Its first ever use in a live performance was in september 1963 when the first amp was tested at the ealing club, not far from the original marshall shops. The jtm45100 limited edition run of 250 is an allvalve, 100 watt head and two 4x12 cabinet setup. Marshall jtm45 2245 valve guitar amplifier head pmt online. I feel like an idiot asking this question but a friend of mine has an old marshall jtm45 amp with 4 inputs on it. Fender bassman the marshall stack pete townshends guitar gear whotabs jtm45 marshall amp. Mar 25, 2014 by the way, if you like the basic idea of the 2245thw but your wallet doesnt quite stretch to the handwired series or youd like slightly more modern features marshall offers the jtm45 2245 in its vintage reissue series, which does away with the tremolo and employs highquality pcb construction rather than hardwired. This is a great output transformer for jtm45 style amps. Opinions on marshalls jtm 452245 page 1 joes guitars. You can think of this as a sort of 100w jtm45, but with solidstate rectification and unique filtering for an amplifier of this continue reading british style jtm 45100 experienced. The marshall jtm45 is the first guitar amplifier made by marshall. When jim marshall first started manufacturing marshall amps back in 1962, the first amp out of the workshop was the jtm45.
This is an amplifier made famous by jimi hendrix, but was also invokes tones of early clapton, the young brothers, and other classic rock tones. At the turn of the century, marshall began reviving the tagboard construction of their glorious past with the handwired series. I know this might be the wrong forum but here goes. Theres the famous light greybeige grille cloth, and the offset control panel, which has given this. This reissue of the original marshall is a lovingly created reproduction of the real starting point of marshall amps. Over the years you may have seen my writing on guitar world, premier guitar, australian guitar, australian musician, mixdown magazine blunt, beat including their weekly metal column, the brag and many more. In these early years the amps, their features and especially the cosmetics varied a lot. And im social media manager for seymour duncan ive been playing. If you amp is powered off, turn it on and wait a couple of seconds for the os to recognize the marshall code. You may need to lightly sand the back of the potentiometers to be. Our version of the classic marshall jtm45 amplifier, circa 1965. The latest of their true reissues is the 2245thw thats based on the jtm45 head with tremolo and just happens to be identical to the circuit of the muchballyhooed 1962hw bluesbreaker combo. This amp was made in 1962, not quite in the first 200 but close, made in late 1962 this amp was hand built by jim marshall himself, then later modified by. I have put my marshall jtm45 through all its paces, i play approx.
This reissue meticulously replicates this original marshall sound. I judge its qualites and especially the sound based on a long experience with this device. Built to vintage specs with exact interleave ratios and materials. The original badgelogo marshall jtm45 is truly an example of a wonderfully responsive guitar amplifier. Marshall jtm145 cs limited edition andertons 50th anniversary. Marshall 1987xsourmash 212 g12m heritage jtm45ri1960ahw 412 class 5c110. Nearly 50 years since its creation, the marshall jtm45 remains both a relevant and nearperfect example of what a great rock n roll tube amp should be.
Can anyone post dimensions, or plans to make your own head casecab for the jtm45. Dont be fooled by other jtm45 kits that use el34 tubes. Apr 21, 2009 nearly 50 years since its creation, the marshall jtm45 remains both a relevant and nearperfect example of what a great rock n roll tube amp should be. The marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier. It was originally built around the design of one of jim marshalls favorites, the fender bassman. Just sourcing parts for a jtm45100 build now, will post pics when shes done. Man, super lovely raw blues playing with an incredible sounding amp.
Its the amp that started it all, the jim terry marshall 45, more commonly known as the jtm 45. This amp instantly became a hit and launched a whole new generation of amazing guitar players. And like all of our kits, we dont just hand you a schematic and wiring diagram and throw you to the wolves. The marshall custom jtm1 offset price in finland approx 1,000 takes the jtm1 as its starting point, but takes the concept even further down the vintage road to give the custom offset the look the companys first batch of jtm45 models. Save marshall jtm 45 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Thanks, i have them but the newer reissue is somewhat different. This amp was made in 1962, not quite in the first 200 but close, made in late 1962 this amp was hand built by jim marshall himself, then later modified by jim as well. I spoke with mitch colby from korg usa marshalls us distributor, who told me that the reissues have not undergone any significant changes since their reintroduction 20 years ago. The reissue marshall was of pcbconstruction, and used the standard parts and components that marshall was building their amps with during that era. The jtm45 marshalls first amplifier was jims version of leo fenders 5f6a tweed bassman amplifier.
Metrod marshall 1979 super bass 80 1960a g12h30 55hz 1974x 18w clone trinityceriatone. It is also great for general replacement, new oem amplifier builds and d. The bassmanjtm45 circuit has been used in slightly modified form in many bass amps. In part i of our marshall jtm45 transformation process, we installed a pointtopoint board from metropoulos amplification and began to hear the positive results of our test marshall as it came to new life now, in part ii of our continued marshall jtm45 transformation, we move forward with two additional changes in addition to having the opportunity to compare the final results. On this channel, we do lots of gaming videos, and sometimes special effects. Physically, parts were designed to look similar to original factory units where possible. Be prepared for a mixed bag of answers, personally i prefer the hw, but then again im a cork sniffer as some like to call it. Combine the marshall jtm45 with the 1960 cabs and youll be tonally transported to the great guitar tones of all time. Now the classic jtm45 is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean tone and fluid, warm sustain. It uses two 50 watt output transformers in its power section, just like the original did in 1965. The playing may not have been perfect, but it sure as hell was soulful. Okay, nobody confuses that, but we love family man continue reading. The jtm45 was first built in 1963, handmade in an allaluminum chassis, by ken bran. Marshall jtm45 circuit, metroamp kit, assembled by yours truly.
After the success of the 1w marshall 50th anniversary amps we released in 2012, lee anderton from andertons store contacted us to ask if we would be able to provide something very special for their 50th celebrations in 2014. Marshall jtm45 the original marshall marshall amps gak. Marshall jtm45 amplifier head the marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshall s first amplifier. Marshall jtm45 turret board layout can be seen at the jtm45 kit layout here. Although some people claim the jtm45 belongs to the plexi group, it sounds warmer and softer and has not such a defined bass and growly midhump. It was the very first appearance of what has now come to be known as the 100 watt stack. Using the gz34 valve rectifier, it works with the ecc83 and 5881 valves to generate the harmonic. The marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshall s first amplifier. With an abrand you are on the save side as there are service techs everywhere for marshall stuff. The valve rectification output stage, pioneered by marshall in the early 1960s, is responsible for helping achieve the famed compression and sustain exhibited uniquely by both the jtm45 and 1962.
A great paper layer wound output transformer with 8k ohm primary for use with kt66 tubes. The ceriatone jtm50 is a frequently misunderstood amplifier. Genuine marshall 30 watt power transformer for jtm30. Right now i use a marshall mg100hdfx head and matching 412 cab, had this setup for 6 years now because ive been on a budget and now that i have more money its time for my first tube amp. Amp set on low power 15 watt, 45 tube rectified, and i was using the bright channel.
Early 1965 saw the introduction of models 1961 and 1962. Marshall jtm45 2245 30w buizentop koop je bij bax music met 60 dagen bedenktijd. Id like to make one but havent found any info on dimensions etc. This half stack includes the marshall jtm45 amp head and marshall 1960ax 100w 4x12 guitar extension cabinet. Marshall jtm45 clone read 2380 times 0 members and 1 guest are viewing this topic.
Triode, usa customer service mf 9am4pm ct 18007743201 email us anytime. And like all of our kits, we dont just hand you a schematic and wiring diagram and throw you to t. First produced in 1963, it has been called a seminal amplifier, and is praised as the most. The marshall jtm45 is the marshall that started it all. Dont mix up with a jmpplexi thats a different beast. List of jtm 45 mods you can make metropoulos forum. With 30w output and 2x12 speakers, it produces a gutsy bass and vibrant top, coupled with an overall natural warmth. Transformer marshall, power, for jtm30, 30 w antique. The jtm45 marshall s first amplifier was jims version of leo fenders 5f6a tweed bassman amplifier.
Better suited for old school rock and moderate to extreme distortion. This is basically a jtm45 with a few plexi and other simple mods in a 2x12 combo with one weber 30watt blue dog and one. The amp is running kt66 valves, and rather than change to el34, 6l6 or 6v6, all of which the amp can run with a rebias of course. Marshall jtm45 with a plexi 50watt output transformer, eh el34s, and its own specialized mod irework. I took my jtm45 clone its an early 60s spec to my amp tech complaining that it was very dark sounding. First produced in 1963, it has been called a seminal amplifier, and is praised as the most desirable of all the companys amplifiers. Like it had a layer of molasses over all the notes. The very first prototype marshall amps were built in 1962 in jims kitchen. Apr 21, 2009 the reissue marshall was of pcbconstruction, and used the standard parts and components that marshall was building their amps with during that era. The marshall jtm45 2245 30 watt amp head is your opportunity to own a perfect recreation of one of the most beloved and sought after classic amps of all time. Now the classic, original marshall tone is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean, fluid and warm sustain. I guess i can trace it out, just looking for an easier way. You can think of this as a sort of 100w jtm45, but with solidstate rectification and unique filtering for an amplifier of this power. Fender bassman the marshall stack pete townshends guitar gear whotabs jtm45marshall amp.
Im putting together my kit now, and would like a head case to have it in once its done. Most increased the power to at least 100w andor tweeked on the tone stack to make the amp more bass friendly. Through our discussions, andertons wanted to have the style and features of the iconic marshall jtm45 but in low power form. Some players confuse the black flag nickname with this amp being used by the seminal punk band fronted by henry rollins. Legendary tones marshall jtm45 reissue modification. This question has been an age old debate that has been asked so many times, firstly i think the more personal touch goes into the manufacture of the hw and thats not to say the pcb version isnt any worse, hey humans make mistakes, secondly i. Unfollow marshall jtm 45 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The classic brit 45 comes with everything you need to build a pointtopoint, handwired version of the original marshall jtm45. Marshall jtm45 30watt vintage tube head amp made in the. Marshall jtm45 amplifier head the marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier.
Marshall jtm45 or 1987x plexi amp small box head vinyl amplifier cover mars001. Marshall handwired series 2245thw head and 1960ahw. But i dont know what kind of music youre playing, but unless youre looking for early 60s to the mid60s type tones, you may have not got the right. Again, get a clear picture of what a jtm45 sounds like. Current jtm45 reissue schematic musicians roadhouse. Designed for drop in replacement of original units. Kt66s, nos mullards preamprecto, mustards here and there. Marshall angled jtm45 and 1960ax half stack woodwind. Marshall heaven schematics shown in blue are missing from the archive. First part is a les paul, second part is a strat with a duncan 78. Dapoxetine or priligy lowest prices and satisfaction. Ive been a professional music journalist since 1997.
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