The sound that launched the British blues invasion.

The Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp is just like the one used by Eric Clapton during his stint with Mayall's Bluesbreakers and famously on the Beano sessions. With 30W output and 2x12 speakers, it produces a gutsy bass and vibrant top, coupled with an overall natural warmth. 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. Though somewhat tonally similar to a JTM45, the 1962 combo is loaded with 2 Celestion Greenback 25W speakers and also comes with a footswitchable tremolo effect.

If you're looking for that sensuous, creamy early Clapton sound, we guarantee that you'll find it in this beautifully reissued Marshall combo. The natural tone and overdrive of the 1962 Bluesbreaker Amp will quickly become a fundamental ingredient in your overall sound.

Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp Features:

• 30W output
• 2 - 12" 25W Celestion Greenback speakers
• Valve rectifier
• Footswitchable tremolo effect

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Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp Specifications:

• 29-1/4"W x 23-3/4"H x 10-1/2"D (740 x 600 x 265mm)
• 66.6 lbs. (30.2kg)

Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp

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For the Serious Musician Only

Posted by Gene Hillbert from Atlanta, Ga. on Jul 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Full Time Pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Jazz

Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker - this is a serious amp for the blues & rock player. A beautiful hand wired 2 channel amp (which I jump together) of just the fullest, sweetest, richest tone. Paired w/a Les Paul this is heaven. Add an additional 8 Ohm cabinet, change the Ohm load to 4 and watch out. Two things you need to know, this is a heavy amp and not for jazz or any style where you need a clean sound at high volume. This is a one trick pony, but what a trick - so hang on.

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Beautiful complex tone

Posted by ethersea from Austin, TX on Jan 16, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, etc.

I have been playing this gorgeous machine for several years now. I've made a couple of records with it and its has seen tons of stage time. In my opinion, the JTM-45 has the most complex and elegant tone that I have ever heard. The dynamics are stunning and the top end just shimmers. The JTM-45 has a slightly more pronounced bottom end than a Bassman, and AC30-ish highs. I've owned many wonderful all-tube amps in my career: Vox, Fender, Boogie and other Marshall amps as well. This is THE sound that I hear in my head, only somehow it is always better than I remember it...ANY guitar I plug into it sounds brilliant in its own way. I don't bother with the tremelo on it...it is its the least attractive, and fully expendable, feature. This thing never breaks down, completely reliable. Be that as it may, I feel that all of you folks who sing the praises of Line6 repros should stick to the fakes and leave the real amps to players who care about their own voice.

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This is the ONE

Posted by Fosheezy from Kansas City on Dec 30, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Working Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues/Rock/Folk

I can't stress enough how versatile this amplifier is. I was lucky enough to find one used for super cheap and I still get chills just looking at it while the tubes warm up. From squeaky clean to down and dirty and everything in between, this is by far the greatest sounding amp I've played through and had the pleasure to own so far. It might take awhile to tweak some knobs and find the sound you're looking for, but once you do it's all over. Get your favorite reverb pedal (I love my Holy Grail) and overdrive (loves me some TS9) and you're set man. I LOVE THIS AMP!

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bluesbreaker

Posted by gregcaster312 from Chicago on Dec 12, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: guitarist/singer, touring 200+ days of the year

Reviewer's Play Style: indie rock ,ambient

I bought this amp a few months ago and have not had any problems whatsoever. I play a custom tele with bare knuckle pickups that I built, and it is the most genuine, clean, pure tone that I have ever encompassed myself with. I'm playing through a true bypass AB-Y box to switch from this to my orange ad140 for distorion, and it DOES keep up. As far as whoever thinks line6 creates a better amp than marshall, I would have to completely disagree. the tone, quality, and sheer beauty of this amp completely out-does ANYTHING that line 6 has created. If youre thinking about buying this amp, you really should, and you will be happy you did. I recommend obtaining a road case if you plan to play out with it.

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The Best

Posted by Orangeman from St. Louis, MO on Aug 29, 2007

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

Well, it is true about this amp being truthfull to how well you play. But lets be honest, you cannot beat the tone of this amp at all. If you turn it on for about 30 mins on stanby and then go play on it, the really hot tubes will sound amazing. I do not own it, but ive played one before. I have an Orange AD140 with greenback cab, and this bluesbreaker will keep up. I agree with the guy about Line 6, its good with covering up crappy playing, but, when it comes time to record tracks and get a full sound, the bluesbreaker will bring it and the recording will not sound like crap.

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