Marshall Valvestate 8040 + Celestion G12L + SM57

The Marshall Valvestate 8040 is a 40-watt, 1x12" hybrid guitar combo amplifier manufactured in the UK between 1991 and 1998. It features a 12AX7 tube in the preamp and a solid-state power amp, providing a unique blend of authentic tube warmth and solid-state reliability. A detailed breakdown of its specifications and features is outlined below: General & Core Specs Output Power: 40 Watts Technology: Hybrid (1 x ECC83 / 12AX7 preamp valve + solid-state power section) Speaker: 12-inch Celestion G12-40 (4 Ω) Channels: 2 (Normal / Clean, and Boost / Overdrive) Country of Origin: United Kingdom Channel Controls Normal (Clean) Channel: Gain Bass Middle Treble Boost (Overdrive) Channel: Gain Contour control (for mid-frequency sculpting) Bass Treble Volume Master Section : Master Volume Master Spring Reverb Jacks & Connectivity Input: Standard 1/4" instrument input Effects Loop: Preamp out / Power amp in jacks Line Out: For direct recording or connecting to a PA system Footswitch: 1/4" jack for channel switching