Marshall Origin 20C metal/hard rock?

[FairyJester5]

Hello!

My question is - would I be able to get a decent metal tone, and by that I mean Metallica, Iron Maiden, etc. (classic stuff, nothing modern), with the Marshall Origin 20 combo if I use pedals? Share your opinions and discuss

Nick

 

[fitz288]

Hello!

My question is - would I be able to get a decent metal tone, and by that I mean Metallica, Iron Maiden, etc. (classic stuff, nothing modern), with the Marshall Origin 20 combo if I use pedals? Share your opinions and discuss

Nick

Yes.
FZ-5, SD-1, BD-2 in the front end - GE-7, CH-1, RV-6 in the loop.
I'm not a heavy distortion pedal guy, but I get just about anything I want with this rig.
E34L power tubes - greenbacks in the cab.
I've also run V30s and a V30/T-75 set.
It'll get as nasty as the 6101 if I push it.

and, to the forum!

 

[steveb63]

My Origin 20H with this, heavy no problem.

 

[C-Grin]

The first thing you want to do is find a classic DOD Grunge pedal, and then throw it away and then play AC/DC licks on your new Origin like it was meant to .

 

[C-Grin]

All kidding aside with my Rat pedal I can get a pretty good 80's metal thing.

 

[FairyJester5]

The first thing you want to do is find a classic DOD Grunge pedal, and then throw it away and then play AC/DC licks on your new Origin like it was meant to .

Nice, I like the humor
Nvm, I'm now convinced enough to buy the amp so, thanks for answering back everybody! Keep on posting in the thread if you've got something to add.

 

[fitz288]

Nice, I like the humor
Nvm, I'm now convinced enough to buy the amp so, thanks for answering back everybody! Keep on posting in the thread if you've got something to add.

For some further information...
The Official Marshall Origin 20 Thread... | MarshallForum.com
If you're getting the combo, the stock VTjr is a decent speaker.
I have 2 of them in one of my micro-stacks.
A dirt pedal in the front will get you some grind at just about any volume.
Crank the O20 and it will get a nice crunch on its own.
2nd pedal for your shopping list - EQ in the loop and this amp comes alive.

 

[solarburnDSL50]

Yes.
FZ-5, SD-1, BD-2 in the front end - GE-7, CH-1, RV-6 in the loop.
I'm not a heavy distortion pedal guy, but I get just about anything I want with this rig.
E34L power tubes - greenbacks in the cab.
I've also run V30s and a V30/T-75 set.
It'll get as nasty as the 6101 if I push it.
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and, to the forum!

I just love that cab with the ORI!

 

[fitz288]

I just love that cab with the ORI!

Thanks Solar!
It's one of my home-made cabs - all 5/8 ply & it matches the head.
The ORI212A was out of stock when I got the O20H.
I didn't really want the Marshall MDF cab anyway, and I DEFINITELY didn't want another pair of seventy-80s for the shelf in the closet.

 

[speyfly]

Combo-

 

[solarburnDSL50]

Thanks Solar!
It's one of my home-made cabs - all 5/8 ply & it matches the head.
The ORI212A was out of stock when I got the O20H.
I didn't really want the Marshall MDF cab anyway, and I DEFINITELY didn't want another pair of seventy-80s for the shelf in the closet.

You done real good.

 

[solarburnDSL50]

I know players want to ruff this amp up a bit but for me as long as it gets to hard rock? I good. It's my classic rocker amp go too.

You all know I'm old. Although love OP's version of metal he mentioned. Some of my fav's! Especially Maiden.

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

Hello!

My question is - would I be able to get a decent metal tone, and by that I mean Metallica, Iron Maiden, etc. (classic stuff, nothing modern), with the Marshall Origin 20 combo if I use pedals? Share your opinions and discuss

Nick

Welcome to The Forum
Yes it can do metal and more.
I love mine so much, I bought a second one
50H’s here.
Cheers to your purchase of the Origin..
Mitch

 

[Solid State]

If an amp has a great crunch tone, it'll sound awesome overdriven to metal tones.

 

[Denis St Guinefort]

Thanks Solar!
It's one of my home-made cabs - all 5/8 ply & it matches the head.
The ORI212A was out of stock when I got the O20H.
I didn't really want the Marshall MDF cab anyway, and I DEFINITELY didn't want another pair of seventy-80s for the shelf in the closet.

It isn't a Marshall cab, however, the Orange 2X12 (PPC212V) is well built and offers 2 good Celestions. It's neither too heavy to carry around.

Orange PPC212 V 120-watt 2x12" Cabinet - Orange

2x12", 120-watt Vertical Speaker Cabinet with Celestion G12 Neo Creamback Speakers - 16 Ohms, Orange

www.sweetwater.com

With cost for replacement speakers in a ORI212A, it could cost less to get the Orange.

 

[fitz288]

It isn't a Marshall cab, however, the Orange 2X12 (PPC212V) is well built and offers 2 good Celestions. It's neither too heavy to carry around.

Orange PPC212 V 120-watt 2x12" Cabinet - Orange

2x12", 120-watt Vertical Speaker Cabinet with Celestion G12 Neo Creamback Speakers - 16 Ohms, Orange

www.sweetwater.com

With cost for replacement speakers in a ORI212A, it could cost less to get the Orange.

Well, it might cost less, but those things are FUGLY.
And I've tried V30s with my O20H - meh... (imo)

 

[Denis St Guinefort]

Well, it might cost less, but those things are FUGLY.
And I've tried V30s with my O20H - meh... (imo)

I much prefer Greenbacks.

 

[Conghaille]

You can put a BE-OD or a 5150 OD (or many more) in front of anything (or in the return of the FX loop and use one as a preamp) and get those tones. You can get those tones on a Hot Rod Deluxe with the right pedals. If you're getting your tones from a pedal, it's not all that different from amplifing a profiler/modeller. You get the tone from the box and then you just need a power amp to get volume.

 

[SlyStrat]

Buy a Weehbo JVM Drive pedal.