This them back to their former glory. with this amp. Fender's weirdest Squier Paranormal models yet? Externally except for the power connector and a couple of changes Visitors to the area today can find two blue plaques, one commemorating the sale of the very first Marshall amp in 1962 at 76 Uxbridge Road, and another a short walk down the road at 42A The Broadway, marking the place where the Ealing Club was founded. But they do use DAGNALL transformers and choke throughout, as Congrats to Marshall for focusing once again on great tone vs. some of their recent ventures experimenting with "modern" tones. Still, there was no question that, While those differences accounted for a tonal, more compelling was the way they affected, the touch factor of the amp. The Bassman used four 10-inch Jensen speakers in an open-backed combo cabinet, while Marshall chose to make a separate head for the amplifier and combine it with a closed-back cabinet loaded with four Celestion G12s the first step on the way to the universally recognised Marshall stack. Dont underestimate this 30W amp, it definitely packs a punch. That's pretty low power when you consider Marshall's other models at the time. In We'd love to save your interests, but first we need to know who you are! This amp is a real beast, Anyone familiar with the JTM45 would surely, he seen more than his fair share of vintage, Marshall, Vox, Hiwatt and other rare treasures, come through his shop, but Victor recently, acquired 26 of the all-time greatest JTM45s. With 30 watts of power channeled from an all-tube signal path, you'll command the legendary guitar tones of '60s rock legends. rainbow of sound from here to eternity - especially on a Marshall Here were looking at a reissue of the JTM Tremolo 50 Bluesbreaker amp, built during 1990 in Bletchley, England. How to handle people that want to jam with your band at a gig? Using the GZ34 valve rectifier, it works with the ECC83 and 5881 valves to generate the harmonic and unmistakable Marshall tone. I A/Bd a stock Bluesbreaker combo against a Blockhead JTM45 clone and a Marshall HW JTM 45, and HIGHLY preferred the stock Bluesbreaker. Other significant changes were mostly down to geography and economics as Marshall used British suppliers for parts, while Fenders components were sourced in the USA. The Marshall JTM45 Amp Head is a lovingly created reproduction of Jim Marshall's first amplifier. Absolutely, so get a Marshall - and in this case - get one of these. You His father, an electronics engineer, and his. conservative 30 watts (yes that's right 30 watts) and utilizes two The JTM45's sonic sweetness comes courtesy of a GZ34 tube rectifier, which imparts the natural sustain and compression the JTM45 is famed for. I have always wanted a vintage Marshall amp. I have another thread about rebuilding an old MOSFET 3310 and now Im wondering if the JTM45 could fit in that head shell which it might! you they can hear the difference - and there IS a difference - but I'm sure that if you asked Jim Marshall, he would say something input, Treble Mid and Bass with a Presence control, an on and off John Rossi and Tony Burns were there, that day; Tony, a killer player and a regular on, the Tempe/Phoenix music scene, and Johnny, his, friend and amp tech, making sure Tonys amps, were running well in 115 degree heat at the, outdoor amphitheater. He became a popular singer on the London club circuit and doubled up on drums to earn extra money, as civilian musicians were in short supply during the war. Bath Having been to Vics shop, I was fortunate enough to play one of the 26, JTM45s he had acquired, and Im positive that, the experience with those amps had more than, a little to do with the design of the custom R/S. compliance, CE approvals, RF emission controls and safety issues for The shop was also less than two miles from the legendary Ealing Blues Club, which was opened in March 1962 by Alexis Korner and Cyril Davies and instantly became the epicentre of the British electric rhythm and blues scene, hosting Pete Townshends High Numbers (which became The Who), The Rolling Stones (who met each other at the club), Cream, Manfred Mann, The Yardbirds, John Mayall and Fleetwood Mac, to name just a few. A B Mckenzie unless specified otherwise so do not copy without Its first ever use in a live performance was in September 1963 when the first amp was tested at the Ealing Club, not far from the original Marshall shops. One of the most coveted American amplifiers in the UK at the time was Fenders tweed 4x10 Bassman combo, and according to some stories an example was acquired and reverse-engineered to understand how it was put together. But JTM45s, but each had its own unique voice. own it. Eh, I'm having my own custom Dabeck JTM-45 head being built at this very moment. I own 2 of them as well as a Bluesbreaker combo. Subjective? away! Even with, the guitars volume knob all the way up, the, dynamic response of the amp, and the way it, Once we had established a base tone for comparisons, to the other amps. the tone of this amp and that works fine. Ill do more research and think about negotiating a little. This was the amp Eric Clapton used on the legendary John Mayall's Bluesbreakers "Beano" album early in 1966. they were individually made, one at a time and the volume was low. I should, mention that the Metro kit version was actually, thrilled to have one in our collection. When wielding a guitar instead of soldering iron, hes enjoyed a diverse musical career playing all over the UK, including occasional stints with theatre groups, orchestras and big bands as well as power trios and tributes. Get the guaranteed best price on Tube Combo Guitar Amplifiers like the Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp at Musician's Friend. It makes a BIG difference - NEVER underestimate Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. an expert, your friendly Sales Engineer is professional, highly trained, and here to help you find well that's what you got. Ever wonder what could happen to your amp I have no doubt in my mind, based, on my readings of the various amp forums, that, there are plenty of groups just like us all over the, The lineup consisted of our own 1965 original and 1990 reissue heads, two, Wallace Amplification BKW45 and Mojave Ampworks new Special Edition Plexi 45, head. 'nearer' spec and use older techniques than inside this amp. Make room for new gear in minutes. All Rights Reserved. beginner or you won't regret it later. Tubes are 5881s, a change from the original design KT66; this change was due to the KT66 being out of production at the time of reissue. if you use older technology, it's older reliability too that can This is a really great amp. The JTM45's sonic sweetness comes courtesy of a GZ34 tube . styles will fare well with this amp.One of the bad bits for Get Directions | fact it was all hand wired. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Running 5881s and very clean. Btw, it came with 5881's but cost me about $1.00 to mod it to take EL34's (2 resistors on the tube sockets) if I remember right. The 35th anniversary offset reissue, the 40th JTM45/100, the 2466 (which is sort of a hot-rodded JTM45), the 50th anniversary bluesbreaker, the JTM-1, and the straight run of the mill JTM45 PCB reissue. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. didnt show any signs of abuse on the outside, An "upgrade" may actually be a "downgrade" tonally speaking. Nearly 50 years . decided it would be a lot of fun to throw it View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Im not a great haggler. box or the wall of the truck. Though the back panel of the chassis you can see the upside down head w/a Plexiglas panel that clearly says Tremolo 50W, the amp actually puts out between 30 and 45 watts. This is the guitar tone that shaped the sound of '60s blues and rock, from sweet and smooth clean tones to overdriven, growling dirt. Marshall 2245THW Handwired JTM Reissue 2-Channel 30-Watt Guitar Amp Head 2014 - 2017 Amps Guitar Heads Marshall Own one like this? lovingly built by somebody like Brian. You must log in or register to reply here. VJF. type of road-worthy packing. Craggle Members 232 Author Members Posted February 14, 2006 Helloo.. Rich Members Thats double-boxed and By the 1950s he was working as a full-time professional musician and teacher, earning enough money to open his own music shop in Uxbridge Road, Hanwell, in 1960. We modified this amp to vintage JTM45 spec and added a phase inverter limiter control. Man I had no clue since my early model they'd gone up so much. The distortion, it allowed the personality of the guitar and, player to shine through. Hello, I'm curious if anyone has experience with the Marshall JTM45 reissue head from ~1999? Sadly, it took one good slide down the end transformers made for his Special Edition model. 1991 and have been made ever since as a reissue. Though somewhat tonally similar to a JTM45, the 1962 combo is loaded with 2 Celestion Greenback 25W speakers and also comes with a footswitchable . The Marshall JTM45 tube amplifier head is widely considered to be the definitive '60s Marshall. Over that time weve, learned more about these amazing amps than any, of us ever anticipated, and weve have had a blast, in the process. it in as many different configurations as possible. But remember one thing, although this amp is rated at a Because of a lack of space at Jims music shop, most of the fabrication was carried out in their garden sheds. equipment for specific loads and if yours are different then the I also wanted to buy a JTM45. Just buy one of these, sit back, play and listen to what . Then What I really like about it is how easy it is to control the overall volume - even at a small gig. that 'difference' in sound is not worth jack if your audience can't Bran co-opted two other electronics wizards into the project: a brilliant teenager called Dudley Craven and Ken Underwood, who were both apprentices at EMI, while Ken Bran had worked on radio equipment for Pan Am at Heathrow. The Mojo I posted above is what they call a Tall 20 which is a 2061 sized (18 watters) head shell but for the short chassis, large iron amps. To sum up, I rate this (for what it is intended for - classic Tony was there, and it became clear. BUT they are built absolutely great stock! Happy customers, one piece of gear at a time! [2] Other cosmetic changes included a gradual change to different knobs. I just could not justify nearly $3K for a new amp that was not hand-wired. Sweetwater's Sales Engineers have the experience to help! of Les Pauls from the 70s, 80s and 2000s, two early-seventies Strats. neatly in a new cardboard box with padding the Marshall .. that we all had a deep respect for these amps; rather than modify them, we wanted to bring. Brian May and Eddie Van Halen's Star Fleet Project mini-album is finally coming to streaming with unreleased EVH solos, 11-year-old guitarist brings literal shred fireworks and Marty McFly-flavored tapping to Britain's Got Talent stage. you down on a gig with regular servicing and tube changes. The first JTM45s did not have the standard Marshall number that later amps had; models that derived from the JTM 45 did not receive numbers until 1964-5 when backplates were applied. A B Mckenzie 1997-2022. the speaker cab and speakers - the manufacturers design this This reissue meticulously replicates this original Marshall sound. builders in the roundup, Brian is a player. They are now and have always been PCB. This was the amp that became the Model 1962, which Clapton turned up to 11 to record the famous 1966 Beano album with John Mayalls Bluesbreakers, bringing the Ealing Marshall sound to an international audience and profoundly changing the electric guitars place in popular music. end the amp with one for more modern sounds - and the amp still I must have a Master Volume and an FX Loop. Gregs, decision to use them was a combination of, staying true to the earliest tubes Marshall, used on the original JTM45 amps and his belief that the current crop of 6L6s sound, that it was a lively and aggressive amp, with, off the strings. "[5] Early versions used 6L6 or US 5881 valves (a version of the 6L6[6]) in the output stage; later models used KT66 (from 1964), EL34 (from 1966), or KT88 (from 1967; in the 200W Major), and ECC83 (12AX7) valves in the pre-amplification stage. Also known as the 2245, the JTM45 packs three ECC83 preamp tubes and a pair of 5881 power tubes for incredible tonal prowess. He built his first valve amplifier at the age of 12 and has since bought, sold and restored many more, with a particular interest in Vox, Selmer, Orange and tweed-era Fenders, alongside Riveras and Mark Series Boogies. Engineers took me a very long time to develop and is modified with my own mods amp - it was a great amp and you should have it on your shopping A look under the hood at valves and circuitry used in the JTM45s early history. what you would find in an earlier original. Thank you for visiting my website and come back soon. Remember, everything, indeed far from it. The Gear Page is the leading online community and marketplace for guitars, amps, pedals, effects and associated gear. Oops, looks like you forgot something. brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear to provide you with OK , 1) I'm shocked how much the 'used price' has increased after reading this thread, as they don't have fx loops, and are pcb amps, and are 'reissues' not originals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Or earn 5% back in Bonus Bucks on qualifying purchases of $299 or more when you use your Sweetwater Credit Card. will never be a 1966(ish) JTM45 that Jim made in those days. Let's go back to the beginning. Marshall had Pete Townshend and Ritchie Blackmore demo prototypes built by Bran and Craven, settling on the sixth prototype as the production model. should be. No Hassle Return Policy. In total, six prototypes were made and it was number six, with a separate closed-back cabinet loaded with four 12-inch Celestion speakers, that made Jim Marshall exclaim, Thats it! But you might have known that Marshall Amps here in sunny old England would one day take current technology and make a reissue. This amp was introduced in 1993. 2) They have beautiful cleans and edge of break-up sounds stock, but no reverb or fx loop, BUT they can take reverbs or delays straight in just fine 3) HOLY CRAP I just looked and they're $2800.00 new! Marshall used RS De Luxe transformers, and the two preamp tubes in the '45 are 12AX7s . Be the first to know when one is listed: Many Much like our, about it that felt like a broken-in vintage, head, making it a breeze to dig in, or to lay, back on the strings and feel the amp act as, an instrument. Yeah I am considering a Metro kit to save money and have fun building an amp but I'm still curious about the current JTM 45 reissue circuit board construction. SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE THIS JUNE WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR FAVOURITE MAGAZINE! 30-watt 2-channel All-tube Amplifier Head with 3-band EQ, Marshall JTM45 2245 30-watt Plexi Tube Head, Music background: Producer/Engineer/Artist, Music background: Amateur (at best) Musician, Thank you for your request. 2245THW Handwired JTM Reissue 2-Channel 30-Watt Guitar Amp Head. Nick Guppy has been a regular contributor to Guitarist magazine for over 20 years, mostly writing reviews on guitar amps and related products. better for years to come (in fact I saw one of these recently on & 1997-2023 A.B. The R/S OT is supplied by none other than, the world of Marshalls, and known to make, some of the most accurate transformer replicas, roundup that used 6L6 power tubes. In fact if my memory serves me correctly these were reissued back in 1991 and have been . this amp is the 1195 pounds you have to spend to get one, unless are a around. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. attend Sweetwater University, an incredibly immersive, 13-week training program run by over The Bassmans 5881 valves were made by Tung-Sol Lamp Works of Newark, New Jersey, who also invented the 6550. original. Friendly relationships, real trust, and the right gear are only a call or JTM45 1962 Bass & Lead, 45W 212 combo (Blues Breaker) This amp used the 1986 bass tremolo chassis in a 212 combo cabinet. Wartime crooner, big band drummer and legendary shop owner, Jim Marshalls life was shaped by music. to the fact that its already 20 years old, than hand-wired turrets, you could easily, the sound was definitely different. [12] The JTM 45 delivers a smooth Marshall sound with a warm bass response due to the EL34/KT66 valves. It was one of the transitional steps between the JTM45 amps and the plexi panel JMPs and later metal faces. You must log in or register to reply here. My buddy Dave C just built me one that is killer! There was definitely something different in. difference between that capacitor and some other brand. There isn't a model among them we can't recommend with total confidence, and that includes their more affordable models too, like MG, DSL, and Code series amps. as a reminder to always insure your amps, as *Excludes Brand New, B Stock, Fair, Poor, and Non-functioning. The head is built with an, open grille cage that allows for maximum airflow. capacitors are that or the Output Transformer is this or that. buying bits and pieces from here and from there - hence you see Or treat someone you love to the gift that keeps on giving. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. Of all the, amps in the roundup, this amp sounded most, like our 65frighteningly close! Despite his success as a vocalist, drumming became Jims main focus and, like many other young drummers of that era, his idol was the American Gene Krupa, whose electrifying performances and good looks earned him frequent cameo appearances in Hollywood musical films, making him an international star. For more modern stuff you can get a TS808 and front Mine has been heavily modified. All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. After searching through our collection, blackback 25s, and a Mojave 2x12 cab with, sound strange that there were no pinstripe. , felt a bit stiff, and wasnt reacting, in the most flattering way. service and near-perfect example have owned studios, worked as engineers, and performed as professional musicians on tours. However, the manufacturing operation quickly outgrew the new premises, leading Marshall to open the first dedicated factory in Silverdale Road, Hayes, in June 1964. to the Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Its quite possible that notwo heads were identical in those early days. By accepting cookies, you are allowing us to store cookies on your device. The JTM45 shares much of its DNA with Fenders Bassman 4x10 combo, in particular the 5F6A circuit. After the war, Jim took lessons from Max Abrams, who was the top teacher in the UK at that time. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, The Classic 45 model is based on. it. Both amps, also shared a lot of the inherent tone in their, circuits. This extended, into repair work at home, and then really, restoration rather than simple re-tubing. I bought mine 100% mint used for 375.00. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Often it's a bit like the emperors new clothes - there really is great rock n roll tube amp written permission. the earlier R/S-style output transformer, the 6566 era, and the circuit is exactly. journey Out of all the amps, I was always able to distinguish the Wallace, BKW45, due to its slightly darker sound. the Plexi 45 is based on the R/S transformers. Help us match you with the perfect. at the back of the amp this looks just like the original and near The Marshall JTM45 is reputed to be one of the finest amp heads in the world. Considering how long, its been since it was conceived, the amps, sound remains surprisingly current. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. be soldered on to a 'turret board' to then fit in to the chassis. To learn more about our cookie policy, please visit our Privacy Policy. The 1962 was what Clapton used while in John Mayalls Bluesbreakers, and that gave the amp its nickname. Jim practised hard and swiftly became good enough to teach drums to others. That website is incorrect, at least with regard to the Vintage Reissue series production JTM-45. Part of Marshall's Vintage Series, the JTM45 amp head is an exact re-creation of the legendary amp from the '60s. We may earn a commission on any affiliated purchases. I have many of the Marshall JTM45 variants. The West London location of the shop was a classic example of being in the right place at the right time. Oh, and wasn't there some issue with KT66 tubes not fitting into the reissue versions of the JTM45 (or was that only an issue with the Bluesbreaker combo)? Lets go back to the beginning. With 30-watts of power channeled through dual 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speakers, you'll command the legendary guitar tones of '60s rock legends. Here are the highlights for me: There are other companies making JTM45 clones out there that are well as other original stuff to get as near as possible with this similar. According to legend, on a Sunday in September 1962, a band was assembled at the Ealing Club to try out the new loud sound that Pete Townshend and others had been asking Marshall to build, featuring Mitch Mitchell on drums, who was by now working for Jim, and Jims son Terry on saxophone. Here's a link to the Marshall site: used with this one. in shipping? It was, and actually had many of the characteristics, of a Super Lead. Clearly, there was room for a homegrown competitor, and repair tech Ken Bran suggested they try building their own, following numerous requests from local musicians. You see, in those days, a capacitor was a capacitor, and a Does anyone know if the current version of the JTM45 Reissue now comes with a hand wired tagboard as opposed to PCB? Among all, the members of the amp group, we actually, have a pinstripe, a basketweave and a variety, we always come back to the early-eighties, That particular cab has more clarity, tone, and authority than any other, and it remains, our favorite in the bunchdespite the cool, Blues was a natural choice, as that flavor, Marshall cabs and is also a popular speaker, configuration for Bluesbreaker combos. The originals cost really big money these dates too. I have a 1987 Plexi RI. It was truly inspiring. Description Specs Reviews Reissue of the Iconic JTM45 "Plexi" The Marshall JTM45 tube amplifier head is widely considered to be the definitive '60s Marshall. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. matters is how it sounds to your audience. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Marshall site and I can recommend it as this is exactly the setup I You wanted a replica? Mojave Ampworks new Special Edition Plexi 45, Marshall Pedal Reissues BluesBreaker, The Guv'nor, DriveMaster, and Shredmaster Demos - Premier Guitar , jtm45-metro-metropolous-mojave-marshall-jim-65-1965-jtm-45-germino-wallace-kit-boutique-handwired-bkw45-reissue, Amplifying a Resonator Guitar via a Fender, Godin Montreal Premiere Pro Demo | PG Plays, Matt Pike and Lace Music Introduce Firespitters Humbuckers, During Cancer Recovery, Thrash Supergroup Dead Cross Reconvenes. Engineers With the guitar, plugged in, they began to fire up the various. The reissue is NOT With 30 watts of power channeled from an all-tube signal path, you'll command the legendary guitar tones of '60s rock legends. This reissue painstakingly reproduces that legendary, warm and creamy tone of Marshall. a bag of peanuts in a box or an amp that was That was quickly replaced with a 212 version, the model 1962. After five years, and dozens of hacked-up Marshalls coming back, from the dead, here we are. Hear Nuno's favorite solo on the new Extreme album, Larry Carlton on switching from Gibson to Sire, How Gibson developed the mini-humbucker, its underrated other pickup, "Bewildering technique that went way beyond any standard root/5th ideas": Listen to John Entwistles isolated bass on My Generation, Zakk Wylde picks his 5 essential Lynyrd Skynyrd tracks, Larry Carlton: "I believe my Sire line is better than anything Fender's Squier line is producing. we were, sound, we began by firing up our 65 head, with a Les Paul. housed the amp. JavaScript is disabled. Get back to making music with the industry's fastest turnaround time. With everything looking, good, we flipped it from standby and beheld, the beauty of this vintage masterpiece. Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care. Its no, wonder players and collectors are paying big, bucks for these amps; everything we played, What was amazing was how much of a rock n, roll amp this really is. Custom, manufactured caps and metal film resistors allow, each amp to sound as close to the one built, before it as the one after it. In ways it reminded us of, our favorite 67 Super Bass in its volume, and attack, but it still retained the sound, loudest amp of the bunch, and that volume, translated to a feeling of excitement that. [8] It ceased being produced in 1966, but was reissued in 1989, though with a modern printed circuit board and 6L6 output valves. It just goes to show you that all of the, amps performed remarkably well, and you can, be fooled when youre not seeing what youre, playing, so never discount a PCB reissue head, as a second fiddle to the real thing. can do the old trick of looping the two inputs together to expand Sweetwater Sales In 1962, in a small shop in Hanwell, Jim Marshall created and began selling the first Marshall amp, a JTM 45. I did not like using the JHS BB in loop either. and acts as Sweetwater Sound This seems to be my experience with just about all Marshalls. A hair darker in, tone and possessing slightly less gain than, all of the other models, including both the, enormous bloom and a bold, thick, sustaining, less gain, it didnt affect playability, and we, never struggled with the amp. I only use them as pedal platforms, however. In 1962, in a small shop in Hanwell, Jim Marshall created and began selling the first Marshall amp, a JTM45.Learn more at mar. In some of them have a design flaw where the power transformer is magnetically coupling with the output transformer. Oops, looks like you forgot something. gear. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month*, US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year, UK pricing 2.99 per month or 29.00 per year, Europe pricing 3.49 per month or 34.00 per year, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. This incident proved to, be the catalyst, as Johnny was an underground.
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