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Description
Step back in time with the iconic 1969 Marshall Super Bass, a legendary bass amplifier head that has left an indelible mark on the world of music. Known for its distinctive sound that shaped the tones of rock and blues, this amplifier head is a staple for musicians who crave that vintage edge. The Super Bass from 1969 is renowned for its powerful delivery and warm, dynamic tones, making it a coveted piece for both collectors and active players.
Crafted with attention to detail, this amplifier head features a simple yet effective control layout that allows for intuitive operation. It includes a classic three-band EQ, presence control, and dual channels that offer a range of tonal possibilities, from smooth, clean bass lines to gritty, overdriven sounds. Perfect for stage performances and studio recordings alike, the 1969 Super Bass continues to be celebrated for its reliability and robust output.
Whether you are a seasoned performer or an enthusiast of vintage gear, the 1969 Marshall Super Bass offers a unique opportunity to experience the sound that defined an era.
Key Features:
- Vintage 1969 design for authentic sound
- Dual channels for versatile tone shaping
- Classic three-band EQ with presence control
- Renowned for reliability and powerful performance
- Ideal for both live performances and studio recordings
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Marshall JMP Super Bass from 1969
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about 1969 Marshall Super Bass.
Build quality
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It's crucial to inspect the amp's transformers and inspection tag for authenticity and condition, as this can greatly affect sound and value.
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Features and functionality
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The Super Bass 50 watt is actually model 1986, while the 100 watt version is model 1992, highlighting important distinctions for potential buyers.
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Setup and maintenance
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Requesting pictures of speaker date codes and cone codes is essential for verifying the authenticity of vintage speakers in the cab.
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The Super Lead 100w is often favored for its power over the lower wattage Super Bass, making trades for a pre-1970 model less appealing without proper vetting.
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The Bass spec modification on Plexis flattens frequency response, reducing midrange, and is favored for genres like Sabbath-style riffing.
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Swapping original speakers for WGS Green Berets is a popular choice for those who frequently play, maintaining tone while preserving vintage components.
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The 1980 Super Bass is praised as a pedal platform, with the high input on the bass side providing a thick sound.
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At 27:48 in this video interview, J Mascis talks about his ’68 Super Bass. “That's a Super Bass. I think that's 68 also. It was originally purple although that's not the original box. I had that all redone and I still have the original purple box at home.”
After switching to Gibson, Duane also made a transition from Fender amps to Marshalls. He usually played through Marshall Bass 50 head and two Marshall 4×12 cabinets with JBL-D120 speakers.
At 13:00, Chris's bass tech Richard points out two Marshall bass heads, that judging by the facing and controls, are early Super Bass's. The lower one is said to be from 1965 and the other is a back up that has apparently never needed to be used. After this it's said that he blends the Marshall with an Ampeg SVT 2, which Richard points out could be for clean tone and the Marshall for dirty tone. When asked about the ratio of blend between the two he says "it varies by bass actually, the levels of them, they're kinda equal but they have to change each time he changes the bass".
Keith Urban uses a purple 100-watt 1969 Marshall Super Bass head on the road, as reported by Thomas Scott McKenzie in Premier Guitar. Urban prefers amplifiers with extensive headroom that maintain warmth, and his setup includes routing the amps through two vintage Marshall 4x12 speaker cabinets with Electro-Voice speakers and two Alessandro open-backed 2x12s, allowing each head to drive six speakers, "as loud as I can get them without them breaking up."
Doyle Bramhall II uses a 1969 Marshall Super Bass for live work including the 2004 Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival.
Watch closely at 1:16 to 1:24, that's definetely a Marshall super bass on a Marshall 2x15 cabinet left of the drums. Mentioned in 1981 interview with Tony Bacon:
I've had custom-made stuff. I'll tell you one of things I found that was really nice, the old Marshall—well, they were a ripoff of the Fender, you know? I used to use that with an Acoustic, the Acoustic for the throw and that was for the sound down there.
At 24:10, Tom explains his preference for a specific year and model of Marshall head, the plexi '68 Super Bass 100w version.
"...this is probably the best amp I've ever owned in my entire life... my favourite variant of old Marshall is the plexi 1968 Super Bass, with the lay down transformer, I buy every one of these I can find, because they're the best Marshalls..."
Tom explains his love of the clean tones he achieves with this type of head with the range of volume up to about 4, and goes on to mention Eric Johnson discussing these amps, and even refer's to this model as the Van Halen Marshall as well.
At approximately 43:25 in the Premier Guitar video titled "Paul Moak Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour at The Smoakstack in Nashville," Paul Moak discusses his use of the 1968 Marshall Super Bass amplifier.
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