Nearly 50 years since its creation, the marshall jtm45 remains both a relevant and nearperfect example of what a great rock n roll tube amp should be. Marshall jtm 45 vs 1987x the plexi amp reissue edition duration. This question has been an age old debate that has been asked so many times, firstly i think the more personal touch goes into the manufacture of the hw and thats not to say the pcb version isnt any worse, hey humans make mistakes, secondly i feel that the hw has a. Marshall jtm45 turret board layout can be seen at the jtm45 kit layout here. Through our discussions, andertons wanted to have the style and features of the iconic marshall jtm45 but in low power form. The jtm45 marshalls first amplifier was jims version of leo fenders 5f6a tweed bassman amplifier. Just wire output to input and now two preamps are paired to overdrive the end amp to give what has become the plexi sound. If you put water in them and touch the tip of your tongue youll be able to. Triode, usa customer service mf 9am4pm ct 18007743201 email us anytime. Ok so the voz ac30 cc2 and the marshall jtm45 reissue. They all have their merits and there is quite a lot of overlap in their tones if you are prepared to tweak the amp eqs, the guitar controls, your choice of speaker cab and selection of pedals. When jim marshall first started manufacturing marshall amps back in 1962, the first amp out of the workshop was the jtm45.
Combine the marshall jtm45 with the 1960 cabs and youll be tonally transported to the great guitar tones of all time. With products ranging from heads and cabinets to accessories and even a bar fridge. Right now i use a marshall mg100hdfx head and matching 412 cab, had this setup for 6 years now because ive been on a budget and now that i. I played a twin at gc yesterday and was impressed by the tone, it was different from the icepickey, shrill, sterile sound i got from the deluxe reverb. Okay, nobody confuses that, but we love family man continue reading british style jtm50. It takes pedals better than any amp i have ever had and i have owned many amps in the last 50 years. Unfollow marshall jtm 45 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Reissue jtm 45100 super jtm 50 black flag jmp 50 model 1960b cab model 1987 model 1987 smallbox marshall kits and builds jtm45 build plexi 1987 hatcher leslie 120 speaker silvertone 1483. I have put my marshall jtm45 through all its paces, i play approx. Thick as shit question will any kettle lead work to. Nearly 600v plate on the tubes and above 550v at the g2 of the tubes kt66. By including gz34 valve rectification, as found in the original, marshall has ensured a faithful recreation of the jtm45s guitar heads glorious sound.
Id like to make one but havent found any info on dimensions etc. The ceriatone jtm50 is a frequently misunderstood amplifier. First produced in 1963, it has been called a seminal amplifier, and is praised as the most desirable of all the companys amplifiers. This reissue of the original marshall is a lovingly created reproduction of the real starting point of marshall amps. Marshall has basically used two tone stacks which vary one cap and resistor.
Marshall built amps with the jtm50 printed on the front that had tube rectifiers or solid. Marshall plexi comparison jtm50 vs jtm45 vs super tremolo vs jmp50 vs super lead vs super bass vs pa duration. Legendary tones marshall jtm45 reissue modification. The original badgelogo marshall jtm45 is truly an example of a wonderfully responsive guitar amplifier. I judge its qualites and especially the sound based on a long experience with this device. Be prepared for a mixed bag of answers, personally i prefer the hw, but then again im a cork sniffer as some like to call it. Marshall jtm45 45w tube guitar amp head musicians friend. These kits are real good, the instructions are very clear and easy to follow. It was first produced in 1962, inspired by the fender bassman but with various changes related to the differences in parts available in the uk compared to the usa. The font type matches the font used on original marshall products. In late 1965, marshall introduced its now standard script lettering, in white, and by early 1966 it began calling the amplifiers jtm 50. Marshall jtm45 2245 valve guitar amplifier head pmt online.
I can now cover it with metro jtm45100 with kt66s, marshall jtm45100 with el34s, metro jtm100 with el34s, marshall jmp100 with el34s. The voltage changes the tone and the use of the drake output transformer make them sound different to the normal jtm45. Instruments are being added daily, and the authenticity of each is guaranteed. Now the classic, original marshall tone is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean, fluid and warm sustain. The marshall jtm45 2245 is an absolutely stunning recreation of one of the worlds most legendary amplifiers. If you believe that the very best guitar tones were from the 60s or 70s rock realm, its likely that an amp just like this was used to create them. Home to the largest collection of vintage guitars in ireland, jimis music store is proud to showcase its stunning selection online. Marshall went to incredible lengths to achieve maximum authenticity and are delighted to report that their suppliers were equally as exacting in their tasks. The marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier. The first time we actually tested it we all threw up and cracked a wall in the warehouse.
Vintage series jtm45 30 watt valve head when jim marshall first started manufacturing marshall amps, back in 1962, the. Can anyone post dimensions, or plans to make your own head casecab for the jtm45. Some players confuse the black flag nickname with this amp being used by the seminal punk band fronted by henry rollins. Discussion in amps and cabs started by illini, jan 18, 2009. Im thinking about either the twin reverb or the marshall jtm45. The marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshall s first amplifier. I know this might be the wrong forum but here goes. The marshall jtm45 is the marshall that started it all. The marshall plexi is a series of amps with a plexi glass front and two inputs and two outputs. Home london vintage guitars hanks acoustics hanks electrics hanks bass store news gallery contact. Jtm45 style front faceplate select your colour modulus. This amp was made in 1962, not quite in the first 200 but close, made in late 1962 this amp was hand built by jim marshall himself, then later modified by jim as well. Im putting together my kit now, and would like a head case to have it in once its done.
I know it doesnt have that beautiful marshall logo, but marshalls can be so hit or miss. Perfect fit for our jtm45 style chasssis or can be used as a template for drilling your own blank chassis. Just like a jtm45 except the filtering is a little tighter and the output is two el34so the ot is a little different as well. The marshall bluesbreaker is the popular name given to the models 1961 and 1962 guitar amplifiers made by marshall from 196465 to 1972.
Home london vintage guitars vintage amplifiers 1963 marshall metal badge jtm45. As you can see from its front panel layout, the jtm45100 is a traditionally straightforward amplifier. Both really good amps obviously for styles like blues, classic rock and such. Marshall jtm45 30watt vintage tube head amp made in the. Now the classic jtm45 is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean tone and fluid, warm sustain. Marshall jtm45 the original marshall marshall amps gak. Marshall jtm45 reissue standard tube set tube audio. I am running it on top of a 2x12 cab and it sounds great. The original version of this world famous amplifier was built in late 1965 at the request of the young rock musicians of that period. The marshall jtm45 is the first guitar amplifier made by marshall. The marshall stack pete townshends guitar gear whotabs. Buy the marshall jtm45 2245 valve guitar amplifier head at pmt online.
By the mid 1960s, the jtm45 had become so popular that it began to supplant the ubiquitous vox amps, even their ac50, though it was just as powerful. Sponsored content is clearly labeled everywhere it appears, and premier guitars editorial department. Marshall used drake transformers output and power and a drake choke in the jtm45100. Deluxe marshall jtm45 diy clone great value at 630. Marshall jtm45 patch for all marshall code amplifiers created by ejfalla. This amp instantly became a hit and launched a whole new generation of amazing guitar players. My used jtm45 came without a kettle lead, i emailed marshall asking where to get one from and they sent one out free of charge, not bad customer service. By including gz34 valve rectification, as found in the original, marshall has ensured a faithful recreation of the jtm45s glorious sound. In 30 years of manufacturing marshall has made a vast number of different models of amplifiers using many materials and techniques. I feel like an idiot asking this question but a friend of mine has an old marshall jtm45 amp with 4 inputs on it. On, sponsored content refers to articles, videos, or audio recordings that are produced or curated by an advertiser but that premier guitar is happy to share alongside our own editorial content due to the sponsored contents educational, musical, or entertainment value.
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