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Marshall Valvestate VS100 1x12" Guitar Amplifier with Valve Preamp

Name: Marshall Valvestate VS100 1x12" Guitar Amplifier with Valve Preamp
Price: 499.00 AUD
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The Marshall Valvestate VS100 is a 100-watt hybrid guitar amplifier from the early 1990s, combining a valve-driven preamp with a solid-state power section to deliver classic Marshall aggression, high-headroom cleans, and the scooped high-gain tones that defined much of the era's heavier rock and metal sound.

Available as both a 1×12 combo and standalone head, the VS100 became popular for offering much of the feel and tonal character associated with larger all-valve Marshall amplifiers while remaining comparatively affordable, reliable, and practical for rehearsal rooms, live performance, and recording setups.

At the heart of the amp is a single 12AX7 preamp valve paired with Marshall's Valvestate hybrid architecture, delivering a responsive front end with substantial gain on tap alongside tight low-end control and articulate attack.

Clean Channel

The clean channel is known for its strong headroom and clarity, making it particularly effective for: - Pedal platforms - Chorus-heavy clean tones - Funk and pop rhythm work - Clean arpeggios - High-volume rehearsal and stage use

A dedicated Tone Shift switch acts as an upper-mid boost, helping clean sounds cut through dense mixes with additional presence and articulation.

Overdrive Channels

Overdrive 1 (OD1)

OD1 delivers classic Marshall crunch with a more traditional midrange character and dynamic response.

Suitable for: - Classic rock - Hard rock - Punk - British-style crunch tones - Tight rhythm guitar work

Its voicing sits closer to classic JCM-style overdrive, with punchy mids and responsive pick attack.

Overdrive 2 (OD2)

OD2 pushes the VS100 into more aggressive territory with significantly higher gain and deeper midrange shaping capabilities.

This channel became particularly associated with: - 1990s metal - Death metal - Industrial - Alternative metal - Scooped rhythm tones

A dedicated Contour control adjusts the midrange profile: - Clockwise: - heavily scooped mids - tighter modern metal tones - Counterclockwise: - flatter EQ response - smoother top end - fuller midrange character

Power Dimension Control

The Power Dimension feature functions similarly to a pseudo-attenuator, altering the amplifier's feel and response at lower volumes.

When engaged, it: - Adds additional low-end weight - Reduces available headroom - Creates a more compressed pushed-amp feel - Allows more saturated response at lower listening levels