What can you expect to pay for......

Gerlee · 07-02-2009, 02:48 PM

hi all, its my first thread. I was a Marshall guy 20 yrs ago and now am considering returning to the fold as the tone chase is forever on. So my question today is how much should you be expected to pay for a Marshall 2100 Lead Bass 50W combo (original to 1973-76)? In either good condition or eaten up by moths?

I appreciate all your help and direction as from what I read about and the musicians I admire; everything is pointing at this amp right now. Also, it is a USD amount I'm trying to get an idea of.

RiverRatt · 07-02-2009, 04:11 PM

That's weird - I was just looking at the head version of this amp recently. I know you were looking for the combo version, but here's the link if you want to check it out. Way out of my league.

1973 Marshall 50 watt Lead & Bass head

By the way, welcome to the forum! You know that once you score your amp, we must have pictures.

Gerlee · 07-02-2009, 04:17 PM

thanks RiverRatt, thing is I see the folks on Harmony Central pay $1000 or 200 GBP, is that pure fluke and scored large, or is the guy selling the head version for $3550 correct in his asking?

Great to hear back from someone; also if i do catch one i'll get pics. up fast.

RiverRatt · 07-02-2009, 04:40 PM

I don't know about the asking price on the Marshall, but I've bought a Fender Champ from them that was spot-on market value. Those heads and combos are very rare.

Gerlee · 07-02-2009, 04:51 PM

thanks for that note also.

Webslinger · 07-02-2009, 04:52 PM

Why is it called a Lead Bass?

Gerlee · 07-02-2009, 04:57 PM

it has both lead and bass channels which can be blended by jumping i believe.

Webslinger · 07-02-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerlee

it has both lead and bass channels which can be blended by jumping i believe.

So it actually has separate channels specially voiced for lead & bass?
I was thinking it might have been basically a guitar amp, but with a big full bottom that could handle tones from a bass guitar. (I have an old Peavy guitar amp thats 130w and has alot of low end, that I use for my bass)

Gerlee · 07-02-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webslinger

So it actually has separate channels specially voiced for lead & bass?
I was thinking it might have been basically a guitar amp, but with a big full bottom that could handle tones from a bass guitar. (I have an old Peavy guitar amp thats 130w and has alot of low end, that I use for my bass)

you know, it may be able to hold a bass i'm not so sure, thats one for the pros.

RiverRatt · 07-02-2009, 11:17 PM

It's two amps in one - a complete 1987 lead circuit and 1986 bass circuit. Google it and you'll find some info. Apparently, they were a mail-order only item, hence the rarity.

rockinr0ll · 07-03-2009, 03:40 AM

These things are sweet, I never heard of the Lead and Bass before.

Gerlee · 07-03-2009, 01:03 PM

if it helps i got an outsider response saying 2K (USD). Also it is true that the amp was a mail order only, hence the rarity spanning only over 3 yrs. Dont forget that Paul Wellar has his own signature model where I think only 50 got made, course they are all sold. Cant buy the original, cant buy the reissue..........figure.

thanks again for all the interest and help.

07-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gerlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 6	What can you expect to pay for...... hi all, its my first thread. I was a Marshall guy 20 yrs ago and now am considering returning to the fold as the tone chase is forever on. So my question today is how much should you be expected to pay for a Marshall 2100 Lead Bass 50W combo (original to 1973-76)? In either good condition or eaten up by moths? I appreciate all your help and direction as from what I read about and the musicians I admire; everything is pointing at this amp right now. Also, it is a USD amount I'm trying to get an idea of.

07-02-2009, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
RiverRatt Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Between Memphis and Nashville Posts: 517	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... That's weird - I was just looking at the head version of this amp recently. I know you were looking for the combo version, but here's the link if you want to check it out. Way out of my league. 1973 Marshall 50 watt Lead & Bass head By the way, welcome to the forum! You know that once you score your amp, we must have pictures. Last edited by RiverRatt; 07-02-2009 at 04:12 PM. Reason: greetings and salutations

07-02-2009, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gerlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 6	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... thanks RiverRatt, thing is I see the folks on Harmony Central pay $1000 or 200 GBP, is that pure fluke and scored large, or is the guy selling the head version for $3550 correct in his asking? Great to hear back from someone; also if i do catch one i'll get pics. up fast.

07-02-2009, 04:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
RiverRatt Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Between Memphis and Nashville Posts: 517	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... I don't know about the asking price on the Marshall, but I've bought a Fender Champ from them that was spot-on market value. Those heads and combos are very rare.

07-02-2009, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gerlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 6	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... thanks for that note also.

07-02-2009, 04:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Webslinger Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sopranoland, NJ Posts: 308	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... Why is it called a Lead Bass?

07-02-2009, 04:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gerlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 6	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... it has both lead and bass channels which can be blended by jumping i believe.

07-02-2009, 11:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
RiverRatt Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Between Memphis and Nashville Posts: 517	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... It's two amps in one - a complete 1987 lead circuit and 1986 bass circuit. Google it and you'll find some info. Apparently, they were a mail-order only item, hence the rarity.

07-03-2009, 03:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
rockinr0ll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,340	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... These things are sweet, I never heard of the Lead and Bass before.

07-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gerlee Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: colorado Posts: 6	Re: What can you expect to pay for...... if it helps i got an outsider response saying 2K (USD). Also it is true that the amp was a mail order only, hence the rarity spanning only over 3 yrs. Dont forget that Paul Wellar has his own signature model where I think only 50 got made, course they are all sold. Cant buy the original, cant buy the reissue..........figure. thanks again for all the interest and help.

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