Suggestions for Marshall Superlead/Plexi with master volume?

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Anxiety Serum said:
Yeah but they are $3850 here at Sweetwater and $1690 on Thomann, so I'd want to buy the Euro model, hence the questions.
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Obviously, that's assuming I went with an actual Marshall and not some other brand.
 
I had Dave Friedman mod my '99 100w reissue with a MV.

An attenuator like the Fryette or Boss would be the top choice if money is no object.
 
I emailed Marshall and got this response about new 1959HW reisssues.


The 1959HW has a Voltage selector on the back panel.
All you would need to do is replace the mains fuse for a T6.25A type and turn the Voltage selector to 120V foe use in the USA.
(Remember to put the T3.15A back in when you’re using it at 240V)


Kind Regards.



For a $2150 difference you could fly to England and pick one up.
 
I like the Rivera Rock Crusher with a 50 or 100 watt non-mv. I think that unit does what you are describing you want.
 
Anxiety Serum said:
I emailed Marshall and got this response about new 1959HW reisssues.


The 1959HW has a Voltage selector on the back panel.
All you would need to do is replace the mains fuse for a T6.25A type and turn the Voltage selector to 120V foe use in the USA.
(Remember to put the T3.15A back in when you’re using it at 240V)


Kind Regards.



For a $2150 difference you could fly to England and pick one up.
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If you are buying over there, I’d highly recommend looking for a good vintage version; like a metal panel 1970-74 preferably. The earlier the better of course, but the early 70s versions are more aggressive than the earlier Plexi, if that matters to you. The new ones are cool but vintage iron is best, imo.
 
Racerxrated said:
If you are buying over there, I’d highly recommend looking for a good vintage version; like a metal panel 1970-74 preferably. The earlier the better of course, but the early 70s versions are more aggressive than the earlier Plexi, if that matters to you. The new ones are cool but vintage iron is best, imo.
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How easy is it to find vintage ones over there?

And what do they run price wise? Do they also have a voltage selector.

I know I could easily order from Thomann and send to my colleagues. But having them vet out a used amp is a totally different story.
 
Anxiety Serum said:
How easy is it to find vintage ones over there?

And what do they run price wise? Do they also have a voltage selector.

I know I could easily order from Thomann and send to my colleagues. But having them vet out a used amp is a totally different story.
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It’s easier to find them over there, and I’d say they will run 30% less than a comparable one here. If you have contacts there who can shop for one, have them look for one with original transformers first, and secondary would be the rest of the amp as clean/original as possible. As long as the transformers are original the rest of the amp can be returned stock if it’s been modded
 
Racerxrated said:
It’s easier to find them over there, and I’d say they will run 30% less than a comparable one here. If you have contacts there who can shop for one, have them look for one with original transformers first, and secondary would be the rest of the amp as clean/original as possible. As long as the transformers are original the rest of the amp can be returned stock if it’s been modded
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I don't have anyone that can shop for one. But if I find one myself I can have some reciece one and deliver to me.

Is there a reverb of Europe or a setting change to see more European offerings here with a U.S.IP address?


Just wondering how I could even find one if not going to individual local shops.
 
Anxiety Serum said:
I don't have anyone that can shop for one. But if I find one myself I can have some reciece one and deliver to me.

Is there a reverb of Europe or a setting change to see more European offerings here with a U.S.IP address?


Just wondering how I could even find one if not going to individual local shops.
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Maybe eBay Britain? Other than that, not sure…
 
Perhaps you’ve come across him already, but Johan Segeborn has 100s of videos playing vintage Marshalls and also demonstrating how close some current amps can sound, some very cheaply. Maybe you might find an amp that hits the spot for your needs - without resorting to importing from the UK - by checking out his demos:

https://youtube.com/c/JohanSegeborn
 
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