almost like what people back in the 1960's would come up with as a high gain amp. Pretty badass.

[@cliffords2315]

SD=1 can turn the tamest Tube Amp into a monster, people realy dont realize what that thing does to tube amps

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

Absolutely. The SD-1 is the only overdrive I use. Simply because it can turn a Marshall from classic rock, to all out aggression in the best way.@@cliffords2315

[@jayteesgear]

Just got one. Didnt floor me right away but Im learningmore about it each day

[@pickledblues]

I can’t live without my Origin. Mine is the 20 and I think it sounds just like a plexi that was in the store at the same time. It does pedals really well too.

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

just stop it

[@srh361]

@@INVERTEDBUKAKI they are very plexi-ish sounding, folks that own actual plexi's don't want to accept it.

[@nothingtodeclare6190]

@@srh361 right, plexi-ish sound but not plexi sound.. without offense, have you ever tried a real plexi? i mean that amp sound good and we all are judging a video but what about a real plexi? if not real a new edition like Bray 4550 or Germino? I mean this origin is not as fat and full of harmonics as a plexi kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqXCf3Znrbh3fck

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Thanks for uploading this. It's a strange coincidence that only 24 hours ago as I was leaving a Sam Ash store here in Orlando Fl that one of these caught my eye & thought I need to check that out when I have more time. And here your post is in my feed & never been to your channel till now.

[@NoCoverCharge]

Diggerdog2nd I go to the Sam ash in Orlando too .. decent store

[@bumnutz09]

You Seems like a really versatile amp and your playing is absolutely stonking in this video!

[@waynerd]

I appreciate someone whom can dial in an amp. Cheers, mate!

[@gitaarmonster]

since today i am a proud owner of the origine 50h , it needs a 4x12 i think it is very thin and bright on a 2x12 good amp thank u for your review, very Hendrix amp ( i think )

[@bigstick5278]

So much for making it to the gig in an hour!!😀

[@JC3D]

17:36 sounds like a beast! Sounds like gold!

[@jeffocheltree9018]

Man, I was on the fence about buying one of these and now I’m sold. Really digging your vids on the FMIII as well. I just bought one last week and I’ve learned a lot just by subscribing to your channel. Cheers mate!

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

I have had mine for about 2 years. I know it's great because I take it for granted. Before this with other amps I was changing the settings every day and telling myself I had fixed my tone. lol

[@MaxCarton]

Always fun to see a new Marshall on your channel! Was almost going to get an origin50 as a backup for my 1987x for my ACDC tribute band, but ended up with a Vintage Modern! Cheers

[@xWILZTAx]

What settings do uou use on the vm and any pedals for the acdc tone. I find the low channel not enough and the high channel to much.

[@MaxCarton]

@@xWILZTAx To be fair it sounds pretty good on the high dynamic range with settings: presence 10, bass 0, mids 1-2, treble 0-1, detail 6, body 0 and midboost off. You could get a pretty good tone aswel on the low dynamic range with settings: presence 10, bass 0, mids 10, treble 0-1, detail 10, body 0 and midboost on and a simple clean boost in front.

[@feng4619]

8:30 nice tone!

[@LeonTodd]

Why thankyou!

[@ashtonshelton8584]

I got this head for Christmas and I love it. If I crank it it’s almost a JCM800 kinda sound if you set it right. It’s so great dude

[@LeonTodd]

That's awesome to hear, play it loud!

[@Bcwilderness]

maybe the tone on the guitar can tame the brightness too, thats why the amp has a tilt

[@aaronhuffstedtler418]

The brightness can be tamed 3 ways with the origin,.... the tilt, presence, and treble. Anything else is from the guitar or inline eq or compressor/gate if you have it in your chain. You just have to play with it a bit. I run my treble, bass, and mid pegged full, my tilt around 6, presence between 3 and 4, gain pegged full but not pulled, master at 8, with a JHS Little Black Box at 25% , and this gives a nice warm sound with enough bright and mid to cut through the mix, without the spiky icepicks in your ears.

[@brianstrouse9004]

My name is Brian I bought one of these about four months ago I really love it my friends say it is too loud but l think it's great I really like your review lots of great tones thank you

[@thesuppcollector]

Sounds amazing with that PRS!

[@DamianS1893]

You Rock, Leon!!! Best review of this Amp Head

[@robertphillips597]

Haven't heard that sound garden tune in a while.. awesome demo.. as always!!

[@franckinthestudio]

Nice demo, nice amp. Almost picked one up for my rehearsal space. Got an old JCM900 instead. Both good enough for the job for sure! That Soundgarden part gave me a reason to drop d my guitar again after a long while by the way haha.

[@robbyclark6915]

I just got the combo and man, is it LOUD! Wow! Even on low power, to get dirty, I have to be the only one home. I put it on full power and cranked it and I couldn't even be in the same room! My poor dogs were howling when I stopped playing! I need to find a way to lower the volume some for around the house playing. I actually got it as a pedal platform because of all the clean headroom. Now, I just need to build my pedal board, lol.

[@krudler406]

great demo - lots of tones!

[@soapboxearth2]

I'm about to buy one used for 350 bucks. Gonna gut it and build a jmp circuit in it. Or maybe a jtm. First, I'll do some headfirst mods to the pcb and offer it for sale .. The transformers are much smaller than vintage iron, but I'm hopeful !! I'd probably have to pay more than 350 for a plexi cab , so ...

[@rec99cts27]

Great review ! 👍 Love that amp

[@Bob-tp3nx]

Thanks for the work you do!

[@pskemster]

The Amp looks like a lot of fun to jam on! Bet it sounds amazing in a live setting. Cheers!

[@kylecoffey6010]

That's not a knife... THIS is a knife. I don't always use a sword to open amp boxes! Another great video Mr. Todd!!

[@djft6944]

15:10 badass riff

[@ODonnellpaul66]

great review our guitarist wants one now

[@dwb3116]

Thank you!!!!! I have the 50H and I run an Boss ME80 though it which I dial in what I need gigging however having own this for seven months I never knew the gain pulls out. Telecaster tidepool HH... Marshall cab 212 seventy/80 celestion speakers

[@srh361]

Ass kickin'! I've got a marshall silver jubilee 2555x 100w head and 4x12 cab but I'm really wanting an origin 50w head, it sounds massive! I've also got a marshall dsl40c that sounds great as well! Sometimes marshalls take awhile to dial in so a lot of negativity on the less expensive Marshalls are from folks not taking their time to dial them in.

[@tonysarrio8940]

Lol, the negative comments are from people with good hearing. Nice try.

[@Sidnet91]

Nice equipment you have I feel so jealous but that Goku drawing it's so hilarious

[@LeonTodd]

That was something I found on the side of the road!

[@Sidnet91]

@@LeonTodd that means you dont know the artist?

[@tonyrodd]

Great demo Leon! Sounds much better than the 20w combo! Reminds me a bit of my VM 2266. Cheers!

[@LeonTodd]

Comparison - soon

[@tonyrodd]

Looking forward to it!@@LeonTodd

[@THUNDERWORX]

I debated a long time before getting a couple of DSL's. Origin is way cool too!!!

[@dustyballs994]

I pulled the trigger and grab one , kosmic only ones with one in stock my first impression is I like it thanks for the review it did help my decision

[@resistorstudios]

It sounds awesome!!! Finally a non-Axe FX video. Much better to my ears

[@artvandelay2111]

Well done Megamusiconline .... about time someone got behind Leon... !! Great review ..... sounds like a little beast !

[@RiffLair]

I got the Origin 20 Head /w an Orange ppc1x12 cab. I dunno sounds very marshally. Ofcourse the 20 combo with the 10" speaker wont sound as full. That closed back orange cab's got that awesome classic punch. Love it.

[@paulkielt9301]

I definitely like the EL34 Marshall type of sound! I guess the Origin 20 is wired in class A... so is much more like an AC30 than a Plexi.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Sounds great to me.. I'm about a 1/4 or so thru the vid and it sounds great.. Very cool. Now I will have to try one.. :)

[@TheWeekendguitar]

A really good review! Thanks

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreylazzarinisr7419]

Well done vid and great amp!

[@romancturner]

I have the 20. I run it through a cab with a single 15". It sounds great. I don't think it is matched well with the 10" speaker option

[@acerob7173]

I love my 50H with 2x12 1936V!! I play KISS covers and is amazing!

[@jorgiewtf]

Hey man, I’m wondering what your thoughts are about the Origin vs the new line of studio vintage and classics that Marshall just put out. I’m really on the fence on what to get so I’m doing all the research I can. Great vid btw. Thanks!

[@Harry-zc8rg]

I am in the same boat. I am sure it is obvious to you, but one issue besides the price is that the studio heads are just 20W, and I have the impression that they do not give you that clear clean tone that the Origin does. Definitely not as much headroom. I am going to try and compare the origin 50H to the SV20 and then maybe an Orange CR120H.

[@pitamoncha2112]

I really liked the review on the amp, but you might want to revisit how to play Burn!

[@robertphillips597]

Sounds great with a boost from the sd1. Sounds plexi jcm800 territory. Best demo I've heard of origin by far!

[@kennyh5083]

The damn tone grows on ya real quick! Kinda sophisticated boutique Plexi tone! I have to say Marhall did Ok on this one! Can't wait ta hear a Bogner Blue pedal thru this noisy critter!

[@chrisv5205]

Don't know what's going on here but, there's a frequency in there that's not playing well with the others. I don't know if its something that has to do with the translation from the mic to the video recording or what. To my ear, its in the upper section of the mid range and it reminds me of stones rattling in a tin can. Its present with all the guitars that were used and especially prominent with the Fender. The first guitar actually sounded like it had a slight intonation issue with the G or B strings.

[@rray303]

This amp sounds great!! Can't wait to get one of these! But I'd have a doubt between the head and the combo. Would you recommend me the 50C or the 50H?

[@jessetate9701]

Rodolfo Danese the head imo sounds better! If u can get a a cab with greenbacks this amp would be a dream for all things classic rock to 80s hair metal

[@cazziebb1707]

I am so done with combos anymore. Except for Princeton Blue Chiliwich.

[@gordontubbs]

Seems to cover that "All Right Now" (Free) tone in spades.

[@ChuckHaney]

Exactly! I plugged into one and after hearing it that was the first thing I played through it.

[@sxnthwave]

I really wanna hear this with a tube screamer running through it.

[@JustAdude291]

Would be curious as well. The sd1 is a tube screamer type pedal though, so it puts you in those grounds. I would get a basis off of that but the difference is basically symmetrical clipping- ts9 vs. Asymmetrical i.e. sd1. Honestly though, just get an sd1 regardless of what you're using. They're so good.

[@trickyrjb1]

Yes, hopefully tightens up the flabby bottom.

[@artinrahideh1229]

Would it be good for metal?

[@arturliracovers]

17:31 that's a great tone for alice in chains songs

[@dustinscott5628]

How do you think this one stacked up against the vintage modern? I have the VM but this one really seems interesting, seems like the EQ is much more usable. Thanks!

[@LeonTodd]

Tune in tomorrow!

[@dustinscott5628]

Awesome, thanks!

[@_vixen_4504]

Ooo i want it know i almost have the money for it but i need to Wait to christmas to get a cabinett for it

[@JoaoSousa-be3oq]

Did the same thing on my first half stack, worth it man

[@horuu17]

Hey man! If you bought it can you tell me how it is?

[@_vixen_4504]

@@horuu17 sorry man i didn’t buy it because we got a new vox amp in my band so i didn’t need a new one

[@horuu17]

@@_vixen_4504 it s ok man thx anyway ! Good luck with your band, if you have an yt channel with ur band i ll be happy to chrck it out ;)

[@adamziolkowski2549]

It’s almost essentially an old 2204 without the 4 input/2 channel. I say this since it has JMP tone with a master volume and JCM eq band, with an added gain stage... like the cascade mod they used to do....

[@richardmontgomery5701]

Would love to hear you play it with less bass saturation. Would like to see how close you can get it to a JCM/JMP Master Model. Enjoying the vids glad I subscribed-!

[@judaspriestchild]

Gonna use this amp as the pedal platform for mt marshal pedals, BE-OD, Dirty Shirly, etc. Sounds perfect.

[@jwall7847]

Great review!

[@Stasisofseasons]

I have the Origin 20 head, and it sounds like a plexi, you had the origin combo correct? Yeah the head is the way to go! I play mine through a 212, I have isolated in a closet, but I can get a really nice sound out of it! But I'm thinking of picking up the 50. For the price head wise these can't be beat!

[@ashishdhakal6630]

Oh man. The sound is good

[@paniccleo]

You mention early on that it sounds "firm" and I think that's what I don't like about it. This thing sounds almost like an Orange to me, more than a Marshall.

[@peterschmidt9942]

Mate, that sounded very AC/DC at the intro with the humbuckers but pretty thin with the strat. Sounded a bit better when you put on the overdrive to kick it in the guts. It's been on the radar for a little while now, but haven't demo'ed one myself yet. It's on the cards for this year. Nice demo

[@LeonTodd]

Thanks man. If you like this try a vintage modern too.

[@babarishka]

Great amp and great playing. That beastie sounds so good. I love effects, but really, with an amp like that you're pretty much set. It can do everything short of death metal, although it gets pretty close, especially with an overdrive pedal. Gotta save my pennies............

[@egSmith-sp9gl]

I drive a 2x12 v30 cab with a Bassbreaker oo7 head , I would like to get the Origin 20 head !!!!!!!!!!

[@chloewinkworthartist]

fully sick mate...out of th box! have lined up that head , gunna get thcheap 212 box and put some greenbacks in that..just gotta put a few bux together and lay it down...thankyou for playin drop d ..me too..it will go great with zoom g3n effects(so many effects all adjustable and twenty versions of a different pedal board in one floor tuner)but likely ill run it mostly au naturale , wont need a noise gate yay, even though zoom started out making pro noisegates, it still robs the goodness abit...

[@jayp.2313]

Are current models improved on as time goes on ? Meaning putting in upgraded electronic parts that went bad in older models. I just got one and I like in a lot.

[@rareform6747]

Love my two Origin 50's half stacks in Stereo with no Digital Crap or The next Room ?

[@doctorskull8197]

Nice demo!

[@fld1201]

Seems like the sound you're looking for is not in that amp! This is more like a jtm45 just on the brake up, if you're looking for more gain go with dsl

[@Gordcoffin]

Nice demo of the amp! I am thinking of getting one. Have you tried an mxr distortion plus in one? Do you think you would be able to get a Randy Rhoads type tone out of one?

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Sounds awesome! Considering just the head, do you think Origin 5 would sound mutch different through that cab? Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹🎄

[@2550marshall]

Hit the front with an Exotic EP Booster ( set about 9 O'clock ) to tame some of those highs. I have the 20 watt head and if I didn't use the EP Booster the amp is a little anemic. Adds more warmth without getting muddy. Here is a demo I did with mine. Just a phone for vid and audio. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX-wY4J9hZhonc0

[@threelions7404]

2550marshall great advice, the EP is an awesome pedal for fattening up Marshall’s

[@NudnikShpilkus]

I saw those at NAMM early this year, but didn't get to play one. They have some really nice sounds built into those.

[@kathymccoy7548]

I have the Origin 50 combo. It sounds good for what it costs.

[@courtney2018]

I've seen at least one other person do some tones on an Origin...get the Plexi tone without the Plexi price. Would love to see what you do with it. Ask them to hook you up with a Jubilee while they're at it. That could use some love as well. ;-)

[@shanemiller2046]

Dude has a really nice set up. I am so Jelly.

[@thomas-kw9bm]

Sounds great

[@L33CHW33D]

2 seconds into this I think, "Leon, you might as well have gotten a chainsaw to open that box, with that bread knife :D HAH"

[@LeonTodd]

Don't give me ideas :p

[@73prd]

I had one but found it extremely bright no matter what i did

[@r1ckgr1m3s8]

I have a 1972 50w super bass thru a 100w cab of same year. There is no substitute!

[@LeonTodd]

I would LOVE to hear that rig in the flesh.

[@AndyK.23]

Killer mini demo! Really sounds like a more expensive Marshall! Thing is, it's NOT for bedroom players since unlike most master volume Marshalls, lowering the master lowers the gain.

[@martinpees]

You can turn down the wattage to 0.5 with this.. bedroom proof

[@letsgofuckingcrazy]

Martin Pees if you cranck the Master to 6, it's still stupidly loud, even in low watt settings