Marshall Model 5212 50-Watt 2x12 Split Channel Reverb Combo 1987

Up for sale is a 1987 Marshall Model 5212 50-Watt 2x12 Split Channel Reverb Combo in excellent condition and exceptionally well cared for throughout its life. These mid-’80s Marshall combos have developed a strong following for their impressive versatility, unmistakable British voicing, and reliable performance, and this particular example stands out as an especially clean and complete survivor.

Cosmetically, the amp presents beautifully with very minimal signs of age and careful home use. The black covering remains clean and well preserved, the grille cloth is in excellent shape, and the control panel lettering remains crisp and fully legible. The corners, handle, knobs, and hardware all show a level of care that is increasingly difficult to find on amplifiers from this era. It is immediately clear this amp was owned by someone who genuinely respected and maintained their gear properly over the years.

Included with the amp are the original Marshall tag, original handbook, and original footswitch, making this an especially appealing package for collectors and players alike. Complete examples like this are becoming harder to find, particularly in such well-preserved condition.

The Marshall 5212 delivers 50 watts of classic British tone through its dual 12-inch speaker configuration, producing a wide, full-bodied sound with excellent projection and punch. The split-channel design offers impressive flexibility, allowing players to move seamlessly from articulate cleans to the aggressive crunch and saturated drive tones that made Marshall amplifiers legendary throughout the 1980s.

The clean channel offers warmth, clarity, and strong note definition, while the overdrive channel delivers tight low end, rich harmonic content, and the unmistakable midrange growl associated with vintage Marshall circuits. The onboard spring reverb adds depth and ambience without overpowering the amp’s natural character, and the included footswitch makes channel switching simple and intuitive for live or studio use.

This combo works exceptionally well across a wide variety of styles including classic rock, hard rock, blues, punk, and early metal, while still maintaining enough dynamic response and clarity for more modern applications. Whether paired with humbuckers or single coils, the amp responds beautifully to picking dynamics and guitar volume adjustments.

Overall, this is a fantastic opportunity to own a very clean and complete example of a sought-after vintage Marshall combo. Excellent condition, clearly cherished by its previous owner, and complete with its original tag, handbook, and footswitch, this 1987 Marshall 5212 is a standout piece for both collectors and players searching for authentic vintage Marshall tone.

As is standard practice with any new arrival in store, this very cool Marshall combo has been through the trusted hands of our team in our onsite workshop to ensure it is in tip-top shape for its new home and owner!

We are an appointment-only store, and all instruments are handled exclusively by MotoMusic staff. We are always happy to consider quality part-exchange instruments.

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* International Buyers - This item is currently running on UK voltage (240v) *