Marshall amplifiers made hard rock possible. Blaupunkt Paris Rcr 41 Manual Woodworkers. While Fender and Vox amps have their place in moving electrified guitar forward, the creations of Jim Marshall fostered an entirely new sound and allowed guitarists to fill stadiums with it.

Marshall amps had such precedent-setting wattage and tone that their history can hardly be separated from the history of rock itself. We recently wrote an article detailing that rich history (which you can read here), but for those simply looking to figure out how old their Marshall amp is, we offer this shortcut. The guide below will help you quickly and clearly date Marshall amps and cabinets, without us waxing poetic about their influence. Before we begin, a few caveats: • Marshall model numbers look like years. If your amp says Model 1986 on the inside, that does not mean it was made in 1986. This is probably the biggest area of confusion when dating Marshall amps.

Marshall Serial Numbers and Chassis Codes. 1971 Marshall Major. Does it have a serial number stamped on the chassis? Marshall amps began featuring aluminum back panels in 1969. Serial numbers began appearing on the back panels in July 1969. Note that some models produced from 1979-81 had serial numbers. Is there a website or anything where I can figure out how old a Marshall amp is? And even then. I will have to check on the exact model. But the only 800 series i have come across with any sort of balls is a 1x12 combo that a friend of mine brought in once. I dont know why that one sounded better. 24523 = Serial Number E = Date Code This amp would have be a 100 Watt Super Lead 1972. January 1984 - October 1992. EXAMPLE: S/A T 24523. S/A = Model Code T = Date Code 24523 = Serial Number This ampwould have be a 50 Watt 1985. The JCM900's began using a Bar Code system which consists. MARSHALL DATING MARSHALL AMPLIFIERS Dating Marshall amplifiers can be challenging, but most information is available to correctly identify the date. In 1969, Marshall started using both model codes and serial numbers, which are listed here. Marshall exclusively used Celestion speakers in their amps, and if the.

• True serial numbers weren't really used by Marshall until July 1969, so specimens made prior to that can only be accurately dated to a fuzzy span of several years. • All Marshall amps originally came with Celestion speakers, so in cases where the speakers are original, can be used to date earlier amps. • Marshall cabinets didn't officially include serial numbers until October 1992.

As a result, dating cabs can be more art than science. The best approach is to cross-reference the serial number with known features for the model during different eras and the personal account of previous owners. Getting the correct year is one thing, but getting the story behind an amp is the fun part.