Auction for vintage 1968 marshall plexi tube guitar amplifier. With 50 watts of power delivering that classic plexi tone, the marshall 1987xl head is a faithful reproduction of the original 1959slp. Plug in, and youll experience saturated blues grit and biting leads the iconic plexi tone. At gear4music we are a major marshall dealer and stock a wide range of marshall amp heads, including the versatile marshall code 100h head and the flagship marshall jcm800. The marshall super lead model 1959 is a guitar amplifier head made by marshall. That concludes this first installment of the marshall shoppers guide. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head guitar center. Our version of the classic marshall 1987 lead 50w amplifier, circa 1969. Produced for ua by softube with mic selection, mic placement, and presets overseen by acdc engineer tony platt, this plugin nails the iconic amps signature sounds. Ask any amp aficionado which amplifier led the rock revolution, and youll get a nearunanimous response. Commonly referred to as the plexi, due to the plexiglass faceplate.
Shop for the marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The two matching 2x 12 cabinets are in the same outstanding condition and contain 2x 12. A 20 watt tube guitar amp head, based on the legendary jmp 1959slp plexi. With four el34 power tubes, a solidstate rectifier section, and a 4x12 cabinet or two typically loaded with 25watt celestion g12h ceramic speakers, the plexi is much more. May 24, 2015 there are plenty of pleximimicking amp simulators, but the new marshall 1959 emulator from universal audio may be the best yet. Sure it djents but does it sound like a plexi fortin meshuggah. Marshall 1987x 50watt plexi tube head with fx loop with the marshall 1987xl, you can mix the two channels together by connecting a short, screened patch lead between the second input of channel one and the first input of channel two. The marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier. Marshall 100w silver jubilee 2555x reissue amp head.
Pretty much most of the modified marshall pedals, like zvex distortion, etc, are advertised as hot rod plexi pedalsi guess a brown sound. Since 1967 when the jmp jim marshall productsplexi panels were introduced, the superlead head has been the benchmarkfor alltube distortion and tight crunch. Crazy clean 1967 marshall 50 watt plexi head in all original condition, no changed parts sounds amazing. The massive sound of the 100watt plexi is back as a vintage reissue from marshall.
I have a marshall 100w reissue plexi and im playing this one more its nice that it has a master volume, my wife is great full. Marshall sv20h studio vintage 205watt tube head 205watt, 1channel tube guitar amp head with 4 inputs, highlow sensitivity loudness controls, eq, effects loop, power reduction circuit, and di output. This head has 2 x ecc83 valves, with 1 x ecc83 phase splitter and 2 x el34s. Marshall 1959hw handwired series plexi tube amp head and.
Here is a nice portable, great sounding marshall that wont break the bank. Little brother to the 1959slp, but with the same front and rear panel features, the same vintage look and the same sweet, singing tone that has made marshall the premier rock amp for decades. Turns out with the software you can crack this thing open and see inside, and once i did. Power tubes are eh 6ca7s can switch to svetlana el34 if you want and preamps are groove tubes gtecc83.
Dec 29, 2001 well i purchased both the 100 watt replica 1967 and the 50 watt custom in the past two weeks. The addition of a s at the end of the code refers to a smaller version of the head, made to fit with a 4x10 cab. There are plenty of pleximimicking amp simulators, but the new marshall 1959 emulator from universal audio may be the best yet. I just pulled the trigger on all the parts needed to build a marshall 50 watt plexi not sure if ill go bass or lead spec yet, but i bought extra sozo caps to make the switch. One of the famous marshall plexis, it was introduced in 1965 and with its associated 4.
Plexi was an american gothic noise rock band consisting of michael angelos vocals, songwriting, bass, michael barragan guitar, echoplex, moog and norm block drums, percussion. The term, however, doesnt officially refer to any one specific marshall model. Marshall 1987xl plexi guitar amplifier head 50 watts plug into an icon. Though the 50 watt marshall plexi 1987x shares the same front and rear panel features as its big brother, the 1959 slp, it does have its own. The marshall 1987x aka mk ii 50 watt head duration. Next time, well cover the metal panel years, including the start of the master volume series and some of the other interesting changes that occurred in the models from the time of mid 1969 through the jcm 2000 series. The marshall shoppers guide part 1 legendary tones. Let me preface this by saying im looking for a hot rod marshall in a box style pedall. The marshall 1987x plexi head gives you real tubeamp tone in perfect size for playing smaller clubs and venues and for recording and practice. From jimi hendrix to jimmy page to eric clapton, the plexis punishing melange of snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch defined the sound of rock. The plexi100 is a 100w powerhouse that will blow your clothes off and if youre lucky some of those in the audience. Marshall origin 20h page 2 telecaster guitar forum.
I have had this head for some time now and there was a mod on the second pre amp tube when i got it. Just wire output to input and now two preamps are paired to overdrive the end amp to give what has become the plexi sound. Notable marshall amp artists include john 5, joe satriani and joe bonamassa. Ive been lusting for an el34 sound and the soldering iron was looking pretty lonely.
Not much more positive things to say that have not already been said about the marshall class 5 tube head. Marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp with channel strip. May 14, 2015 marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp with channel strip. Just barely cracking the volume know open introduces a kind of. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Well i purchased both the 100 watt replica 1967 and the 50 watt custom in the past two weeks. Granger m50x head modded marshall plexi style ships during lockdown. Instead, the 100watt marshall jmp super lead head was released in 1965, originally inspired by a request for a 100watt head from the whos pete townshend.
Universal audio marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp. In my opinion, todays marshall output transformers used in the reissues series overall are lacking, with my least favorite being the tone in the 100 watt 1959 slp reissue. A ppimv post phase inverter master volume mod can help get gain from the 1987x at lower volume. Skip to main content skip to footer site51274034482171 site5127474182359373454 new 482708 marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head site51274034482171 guitar center. Tube lineup includes 4 el34sin the power section and 3.
Get the best deals on marshall guitar amplifiers when you shop the largest online selection at. It is the transformer in part that causes the grainy, over trebly type of tone with additional transformer saturationcompression. The ceriatone british style plexi100 lead is our take what is likely the most famous and widelyused design in rock music. Since 1967 when the jmp jim marshall products plexi panels were introduced, the superlead head has been the benchmarkfor alltube distortion and tight crunch. Plexi was said to have formed in 1993 when michael angelos, a former usc film student, met guitarist michael barragan in an l. May 15, 2018 gaz and dick take a look at the new marshall origin series demod through the origin 20 head.
Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head musicians friend. Dont be fooled by the simple control layout there is a continue reading british style plexi100 super lead. The word plexi is often used in reference to early marshall amps. Madcat mk50 sl68 marshall plexi jmp 1987 50w clone.
The undisputed alpha dog of rock and roll guitar amps, the marshall 1959 super lead amplifier is as legendary as the music it helped create. Angus is famous for using marshall amps, typically old school plexi style amps. The marshall 1959hw hand wired 100 watt plexi head is considered by many to be the definitive rock amp and is the main reason artists started dubbing marshall as the sound of rock back in the late 60s. We at gear4music can help find you the right marshall head amplifier for you. In the first installment of our marshall shoppers guide, we take a look at. Open quick view dialog for marshall astoria ast3h dual model 30w handwired tube guitar head. The studio vintage takes that legendary tone and packs it into a 20watt head. Marshall origin 20 vs 1971 marshall jmp plexi youtube. Presence on the other hand, has more effect on just treble. The marshall plexi is a series of amps with a plexi glass front and two inputs and two outputs.
Now the model 1967 major is first bigger than the standard hundred watt head 1959. A loud 100w, or even 50w stack head and speaker cabinet is way too much for your. My laney lionheart 20 mh started making a continuous cracking noise which i. Marshall 2525h studio silver jubilee 20w valve amp head. If you do not see your amp listed please contact us. Both modified and amps like lee jackson and soldano and splawn. As with every amp in marshalls handwired series, all of the original components and materials were used or reproduced in the 1959hw. Replaced faceplate original cracked plate included, replaced power socket on back panel. Get the guaranteed best price on tube guitar amplifier heads like the marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head at musicians friend. The 1959 is one of those amplifiers called an plexi. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. The amp has that elusive plexi crack in the transients without being harsh. Legendary tones the marshall shoppers guide part 1.
Aug 08, 2014 that concludes this first installment of the marshall shoppers guide. I run my head through the standard class 5 speaker cab that uses a nice vintage 30 celestion and sounds great. I have the bogner ectascy and ubershall as well as a ton of other stuff, but nothing quite did the steve stevens, van halen thing right. Gaz and dick take a look at the new marshall origin series demod through the origin 20 head. Question about hotrod marshalls marshall amp forum. You are bidding on an original vintage 1968 marshall super lead 100 plexi guitar amp head in custom color white. The popularity for the 100 watt amp exploded through the late 60s due to the power, tone and sheer volume of the plexi. You can crank this amp head up and the 4 inch speakers can handle. This amp sounds absolutely glorious and has that vintage marshall plexi sound that new and reproduction amps cannot get.
Marshall plexi for sale in uk 53 used marshall plexis. Heads free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I would say that the 6550s are grittier, tight and huge sounding on the bottom end. The marshall jvm410h is a beastly 100watt, 4channel guitar amp head built to rock. Apr, 2009 it is imo about 70% there but maybe the lack of choke is what is holding it back, it is missing that little extra that an old plexi or jmp has. Classic marshall class a plexi tone in a smaller classic marshall head package. With four el34 tubes, you can create plexi and modern tones for days. The plexi era of 100 and 50 watt lead and bass heads. El34s are smoother sounding tubes but still get super crunchy, just a lot smoother and sort of grindy with creamier cleans than the 6550, better for blues rock stuff.
Marshall 1959hw the ultimate marshall plexi reissue. It merely refers to the acrylic plastic material plexiglas the company often used for its front and back faceplates from 1965 to 1969. This make it a transition when marshall started to change things around. For the code, marshall developed a range of modelled preamps, power amps and speaker cabinets in collaboration with software plugin supremo softube, calling the result mst marshall softube. This is boutique marshall 1968 jmp 50w 1987 modified marshall class 5 roulette amplifier. Marshall plexi mod more gain page 3 metropoulos forum. This vintage original 1968 marshall super lead 100 is in fantastic condition for its age. It can be switched down to 5 watts to get that classic marshall overdrive at a. Tube lineup includes 4 el34sin the power section and 3 ecc83s in the preamp. Get your hands on the marshall 2525h studio silver jubilee 20w valve amp head at andertons music co. It is imo about 70% there but maybe the lack of choke is what is holding it back, it is missing that little extra that an old plexi or jmp has. Although many amps are referred to as plexis the 100 watt super lead model number 1959 is most commonly associated with the name. You can choose between four different inputs with high and low sensitivity loudness controls. Several players made this model one of the most famous amps on the planet.
It has the older style marshall head shell with elephant style tolex. As you can see, we love it, but is it the modern day plexi or. Yeah, the tilt is great for adding some bottom oomph when you use the 12 watt setting also. However, most of the bands inscrutable sub pop bio i. The 1959hw is a handwired reissue of a circa 1967100w superlead head. British amps like marshall and hiwatt, typically has lots more mid range and.
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