description Marshall 2061 (20W) Overview
The Marshall 2061 is a vintage tube amplifier originally produced in the 1960s. This 20-watt head offers a distinctive British tone favored by bassists and guitarists. Its lower power output makes it suitable for recording environments and smaller venues where careful volume control is desired. Musicians seeking a classic Marshall sound with manageable headroom will appreciate this model’s character and responsiveness.
help Marshall 2061 (20W) FAQ
Was the Marshall 2061 originally a guitar amp or a bass amp?
Marshall marketed the compact 20-watt 2061 Lead & Bass head for both instruments. Its two channels were labeled Lead and Bass, though guitarists now commonly use both inputs for different tonal responses.
Does the Marshall 2061 have a master volume?
No. The original-style circuit uses simple channel volume and tone controls, so output-stage overdrive requires turning the amplifier up.
How is the 2061 different from a Marshall 1959 Super Lead?
The 2061 is a compact 20-watt design, while the 1959 Super Lead is the famous 100-watt Plexi head. The lower-powered 2061 reaches power-tube compression sooner, although 20 tube watts can still be extremely loud.
What cabinet is associated with the Marshall 2061?
Marshall paired reissue heads with the 2061CX, a slanted 2x12 cabinet styled to match the unusually compact chassis. That is much smaller than the 4x12 cabinets commonly used with a Super Lead.
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