Marshall Valvestate VS265 3-Channel 2x12 Stereo Chorus Guitar Amplifier
 
Powerful British-made Marshall combo with three channels, 130 watts of stereo output, dual Gold Back speakers, built-in chorus, reverb, and extensive tone shaping
The Marshall Valvestate VS265 is a versatile 3-channel guitar combo designed for players who want a wide range of clean, crunch, rhythm, and lead tones in a powerful all-in-one amplifier. It delivers 2 × 65 watts RMS through two 12-inch Marshall Gold Back speakers and combines Marshall’s Valvestate hybrid circuitry with a stereo solid-state power section.
The amp provides dedicated Clean, Overdrive 1, and Overdrive 2 channels, separate tone-shaping controls, built-in stereo chorus, independent clean and overdrive reverb, Power Dimension, an adjustable effects mix, and extensive rear-panel connectivity for external speakers, headphones, direct outputs, and effects.
 
Condition:
Good physical and working condition overall with cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use. The cabinet shows scuffs, surface marks, edge and corner wear, and general wear to the exterior covering. The front grille cloth has visible marks and discoloration, while the rear lower cabinet area shows additional finish wear and chipping. The speaker labels also show cosmetic wear, as pictured.
The amplifier has been tested and is working properly with no functional issues noted during testing.
The original footswitch is missing and is not included. This does not prevent normal operation from the amplifier’s front-panel controls, but a compatible footswitch would be required for remote channel/effect switching functions.
 
Includes:
Marshall Valvestate VS265 guitar amplifier
AC power cord
Not included: Footswitch, instrument cable, original box, manuals, or any other accessories
 
Key Features:
3-channel design: Separate Clean, Overdrive 1, and Overdrive 2 channels provide a broad range of clean, crunch, rhythm, and higher-gain lead tones.
Hybrid Valvestate circuitry: Combines valve-based preamp circuitry with a solid-state stereo power section for classic Marshall-style response with dependable output.
Dual 12-inch Marshall Gold Back speakers: Equipped with two Marshall Gold Back Series SPK100 8Ω speakers.
Independent tone shaping: Separate Clean and Overdrive control sections allow different EQ and gain settings to be dialed in for each sound.
Overdrive 2 Contour control: Provides additional midrange shaping for heavier rhythm and lead tones.
Built-in stereo chorus: Adjustable Speed and Depth controls provide everything from subtle modulation to a wider chorus effect.
Separate reverb controls: Independent Clean and Overdrive reverb levels allow different ambience settings between clean and driven sounds.
Power Dimension control: Provides an additional way to alter the amplifier’s response and playing character.
Effects integration: Includes an adjustable FX Mix control together with a rear-panel effects loop for external pedals and processors.
Flexible connectivity: Provides stereo headphone output, filtered D.I. outputs, external speaker connections, effects-loop Send and Return, and a dedicated footswitch connection.
 
Technical Specifications:
Model: Marshall Valvestate VS265
Amplifier type: Hybrid guitar combo amplifier
Channels: 3
Power output: 2 × 65 watts RMS
Speaker configuration: 2 × 12-inch
Speakers: Marshall Gold Back Series SPK100, 8Ω
Built-in effects: Stereo chorus and reverb
Power requirement: 120V / 60Hz
Input power consumption: 150 watts
Rear connections: Stereo headphones, filtered left/right D.I. outputs, left/right external speaker outputs, FX Send/Return, and footswitch connection
 
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Has the amplifier been tested?
A: Yes. The amplifier has been tested and no functional issues were noted during testing.
Q: Is the footswitch included?
A: No. The compatible footswitch is missing and is not included. The amplifier can still be operated using its front-panel controls.
Q: Is this an all-tube Marshall amplifier?
A: No. The VS265 is part of Marshall’s Valvestate series and uses a hybrid design rather than a traditional all-tube amplifier circuit.
Q: What speakers are installed?
A: The amplifier is equipped with two 12-inch Marshall Gold Back Series SPK100 8Ω speakers, both shown in the photos.
Q: Can external effects, headphones, or additional speakers be connected?
A: Yes. The rear panel includes an effects loop, stereo headphone output, filtered left/right D.I. outputs, and separate left/right external speaker connections.