Cracked marshall plexi 100

One of the most common questions we get here is, what kind of marshall amp should i buy. The super leads channels can also be linked or patched together so that you can use both the high and low sensitivity channels at the same time. However, most of the bands inscrutable sub pop bio i. Axe vs plexi 100w page 2 fractal audio systems forum. A few years later, marshall switched to kt66 tubes to create the even louder 100watt super lead 1959. The metropoulos amplification 10,000 series accurately replicates a 1967 era marshall 100 watt superlead and superbass amplifier with serial number in the. Marshall amplifier serial numbers made simple amp archives. The 1959 is one of those amplifiers called an plexi. Well i have been always happy using my jvm 410, i have always avoided using the red mode on od1 and od2, but at the same time i was stuck on the red mode on the clean and crunch channels, i thought it was good to give me more punch, hell i was wrong, it was never good enough to nail hendrix or vaughan. In this blog post i will be going over a few basic pointers for identifying fake vintage gear from the marshall plexi era. The sustain has the quality of a female opera singer singing a long vowel sound.

Used with a full band, the code50 easily keeps up with a powerful drummer and keyboards, but with a caveat. The 100w marshall plexi 1959slp alltube amp head cranks out fabulous lead distortion and tight crunch exactly like the original 67 to 69 amp that it emulates. Just be aware that a 100w marshall sounds very different than a 50w marshall, and the 18w marshalls and clones, while sounding great, dont sound anything like their larger cousins. After plugging a 1996 nocaster, the sound was similar to a ritchie blackmore sound. The 1k 5w resistors have cracks in them and need replacing, they. I was being stupid though and letting my bass feedback during a jam, i think they would have been ok otherwise but i dont think they are the most robust speakers.

Jtm45 logo changed to jtm50 and jtm100 indicating the amps wattage. Low wattage plexi or clone telecaster guitar forum. Shop sweetwater insync sweetcare events careers used gear marketplace. Although many amps are referred to as plexi s the 100 watt super lead model number 1959 is most commonly associated with the name. The plexi100 is a 100w powerhouse that will blow your clothes off and if youre lucky some of those in the audience. Time electronics a 1979 marshall 100 watt jmp clean up. Legendary tones the marshall shoppers guide part 1. To many this is the mythical plexi, the 100 watt superlead head of the late 60s,which many consider to be the holy grail of great rock tone. Also, since the plexi is nearly identical in circuit design to the fender bassman, check out some of those patches too. It seems possible at least one drake 120380 was installed in 1968 its on this amp. Plug the guitar into channel 1s high sensitivity input top left. Marshall plexi 1959slp 100w tube guitar amp head standard. Oct 16, 2017 good times had a bray mod rework1 marshall 1987x 50 watts that i was blasting through a 1960bv cab at a friends house.

This is great for for use with the solid state rectified jmp 50w plexi style amplifiers. Marshall jcm 900 vs jcm 2000 vs jvm 205h vs splawn. Marshall are well known for their quality amps and their 100 watt plexi heads. Universal audio marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp. Aug 09, 2014 metropoulos amplifications 68 12000series plexi 100 watt amplifier head is based on owner george metropoulos own circa early 68 100 watt marshall, and his idea was initially to provide an amp that could nail the smooth gain and attack of the famous marshall used by van halen.

Ive been lusting for an el34 sound and the soldering iron was looking pretty lonely. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi 100 watt tube guitar amp head. May 14, 2015 marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp with channel strip. Hot sweet singing tones from marshall 1959hw 100w super lead plexi handwired tube amp demo cab is marshall 1960awh with heritage greenbacks g12h the guitar is burst replica gibson les paul 1959 i. Detailed marshall circuit info page 3 metropoulos forum.

Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Everything they advertised and more, top quality parts, hand wired and all the marshall tones, low input on low intensity is a perfect clone of the original jtm 45 head, on high intensity it could pass as an original blues beaker, high input on low intensity is like an old jcm 800, on high intensity its like a newer higher gain model, great versatility, takes to. The term, however, doesnt officially refer to any one specific marshall model. Great vintage era type constructed, paper layer wound power transformer for jmp 50w plexi and jtm50 style amplifiers requiring laydown mountings.

Apr, 2009 hi guys, i couldnt help to share this with you. Other breakdowns covered after the manufacturers warranty expires. Marshall 1959slp valve guitar amplifier head pmt online. Heres what he said about it in the thread edited for readability and brevity. And the lead model 45 100 is model number 1959 same as any other 4 input 100 watt lead amp apart from some late 70s ones with reverb. I had a 100 watt marshall plexi back in the late sixties with 2 marshall 412 bottoms with the 25 watt greenbacks. Normally id have the master way down but in this case i decided to open the amp all. Jd simo, 1958 les paul, 1968 50 watt marshall plexi duration. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The plexiglas panel led to the name plexi, and while 50watt models of the time are also called plexis, the 1959 100 watt model is generally thought of as the definitive plexi. The marshall plexi guitar amplifier was an evolution of their very successful fender 5f6a bassman copy, the jtm45 but with just two preamp gain stages it cant really be considered a high gain amplifier. One of the knobs is cracked and missing its cap, as seen in the photos, but still functions and. Inspired by pete townshends unquenchable thirst for volume, the marshall plexi 1959slp guitar amp delivers 100w of power from 4 el34s and 3 ecc83 tubes in the preampthe exact. I doubt more, because no one wants the risk of buying a broken amp.

This power output became synonymous with the plexi nickname. Some are better than others and i have some really good ones see video below. Marshall jmp50 plexi tremolo 2x12 combo came in recovered as a vox,it has since been lovingly restored as original, the plexi captive lead chassis started its life in this 2x12 cab at the marshall factory in the late 60,s. Lower bass to 23 will be a little thinbright but well adjust that in a sec raise treble, middle i have usually around 6 presence somewhere between 47ish set input to where you hear the amount of highend stringyness that you want. Jul 11, 2012 1974 marshall jmp 100 mkii super leadoriginal plexi barrett avner. Regarding a couple points made above, the amp came split cathode from the factory when i look closely under the board, the turret and 68k grid resistors show no signs theyve been moved, so theyve always leaned right. In 1969, marshall replaced the plexiglas panel with one of gold aluminum. Well i have been always happy using my jvm 410, i have always avoided using the red mode on od1 and od2, but at the same time i was stuck on the red mode on the clean and crunch channels, i thought it was good to g. Together, these are capable of pushing out some 100 watts of power. When i acquired this amp it was modded with a master vol and tube buffer loop. Chances are marshall will never stop building 100 watt plexi heads, no matter what.

We are talking two ecc83s in the preamp stage, and one ecc83 combined with four el34s in the power stage. The name originates from its shiny, plexiglas panel, commonly used on marshall amps between 19651969. The last version of plexi marshall 100w with laydown power transformer. Vintage 1969 marshall 1959 jmp plexi super lead 100w head. The ceriatone british style plexi100 lead is our take what is likely the most famous and widelyused design in rock music. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head guitar center. May 30, 2016 as you might expect from a marshall, the code50 is loud and very giggable, with plenty of clean headroom as long as the effects are kept back in the mix. Jan 23, 2009 here is my 1969 marshall plexi 100, 76 les paul custom and some pedals. The word plexi is often used in reference to early marshall amps. Unfollow marshall plexi to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marshall plexi guitar amplifiers for sale in stock ebay. How to get classic marshall 1959 plexi tones using.

Marshalls legendary 100watt head was introduced in early 1965 following requests from several bands including the who. Dont be fooled by the simple control layout there is a continue reading british style plexi100 super lead. Marshall jtm45 30 watt guitar amp for sale online ebay. Discussion in amps and cabs started by asdfdsa, jul, 2012. A total of 100 presets means youll never run out of space to store your favourite sounds, while editing is done either from the front panel or bluetooth, using marshalls gateway interface app, which updates settings in real time. Developed by softube and available exclusively for uad2 hardware and apollo audio interfaces the marshall plexi super lead 1959 plugin is not only an expert emulation of this 100watt british classic, right down to its el34 power tubes and handwired circuit, it offers uniquely powerful multimic sounds as well. The typical plexi sound comes from this and from the preamp, based on 12ax7 tubes and the toneblock the eq. In 1968, the company dialed back the decibels with the unveiling of a 50watt, smallbox head that would be called the jmpan acronym for jim marshall products.

We get countless questions not only about what type to get, but also questions about. Jul 19, 2010 one of those artists is evh, and in 1991 john worked on eds beloved marshall super lead plexi which refers to the plexiglass control panel. Shop for the marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Unfollow marshall plexi super lead to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marshall 100 watt plexi and 1959 amps eurotubes inc. Vintage tube beast 1971 marshall super lead 100w model. The look and aesthetic of the plexi amplifiers are arguably one of the most defining features. Just wire output to input and now two preamps are paired to overdrive the end amp to give what has become the plexi sound. The marshall super lead amplifier is the undisputed sound of rock, renowned for its punishing melange of snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch. Marshall 1987x 50w plexi tube guitar head w effects loop.

Marshall 1967 100w super lead plexi world music supply. Came as a set with a and b cabinets that are also for sale, all from the original owner. I just bought this 1968 marshall super lead 100w plexi. If it was still pretty, it almost never sounded right. View all results for marshall plexi at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Up for sale is my 1969 marshall plexi super lead 100.

If the marshall sounded great, it usually was gigged so hard it was beat to hell. The early marshalls have got to be some of the most presetted amp model for the ii ive seen patches everywhere. How the marshall plexi, 2204 and jcm800 amplifiers work. 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. Shop for the marshall plexi 1959slp 100w tube guitar amp head and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Plexi is way too general a term, youll find plexi panels on dozens of different models and configurations. Marshall plexi for sale in uk 61 used marshall plexis. A particular favourite from their storied history is the super lead head from the late 1960s which has been authentically recreated in the marshall 1959slp. From jimi hendrix to jimmy page, duane allman to eric clapton, the plexis snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch defined the sound of rock.

Plexi was said to have formed in 1993 when michael angelos, a former usc film student, met guitarist michael barragan in an l. How to get classic marshall 1959 plexi tones using guitar modelling. Although many amps are referred to as plexis the 100 watt super lead model number 1959 is most commonly associated with the name. From what ive read in 1968 12xxx was mostly what was. Marshall jmp 50w plexi and jtm50 power transformer, 1202118. One thing to note none of these involve modification to the original marshall circuit. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi 100watt tube guitar amp head.

Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head musicians friend. The plexi s topology is still very similar to the fender 5f6a bassman. For me, my fave is a jtm45 or bluesbreaker, followed by the 100w plexi, cause i love how those amps sound on the verge of breakup. The marshall plexi 1959slp 100w tube guitar amp head standard features 2 channels normal and treble, 100 watts of power provided by preamp tubes 4 el34s and 3 ecc83s which are the. Marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp with channel strip. The vintage gear market can be a daunting place, with seemingly lots of dishonest sellers out there looking to rip people off. Those looking for the true marshall sound only need use an original, unmodified super. I undid all of the mods and put the amp back to stock. Marshall amp heaven schematics jtm45 jcm50 jcm600 jcm.

On the last picture, you can see it in all its glory color. August 8, 2014 amplifier features, amplifiers marshall, plexi, shoppers guide, vintage david szabados. Original 1976 marshall jmp super lead mkii, 100w reverb. These retube kits are for the early 60s and 70s 100 watt marshall amps including the 1959 super lead, the 1992 super bass, original plexis and the 1959s and 1959x reissue amps. Vintage tube beast 1971 marshall super lead 100w model 1959. Good times had a bray mod rework1 marshall 1987x 50 watts that i was blasting through a 1960bv cab at a friends house. Jan 24, 2017 100 w plexi hi cab 103, or 54, or any number of others. How to spot fake vintage marshall plexi gear bygone tones. Get the guaranteed best price on tube guitar amplifier heads like the marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head at musicians friend. Get the guaranteed best price on tube guitar amplifier heads like the marshall plexi 1959slp 100w tube guitar amp head at musicians friend. Legendary tones marshall super lead tone tips and tricks. In cases where the original parts were long gone i used nos original style parts.

If you know what this beauty is about and thats what you needwant, youre about to get mind blowing. This hand wired 1959 hw head will transport you back in time to that celebrated era of tone all thanks to this breathtaking reissue thats authentic right down to the finest detail, from those famous front panel controls, down to the oversized, custom. This 1976 marshall jmp super lead mkii is in great condition. It is my main amp since 2006, and you can see it is in great shape. Metropoulos amplification 68 12000series plexi 100 watt head. The marshall plexi is a series of amps with a plexi glass front and two inputs and two outputs. Single 100w drake transformer, rated at 4000 ohms, part number. Developed by softube and available exclusively for uad2 hardware and apollo audio interfaces the marshall plexi super lead 1959 plugin is not only an expert emulation of this 100watt british classic, right down to its el34 power tubes and handwired circuit, it. Marshall 1959hw 100 watt handwired tube head 100 watt 2channel tube guitar amplifier head, handwired, with 3band eq and highlow sensitivity inputs the 1959hwtm is a line right back to the celebrated era of the mid to late 1960s, the original was born when pete townshend asked jim marshall if he could make it louder. It has every classic marshall tone from the past 50 years. 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. Since channel 1 is voiced for trebly bite and channel 2 features extended lows, this is a popular tone trick. Find great deals on ebay for marshall plexi and marshall super lead. In fact there are the typical vintage marshall plexi amps and the later plexi amps, whereby the later plexi amps are far more used because they were at all usable.