Marshall Studio Vintage VS Studio Classic

Comparison of the Marshall Studio Classic and the Marshall Studio Vintage. Both are 20 watt tube guitar amp heads, based on the legendary JMP 1959SLP (Plexi) and JCM800 respectively. Both can be switched down to 5 watts to get that classic Marshall overdrive at a lower volume.
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0:00 - Edge of Breakup
0:26 - Modern Crunch
1:01 - Cleans
1:46 - Classic Crunch
2:31 - Studio Vintage Dirty Sounds
3:45 - Studio Classic Dirty Sounds
4:59 - Studio Vintage Clean Sounds
6:22 - Studio Classic Clean Sounds
7:28 - More Videos
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Marshall Studio Vintage / Marshall Studio Classic
Marshall SV212 (2 x 12” Celestion V Type Speakers)
Close Mics: Shure SM57 + SE Voodoo VR1, Far Mic: SE R1 Ribbon Microphone
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[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

Perfect comparision! The plexi sounds more open, and the 800 more compressed.

[@thephotoyak]

Best amp demos on KZbin man.

[@ZaneDalton]

sillyak agreed.

[@dwytejulian3056]

facts facts

[@YouTalkTv]

Awesome test!! you can tell right away what the nuances are! Congrats!

[@markn4526]

Totally agree!

[@wednesdaystore4774]

they sound at lot more similar than I imagined they would!

[@2204JCM]

That’s because of the limitations of modern recording equipment. Seriously

[@fuzzshifter]

@@2204JCM Like using the same cabinet for both, instead of greenbacks for the Vintage, and 1275s for the Classic?

[@patricksommer3971]

@@2204JCM I don't think so...

[@jazztom86]

I was surprised too. I tried both through the same cabinet and the difference was huge. But I also didn't try to get the same sound out of both. In the end I bought the SV20H.

[@dickdastardly2560]

@@jazztom86 By any chance did you test the Marshall DSL20HR? For $500 buck I'm wondering if the extra $800 for SV20H is worth it.

[@philsmith3019]

My vote goes to the "Vintage".

[@anonanon5791]

Damn, must be cool having 3 arms.

[@sombordale7676]

I think the one in the video is right foot.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Really !

[@JeffCrowell11]

Hand shakes must be awkward.

[@Da_Xman]

THIS IS THE WAY DEMOS SHOULD BE DONE (THANKS LOADS)!!! In this demo, both of these terrific amps sound so similar that (very most probably) it might be practically impossible to tell the difference in a live gig situation. You could tell the difference if it was your amp with you playing but (in the audience?) it would be splitting very fine hairs. And, the 5 watt option is nice, but it's still too loud/powerful for playing use in any kind of bedroom/apartment situations without a pedal or an attenuator. The larger transformers in higher powered amps do add more tonal "chunk" but, after 18 watts, there's only more power to cut through the crowd and fill the room, yet there's little actual volume increase (power and volume not being the same thing). Marshall should have started producing these 20 watt amps in the late 70s or early 80s. They would have sold loads of them and still sold loads of their 50 and 100 watt (plus) models as well. AGAIN, THIS IS HOW KZbin COMPARISONS SHOULD BE DONE! THANKS MUCHO! ⚡👍🥴👍⚡

[@backlom]

Thank you for keeping the descriptions up throughout

[@rawknotwantnot]

The best demo's of these amps I've found. 👏👏 Thank you.

[@cheesefrogsnail]

The clean sounds with the Tele are superb! your video convinced me to order a combo SV20 for christmas...thanks!

[@bertbrause]

That's what a first-class demo should look like to help other people!!! Thank you very much!

[@ayibeden]

Thanks man, I really enjoy all of your demos.

[@thegimpsometimes5937]

I love the sag from the plexi. I used to play through 800’s when I was younger and loved them but it really seems like you get more actual tube tone out of a plexi. Can’t wait to get one

[@Corneilius420]

Great demo! Really put both amps thru their paces. Very well done and nice playing.

[@boogierandy7547]

Thank you.Best review I've seen on this amp. Or any other amp. Ever.No jibber-jabber and you ran through a variety of guitars and sounds.

[@ThefabulousJF]

Greaet comparison video - you worked out the differences perfectly! Thanks!

[@berndkiltz]

Another well made Demo, you rock!

[@mauroleira9945]

Wonderful job. You've shown the trends of both amps. Really hard to say which one we want!! Both!

[@78thandSynth]

Ordered vintage today. Really appreciate this video.

[@thefilmpoets]

Great demo. For those deciding, the touch sensitivity of the plexi vs the 800 is huge. The plexiglass is very responsive and is like an extension of you. Play light and it opens up, spank the strings and it starts to bark. Non-MV Marshalls do this best.

[@yomuthabyotch]

this is my fav comparison vid for these amps so far.

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

Very good sound demo! Thank you very much.

[@basildog007]

Perfect demo. Great playing!

[@MrVegiita]

Excellent clean demo with the tele. Definitely hear the chimey Marshall cleans people love.

[@prd004]

Great demo, thanks for sharing!

[@rokomarokobend-music]

Congrats man,thanks for great video !!!

[@griffinnelsonaudiovisuals2362]

I always appreciate the New Found Glory parts of your demos

[@dochort21]

I have the SV20, and I love it with my les Paul and PRS CE22, but now I need a telecaster because it sounded so good in this video!

[@underpressureman]

Great video man! Keep it up!

[@blizzbee]

This demo is perfect, thanks.

[@grantdavis5438]

That first tone on the plexi with the Strat is literally the best guitar tone I’ve ever heard

[@jammergreg]

Great demo bro!

[@benlaw2634]

great comparison video, Thanks!

[@MrBossei]

Fantastic comparison!

[@graysonkemp8870]

This is the standard for amp demos. Excellent work on this.

[@PhilippHerget]

Haven‘t heard that Silverstein intro on the clean bit in the middle for ages. Thanks for the reminder:)

[@trulsolsen683]

The Classic looks to be a better amp in a lot of ways. More gain, way more versatile/usable tone stack, easier controls. But that Vintage just sounds better imo

[@craigpoole2602]

Yeah it's got that Marshall mid honk the other seems to be missing. Both are nice...but I'm a non-master volume guy to the core.

[@78thandSynth]

Shopping both now. Great help great comments too. 💥

[@Kamarilla1]

Gotta love the new found glory bit. Awesome demo again as per usual dude

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Still the best user name I’ve seen on KZbin 👍

[@Kamarilla1]

Toby's Guitar Gear Demos I’ve now peaked in life lol

[@kevinmcnally-theblindguyou7015]

Great comparison!

[@sgmarshall3]

I’m surprised. I even liked the JCM800 more for cleans. Both sound good though. Very nice demo

[@Rooster7six]

I had the studio classic and It was SO bright. Great demo!

[@javiervicuna1275]

bright cap mod!

[@torahwarrior2442]

Mxr eq in the effects loop

[@ArvidNielsen]

Great demo 👍🏻

[@nickbelluomini3381]

Great demo! Very similiar

[@stevenmuller4077]

The plexy sound is so great i love this head.❤

[@HaroldLem]

Very useful video, thank you !

[@shredgd5]

Now I really want a Studio Vintage!

[@tomaspavelka6469]

Both sound good...I like the Vintage a little bit more, sounds like an old classic... The 800 has more bass and a little more treble... sounds more modern

[@underpressureman]

Totally!!! My thoughts as well!

[@jessicawalden6072]

Turn the treble off on the JCM and i it will sounds like a Plexi !

[@markn4526]

The Classic has an emptiness in the midrange compared to the Vintage. Not a bad thing...I'm just sayin'.

[@alonsoape8530]

Great vid once again mate!!! I would love to be able to justify buying both of them...or at least one...lol...both sound fantastic

[@davidschaer]

i’m in love with that mini plexiii....🤩😻

[@BenLubin]

great demo!

[@goobiecaro8135]

This is a great comparison demo. Own a SC20H and thinking of getting the SV20H.

[@jessicawalden6072]

Nice shootout!

[@jammergreg]

Nice demo and nice playin!

[@yeauld]

If there is someone in youtube that can make a proper demo of the Marshall Studio Vintage vs The Origin 20 is you man, please do it, please do it, is such a needed comparison video !!!

[@MrOzgooner]

dont waste your money on the origin..its quite average

[@joshmuz9018]

Elmo did ond

[@yeauld]

@@joshmuz9018 Thanks for the info Josh, I know Elmo channel he does pretty good videos Im gonna check it out Cheers !!!

[@loneryouth]

For "My Heroin" alone i had to like it, despite the fact that both sounded awesome. Very good video, ordered a SC20 and boy am i excited :D

[@superflea72]

excellent comparison video Toby! I went to try out a mini jubilee today thinking that it was the amp for me, only to be disappointed...luck for me, the shop had an SC20 and the guy grabbed it for me and said I might like it. he was right, the SC 20 (combo) killed the 2525c for sound to my ears - and you could read the knobs. :) my next amp, I'm sure!

[@mumblegrunt]

The best easy to gauge amp comparison on the Internet. Nice work. I have to say I prefer the classic. The 800 sounds compressed.

[@chrismerlo1294]

Very well done. Please make the same for all amps!! Ever!! Please!! Only suggestion would be to add an ‘everything on 10’ comparison. Really nice job!

[@Mik870]

I’m surprised to find that I prefer the studio vintage! It sounds warmer to my ears

[@juanfichtl2011]

I think this is the only gear channel on KZbin that I genuinely enjoy watching. Great sounds, great playing and no talking!

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks, really appreciate it 👍

[@gadearamon]

Gotta love the Silverstein riff to test the clean tone!

[@pedrolicks8316]

both sounds had killer legendary tone

[@deanathan]

THE DRUUUUGS BEGIN TO PEEAAK!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@andrewrkirby3511]

I was so happy to hear Silverstein!!!!

[@KeziaKez]

Yet another great demo

[@robertaugust6751]

Very nice demo. Well done. Nobody seems to mention just how noisy the bright input is. I need to try getting clean tones with mine but I can't imagine them not being buzzy.

[@codydelvecchio]

stoked to hear Silverstein

[@MattWhatsGoinOn]

To me, where they don't sound real close, the Vintage seems more clear and less fizzy.

[@Poly6Groove]

Loved that Tool touch😉

[@fonso003]

I liked the Silverstein for the clean demo

[@AlanElias350]

I wish all VS videos were like this

[@HereandThereWeGo]

Very similar sounds but I would be more tempted by the 800 just for the Master Volume/Gain controls being able to be dimed in at low volume. Then again there is the 5Watt mode. One of the best demos tho, really appreciated.

[@jamesf2918]

both pretty impressive

[@TalleyWacker1000]

This is a FANTASTIC demo video! Really struggling to determine if the SC20H can give me the tones I'm looking for gigging and it sounds killer! I've had the SV20H which is wonderful but want to try something new.

[@jaybroad5051]

Mkll sounds more clear and full sounding to me nice work

[@silentstormstudios]

Great demo. To me, these two models sound so similar, you might as well just pick the one that you like the look of best. There were only a couple of examples where I noticed a discernible sonic difference. There is a bigger sonic difference in the other two models in the 20 watt lineup (the Jubilee 20 and the DSL20).

[@markn4526]

Nice comparison. Both amps sounds great. The Vintage has more chime than the Classic which is especially noticeable when played clean. The Classic may be more versatile because it has a master volume.

[@chrisday5341]

Duuuude Hit or Miss hahaha. Great demo. Really liked both of them.

[@mariorossi1802]

The Plexi sounds much warmer and vintage, the JCM sounds extremely wild and metal! May I have both? 😁

[@lowqualityguitarvideos]

studio vintage is more what Im used to, but I also love an Origin! Nice new flavor from Marshall. (using an origin 50 lately, even more than my 2 vintage plexis)

[@anthroknight]

I'm debating right now between the SV20h and the Origin 20. Of course there's a huge difference in price, but it's interesting that you find yourself using your Origin even more - just because it's louder?

[@KM-302]

Both great sounding amps but is it just me that thinks the 800 looks wrong as a mini head whereas the plexi is perfectly scaled down in size?

[@DannyMcGlone]

Agreed - proportions of side panels (as viewed from front) vs the rest of the front panel are not to scale on the 800.

[@brentgilbert4208]

I didn’t notice that until you pointed it out. But then, definitely.

[@CrystalRecords]

I agree Appearance wise the plexi is definitely the best

[@phantasmagora6542]

The SV is more balanced, cutting through a mix like nobody's business while leaving plenty of room for low frequencies. SC sounds fuller and can shell out more gain making it great for heavy tones, but sounds more compressed. I think the SV wins for tones and the SC for practicality.

[@leecartwright7415]

yoooooou smillllllleeee, in yourrr sleeeeeeep! brings me back

[@OGPokey151]

Great demo, wish everyone would take note. I have the JCM I love it, put a TS-9 in front and hold on!!!

[@EliseoCaporale]

OGPokey151 do you use an attenuator to crank it?? I bet that would be the holy grail of 80s tone!

[@OGPokey151]

@@EliseoCaporale yes, I made my own passive attenuator with a 2 selectable brightness options. You lose just a bit of low end and high end if you do a comparison but it let's you break up the power tube and yeah to me it's the holy grail of sounds. I own about 10 guitars, nothing crazy but I have a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s, an original TS9 (black label s/n starts with 0) the Marshall studio JCM800 running a Marshall mode four MF280 with V30s. I love this combo. I am in a house on 1/2 acre and my guitar room has minor sound proofing, so I can tun it at a decent volume regardless. But this amp is so much louder the my Peavy 6505MH. My Orange OR15 is louder than the Peavy at that's 7/15W

[@rynesherman9099]

I like the stuff played for the cleans

[@mike8610]

Now this is a gear demo. Skip the bs and let's hear it. Well done. Thanks.

[@robd754]

best comparison on youtube. thanks, now i dont have to sacrifice tone for a master volume

[@valentinoaccorsini2530]

Can't choose, the vintage for the clean, thr classic for dirty sound, both sound amazing!

[@desertrain4026]

Personally, being a plexi fan, ❤️ Love the Vintage 4 input.

[@mattperreault3518]

Also the needle on my record player has been wearing thin. Haha! Great demo!

[@LarsonGuitarPlayer]

Great demo! Very similar sounds. Prefer the mids in the Vintage.

[@christophersmart8067]

Silverstein riff was on point

[@richardlee866]

Great review I believe I know which one I Prefer not that I need another amp good job

[@montychristo86]

Being a high gain guy, I’d prefer the Studio Classic. The Vintage is still intriguing with the inputs it has. I’d like to actually experiment with patching pedals and other things between those inputs. I’d have to mind the impedance, of course, but I’d love to hear the results.

[@alanwake7143]

New Tool riffs. Cool

[@Progmium]

Great comparison. The Vintage sounds warmer with a sweet midrange bite while the Classic is definitely brighter. The vintage wins hands down in the clean tone department. But in the end I would be happy with either.

[@stairwaytoheaven413]

THAT'S How comparation should do !!! BRAVO !!! I prefer brown and punchier sound of SV 20 head.Both amps are great anyway.

[@Okraknife]

They sound very similar to me. Much more so than I would have thought.

[@Thecoolman1]

Both are incredible amps, and they both sound really similar! To me the studio vintage looks waaaay better, and the volume problem can really be solved with a good attentuator.

[@user-jz8fv8du8p]

yes but a good attenuator is very costly, mine cost £930

[@Thecoolman1]

@@user-jz8fv8du8p What attenuator do you have?

[@jgl2222]

The vintage sounds better but they both sound great. It really is all about what and how you play.