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Marshall 1987XL Plexi Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts)
Now with true bypass effects loop. 2 x EL34 power tubes. Head ONLY. Does not include cabinet.
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Though the 50-watt 1987XL shares the same front and rear panel features as its big brother, the 1959 SLP, it does have its own distinct personality. Sweet warm singing sounds are packed into every nook and cranny of this great tone machine. As is the case with the 1959SLP, the 1987X has fittings and hardware as true to the originals as humanly possible, thus ensuring that authentic Marshall "Vintage" look.
The Marshall re-issue models all are faithful reproductions of the originals, which shaped the sound of the electric guitar as we know it. The main characteristic that these amps share is their simplicity of operation and superb natural valve tone. Achieving the beautifully organic and vibrant overdrive, which is their trademark, can only be done in one way - crank 'em up! The result is pure, majestic tone uncluttered by unnecessary circuitry. With solos this produces a big, round, warm, sustain, full of classic character. With chord work you get a bark and percussive attack with a natural sounding break up, which allows each note to ring out in a glorious musical crunch.
Pre-amp Tubes: 3 x ECC83
Power Amp Tubes: 2 x EL34
3 Band EQ: yes
Presence: yes
Dimensions (mm): 660 x 260 x 205
Weight (Kg): 15.3
The Marshall re-issue models all are faithful reproductions of the originals, which shaped the sound of the electric guitar as we know it. The main characteristic that these amps share is their simplicity of operation and superb natural valve tone. Achieving the beautifully organic and vibrant overdrive, which is their trademark, can only be done in one way - crank 'em up! The result is pure, majestic tone uncluttered by unnecessary circuitry. With solos this produces a big, round, warm, sustain, full of classic character. With chord work you get a bark and percussive attack with a natural sounding break up, which allows each note to ring out in a glorious musical crunch.
Technical Info
Output (rms): 50 wattsPre-amp Tubes: 3 x ECC83
Power Amp Tubes: 2 x EL34
3 Band EQ: yes
Presence: yes
Dimensions (mm): 660 x 260 x 205
Weight (Kg): 15.3
Reissue amp with all the tone of the 1959SLP Plexi, but half the wattage for sweeter power tube distortion! Presence, bass, middle, and treble controls, plus high treble and normal volume controls. Four inputs for the jumper cable trick. Two EL34 power tubes; 50 watts.
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Marshall 1987XL Plexi Guitar Amplifier Head (50 Watts) Reviews
10 out of 10
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"It's the tone, no lie, no fake."
Feature:
I don't know what to say here. It's best feature is it doesn't have many. It's just a pure old time tube amp. The effects send/return can be switched out of the circuit and that is a new feature for this model.
Quality:
I don't really know, I'm not an electronics engineer. It probably isn't the very best in the world, but it sounds great, looks great, and people recognize this amp as a true ICON in the business.
Value:
The price didn't go up in the US, the US dollar was devalued by about 40%.
Desirability:
It's like knowing you have a proper foundation to build upon. It's an amp everyone should have the opportunity to play to measure the sound of their own amp. I bought it for it's sound.
Sound:
I don't think a bad sound can get through this amp. (I don't mean it will help bad playing or cover up bad playing.) It loves effects pedals and they do NOT come through fuzzy/buzzy. Don't try this if you love the amp you have, it will break up that relationship. It sounds so nice you won't miss reverb, it doesn't have it remember. It really is all that people say it is and it is good to have so I don't go thinking my transistor amps sound so hot. Be careful, this amp will change your ears.
Support:
The support in the UK is incredible, don't know about the States. I hear bad things about support in the States, but no experience there.
Overall:
I'll never sell it. If lost, stolen, or wrecked, I'd have to look for a used one, I got this for $500 less than the usual discounted price.
I don't know what to say here. It's best feature is it doesn't have many. It's just a pure old time tube amp. The effects send/return can be switched out of the circuit and that is a new feature for this model.
Quality:
I don't really know, I'm not an electronics engineer. It probably isn't the very best in the world, but it sounds great, looks great, and people recognize this amp as a true ICON in the business.
Value:
The price didn't go up in the US, the US dollar was devalued by about 40%.
Desirability:
It's like knowing you have a proper foundation to build upon. It's an amp everyone should have the opportunity to play to measure the sound of their own amp. I bought it for it's sound.
Sound:
I don't think a bad sound can get through this amp. (I don't mean it will help bad playing or cover up bad playing.) It loves effects pedals and they do NOT come through fuzzy/buzzy. Don't try this if you love the amp you have, it will break up that relationship. It sounds so nice you won't miss reverb, it doesn't have it remember. It really is all that people say it is and it is good to have so I don't go thinking my transistor amps sound so hot. Be careful, this amp will change your ears.
Support:
The support in the UK is incredible, don't know about the States. I hear bad things about support in the States, but no experience there.
Overall:
I'll never sell it. If lost, stolen, or wrecked, I'd have to look for a used one, I got this for $500 less than the usual discounted price.
Submitted: 06/10/2005
Style of Music: whatever sells
10 out of 10
"The Marshall Lovers' Pot Of Gold"
Feature:
the amp by itself is good enough for me.
Quality:
-good quality-
Value:
it's good, but a vox ac30 is about $600 cheaper with about the same quality
Desirability:
it's prctically the amp of the 70's- u can't resist it
Sound:
really smooth warm marshall sound, especially when cranked really loud. could use a marshall power brake. it breaks up real nicely.
Ease of Use:
it's a lot easier than the old ones to get distortion from.as i said.... the marshall power brake u may need.
Support:
pretty easy 2 reach-
Overall:
it's tha only amp u'll ever need
the amp by itself is good enough for me.
Quality:
-good quality-
Value:
it's good, but a vox ac30 is about $600 cheaper with about the same quality
Desirability:
it's prctically the amp of the 70's- u can't resist it
Sound:
really smooth warm marshall sound, especially when cranked really loud. could use a marshall power brake. it breaks up real nicely.
Ease of Use:
it's a lot easier than the old ones to get distortion from.as i said.... the marshall power brake u may need.
Support:
pretty easy 2 reach-
Overall:
it's tha only amp u'll ever need
Submitted: 03/26/2006
Style of Music: classic rock
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