Can anyone help identify this amp?

flyingv · 10-28-2009, 05:06 PM

Hello,

I have managed to inherit this old marshall amp (see pics), just wondering if anyone could give me some background info on what it is..model, age etc?...dont have much knowledge of older marshall amps

Also wondering if it is worth anything and worth keeping hold of?? I love the sound off it so will be keeping regardless but just curious

Any response/info much appreciated!

Cheers

Wilder Amplification · 10-29-2009, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingv

Hello,

I have managed to inherit this old marshall amp (see pics), just wondering if anyone could give me some background info on what it is..model, age etc?...dont have much knowledge of older marshall amps

Also wondering if it is worth anything and worth keeping hold of?? I love the sound off it so will be keeping regardless but just curious

Any response/info much appreciated!

Cheers

That looks to be a late '69 metal panel (not a plexi) 1987 50 watt lead series amp. Nice score.

American Viking · 10-29-2009, 04:44 AM

I would love to be able to inherit something like that. It's definitely a keeper. If I had one I wouldn't ever be getting rid of it.

Jenovaslegacy · 10-29-2009, 07:59 AM

Yeah, looks exaclty the same as mine, serial is S/A so it could be a 71 if memory serves, JMP 50W. Very rare and collectible. Mine fell into my lap as well, whats going on! Good job her old man didn't realise what he was on about when he gave it to me!

Quality amp make, looks in good nick too!

Jenovaslegacy · 10-29-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingv

Hello,

I have managed to inherit this old marshall amp (see pics), just wondering if anyone could give me some background info on what it is..model, age etc?...dont have much knowledge of older marshall amps

Also wondering if it is worth anything and worth keeping hold of?? I love the sound off it so will be keeping regardless but just curious

Any response/info much appreciated!

Cheers

Oh, and by the way, should be worth between £1200 & £2000 depending if all the parts are original and in good nick. Any idea when it was last serviced?

Richman1 · 10-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingv

Hello,

I have managed to inherit this old marshall amp (see pics), just wondering if anyone could give me some background info on what it is..model, age etc?...dont have much knowledge of older marshall amps

Also wondering if it is worth anything and worth keeping hold of?? I love the sound off it so will be keeping regardless but just curious

Any response/info much appreciated!

Cheers

That's an awesome amp. I once had a head like that... It was a early 70's Mark II , modded for master volume. Man I regret selling that. You have a killer amp there.... good luck with it, and hang on to it.

MajorNut1967 · 10-29-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenovaslegacy

Yeah, looks exaclty the same as mine, serial is S/A so it could be a 71 if memory serves, JMP 50W. Very rare and collectible. Mine fell into my lap as well, whats going on! Good job her old man didn't realise what he was on about when he gave it to me!

Quality amp make, looks in good nick too!

'71 ? The last part of the Serial is (a) so it is a 69-70 year. By the way Oustanding amp congrads!

Gtrman58 · 10-29-2009, 01:37 PM

Yeah.....the reason they got rid of that old piece of junk is because they can be bad for your health, particularly your hearing. Send it to me and I can properly dispose of it for you....LOL!

Wow. SWEET !!!
Why can't I ever come across stuff like that?

Like a house full of old 58 standards LP's or strats! I have an issue of Vintage guitar from a few months back and on the cover is a totally mint Broadcaster some guy bought at a garage sale for 100.00 in 1997. He did not even play guitar but recognized the fender name.

The finds are out there sometimes youdon't even have to look sometimes they come to you!

Congrats!

flyingv · 10-30-2009, 12:26 PM

Thanks alot for the responses guys, will def be keeping it now!

Will get is serviced and see what the verdict is on original parts etc

Cheers!

flyingv · 10-30-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenovaslegacy

Oh, and by the way, should be worth between £1200 & £2000 depending if all the parts are original and in good nick. Any idea when it was last serviced?

Im afraid i have no idea, its been in a loft for around 10 years, and not sure on its origins before that....going to take it to get one this weekend though.

How often do you recommend getting them serviced out of interest?

Jenovaslegacy · 10-30-2009, 01:22 PM

Depends on your level of usage and amount of gigs etc, but I'd say once a year can't do it any harm. Just make sure its by someone reputable, if not Marshall themselves.

10-29-2009, 04:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
American Viking Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Posts: 1,510	Re: Can anyone help identify this amp? I would love to be able to inherit something like that. It's definitely a keeper. If I had one I wouldn't ever be getting rid of it. __________________ -I'd rather be a good liver than have one...

10-29-2009, 07:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jenovaslegacy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 45	Re: Can anyone help identify this amp? Yeah, looks exaclty the same as mine, serial is S/A so it could be a 71 if memory serves, JMP 50W. Very rare and collectible. Mine fell into my lap as well, whats going on! Good job her old man didn't realise what he was on about when he gave it to me! Quality amp make, looks in good nick too! __________________ 1971 JMP 50w 1960b 4x12 Cab Zoom G2 FX Westfield E4000 Les Paul Solid Body

10-29-2009, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gtrman58 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 148	Re: Can anyone help identify this amp? Yeah.....the reason they got rid of that old piece of junk is because they can be bad for your health, particularly your hearing. Send it to me and I can properly dispose of it for you....LOL! Wow. SWEET !!! Why can't I ever come across stuff like that? Like a house full of old 58 standards LP's or strats! I have an issue of Vintage guitar from a few months back and on the cover is a totally mint Broadcaster some guy bought at a garage sale for 100.00 in 1997. He did not even play guitar but recognized the fender name. The finds are out there sometimes youdon't even have to look sometimes they come to you! Congrats! __________________ 2009 JCM 2000 Dsl 100 MLB MC412A 1951 Fender Deluxe 2006 Hot Rod Deluxe 1995 Blues Junior 1994 Blues Deville Vox Path Finder 1982 Legend A 30 1980 Gibson Herritage Cherry Sunburst Standard 1980 Explorer White with gold HW 2000 52 Telecaster USA RI 1983 57 Strat LH USA RI 2003 57 Strat USA RI 1960 Silvertone Danelectro 1994 Fender P-bass 68 RI Acoustic guitars....not enough space to list !!!!! Last edited by Gtrman58; 10-30-2009 at 06:35 AM. Reason: Fast fingers....

10-30-2009, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
flyingv Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Can anyone help identify this amp? Thanks alot for the responses guys, will def be keeping it now! Will get is serviced and see what the verdict is on original parts etc Cheers!

10-30-2009, 01:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jenovaslegacy Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 45	Re: Can anyone help identify this amp? Depends on your level of usage and amount of gigs etc, but I'd say once a year can't do it any harm. Just make sure its by someone reputable, if not Marshall themselves. __________________ 1971 JMP 50w 1960b 4x12 Cab Zoom G2 FX Westfield E4000 Les Paul Solid Body

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