• Registered: 2009-03-06
  • Posts: 135

Topic: Class 5 amp renamed the JB?

Hey guys,

I recently aquired a Marshall Class 5 amp.  I LOVE IT!!!  Now, I know some of you will say that it's too small at only 5 watts.  But man, for me as an amp for my music room and I have even used it out mic'd through a pa.  Let me tell you, this thing rocks!  Put a tube screamer with it and you have a nice sounding amp that comes close to Joe's sound.  So, here's what I am suggesting.  I think they should rename the class 5, the Joe Bonamassa.  smile  What are you thoughts?

  • From: Florida, USA
  • Registered: 2008-06-04
  • Posts: 1,420

Re: Class 5 amp renamed the JB?

My thoughts....I want one!  cool

'67 and '74 Fender Twin Reverbs, '74 Marshall 1987 lead mkII, Metro Superlead 100. Pedals from TC Electronic, Ibanez, Dunlop, BK Butler, Electro-Harmonix, Fulltone, Maestro/Gibson, Loopmaster switching, VoodooLab, Boss. Gibson and Fender guitars, Dimarzio pickups.
  • Registered: 2009-03-06
  • Posts: 135

Re: Class 5 amp renamed the JB?

If you can find one, get one!!  It's a great amp at $400.  Get's great tone, takes pedals very well, especially a tube screamer.  Of course, I can't play like Joe, but with this amp, I can every now and then stumble upon a note that makes think I sound like him.  smile  It is good and loud to for a 5 watt amp.  In my music room at home, I usually keep it on 4-5 and it is plenty loud for there.  When I play out, I put a mic in front of it and it's aces!!  Use the volume on your guitar for cleaner sounds.

  • From: Florida, USA
  • Registered: 2008-06-04
  • Posts: 1,420

Re: Class 5 amp renamed the JB?

adamym wrote:

I can every now and then stumble upon a note that makes think I sound like him.

LMAO  lol   I hear you man.  Joe's not an easy player to cop tonewise or stylistically.

'67 and '74 Fender Twin Reverbs, '74 Marshall 1987 lead mkII, Metro Superlead 100. Pedals from TC Electronic, Ibanez, Dunlop, BK Butler, Electro-Harmonix, Fulltone, Maestro/Gibson, Loopmaster switching, VoodooLab, Boss. Gibson and Fender guitars, Dimarzio pickups.
  • From: Scotland
  • Registered: 2009-02-11
  • Posts: 453

Re: Class 5 amp renamed the JB?

I agree the class 5 is a great amp. I've mentioned in another thread that it takes pedals well. So far I have tried the blackstar ht-dual, fulltone fulldrive 2 non mosfet model, OCD V4 and a few fuzz pedals. I'm liking the fulldrive 2 the most. I'm not keen on using the boost though I find it too dark. 
Once we see the epi bonamassa signature and pair it with the class 5, add a tube screamer wah and dd3 and reverb the ultimate poor mans bonamassa rig will be born!