If we could bring just one amp to a deserted island, this would probably be the one!

The original Model 1962 is known as the "Bluesbreaker" because Eric Clapton used it during his reign with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. Plug in your axe, sustain a note and discover for yourself Clapton's famous "woman tone." That warm bass and vibrant top end is ideally suited for making an expressive sound that your audience will truly feel.

Part of the magic to the sound of the Vintage Series amps is that they're hand wired in the Marshall factory, using specially sourced components. An example is the GZ34 rectifier tube (valve) that helps the Model 1962 produce that famous output stage compression and creamy sustain.

The 1962 combo is loaded with a pair of 12" reissue Celestion Greenback 25-watt speakers that recreate that classic sixties tone. Footswitchable tremolo effect is also included.

Features and Specifications

• Power output: 30 watts RMS
• Power amp section: two (2) x 5881 tubes (valves)
• Preamp section: three (3) x ECC83/12AX7A tubes (valves)
• Rectifier: GZ34 tube (valve)
• Inputs: four (4)
• Channels: two (2)
• 3-band EQ (rotary type)
• Presence control: Yes
• Effect: tremolo (footswitchable)
• Effect controls: Speed, Intensity
• Footswitch included: Yes (PEDL-00008)
• Speakers: two (2) Celestion 12" Greenback reissue 25
• Dimensions (inches): 28.8 W x 23.4 H x 9.1 D
• Dimensions (mm): 740 W x 600 H x 235 D
• Weight: 78 lbs / 30.2 Kg

Our take: The Marshall model 1962 is essentially a combo model of their famed JTM45 head. As a bonus, this amp handles effects pedals quite well. This is great news if you plan on gigging this combo in a classic rock cover band.