What tubes does the Marshall Artist 30W 3203 use?

The Marshall Artist 30W 3203 uses 3× ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes and 2× EL34 power tubes.

When was the Marshall Artist 30W 3203 produced?

The Marshall Artist 30W 3203 was produced 1971–1981.

Marshall Artist 30W 3203 preset

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The Marshall Artist 3203 is a 30-watt combo from Marshall's Artist series, offering a compact tube amplifier aimed at the working musician who needed genuine Marshall tone without the full power of a 100-watt stack. The Artist series occupied an important middle ground in Marshall's catalog throughout the 1970s, providing studio-friendly volume levels with the same ECC83/EL34 circuit heritage as the larger JMP models. At 30 watts the output tubes saturate more readily, giving the 3203 a natural compression and warmth that larger models only achieve at stage volumes.

Years produced: 1971–1981
Made in: UK
Wattage: 30W
Channels: 1
Preamp tubes: 3× ECC83 (12AX7)
Power tubes: 2× EL34

Tags: british, crunch.

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