Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

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Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby ClassicRock88 » 21 Jan 2013, 16:32

Has the Class 5 really been discontinued? Why would Marshall do that? I thought they were selling a ton of them!
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby surfnorthwest » 21 Jan 2013, 17:45

Yes. Only Marshall knows the real reason why. I agree it doesn't make much sense as the Class 5 represented not only good tone and dynamics but came at a great price.... perhaps the great price part was the issue.

I suspect we may see some other low wattage option Marshall will build later on.
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby Soulcaster » 21 Jan 2013, 23:20

I don't get why they'd discontinue this amp,,,,it is one of the few low wattage class A amps on offer from Marshall.

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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby GuitarBuilder » 22 Jan 2013, 12:59

Maybe there's something better in the works?
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby FullMetalHippie » 22 Jan 2013, 19:01

I'm glad I got mine!
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby alltrax » 23 Jan 2013, 02:38

GuitarBuilder wrote:Maybe there's something better in the works?
This maybe ?

Marshall Amplification is pleased to announce the launch of the new SL-5C Slash Signature Amplifier.


The SL-5C is an all valve 5 watt amplifier incorporating various features, but above all else that distinctive Slash tone.


Working closely with Slash after the success of the AFD100, it was deemed appropriate to make a more accessible amplifier that is ideal for home or studio use. The SL-5C has two channels; Clean and Overdrive. A single volume control for the clean takes you from authentic Slash clean to Marshall crunch. The Overdrive channel, consisting of volume and gain, nails the AFD style tone and more. Both of the channels have obviously been approved by Slash himself. A master EQ section of Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence is included, as well as high quality custom voiced digital reverb. On top of providing 5 Watts of valve power, the SL-5C can also be switched to just 1 Watt at any time giving you perfect Slash tone at bedroom volume. The amp also has high and low sensitivity inputs.


At the heart of the amp are three ECC83 preamp valves and a single EL34 valve for its power stage. Slash’s favourite Celestion ‘Vintage 30’ 12” speaker brings the amplifier to life.


Features;

2 Custom Voiced footswitchable Channels – Clean & Overdrive (footswitch included)

Green/Red Channel Status LED’s

Full EQ section

Presence Control

Digital Reverb (footswitchable)

High/Low Sensitivity Inputs

Celestion Vintage 30 Speaker

Dual Output – 5 watts or 1 watt

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Front panel includes Slash signature and fonts

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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby djw171 » 23 Jan 2013, 09:59

It was rumoured to have been dis-continuted last summer. The Head especially as it didnt sell. I've ordered something special from the Custom shop..i will post a pic when it arrives...

Where did you get the info about the Slash combo alltrax? That's be a rumour too for a while. I did see somewhere Marshall saying they were going to release something special at NAMM '13. cool.

Damn..how do I explain this one to the wife????

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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby alltrax » 23 Jan 2013, 10:30

djw171 wrote:Where did you get the info about the Slash combo alltrax? That's be a rumour too for a while. I did see somewhere Marshall saying they were going to release something special at NAMM '13. cool.
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby GuitarBuilder » 23 Jan 2013, 12:13

Looks like a Class 5 successor!
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby DODmad27 » 23 Jan 2013, 14:36

looks ugly..
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby FullMetalHippie » 23 Jan 2013, 14:39

I bet the price point of that new Slash 5 watter is much higher than the Class 5. ( I just saw the orice in the other post so yep)

* I look forward to being able to buy a second Class 5 for even less after the new SL5 becomes popular! :Thumbs
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby madh4ttr » 23 Jan 2013, 16:56

Yea it does look ugly. I saw somewhere where it was $699
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby Peveo » 06 Feb 2013, 11:32

Is that true?? Worldwide no more Class 5?

I,m thinking of buying me one bit i,m not sure if y go for the combo or the head.. I,m still doubting on which one to get..
y do see that over here in the Netherlands a head is easier to get then a combo. They both look amazing but y prefer a combo since y already got me a VM 2266 with a 1936 cab, but on the other hand a Class 5 is easier to hook up ...to the 1936 ..

so.....y should hurry up then y guess..
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby FullMetalHippie » 07 Feb 2013, 07:53

If you expect to use the 10" speaker in the combo then get the combo.I bought the head because I most like the sound through 12" speakers. And if you buy later version of the combo, you'll have the 1 watt option too. The 1 watt option is not included in the head. :Cheers
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Re: Has the Class 5 really been discontinued??

Postby Cousin Muely » 07 Feb 2013, 08:42

Peveo wrote:Is that true?? Worldwide no more Class 5?

I,m thinking of buying me one bit i,m not sure if y go for the combo or the head.. I,m still doubting on which one to get..
y do see that over here in the Netherlands a head is easier to get then a combo. They both look amazing but y prefer a combo since y already got me a VM 2266 with a 1936 cab, but on the other hand a Class 5 is easier to hook up ...to the 1936 ..

so.....y should hurry up then y guess..
Since you have the 1936 go on and get the head. Should be a great combination.

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