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Description

Step into the realm of vintage sound with the Marshall JTM50, a true icon in the world of guitar amplifiers. This amp head, steeped in history, stands as a testament to Marshall's evolutionary journey from the celebrated JTM-45. Embrace the EL34 power tubes that pump out a robust 50 watts, encapsulating the raw energy and rich tones that paved the way for the legendary Marshall stacks. With its distinctive plexiglass faceplate featuring the transitionary JTM logo, the JTM50 is not just an amp—it's a piece of music history.

Key Features:

  • EL34 power tubes for a powerful 50-watt output
  • Historical transition model from JTM-45, marking a significant era in Marshall's legacy
  • Iconic plexiglass faceplate with the vintage JTM logo, capturing the essence of the late '60s
  • A collector's dream, embodying the bridge between classic combos and the monumental Marshall stacks
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Inside a $10K Amp | Secrets of the 1967 Marshall JTM50 BLACK FLAG Plexi | REPAIR & DEMO

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Inside a $10K Amp | Secrets of the 1967 Marshall JTM50 BLACK FLAG Plexi | REPAIR & DEMO

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1967 Marshall JTM50 Plexi - What does CRUNCH tone look like?

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Amp Rundown - Marshall Black Flag JTM50 Plexi

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1967 Marshall JTM50 at FULL VOLUME!

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Johan Segeborn

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Mods and upgrades

  • Adding a bypass cap on the rK for V2a is suggested for altering gain characteristics without changing the amp's overall nature.

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  • Adjusting the NFB with a 100k on 4 ohm or 47k on 8 ohm can greatly affect gain, but also fundamentally alter the amp's character.

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  • Using dual 10k resistors by the bias caps instead of a single 8.2k can help "brown out" the amp, affecting gain and feel.

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Features and functionality

  • NOS mustard caps significantly affect the high-end breakup, offering a distinct tonal difference compared to modern production and SoZo caps.

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User experience

  • Silver mica Lemco caps in the tonestack provide a less strident high-end compared to modern silver micas, despite similar capacitance measurements.

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Comparisons

  • Lemco caps are noted to sound different from mustard and current production caps, impacting the amp's tonal brightness and high-end response.

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See how Angus Young uses Marshall JTM50

Angus Young

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AC/DC

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Angus Young has been known to use a Marshall JTM50 amplifier in the studio, alongside other models like the JTM45 and JMP50, according to SoloDallas.com. While he often recorded with 100-watt amps, the JTM50, equipped with EL34 tubes, is part of his diverse setup for capturing his signature tone.

See how Dweezil Zappa uses Marshall JTM50

Dweezil Zappa

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Winger

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According to Premier Guitar, Zappa uses the Marshall JTM50.

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