K. K. Downing's Amplifiers

At 1:15 in this video, you can see 2 Rocktron Piranha preamps in K. K.'s amp rack.

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According to Guitar Geek's 2004 rig diagram, Downing used four Marshall 1960BV cabinets.

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Both K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton use Marshall JCM800 1959 Mk II Super Lead amp heads. K.K.Downing can be seen playing though them at 1:18, 1:23, and 1:28. The 4-inputs are an easy giveaway that the amp in the video is a Marshall JCM800 1959 Mk II Super Lead and not a JCM800 2203.

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K.K. Downing of Judas Priest auctioned his 1978 Marshall JMP 50 Watt Head, as listed by Bonhams.

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Used for live performances, accouring to K.K.'s website.

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K, K. Downing Official Website, Live gear: Marshall 9600 Power Amps.

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As seen in K.K.'s rack (on the bottom left side) from his website.

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