Marshall Studio Vintage SV20 Half Stack - A Modern Classic?

In this video I demonstrate a Marshall SV20H amp along with it's dedicated cab the Marshall SV212. I using a Gibson Les Paul R9.

[@semdallinga69]

Been waiting for this one for a while, and it sounds so much better than I expected

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Sem!

[@andytraverse]

I've owned this head and cab for a while, it made me smile when you started playing because thats exactly how it sounds in real life, in the hands of a mediocre player like myself! It's pure plexi - I love the V-type speakers and have no desire to experiment with others. It can also do some great fat cleans & edge of breakup bluesy sounds with the channels patched together, it really is very versatile.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Glad to be of help Andy!

[@superdriver777]

This is the amp I want. Sounds incredible!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks!

[@bengtjohansson6364]

As much as I love to watch your demos of rare, vintage amps and cabs (that most of us will never play) it's a pleasure to watch your demo of a stack that I've got myself. I love this amp, and I hope your comparison on Wednesday won't make the SV20 sound bad. Currently building a 1936 cab, to go with my SV20, but waiting for Greenback type speakers (recreations of vintage GB's) to be available again. I prefer to play the SV20 through attenuator (homebuilt), and push the amp. That's the best sound, I think. Would really like to hear you do some Hendrix style playing on Strat through this amp, as well. Thanks Johan, and looking forward to Wednesday!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Bengt! Glad to hear it. There will be both Strat and Tele soon as well. See you on Wednesday!

[@Wolf_K]

@@JohanSegeborn I too would like to hear you do some Hendrix on it, Johan. ;)

[@richard66754]

The SV 20H came home with me in February this year. I run it through a straight 1960 4x12 loaded with greenbacks. It is louder than hell. I’ve had several versions of the 1987x, and this amp is only marginally quieter. As far as hiss and noise go, mine is really quiet, even when cranked and channels jumped together.

[@karst41]

Marshall hit a home run with this series. The sV is great when bridged and the sJ is full of suprised too thanks for pulling the Chassis and the gut shot are the first I have seen.. But the SVi really want to pair with the 1965b chafe in 1985, it is a dark cabinet but not the 55hz dark.. The 1965 cabs are becoming hard to find in the States. thanks Johan.

[@jeremyjohnston592]

Sounds killer Johan. Another fantastic clip. I personally liked the darker tone of the Normal Channel and I'm glad you demoed the amp this way. Great stuff

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Jeremy, great to hear that!

[@TheBedroomRocker1]

Thanks for checking out this amp! This is pretty interesting to me as a more affordable, smaller, and more civil yet still gig-able Marshall plexi. I'm looking forward for the comparison on Wednesday. I'd be also very interested in hearing this amp with some Greenbacks, which to me would be the more natural speaker for it. If you also have the chance to check the 1x10" combo, I'd definitely watch, like, and comment ;-) hahah thanks for the amazing sounds and educational content!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, glad to hear it! I’ll do the combos first chance I get. Cheers

[@qua7771]

I agree. I have a 20w amp that I converted the preamp to JCM-800 spec with a 2x12 greenback cab. It sounds good.

[@okiebob64]

I have this setup. I have found the high treble channel alone too bright, and the normal channel alone too dark, however when you jump the channels...beautiful!

[@stephanguisseppi]

Exactly the same for me

[@EronPlaysRocknRoll]

Were you playing it in your bedroom by chance?

[@stephanguisseppi]

@@EronPlaysRocknRoll Second to last gig was a couple of weeks ago at the O2 Academy Islington(small stage) with my SV20H and 1X12 early '80's Marshall cab...so no.

[@JH-kd6hs]

Haha, well played 🙂@@stephanguisseppi

[@f33fifofum]

This has to be the best amp review and insight channel on KZbin. Another killer video.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks my friend, makes my day to hear that!

[@jahjah67]

I love my SV20. It feedbacks so beautifully and it really captures the essence of a Plexi. I had Dave Friedman do a couple things to sweeten it up and make it a bit more vintage and it sounds great. I use a Friedman 1X12 with a Creamback and that speaker is a strong choice for this amp. Btw, the ‘She’ intro was right on for the tone. Nice one, Johan

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, glad to hear it! I think it nailed the ‘She’ tone too!

[@cjsnidlio9409]

What did he do to sweeten it up?

[@jahjah67]

@@cjsnidlio9409 As Dave says, that’s “secret sauce”. He doesn’t tell what he does but it sounds great. He said the transformer has more harshness than the big boys so he changes some resistors to warm and sweeten it up.

[@neilstrawberry]

Man, that sound is pure cream

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks man!

[@Twobarpsi]

Nothing beats a Marshall!!

[@teci95]

Yes! Finally! I have sv20. It's brilliant!

[@MrSheymie]

Was googling about this amp today and very pleased to see your review pop up! This amp sounds very nice. Looking forward to your next reviews. Much appreciated!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, glad to hear it!

[@mattl4925]

Love the SV20s, it’s felt to me when playing one compared to the larger Plexis much like the difference between the Deluxe Reverb and larger wattage Fender amps, same feel and tone, it does the thing, just missing a little low end which is totally fine and appropriate in many situations anyway

[@alphamilkrecordings8974]

I made that exact same comparison before :-)

[@peterschaefer1665]

Definitely a little mid sentric

[@user-kc4hd6qu5g]

I made a SV20 full stack. I have a 2061cx top cab, and a matched Sourmash 2x12 straight cab. It sounds like heaven. Even in the low setting it can still push those 4 12's.

[@richjohnson8]

Had to sell mine to help cover buying a Burl Mothership for my Studio. Loved it and it compared nicely to my 1970 JMP 50 watt head. When I’m back in the black would love to get another one.

[@jahjah67]

This amp is perfect for anyone who wants classic 70’s tones in a manageable package. Check out Dave Friedman’s mods for these too. He doesn’t increase the gain, he just fine-tunes it so it sounds it’s best.

[@cjsnidlio9409]

What does he do?

[@jahjah67]

@@cjsnidlio9409 email Dave Friedman.

[@Mamo878]

Sounds great. Then again, a $2500 amp and cab set-up should sound great. Plus, as usual Johan can make _anything_ sound great!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Mamo! That’s kind of you!

[@jameseberhard7457]

Wow is that how much they are in the us?

[@jessea1218]

I own this set and can testify that it does in fact ROCK!

[@100DollarHeadache]

The SV20H is the head for my living room stack. I use a 1966A, I discovered the original vented G12T-75 speakers were out of phase when switching to Greenbacks. The way the SV20H sits on the 1966A, it's proportioned like a small box 1987 on a 1960A. I like two settings, both with a jumper: everything at 5 straight in, and everything at 7 and slamming it with a Hornby-Skewes treble booster clone. As I am in an apartment, I use an attenuator. I've poked around inside, and the Studio Vintage has the .68u bypass on V2A. I saw some complaints about brightness in the comments, maybe removing that bypass cap could help them. I like the cut the bypass cap adds. I briefly cascaded the preamp before switching back and realizing the jumpered normal channel is an important part of the Plexi sound.

[@stilllifewithguitar184]

+100 for having a 'living room stack'

[@dnews9519]

Oh man I can't wait to sit one of these on my 1966a. That's wild that you discovered your cabinet was wired out of phase. I put 25 watt greenbacks in it years ago but mine were wired correctly.

[@arissp4950]

Finally I was looking for this video for a long time!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Glad to hear that!

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

It's got a lot of that classic Marshall bark. I think they did a great job with these amps. Also the V-type speakers are really under appreciated. They're speakers that have a very nice, and balanced voice.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, they remind me of the original G12M20. Cheers

[@bustercampfiresongs]

I have this amp, with a Folkesson mod, it's pretty much perfect for my taste. Especially with a full stack AX/BX. Greenbacks upper, V30 lower.

[@peterschaefer1665]

Did Tommy turn it into a 4 channel monster for ya?

[@Zarthaz1]

Thanks, I run this combo, but I started of running it with the SV20 into my Badcat 4x12 with their custom V30's. That was a bit of a problem as it peeled the paint of the walls, not so much a problem in my house, but it was for the neighbours as it peeled their paint too. So bought the matching cab and it toned it down somewhat enough to not destroy my neighbours paint anymore. I do prefer the Badcat 4x12, which has an Orange Rocker sitting on it, another lowish wattage beast, but being master volume I can tame that. Happy sounds :)

[@stanislavmigra]

Sounds quite like vintage Marshall. Well done Marshall.

[@Chris-us8sg]

Great video;) I am excited to See the comparison with the JMP! Keep rockin:)

[@JohanSegeborn]

Great see you on Wednesday!

[@dmitriysemeshkin]

Killer sound, sounds great, this is the real thing available now!!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Dmitriy!

[@astraplaneta4656]

Just chilling next to a vintage Ampeg B15, you're too cool Johan!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Hahaha! Yeah I’m spoiled rotten 😂

[@mantashaft]

I am loving my SV20. I run it through an older Marshall 4x10 cab. I’m considering the 800 model as well

[@isaacjohnson.]

Sounded awesome in your hands Johan! Excellent playing. Would love to hear it with different speakers, channels jumped, and even would appreciate hearing your thoughts on how you dialed it in.

[@Wolf_K]

I have the SC20H and SV2x12 cab…I chose the 800 for the master volume but really wanted the plexi; a tough choice it was. One thing about this amp is it ain’t no bedroom amp. It’s very loud and sounds great. Also, mine is all blue. ;)

[@2216sammy]

One thing about this amp is it ain’t no bedroom amp. And that's the problem , it's still way too loud for bedroom usage .

[@Wolf_K]

@@2216sammy Bedroom wattage should be 1 or less.

[@samclements8246]

Nice! I play an Origin 20 through Blackback’s. It is amazing. I’m glad Marshall is making these vintage voices amps. My Mesa’s aren’t getting the attention that they used to!

[@samclements8246]

Voiced*

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks!

[@SlickCat]

Marshall owes you Royalties 💰 Another great video!

[@walter1407]

For me this one was too thin and fizzy sounding. But cutting really good in the mix i guess. Switched to a jtm 45 then. Goes better with my strats imho.

[@sidripster506]

It sounds like a Marshall. Well done on the studio series amps. Marshall is hitting it out of the ballpark. Cheers

[@JohanSegeborn]

Cheers!

[@alanst.4417]

Oh yeah, the big bang has just happened, Johan finally plays the SV! What are your first impressions compared to your usual higher wattage heads? Btw looks like professor Marshall cranking the amp just a little bit more with those glasses on 😉

[@JohanSegeborn]

Hahaha! It’s much punchier than I thought and extremely punchy and loud for a 20W

[@alanst.4417]

@@JohanSegeborn that's great news, seems like it made a good first impression! Sounds really punchy and quite big, too. Can't wait to hear it with your usual 4x12 pulsonic greenback loaded cab and the future comparisons with the 1987x and other heads...

[@crazykong5246]

Love it. Mine has as Orange 2X12. Lot of great sounds from this amp, not just a one trick pony.

[@thetanman2233]

Great video! Love mine, dont play any other amp really at the moment lol I run it with the two channels jumped together, volumes around noonish and, very recently, have the EQ set relatively low as well across the board that varies every so slightly depending on guitar. After hearing what a guest over on a 5 Watt World video had to say about running the mids low (9:00ish) on a SL circuit, the amp has REALLY opened up for me.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks!

[@stevem5428]

What 5 watt world vid? I wanna watch that

[@goobiecaro8135]

Nicely done, brother. Cheers.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Cheers brother!

[@davidteissier5704]

Your sounds are perfect for me, thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zandig666]

Let's go !!!!! 🤟🤟😆😆🤟🤟

[@KauffeyBean]

I love mine when paired it with a Marshall MG412 cab (the MG cab gets a lot of flak on the internet, but for me, it's one of the Marshall cab sounds that I love 😊)

[@ianorourke6320]

Yeah it's definitely nice and chewy. Bravo my friend

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks my friend!

[@xyzd70]

I've got an SV20 combo and it's my favorite amp. The cathode bias is a major benefit for swapping power tubes with ease and I've got some old 6ca7's roaring in mine. The only other thing I might do is replace the stock speaker with a g10 greenback. The VT junior isn't bad but I know I'd like an g10 gold or g10 greenback more

[@montag4516]

I have the head (same amp). The SV20 is cathode bias? I assumed the opposite because I hadn't read or heard that it was cathode bias. Good news to me if indeed that is the case, although so far the stock tubes have been fine with no issues.

[@vintagetone22]

nice demo from the king.great amp.now put a boss sd1 and hell will let loose.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks man! ;-)

[@crflores76]

Easy, you can crank it without lose your audition… jajajaja Finally my friend… it is glorious, even more with greenbacks… I would like to hear it with a classic 4x12 greenbacks… 👏👏👏👏👏

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks my friend! That’s coming up soon!

[@Voodoo66Chile]

Awesome! I have looked forward to this for quite some time and perfect timing as I just picked one up. I hope Wednesday you run it into a 4x12 because I think the matched vertical 2x12 sounds rather small. I decided to load a cheap 4x12 with the Vtypes for the time being but I plan to pair it with a 1960BTV with greenbacks! Take care Johan!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, glad to hear it!

[@alphamilkrecordings8974]

Put in Creamback Hs or Greenback Hs. Make sure it's H Magnets. It will sound literally twice as huge, deep and loud. The way the Vs sound is silly in comparison. In fact I've never seen a bigger improvement with speaker change . Not the cab...it's the Vs. I used the Creams.

[@markn4526]

Nice video. As others have said, Marshall did a great job with their Studio Series. The key, I think, is their use of EL34 power tubes rather than EL84's that you would normally expect in a 20w amp. Other than the Silver Jubilee, I think the shortcoming in the combo versions is not using a 12 inch speaker. It would make a huge difference. I'm also curious as to how the SV would sound with Greenbacks in the dedicated SV212 cab.

[@siegfriedwashburn3484]

Hi, Johan! The sound is pretty nice! For 20 w its very not bad results! See you!👍 Siegfried

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks man, See you!

[@juhaimmonen]

Oh yeeees. Comparison to 1987x. Waiting. Would be interesting how it sounds through 4x12, like 1960ax/bx.

[@JohanSegeborn]

1987X is comping up

[@IrenESorius]

Killersound,, 👍‍‍😋❣️. Cheers Johan,, 🍻😎👍‍‍.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Irene!

[@lordspam2721]

Just got one used a couple of weeks ago. Sounds great through a 4x12 green back and the cheap 2x12 electro harmonics cab

[@stephanguisseppi]

Great amp for when you have two guitarists in the band, as this cuts through with still that classic sound, rather than the overpowering 100w stack

[@spideymarino]

Sounds great. I’m interested in the combo version for band rehearsals rather than having to take a head and 4x12 every time.

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks!

[@kenaiello4851]

I have one it's great 👍

[@MrNikolai1991]

Love your videos. Please, compare Silver Jubilee (Studio vs Full 100W).

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks! Glad to hear it. I’ll keep those in mind

[@willyecharte]

Wow, sounds killer!

[@semojo1]

Would be interesting to hear with the 2x12 loaded with lower watt greenbacks. Also, to compare with the same watt DSL combo. Good sounding amp, Thanks

[@anthonydratnal1870]

I love my SV20 combo, but I still feel strange every time I turn the treble down and turn the bass UP! Putting that bass knob on 4 or even 5 feels so alien in a Marshall circuit, but doing so lets it come very close to my 1974 Super Lead. I guess the smaller transformers needed for this low power level just don't put out the same low end.

[@cemylgn1363]

Dear Johan, I experimented with 10 inch celestion creamback and 12 celestion G12H-100 speakers, and the midscooped nature of g12h100 sounded to the point for me to my sv20. Have you ever tried the high power celestion as well? What do you think?

[@JBASH2011]

Sounds good , but it would benefit from better speakers. I'm not a fan of the V types. not terribly dynamic and a little anemic. I'd love to hear it through your pusonic 1960 and 1982 cabs

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, we’ll do that soon

[@thekitowl]

I’m not a fan of the V type either, my SV 20 sounds better through a pair of greenbacks.

[@broda769]

would love to get one these one day. when I have more money, and the lady doesn't threaten me for getting it

[@DigitalSacalait]

Sounds like a Marshall!

[@07parachute]

Thank you for the demo. Like others Ive been waiting for this one. I tried this one and a studio classic in a local store about a year ago. I really liked the Studio Vintage but it is really loud, even in 5 watt mode. I think db meter on my phone measured around 95db. I live in an apartment flat so it's not very convenient for me.

[@dumbdickler670]

That's quieter than I'd expect it to be

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks Emre, it’s certainly the loudest 20W I’ve played

[@RaiderJay9092]

Run it on 20 watts with an attenuator. I gig it like that. Sounds great.

[@07parachute]

@@RaiderJay9092 What brand of attenautor do you use?

[@RaiderJay9092]

@@07parachute I have a Weber mass 200 that I used to run with a 100 watt JCM 900. Now that I have the sv20, I don't use my other amps. The Weber 50 or 100 would work just as well for this. Ive been looking at the Fryette power station but its a really expensive attenuator. The Weber works great in my opinion.

[@joelsmith4816]

Some demos of this amp on yt have probably made people not buy it because the recording SUCK. But as usual your recordings sound incredible!!!!

[@louaguado995]

Sounds good. I think a 20 watt tube amp is perfect, loud enough to be heard over a drummer, not too loud when you get the power tubes cooking, and you can mic it at bigger venues. Also, 212 cabinets have less low end thump, but they have more midrange that helps them cut through in a mix. One thing I always thought was strange is 20 watt and 50 watt amps use the same tubes. 🤷‍♂️ Can you jump the channels like a Plexi on this one?

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks, usually 20W use EL84 and 50W use EL34, here. I think they want the EL34 “tone” at 20W volumes

[@jacob_miller]

It would be interesting to hear this little beast with some 6L6’s to see if it smoothes it out a little. I have a Marshall VM2466 with KT66’s with the matching G12C’s in an A cab, and the sound is phenomenal. @johan can we hear this with some vintage greenbacks?

[@2216sammy]

@@JohanSegeborn Actually everybody I talk to wants the EL34 tone at 1 watt for bedroom jamming . The SV 20 even at 5 watts is way way too loud.

[@louaguado995]

@@2216sammy you've never jammed with my drummer, lol. He pounded the crap out of his drums! 20 watts was barely enough to hear myself over his kit.

[@alphamilkrecordings8974]

Have one. It's at least TWICE as good with Creambacks or Greenbacks. I put in Creamback G12h 75s.

[@peterschaefer1665]

The Celestion G12H-75 is my new favorite speaker!

[@alphamilkrecordings8974]

@@peterschaefer1665 Man they sound so good with the SV20. I was actually thinking of selling my SV and buying a Bluesbreaker. Then I popped in the 'heavy creams' and I'm pretty much gonna keep this amp forever.

[@peterschaefer1665]

@@alphamilkrecordings8974 with marshall type amps in general for sure

[@alphamilkrecordings8974]

@@peterschaefer1665 I'm actually surprised at how good Segeborn got the V types to sound. I never could. I guess his guitars are really nice!

[@montag4516]

What's tonal change or benefit comes from swapping out the stock v-types for the speakers ok mentioned. I have the stock SV20 stack as shown but don't currently have other Celestion's here to experiment with. I play primarily with humbuckers and Filtertrons and like to keep the mids and lows from being too overbearing.

[@kuitaristi3003]

I just don't understand why Marshall won't do tubes and PCB boards separately so that, the heat from tubes would not heat up the PCB board? I don't think it would cost much or at all to make their amps that way.

[@mvenuti1980]

Love my SV20. Run it through a closed back 2x12 with WGS Veteran 30s. Have to run it through my Fryette PS2 or else I will blow the windows out!

[@guitarrablusera]

justo estoy viendo para comprar uno hoy!!!! saludos desde argentina!!!

[@JohanSegeborn]

Cheers from Gothenburg!

[@JonMackenzieGuitarist]

Sounds right to me. Sounds like an old hand wired Marshall.

[@neatspy]

Amazing video as always! I love my SV20 too. Could you share your amp settings? Thanks

[@Superchixxx]

Sounds really good Johan! Do you get that “thud” feeling in the room that a 100w watt delivers? Cheers

[@JohanSegeborn]

Thanks! It feels like a good ‘Deluxe reverb’ version of a super lead as someone described here earlier! Cheers

[@Superchixxx]

@@JohanSegeborn Cool! hope all is well

[@sollyharr]

I'm using mine into a Friedman 2x12 cab v30s paired with a 100watt silver jubilee into another 2x12 v30 cab...sounds rather good !! 😂

[@markp4818]

Great demo, thanks man. So what's your opinion of it, does it live up to the hype and can it hold it's own against the big brother original SLP and 1987x models?

[@SDPickups]

The only Marshall I've seen that was worth buying. Their other small amps are all modeling digital stuff that sounds horrible. THIS amp is mavelous! I plug it into Celestion Greenbacks (two), and it captures the real Marshall tones we all love. Also, its made in the UK, NOT CHINA.

[@peterschaefer1665]

Brad Paisley would love this amp. Plug a Tele in and dime it!

[@odgeUK]

The main question I have for these is: Is there any point using one for gigging, over a 1987 50w? Other than the weight? I've heard some people claim that the SV20 sounds OK, but the smaller transformers mean it has less girth than a 50watt NMV.

[@JohanSegeborn]

I’m gonna look at the har in the coming clips for sure

[@michaelcline7458]

As someone who knows loud Marshalls, I am curious just how loud these feel when they are played in an open room? The 20 watt rating makes me think they may seem loud but run out of steam when pushed on stage or with a full band.

[@JohanSegeborn]

They seem louder than the average 20W for sure. They push the right frequencies perhaps? I think they would cut through very well

[@RaiderJay9092]

I gig this amp in 20 watt mode with a 1x12 Greenback and a loud drummer. 200 to 300 people clubs. Everything goes through the PA but I still have to use a Weber mass to bring the stage volume down.

[@wolfieastasia7932]

It would be great on Wednesday if you give the viewers and idea as to how loud the 20W is compared to 100W. Cheers

[@JohanSegeborn]

100W is roughly 7dB louder than 20W. Cheers!

[@Dram1984]

I recently got one and while I like it it's a lot noisier than I expected. How much hum/buzz is normal for amps like this?

[@trollystudios243]

That hum is normal when you turn a guitar amp loud. The Studio Vintage won’t overdrive unless you turn it fairly loud, so you’re definitely going to get some hum and feedback, especially if you’re using single coil pickups

[@JohanSegeborn]

Mine is very quiet actually, st least compared to my super leads

[@andytraverse]

An attenuator such as a powerbrake tames this a lot for home use.

[@Dram1984]

@@JohanSegeborn I guess that’s the rub, I don’t know how noisy it’s “supposed” to be. And it’s really only the bright channel. The normal channel is very quiet.

[@TheNorthernChris]

Great demo, thank you. I’ve asked this question a few times and seem to get different answers…. For anyone who owns this amp, do you feel it is loud enough for gigging? I do not mic up and usually only play small pubs with a drummer and bass player. The singer plays guitar occasionally. Would this amp be enough? I’ve been using a Blackstar HT100 for 9 years but is starting to show signs of wear and the weight is a killer. All opinions welcome. Thank you.

[@vanhalen2466]

I have the SV20 and it's the loudest 20w amp I've ever heard. It will easily drown a loud un-mic'd drum kit out. I've gigged in pubs without micing it up with no problems. I put a master volume in the FX loop so I can crank the preamp up and very rarely have I had the master volume above 50% even when gigging.

[@TheNorthernChris]

@@vanhalen2466 Thank you

[@VlxWIZzZARDxlV]

Should I get the combo version. Or get the head and run it through a 1960a cab. I'm on a budget of 1,500

[@JohanSegeborn]

I haven’t played the combo yet so I gave up get back to you. My guess is to get the head though

[@VlxWIZzZARDxlV]

@@JohanSegeborn does the SV 20 have that crazy lower mid growl like the real plexi does or no

[@montag4516]

I have the stack as shown. It looked great and has way more volume on tap for my needs. Maybe combo would've suited me better (and add an extension cab when desired). Although I much prefer the controls facing forward, as on the head, rather than having the controls facing upward. Over time, the separate head will almost certainly spare some of the vibration punishment that can affect tubes in a combo amp.

[@Michaelgracon]

How does it compare to a Marshall Origin 20 head?

[@jeffloucks2120]

Does anyone think pairing this amp with a slightly oversized cab using a single g12h30 speaker would give a little more low mids? I have a 4x12 of them but don't so much at home or for recording. Would be more about turning up on the 5 watt setting or attenuating on the 20 watt setting.

[@frantisca]

L-O-U-D !! 😝🔇💣🤘🏻 Are these 2 V-Type in the box ? They sound particularly good... 🤔

[@JohanSegeborn]

Yeah those are V-types!

[@semdallinga69]

How does the V-type sound to you Johan?

[@JohanSegeborn]

It’s a good speaker but brighter and has less weight in the lower mids compared to a Greenback.

[@semdallinga69]

@@JohanSegeborn From what I’ve heard so far I dig it; would you say it’s closer to a blackback, or is it a completely different speaker?

[@odgeUK]

NO! I'm waiting for a used one to turn up and this video will skyrocket demand! NO JOHAN! NO!

[@DMSProduktions]

LOL! We know already they are good!

[@trollystudios243]

@@DMSProduktions I agree with you, the Marshall Studio Series amps are amazing. I’d love for a studio vintage, but even on low power I can only crank it up when my parents aren’t home, which is a rare occurrence since I’m at college when they’re at work most of the week

[@JohanSegeborn]

😂

[@DMSProduktions]

@@trollystudios243 HERE'S a LATERAL idea:BUY them a set of good ear plugs for their next anniversay!

[@pulidomi]

20 watts are enough to play with drums

[@tomwood_116]

I'm curious how it compares to the origin

[@JohanSegeborn]

I think this one is way punchier!

[@tomwood_116]

@@JohanSegeborn Cheers Johan!

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

Weird that Marshall made a 20 watt and then puts 70 watt V type speakers in the 2x12 instead of the classic 25 watt greenback . Then they charge 1200. for the 2x12 with the cheaper speakers. Bastards!! Almost as bad as Gibson with their greed.

[@chickenlickin3820]

made to be cheap as chips : (

[@jameseberhard7457]

Looks cheap, I'd get the 1987 over these things all day long, even if only from a serviceability standpoint