Used marshall 1959slp super lead plexi 100w tube guitar amp. This is mostly original with the obvious exception of the added master volume. Inspired by pete townshends unquenchable thirst for volume, the marshall plexi 1959slp guitar amp delivers 100w of power from 4 el34s. An accurate reissue, the 1959hw has plexi dna running right. They are for those that want to recreate the nostalgic music memories. The marshall super lead model 1959 is a guitar amplifier head made by marshall. For most of your sounds, youll use it in stomp mode on snapshot 1. Engineers at marshall sought out two original 1959 amplifiers and created a reissue that is so good that its considered identical. Developed by softube and available exclusively for uad2 hardware and apollo audio interfaces the marshall plexi super lead 1959 plugin is an expert emulation of this 100watt british classic. Inspired by pete townshends unquenchable thirst for volume, this guitar amp head features 100w of power from 4 el34s and 3 ecc83s in the preamp the exact configuration of the original. This handwired reissue, alltube head 3xecc83s in the. Legendary tones the marshall shoppers guide part 1. 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 configuration of the original. Vintage series 2channel, 100watt guitar amp head with true bypass and series fx loop.
Marshall handwired 1959hw super lead plexi 100 amp demo demo of the handwired marshall super lead all the way from 1. To the minds and ears of many, the mythical plexi heads of the late 60s are. Tone tips and tricks for the marshall super lead david szabados. Marshall na 1966 nooit iets beter gebouwd, net zoals deze super lead. One thing to note none of these involve modification to the original marshall circuit. What the tubes do in most marshall tube amps thetubestore blog. The transformers and tubes are the determining factors. Jul 08, 2016 lead models 1959, 1959 mk ii, 1985, 1986, 1986 bass mk ii, 1987, 1987 lead mk ii, 1989, 1992, 1992 bass mk ii, 2203, 2204 50watt, silver jubilee models 2550 through 2555 v1 is the first preamp. Marshall 1959 100w super lead 1978 black amp for sale yeahman. Whether its alongside jimi hendrix or many other guitar heroes, this amp was and is constantly found as a companion the 1959 is arguably the marshall amp with the most eventful history, with the most reissues and special series, that has ever existed in the history of the brits. Once a company reaches a certain stature and achieves a respectable tenure, there are certain products that people expect it to always make. Cranked 100w marshall super lead unleashed into one single speaker. To the minds and ears of many, the allvalve 100 watt super lead heads of the mid to late 1960s.
The 1959 marshalls identifying numbers are not years of manufacture, produced from 1965 to 1981 when it was replaced by the. Marshall 1959 super lead plexi circuit board master vol. Marshall super lead 59 reissue is a guitar amp head with a power output of 100 watt. Marshall 1959hw handwired 100w super lead head long. In 2001, marshall reissued many of its earlier amplifiers, such as the model 1959 slp, which is designed to be a reissue of the late1960s era plexi amplifier, but which are in reality reissues of the post1973 super lead models in that they use printed circuit boards internally to reduce manufacturing cost. A super lead 100 sat atop two 4 x 12 celestionloaded cabs is still for many players the definitive rock guitar rig. The marshall 1959slp 100watt super lead head isnt just another reissue guitar amplifier. If i still had the box i could literally sell this as brand new its that clean. It runs a 6v6 power tube in single ended configuration so the output power is rated for around 5 watts.
As with every amp in marshall s handwired series, all of the original components and materials were used or reproduced in the 1959hw. Marshall 1959 slp plexi super lead head reissue last reverb. Feel free to contact me for info about the item or the shipping. One of the most common questions we get here is, what kind of marshall amp should i buy. For acdc i think id go with the more developed marshall tone of the 1959 myself. The 1959 has always been part of the jcm800 range in the jcm800 style head cab. 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. Recommend a lownoise type with a coiled heater, such as nos 7025s or ecc83s.
To the minds and ears of many, the allvalve 100 watt super lead heads of the mid to late 1960s 6769 with the famed plexiglas front panel, have been the holy grail of great rock tone. Tone tips and tricks for the marshall super lead by david. Marshall super lead plexi 1959 1959slp 100w head marshall jcm 800 2203 2203x 100w head marshall jcm 900 4100 dual reverb 100w head. Marshall 1959slp super lead 100w tube guitar head reverb. A 100 watt amp without master volume is just stupid loud. Empty marshall 1982bjh 4x12 bottom tall pinstripe cabinet jimi hendrix. The tube amp library of information click the link above for tube amp info, schematics, board building information, projects, mods, transformer diagrams, photos, sound clips. Marshalls 1959 plexi is arguably the most famous amp of all time. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head guitar center. Marshall has brought this amp back in all its glory with the 1959slp 100watt super lead head. Modeled after the wellknown marshall super lead 100 and the marshall super bass 100, this amp offers as much gain as it does tone. Up for sale is a 1994 marshall 1959 slp super lead 100 watt amp head made in england by marshall. As you can hear from the demos, it works for all kinds of rock tones and works well with a wide variety of guitars.
Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head musicians friend. Unfollow marshall plexi super lead to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi 100watt tube guitar amp head. 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 nineties 1990 1999 was the era of the jcm900s and the reissues. We get countless questions not only about what type to get, but also questions about. Pedalboard for most of your general rock sounds, youll stay. If you decide to go for a full stack, like jimmy page used to, the amount of noise you can make is just about enough for full on concert performance. Marshall super lead 1959 slp 100w mkii plexi reissue 1997.
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. Marshall super lead 1959 slp 100w plexi reissue 1997. Make your guitar scream with this handwired reissue of the classic 1959 super lead. Inspired by pete townshends unquenchable thirst for volume, the. Marshall 1959hw 100w super lead plexi handwired tube amp.
Marshall super lead 59 reissue 100 watt guitar amp for. Marshall 1959slp super lead plexi 100w tube amp head sky. Therefore, its difficult to declare that one guitar amp sounds or simply is better than another. Marshall 1959slp plexi top vintage reissue 100w valve. With a thing called variac, he was able to kind of attenuate the amp and obtain more gain. Marshall 1959hw handwired plexi guitar amplifier head 100 watts.
Marshall plexi super lead 1959 by universal audio kvr. Universal audio releases marshall plexi super lead 1959 plug. Among all marshall amps, this plexi is among the more authentic ones. The look and aesthetic of the plexi amplifiers are arguably one of the most defining features. In fact, fender makes a 1965 twin reverb reissue today.
Marshall super lead 1959 slp 100w plexi reissue 1997 reverb. Marshall 1959 super lead 100w plexi reissue 1959slp reissue model which reproduced plexi style manufactured from the late 1960s to the 1970s. 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 marshall 1959slp guitar amplifier head brings back the classic plexi 100 watt super lead head of the late 60s in a fantastic vintage reissue. The hw is a 69 plexi take on by marshall and well done, the pcb is more of an early 70s, also sounds awesome, i hope i can post some clips and pics soon. This reissue remains faithful to the original with its plexi. I love using it on the louder gigs and going downstairs and cranking it when i get a chance, its a much more manageable volume and basically covers the same ground as the super lead did for me. The alltube marshall 1959slpx tone machine cranks out fabulous lead distortion and tight crunch exactly like the original model from the 1967 to 1969 era. Marshall also equips the plexi 1959slp with a bypass series fx loop, 3band eq, and presence control. 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. For this reason, marshall will always offer 100 watt plexi heads.
Marshall 1959slp 100w talk and pics and clips the gear. One of the famous marshall plexis, it was introduced in 1965 and with its associated 4. Marshall mkii super lead 100w tube guitar amp reissue for. This is a 1991 reissue of the famous 1960s super lead 100w plexi amp which started it all for marshall. Marshall 100 watt plexi valve super lead head 1959slp. Marshall 1959 super lead 100w amp 1980s vintage tube amplifer serviced 2226. Marshall 1959hw the ultimate marshall plexi reissue. This re issue delivers that classic marshall tone with the same overdrive and crunch, using. Marshall used this designation for the first time when they did the 3rd re issue of the 100w nonmaster volume amp with the classic style head box in 93. This is from the early group of reissues offered during marshalls 30th anniversary 19921996 so therefore it has no effects loop and thus it is a direct recreation of the 1959.
Apr 24, 2020 introduced in 1965 1959 has nothing to do with its year of release, the amplifier included four inputs, two channels, 100 watts of searing power and a plexiglass faceplate hence plexi. The number 1959 does not refer to the build year, its a model number. In july 1969 marshall dropped the plexi face plates and switched to the gold colored brushed aluminium metal face plates as we know. The 60s marshall super lead was one of the original 100 watts plexi amps, a very desirable amp no. Save marshall plexi super lead to get email alerts and. It uses an ecl86 tube as the reverb driverrecovery tube. Marshall are well known for their quality amps and their 100 watt plexi heads.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The first reissue of the plexi nmv was in in 88, the 1959s amps, going back the 60searly 70s head cab style. The 1959s and the 1987s are the codes for the first plexi reissues, made in 1988. May 14, 2015 marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp with channel strip. The 100 watt super lead head of the late 60s 68 69 with the famed plexiglas front panel, is reissued her. The 1959slp is a re issue of the super lead, made in the 90s, as part of the vintage re issue series. I own tons of boutique plexi amps and i can say imo the 1959slp holds its rank. Marshall 1971 4x12 with 25 watt greenback celestion speakers, basketweave. Marshall 1959 slp 100 watt plexi reissue with mercury magnetics, jj kt77 power tubes.
Now, the handwired 1959hw is a line right back to that celebrated era. Marshall s 1959 plexi is arguably the most famous amp of all time. August 8, 2014 amplifier features, amplifiers marshall, plexi, shoppers guide, vintage david szabados. Feel free to contact me for info about the item or the. From jimi hendrix to jimmy page, duane allman to eric clapton, the plexis snarl, sustain, smoothness, and raunch defined the sound of rock. New listing vintage 1976 marshall amplifier 1959 super lead 100w. Marshall handwired 1959hw super lead plexi 100 amp demo demo of the handwired. Matched with 4x12 cabinets, the 1959 super lead helped to popularize the marshall stack. Hi i just got a 1959 plexi reissue, and am trying to add a larmar master volume. The preamp is driven by two 12ax7 tubes, which can be configured to clone the preamp of two historically significant marshall amplifier circuits. 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.
The name originates from its shiny, plexiglas panel, commonly used on marshall amps between 19651969. The marshall 1959slp guitar amplifier head brings back the classic plexi 100 watt super lead head of the late 60s in a fantastic vintage re read more. Bought in the early 2000s this sat in a smokefree home untouched for years. Cranked 100w marshall super lead unleashed into one single. Legendary tones marshall super lead tone tips and tricks. These sophisticated, stylish and classic amps allow you to perform your personality. Slp stands for super lead plexi which onlycanbe the reissue.
Now you can with the marshall 1959splp 100watt super lead head amplifier. The tremolo version was an idea of pete townsend but it wasnt very popular and not many were produced. Hendrix supposedly had his super lead amps modded to run in class c or d with 6550s, so at least for jimi the 180 watts of total output power wasnt such a far stretch. The following tips and tricks will enable you to get much more versatility out of the super lead. 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 ex. This reissue remains faithful to the original with its plexi design and allvalve tone, with an additional fx loop for a modern twist. In addition, it features an alltube design and tonally transparent effects loop. Hendrix made the 100 watt plexi super lead famous, so theres one example. Marshall 1959slp valve guitar amplifier head pmt online. Marshall sv20css studio vintage 1x10 205watt tube combo. Marshall 100w super tremolo plexi guitar amp for sale. Universal audio marshall plexi super lead 1959 amp. Anybody have an idea or has worked on a pcb marshall before. Marshall 1959slp super lead 100w tube guitar head reissue.
Gitaar amp deze gitaar amp was voor vele grote guitar heroes een standaard. Vintage 1973 marshall super lead 100w electric guitar amplifier amp head wcover. May 24, 2015 there are plenty of pleximimicking amp simulators, but the new marshall 1959 emulator from universal audio may be the best yet. Amps in the zone im these videos, i dial in amps to sound as good as i can. You must provide proof of identity by means of a nz drivers licence or new.
Preferred series 7025 and sovtek 12ax7lpss or ehs are suitable. Modelled after the 100w super lead of the late 60s, the 1959slp exudes raw power and pure tone. Not your typical reissue, this 1959slp sounds identical to the original models from the 60s. Marshall 1959slp plexi reissue the original marshall. Find great deals on ebay for marshall super lead and marshall jmp. 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.
Have you been trying to nail that famed plexi tone but just cant pull it off. This fabulous marshall amp has obviously had a life already, but is also ready to live some more. The tone that started it all, reissues of classic marshall amplifiers. A particular favourite from their storied history is the super lead head from the. Super clean 100w marshall super lead plexi reissue in mint condition. Punchy 1976 marshall jmp superlead through an evm12l guitar speaker. Marshall plexi for sale in uk 53 used marshall plexis.
Marshall 1959hw 100watt handwired tube head 100watt 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. For sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s these amps are for you. The 1959hw tm 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. I purchased a used reissue marshall jtm 2x12 combo which came with heritage 20 watt greenies installed. Those looking for the true marshall sound only need use an original, unmodified super. Hendrix, clapton, beck, page and van halen, to name just a few, have all created history with this amp, recording some of the most influential tracks ever. 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. Get the guaranteed best price on tube guitar amplifier heads like the marshall 1959hw handwired plexi head at musicians friend. Marshall 1959 super lead 100w amp vintage tube amplifier. And you really want a little power tube saturation if you can get it, so id recommend a 50 watt jmp. The following marshall super lead tone tips and tricks will enable you to get much more versatility out of this legendary amplifier. The 10 most iconic guitar amps of all time guitar world.
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