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.
Technical Info
Output (rms): 50 watts
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
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.