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Marshall 18 watt, allvalve handwired combo reissue 1974 aged greenback 12 brand new. In terms of controls, the situation looks pretty rudimentary compared to its contemporary counterparts. The 100w marshall plexi 1959slp alltube amp head cranks out fabulous lead distortion and tight crunch exactly like the original 67 to 69 amp that it emulates. A plexi is a marshall amp with a plexiglass faceplate.
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In 1969, the plexiglass panel was replaced by a brushed metal front panel. Vintage marshall super lead 100 watt amp head demo guitar hangar. This reissue remains faithful to the original with its plexi design and allvalve tone, with an additional fx loop for a modern twist. Unfollow marshall plexi to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marshall 1987x reissue 50 watt plexi tube head w fx loop though the 50 watt 1987xl shares the same front and rear panel features as its big brother. With 50 watts of power delivering that classic plexi tone, the marshall 1987xl head is a faithful reproduction of the original 1959slp. Looking at marshall reissue series marshall 1959 slp hw. The marshall 1959slp 100 watt super lead plexi head of the late 60searly 70s, as used by countless classic bands, reissued in all its glory. Marshall 100 watt plexi valve super lead head 1959slp. This hand wired 1959 hw head will transport you back in time to that celebrated era of tone all thanks to this breathtaking reissue thats authentic right down to the finest detail, from those famous front panel controls, down to the oversized, custom. Marshall 1959slp super lead plexi 100w tube amp head. Metropoulos amplifications 68 12000series plexi 100 watt amplifier head is based on owner george metropoulos own circa early 68 100 watt marshall, and his idea was initially to provide an amp that could nail the smooth gain and attack of. The 1959 slp, it does have its own distinct personality.
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