NCD - it's a quarter stack :)

Aahzz

Habanero Evangelist
I really, really like my Marshall Origin 20. I've been running it through 2 1x12 VHT cabs, which honestly works fine - but I also wanted the "Marshall Stack" vibe. Also, as I'm looking for a band, I wanted 1 2x12 cab that still had reasonable weight for fewer trips rather than carrying 2 cabs. I still have the option of going 1x12 with the previous cabs as well. So, I went unto the Sweetwater website and snagged a Marshall Origin 212 vertical cab.

My initial impressions are quite favorable. At about 50 pounds, with good handles, I can easily carry it in one hand. It seems a lot of people don't like the 70/80 speakers - so far I like them well enough, but I did buy the cab with the knowledge that I might want to change them out later. They work at home practice volume...I haven't gotten a chance to really open it up yet. I've also heard that they require some break-in time, so they're going to stay in the cab for a couple months at the very lease.

For pure cosmetics, I freaking love the look. It looks like a little Marshall stack, and nothing looks more rock-n-roll to me than a Marshall stack.

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A match made in heaven, Les Paul into a Marshall.
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Let’s see if you still think that when you are moving it for the 4th time in one night into your house at 2:15am after a gig.

You make an excellent point. Still, having done that with 4x12s and bass cabs in the past, this is objectively better :)
 
You make an excellent point. Still, having done that with 4x12s and bass cabs in the past, this is objectively better :)
The whole discussion makes me sad. I'm starting to think Bullwinkle lied and Upsidaisium isn't real.
 
I have the same cab, and to be honest I don't know why vertical 2x12's aren't more popular. They're brilliant. Big enough to deliver THAT sound, but small enough to not ruin your back - and you can fit it in most cars. :wink:
I did mount some wheels on mine as soon as I got it, and pretty soon replaced the speakers- The 70-80's aren't horrible but they are quite scooped. I went with a Creamback/Vintage 30 combo and that sounds incredible - especially in the studio. One mic on each speaker and blend to taste.
 
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