Marshall Origin 20 Combo Demo - The Awesome Affordable Plexi!

[@nicennice]

One thing no one mentions about this brilliant amp is that it also has an internal load so that you can unplug the speaker and record silently though the DI OUT on the back.

[@Tone-Oz]

Is the DI OUT quarter inch socket or one of those tiny little ones?

[@nicennice]

@@Tone-Oz Quarter inch. I use a normal instrument cable into my audio interface.

[@Tone-Oz]

@@nicennice great, thanks 👍

[@michaeldstern]

Yeah, but how does it sound?

[@Tone-Oz]

I just bought a 20 combo second hand and I'm loving the tone. I also have a boss katana 50 and they both give each other a run for their money. Interesting tube versus non tube, not a great deal of difference, dare I say! Haven't really given them a proper shootout yet but I'm not really too keen to find the answer! I like them both. Very interested in trying out the DI Out for recording. My question is are you allowed to unplug the speaker plug - as doesn't that blow up amplifiers?! Or that might be what the 'internal load' thing that is mentioned above is about?

[@mctwishvonnoodles9793]

"It's not a very gainy amp" *instantly rips into a Van Halen tone*

[@G-NutZ]

Right, that made me laugh instantly lol 😂

[@PedalPoopers]

That's because Marshall has an amp called DSL that can do anything from Metallica to death Metal. Van Halen is overdrive territory, not heavy distortion.

[@Robyn_iz_Here]

Yeah that's not remotely high gain in the modern day. That's more of a Mesa thing or a Peavy thing

[@clovergrass9439]

Killer series of amps...I put in a 10 inch Celestion Creamback and it went up to a whole new level, great review!

[@jamesmoses4066]

Should I swap my dsl 20 for it? I already have the creamback in the DSL 20.

[@motorrebell]

@@jamesmoses4066 Depends on what tone your after , for "Vintage - edge of breakup - overdrive - crunch " marshall tone go for the origin , its more suited for Pedals , The DSL has a more "Modern - high gain with added " top end " tone to me .

[@steviesteve750]

Yes yes yes! The creamback is simply the best, I've used them before, and love them

[@vladonutyj]

@@motorrebell dsl is good at vintage sound

[@Bobuk666]

I love the Origin Series Amps. Love the bite / brightness of them great ‘Plexi’ ish tones at an affordable level

[@voided76]

The thing I learned recently: is it still fits a 12" speaker if you're down to change it out. That means: 20W pseudo plexi with a 12" 25W Greenback. So that's a thing...

[@wornstrat5517]

I guess this amp is modders dream then?

[@voided76]

@@wornstrat5517 I'd agree. The 20w is cathode so you can juggle various preamp and output tubes til hell won't have it and never have it down for having to bias it once. I'm seriously considering a 20W head just for the kicks of it.

[@Faydit212]

To be honest, the VT does a good job there, but instead of replacing it with a 12" Greenback, I personally would rather choose a 10" Creamback. This one is especially designed for small cabinets and produces a lot of great, nevertheless slightly tighter made bass even in open or semi-open-back cabinets, like here, , so you can get a lot of additional low end punch from this combination. The result rather will sound more like a 212, than like a 110. Another great sounding alternative is, to add a 112 or 212 closed back cabinet to the VT additionally, as a 1o and 12" combination usually also sounds great, or replace the VT with a WGS ET 10. (the 10" version of the ET 65) Has a really early cone breakup and sounds similar to a G12H, only even more balanced. In my experience a single G12M doesn't really do a good job, if compared with these alternatives. But this of course is my personal experience. The other alternative still is, to buy the head only and add another (closed back) 212 or 412 cabinet.

[@MustangStevie7]

I put 25w Greenback in mine and sounds awesome, I have a nice pedal board and I just love this amp, I ended up making a new cab that looks like the 1974X and being a bit bigger and good ply it is even better now.

[@slimturnpike]

@@Faydit212 I agree. The 20C is so obviously designed to a 10" and has the most low end of any 10" combo I've ever played including eg the Princeton, Pro Jr or Laney Cub. I don't believe that a 12 would improve the sound

[@sdriza]

one of the few players I could listen to all day - seamlessly bounces from one appealing riff to another

[@iaingrimes8225]

Dagan I got one last week I haven’t stopped Smiling yet. I can’t recommend it enough!

[@worldgonewrong2049]

I bought this amp last year and when came time to change tubes, I bought a compliment of Mullards. Those 5 tubes have made this amp sound so much better. It's gone from really good to excellent. Wish I'd done it sooner! Great demo here too!

[@traineecanuck]

As soon as I see a new Dagan video is up I give a little inner “Yay!” Also, want an Origin.

[@jessetate9701]

Go for it I am Thursday

[@maverickmoshe7457]

i guess I am kind of randomly asking but does anyone know of a good website to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@muhammadjayce8198]

@Maverick Moshe flixportal :P

[@maverickmoshe7457]

@Muhammad Jayce Thanks, I went there and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it !

[@muhammadjayce8198]

@Maverick Moshe Glad I could help :)

[@Manuortizp]

My friend and I just went to check this amp, it was awesome. He bought it. I Didn’t know that it was a tube amp combo. Sooo cool

[@Guitarchie]

I have one myself and it sounds absolutely amazing when I use it with my Boss GT 100 and I use a lot of 80’s tones like Mötley Crüe tones Slash tones Metallica tones ect

[@jburdsinfuse]

I love mine - cool to see your demo. Mine is stock, and I have no complaints. Super versatile and affordable.

[@johnnyscottish84]

Man when he turned the tilt control all the way to the left! That’s the thing for me!

[@AlanHarrison-q2v]

I have the head 20 version in a limited cream colour. It is stunning both in looks and sound. The ability to drop the weight it put is just excellent !!

[@slimturnpike]

Pretty awesome amp for the money. I've owned plexis and a JTM45 and this amp comes mighty close without spending big money and carrying ridiculously heavy amps.

[@deradler3261]

Dagan is awesome! Love his reviews. He helped me decide to buy this amp and I'm glad i did

[@The.Fireman]

I have this amp paired with my Epiphone Limited Edition ‘59 Les Paul Standard and early ‘60’s Guild Starfire III. Absolutely love it!

[@danmichel7653]

OMG I just ordered mine all these awesome reviews are getting me stoked!!!! 😅

[@ronmcstravick1638]

I love this amp! The sound is unreal! A bit too loud for my apartment, even at the low setting…at least if you want that wicked master volume gain, so I bought a Speaker Soak attenuator made by Carls Custom Guitars, super affordable, and now everything is awesome!

[@benallmark9671]

What’s the speaker soak thing all about ? I was considering buying this but I live in an apartment ?

[@FreeRansom101]

Is it loud enough to be in a band?

[@colinmcnab6145]

​@benallmark9671 It goes between the amp and speaker so you can max the master volume to get the output valves cooking. Then ajust the room volume to suit via the control on the attenuator.

[@GarryWan666]

2:15 Hi Dagan, a little correction here; according to Marshall, the Origin 20C power reduction is from 20 watt, to 3 watt and then down to approximately 0,5 watt.

[@ace6458]

As a owner of the amp, if that's true then that is the loudest .5 watts ive ever heard lol. .5 watts that shake the house and bend windows.

[@stevie_772]

@@ace6458it is very loud 😂😂

[@benjaminkretchman4049]

​@ace6458 my katana when its on .5 is so loud. It ok with the master down. But it's almost too loud with my roommate most the time.

[@prisonmike4971]

I absolutely love this amp. I have the origin 20h with an mx412 cab and it sounds amazing. I would have settled for a 212, or even a 112, but regardless, this thing sounds phenomenal. It sounds so distinctly different from other marshall amps.

[@JulienFERRAN]

Is it loud enough h to play with a band when connected to a 4x12 ? I mean with a 80´s hardcore punk band with a loud Drummer haha Thanks !

[@prisonmike4971]

@@JulienFERRAN oh, no fucking way hahahaha. I just mean for personal use. But in my opinion..buy the combo and use it as a head..one of the few brands that allows for that

[@prisonmike4971]

@@JulienFERRAN oh when connected to a 412? Absolutely. Thing fucking rips.

[@Wooburnmusic]

I am hovering around purchasing the 20 or the 50, reason being is that although the 50 would be too loud for my requirements i really need to get around 25/30 watts of clean power for solo work, im doubtful that the 20 could do higher level clean, it would probably be a frustration wishing for just the extra few clean watts, love the sounds, right up my alley ! This is a good demo, ( once we get past the big boy distortion lol ! ) Well done and thanks.

[@221b-l3t]

Which did you end up getting? I had a great deal on an Origin 50C but it was broken so I got a good deal on an Origin 20C. I actually like the low wattage especially for the attenuation down to half a watt but being loud enough clean foe gigs is my concern. I can always mic it up of course and I play heavy metal so most of the time it would be maxes out an pushed with a drive or two but occasionally I need a clean tone, that isn't massively quieter than the rest of the song.

[@dbltap3332]

I’ve played a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe for years but wanted something totally different so I got the Origin 50! Damn killer killer amp the Origin I’m just a bit bummed that the Hot Rod Deluxe at 40 watts is so much louder than the 50 watt Marshall. Still love it for our more classic rock set lists.

[@JohnMaag-f3t]

I own the Marshall Origin 20C and I love this amp.

[@michaeldinoia191]

Love the “walk all over you” AC/DC at 8:36 area lol favorite song by then

[@jeandecastro4724]

Dagan is a legend! Such an amazing person!

[@jeffroq]

Great Demo - great amp. I picked a 20H up in a sale about 18 months ago for £239 new. Band mate has the 1x10 20w combo. The 10inch speaker is fine in backline because the cab is relatively large.

[@kurtcobain4868]

Your so good at guitar I wish I was as good. I'm 12 and I'm learning poison by Alice Cooper. I just learned Too much to young to fast by Airbourne 🤘🏻

[@markcobb6561]

You have a great life in front of you. Stay with it. 👍.

[@kurtcobain4868]

@@markcobb6561 Thank you! 🤘🏻

[@liamongarosmusicshtuff1464]

I'm 15 and good to see people my age are not just interested in learning the whole 4 chords stuff and learn some real guitar like me

[@kurtcobain4868]

@@liamongarosmusicshtuff1464 what's the most recent song you have learned?

[@heliosthelightningwolf1778]

Ive got the 50w head into a marshall 4x12 MR1960AX and i love it!

[@sarthwahb]

The gain knob and master knob are interactive so if you increase the master you will get the power amp distortion

[@tracypartin7408]

Dagon you’re reviews are always great. Rock on brother.

[@levifletcher5541]

I just bought a origin 5c because of this video, can't wait for it to get here!!

[@jani0077]

probably the 20 would be better, when i tried the 20 and the 5, I found the speaker of the 5c very thin, but it sounded good when connected to an external cab.

[@benallmark9671]

Is there a 10 ?

[@welshhomegrown934]

Went in to pmt nottingham today came out with one of these my first marshall valve amp im 9ver the moon with it

[@賀玉珠彦]

Good sound. And good play. I like it. From Japan.

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

Awesome amp, own the head version budget plexi. Change the tube

[@tarheeltone]

Change all the tubeS! To what?

[@Mwhbmnabjms]

@@tarheeltone there’s lots of choices such as jj etc

[@alexmurphy5289]

@@Mwhbmnabjms Mine came with JJs in the power amp section, and only two cheaper tubes in the preamp. Unless you’re cranking this you probably won’t tell much of a difference IMO. I think the stock tubes are fine

[@thomashalley7258]

Ive played a SV20C Studio that has the four channel inputs you can jump next to a origin 50 and the speaker in the 50 is so much better.

[@centerfoldstands2750]

Great demo of a great amp. Marshall nailed the plexi sound with the original series.

[@ronmcstravick1638]

I was going to stick with the 10” Celestion Vtype it came with, rather than pay the bucks for a greenback, then I found a 12 inch Celestion Rocket 50, 50 watt speaker for dirt cheap, and so I ordered it lol. Should be here Monday, so I’ll let you know how it sounds.

[@crunchchannel8788]

came for your promise. How did it sound? :)

[@onecanadian4946]

The tone was so good it killed him

[@daniboooooo]

Is it usable at bedroom volume at the lowest power ?

[@steviesteve750]

I'm about to get one of these, can't wait to see what a Tube screamer will do in front of it! Just need to add a reverb into the FX loop and it's all I'd ever need

[@ronmcstravick1638]

I bought a Joyo Atmosphere reverb off AliExpress, for nice and cheap. It’s great, if you don’t mind waiting a month or two to get it, from China. If you’re in a hurry, check eBay for it, just be sure it ships from somewhere else lol.

[@spacegoat77]

Old vid. But if your checking it out to buy one, it’s an awesome amp. The speakers not bad, does much better with a 12 inch. They will fit, but requires a bit of work. I found it was well worth it though.

[@spacegoat77]

Oh and even better into a 2x12

[@UnknownUnknown-zy3zu]

love the way you play john mayer something like olivia 8:25 😂

[@anz2441]

Great vid...I run a evh 5150 overdrive along with a reverb/delay...havent changed out a thing...Unbelievable value...stunned actually

[@PaulChoate-s4v]

Origin or DSL for Angus and Malcolm tone?

[@martinlahaie6012]

For this to be good or even great...three things...a good overdrive...a good reverb and change the tubes in this you'll be set..

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

This is my 3rd Plexi and there is nothing wrong with the JJ's. In a band changing them does zip. The only tube that makes a reasonable difference is a Mullard on the first preamp tube.A bit fatter mids. At 74 and still playing a Plexi I have been there and got the T shirt on it all :-) Try a blindfold test. I did and all but the Mullard I could be fooled on.These days with only 2 manufacturers left since the Chinese one burnt down we are lucky to have tubes at all. The last 2 use antique equipment to make what they make and no one makes new machinery so parts have to be machined.

[@emptyarms6113]

and the speaker!

[@Pauld62]

@@Paul_Lenard_Ewing is there really only 2 companies left making tubes?

[@motorrebell]

@@emptyarms6113 The 10 inch speaker had me skeptical first - But after 40 hours of loud "break in" time i love it ! Almost just as good as a 12 with less weight !

[@1dragon9447]

Spectacular

[@Michel-r6m]

Just wondering if you can run the amp section of a DSL-1 into the speaker cab of an Origin 20 combo. This would mean I keep my DSL-1 and upgrade my O5c to an Origin 20 combo. Plugging in the DSL into O5c is futile since they have the same Celestion speaker.

[@samain1804]

Sounds great from the start

[@zoomzoom3950]

I have the Origin 50C, works great for the sounds I want.

[@88Nyman]

Been hear'd that the origin 5C is not so good sounding cos the 8inch speacker do not suite well for boost channel when volume is high, make s it sound buzzy? is this true? But clean channel cranked with amps own vol is awesome, easy to adjust with guitar vol pot between clean and crunchy Uk rock tone

[@gmscurto]

Hello from California. Another great video, THANK YOU!. I am a definite fan. LLAP 🖖

[@deanellen3583]

Awsom amp .great for ACDC.what settings would you recommend for the Sex Pistols .cheers

[@TheSupart91]

Idk y that intro 0:00 - 0:15 sounded like pierce the veil "circles"🎸

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

He was just trying to play Whole Lotta Love but quickly restrained from doing it because the video would get blocked.

[@jimmygubbins]

@@Cthulhu_Awaken i love youtube nowadays 😂😂

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

@@jimmygubbins Also the way he transitioned the Whole Lotta Love riff reminds me a lot of Rocky Mountain Way.

[@jessetate9701]

My next Marshall I love my jubilee head but you can never have to many Marshall’s

[@jessetate9701]

@@voiceofreasonandfacts8623 lol thanks I guess

[@jessetate9701]

@@voiceofreasonandfacts8623 what’s what lol

[@jessetate9701]

@@voiceofreasonandfacts8623 I got snap

[@opiewilcox7728]

Wow sounds amazing

[@aaronskalos9054]

Review a Randall RX120RH half stack I'm thinking about getting one

[@se7inhand]

That amp is absolutely mad but I'm all about that SG.

[@artielark4258]

Sounds killer ❤

[@saulocpp]

6:26 "that's all the way IN THE MIDDLE".

[@cigdamagelungs]

Sold!

[@jessetate9701]

Right!

[@jorgetome7089]

i have one and i like it so much.. but my neighbors don't . its way to loud for an apartment, even in the low .5w setting.

[@ronmcstravick1638]

I bought a Speaker Soak attenuator made by Carls Custom Guitars, for $59 CAD, which is an amazing price, and now I can play it in my apartment too lol

[@jorgetome7089]

@@ronmcstravick1638 me too. I bought a bugera / Harley Benton attenuator. I like it. It has line out and I connect it to my daw with IRs. Very nice sound

[@ronmcstravick1638]

@@jorgetome7089 oh sweet! Mines very simple, but does the job. If I want to record, I use the DI Out, and unplug the speaker. Not bad, but your way sounds great!

[@davidlingua6996]

Have the 20 head w/ a Pure Sixty-four cab. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@JohnnyMegabyteCanada]

isn't tone at all one o'clock 6-6-6? Head versions: Origin or DSL ? Pro's & Con's ?

[@VTlojol]

Origin = Vintage tone DSL = Modern tone

[@samain1804]

Looks amazing for the price point, I dig all those tones

[@muneavieja]

Nice Bro!!

[@edwardtroth8630]

Is this loud enough to gig in a small 3 piece band in a pub?

[@wazda6488]

Yes

[@edwardtroth8630]

I bought it. It's loud enough on "medium" haha. Some amp!

[@andrewbentley9253]

@@edwardtroth8630 but does it get into break up at halfway?

[@edwardtroth8630]

@@andrewbentley9253 yes, it's a very bluesy amp, but if you want more, use an SD1 or Tube screamer.

[@_stecullen]

Does it have a headphone port?

[@mattgilbert7347]

Good demo. Most guys make it sound flubby.

[@seanplaysguitar]

Can you please do a demo on the schecter E1 evil twin please

[@christianaltman990]

So would the head and cab version be loud enough for gigging

[@GuessMyNameOnceMore]

usually your is being miced up so yes... If you are not miced up you cannot play full stadiums with 20w tube amps. For small - mid locations you sure wouldnt have any problems. Just mic the amp up and you would be fine with a 5w Tube

[@leesloan8216]

my lad is Signed to Marshall records and got the 50watt version for free! I keep trying to see if I can get one of these for me cheap, but no joy at the moment! 😂😂

[@UnklePecos]

Even better through an evh 2 12

[@willman100]

Anyone know which model that Gibson SG is?

[@85tclower]

To me, it looks like around a ‘61 Maestro. Might be a reissue? Sounds awesome for real!

[@rickmarr9634]

I wish he did the demo with different guitars…

[@Tone-Oz]

Is the BlackStar cab being used there at all?

[@overdriveguitarchannel3403]

I bet it records pretty well...

[@adamwatson6916]

Now they have an affordable 20 watt mini plexi so this one is kind of redundant but then agian its more like a jtm45 then it is a plexi .

[@JN-qj9gf]

Origin costs half as much as an SV20

[@cobratex7]

It's absolutely nothing like a JTM45

[@High_Gain_Pity_Party]

except the price lol, sv20h costs twice as much

[@donjohnson7550]

I was recording my Sg with my origin 50 and it sounded like a bloody bee in a can. 😔

[@DrewPeabaws]

What were you using to record?

[@donjohnson7550]

@@DrewPeabawssenheiser 906

[@-igg1-912]

More gain? Check this out ..Marshall DSL20💪

[@VTlojol]

DSL its a modern tone

[@damasterkarej]

@@VTlojol keep it on green channel and push with green pedal ;)

[@VTlojol]

@@damasterkarej but still dont be like a true vintage (plexi), dal tone its more polished tone, like jcm800

[@damasterkarej]

@@VTlojol yes, but you van sound good enough to not complain about it. I own one ;)

[@VTlojol]

@@damasterkarej i have an Origin 50c

[@davidcervin3408]

What kind of 10 is in it exactly

[@ronmcstravick1638]

Celestion V type

[@Feesh6]

I’d argue it’s far better than a plexi because plexi’s fucking explode way too often and you always crank the fuck out of them.

[@cheenu711]

Dime that thing dagan! Channel your inner EVH lol

[@Pauld62]

Its cool, but its not studio vintage 20 cool haha

[@danieltv123]

not original 70s super lead cool either, but for mere mortals with little money, it's fucking amazing

[@motorrebell]

The Origin 20 has a much cooler price tag tho !

[@wesjeanblanc8385]

It's also about $800 cheaper and has a built in attenuator. Pretty good setup for people who love the Marshall sound, but only play at home.

[@cobratex7]

Agreed, would much rather spend the extra $$$ on a vintage. Much better sound and worth it.

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

Only if it had a 12 inch speaker.... It'd be perfect.

[@jasonprice9823]

The 50w one does i believe.

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

@@jasonprice9823 Ofcourse they do, I'm well aware of that, I'm just lamenting that the 20W one doesn't, which it defenetly could, no clue why they made it like this... so irritating.

[@jasonprice9823]

@@ilikepotatoes1345 I get it. My guess would be to keep the 20w away from the 50w price.

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

@@jasonprice9823 Yeah probably, it's still dumb, 10 inch speakers just don't quite cut it. I guess you could probably mod it by swapping the stock 10 inch for a 12 inch, not sure if the enclosure would be big enough though.

[@motorrebell]

I was skeptical first too but dont let the 10 inch fool you , Its LOUD enough and for its Portability / LIGHTWEIGHT its perfect ! You can plug in a 12 Cab too .

[@zenmaster1752]

i own an H&K cabinet and aTubemeister H&K 18W and it sounds better. Anyway thanks for your video.

[@llamawizard]

Temu Phil X

[@laparmusik7854]

i have this amp, but drive cannot like yours

[@chickenlickin3820]

Marshall Origin proudly PCB 'Made In Vietnam' oh boy : /

[@danielferrera8773]

What do you want for nothing? A rubber biscuit?

[@motorrebell]

Expensive "Assembled in England" Botique style Amps with cheap >Chinese< electrical PCB Components , oh boy : /

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Not the Jack Sparrow guy again... Jeez.

[@Panic42000]

Plexi tones? Which plexi tones are you talking about there’s about 10 different types of plexis. The only thing this amp has in common with a real plexi is the name tag and it has tubes.