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Manufacturer's description

The 2466 100 Watt head, 2266 50 Watt head and 2266C 50 Watt 2x12” combo are all-valve single channel amplifiers offering a choice of two ‘dynamic ranges’ selectable by footswitch. The Low range equates to the performance you would come to expect from a stock vintage Marshall amplifier in terms of tone and available gain. The High range adds an extra pre-amp valve into the signal path, facilitating those classic hard rock tones of the Seventies. Add to this, the ability to optimally interface

with your instrument’s Volume and Tone controls and the experience translates into a truly expressive and organic feel in performance. Two ‘frequency selective’ Pre-amp Volumes (Gains) – Body and Detail – facilitate greater flexibility of tonal shaping for individual guitars and styles, while the power amplifier is from some of the earliest 100W Marshall amplifiers to be produced, with KT66 output valves yielding that substantial fat and smooth tone, four on the 2466 and two on the 2266 & 2266C. A Mid Boost switch on the front panel fattens the tone even more, while a traditional Marshall tone control circuit enables fine tuning of your sound. A Master Volume has been included in order to practically manage the output levels at all venues. This is implemented after the ‘phase splitter’ in

order to fully exploit maximum pre-amp drive when the master is turned down low. A Reverb level control mixes the on-board ‘plate’ reverb with the direct signal to whatever degree the player chooses. The Reverb can be toggled on and off via the footswitch. A series FX Loop is provided for

those players who wish to use outboard effects to further enhance their sound. Loop levels of -10dB and +4dB are catered for via a rear panel switch as well as the option to completely bypass this feature if it’s not required. Additionally, the 2266C combo comes fitted with two Celestion G12C 25 Watt Greenback speakers with the facility to use an extension cabinet if required.