Marshall Amplification JCM800 Series - Manual (Page 9)

From left to right:
1987X Head
1960AX Cab
1960BX Cab
2245 (JTM45) Head
1960TV Cab
1959SLP Head
1960AX Cab
1960BX Cab
Marshall Amplification Product Catalogue 15
Vintage Re-Issue Amplifiers
1959SLP Head • 1987X Head • 2245 (JTM45) Head
14 Marshall Amplification Product Catalogue
The Vintage Series comprises the 100 Watt 1959SLP
head, 50 Watt 1987X head, the 30 Watt JTM45 head,
30 Watt 1962 ‘Bluesbreaker’ combo, the 100 Watt
JCM800 2203 head and the JCM900 4100 head.
All are faithful reproductions of the classic originals,
which helped shape the sound of the modern electric
guitar as we know it. The common characteristic of all
these amps is their simplicity of operation and superb
natural valve tone.
Due to high demand from users we have taken this
opportunity to add a sonically transparent Effects Loop to
the 1959SLP, 1987X and JCM800 2203 models. The
Loop has been designed to not colour the guitar sound in
any way, and a (true) Bypass switch gives you the option
of completely removing this circuitry if desired. The only
exception is the JCM900 4100 where the Series Effects
Loop has always been a pivotal part of this versatile
amp’s design. A loop Level switch on all these models
ensures compatibility with both rack processors and
stomp boxes.
1959SLP Head
THIS IS IT! The amp that defines classic rock – the Marshall 100 Watt
Super Lead Plexiglas head of the late ’60s, re-issued in all its glory. To
ensure tonal authenticity we searched for an amp from this period that
epitomised this model. We gave this amp to our guitar playing R&D
experts and they developed a replica that was so exact we couldn’t tell
them apart. As previously mentioned, the only modern concession made
was to add a tonally transparent Series Effects Loop with a true bypass
switching option for the purist.
1987X Head
Though the 50 Watt 1987X shares the same front and rear panel features
as its big brother, the 1959SLP, it does have its own distinct personality.
Sweet, warm, singing sounds are the trademark of this great tone
machine. As is the case with the 1959SLP, the 1987X has fittings and
hardware as true to the originals as possible, to ensure an authentic
Marshall ‘vintage’ look, plus the addition of a Series Effects Loop with
Bypass and Level switches.
2245 (JTM45) Head
When Jim Marshall started manufacturing amps back in 1962, the first
one out of the workshop was the JTM45. This amp instantly became a hit
and launched a whole new generation of amazing guitar players. Since
then, connoisseurs of tone have searched high and low for original
examples of this beautiful amp. Now the search is over; the re-issued
JTM45 is full of glassy clean tone and fluid warm sustain.
By including GZ34 valve rectification, as found in the original, we have
ensured a faithful recreation of the JTM45’s signature sound. The GZ34
rectifier valve interacts with the rest of the valves causing subtle
harmonics to shift and smoulder beneath every note you play.
FEATURES 1959SLP 1987X 2245
Head ✓ ✓ ✓
Combo No No No
Output (RMS) 100 Watt 50 Watt 30 Watt
3 Band EQ ✓ ✓ ✓
Tremolo No No No
Pre-Amp Valves 3 x ECC83 3 x ECC83 3 x ECC83
Power Amp Valves 4 x EL34 2 x EL34 2 x 5881
GZ34 Valve Rectifier No No ✓
Series FX Loop ✓ ✓ No
Footswitch (supplied) No No No
Dimensions (mm) 750 x 310 x 215 665 x 265 x 205 665 x 265 x 205
Weight (kg) 20.5 15.3 14.6
AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION
“I love everything about the amp, the tone, the crunch, the singing
sustains when coupled with my SignatureYJM DOD Overdrive
pedal. I could go on and on.”
Yngwie Malmsteen
“The 1959SLP head is everything you need from an
amp. It’s crisp and beefy as f**k.What more could you
ask for in a rock band. It’s the most rocking guitar
sound I’ve ever had.”
Simon Neil
(Biffy Clyro)