Marble Max

MARBLE's smallest amp of the range is called MAX. The philosophy behind this small package is to produce a big tone with the most simple setup. We feel that they have succeeded with this fine little amp!

The circuitry is based on the tweed Champ designs with a single ended class A output section. Special transformers are developed to accept a 6V6 as well as a 6L6 powertube. The pre-amp operates with a 12AX7 but can be changed to a 12AY7 to produce more vintage tones. The powersection uses a EZ80 rectifier tube for the right amount of compression and nice detailed upper harmonics when pushed. The MAX is equipped with a special design «MARBLE Bluetone» 8" speaker. MARBLE added a special line out circuitry that enables the amp to operate without any speaker load. In this way, the amp can be used as a preamp only or can be hooked up to a larger guitar amp or PA to produce a big sound when required.
The MAX is a great practice amp but has also proven itself to be a real stagemaster for Bluesharp.

MARBLE also offer the MAX in a guitar version with a solid state rectifier and a 1x10" C10RS Jensen speaker. Fitted with a 6L6 and 12AX7 it delivers more than 10 watts which makes it more suitable for guitarists. We have noticed that the MAX 1x10" makes a great Neil Young sound when played with a Gibson Les Paul (like on his Ragged Glory Album). Slide players might also be interested to give it a try. Cool tone!

• power section: 1x 6V6 (7 Watt) or 1x 6L6 (10 Watt), 4 Ohms output, line-out. Powertubes can be changed without any modification or adjustment.
• power supply: 1X EZ80, 1A fuse
• pre amp: 1x 12AX7 or 12AY7
• controls: input, volume, tone, on/off switch
• 1 special design Marble bluetone 8 " speaker 25W/4Ohm
• dimensions: 29 x 25 x 18 cm
• weight: 6 kg

Here's what Ben Bouman, harpmaster at MARBLE thinks about the MAX:

«Amazing how loud the MAX is for its size. I specially dig the true vintage and brown character of the sound. When played softly you immediatly think of old recordings from the fifties and sixties, and when you cranck up the volume there is a nice smooth overdrive to blow a good lead without losing any definition and punch.»