MARSHALL VINTAGE MODERN 2*12

The Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C is a 50-watt all-tube combo with two 12" Celestion Greenbacks, KT66 power tubes, and a single-channel design enhanced by dynamic range switching and dual gain controls (Body/Detail). It delivers classic British vintage tones with modern usability features such as master volume, effects loop, and digital plate reverb.

Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C 50‑Watt 2x12" Guitar Combo — Specifications

(Production approx. 2007–2013, Vintage Modern series, Purple tolex)

General

• Manufacturer: Marshall Amplification
• Model: Vintage Modern 2266C
• Series: Vintage Modern
• Type: All-tube guitar combo amplifier
• Production: ~2006/2007 – 2012/2013
• Made in: England
• Color / finish: Deep purple vinyl (tolex) with gold panel and purple LED indicator

Power & Amplification

• Output power: 50 watts
• Amplifier type: All-valve (tube)
• Channels: 1 channel
• Dynamic modes:
• Low Dynamic Range (LDR) – vintage late-1960s Marshall style
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) – higher gain, more modern response

Tube Complement

• Preamp tubes:
• • 4 × ECC83 / 12AX7
• Power tubes:
• • 2 × KT66
• The KT66 output stage is inspired by early Marshall designs, giving a fat, smooth vintage tone.

Speakers

• Configuration: 2 × 12" speakers
• Model: Celestion G12C Greenback (25 W each)
• Total impedance: 8 Ω
• Extension cabinet: Supported via external speaker outputs

Controls (Front Panel)

• Body – low-frequency gain
• Detail – high-frequency gain
• Treble
• Middle
• Bass
• Presence
• Master Volume
• Reverb level

Switches / Functions

• Mid Boost – enhances midrange thickness
• Dynamic Range – Low / High modes
• Effects Loop Bypass
• Effects Loop Level (-10 dB / +4 dB)
• Output selector: 4 Ω / 8 Ω

Effects & Features

• Built-in digital plate reverb (footswitchable)
• Series effects loop with level switch
• Footswitch input (controls dynamic range and reverb)
• Master volume after phase splitter for usable gain at lower volume

Inputs / Outputs

• 1 × Guitar input
• FX Loop: Send / Return
• Footswitch input
• 2 × Speaker outputs

Physical Specifications

• Dimensions: 690 × 570 × 270 mm (27 × 22.5 × 10.5 in)
• Weight: ~30 kg (≈66 lb)

Design & Concept

The Vintage Modern series was created to combine classic Marshall plexi-style tone with modern flexibility. The Body and Detail dual gain controls allow frequency-selective gain shaping, letting players tailor low-end thickness and high-end bite independently.