Marshall 1959 Modified
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Marshall
1959 Modified
Product Info
Article Number:
610322
Brand:
Marshall
Model:
1959 Modified
Category:
Tube Guitar Heads
Price:
$3,507.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a modern take on a legendary amp. It’s got that iconic Marshall Plexi roar, but the modifications make it a bit more manageable and versatile. Perfect for rock, blues, and hard rock players who want serious power and that classic British sound without the extreme fragility of a vintage 1959.
Product Description
- Marshall 1959 Modified
- Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- Power: 100 W
- 2 Channels
- 3 inputs: 2x high and 1x low sensitivity
- Preamp tubes: 2x ECC 83 and 1x ECC 83 (phase splitter)
- Power amp tubes: 4x EL34
- Controls: Volume II
- Volume I
- Master Volume
- Treble
- Midrange
- Bass and Presence
- Switch: Bright
- Clip on/off
- Clip Diode/Transistor
- Standby switch
- Power switch
- Indicator light
- Speaker outputs: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Selectable impedance: 16 Ohm / 8 Ohm / 4 Ohm
- Dimensions (W x H x D): approx. 740 x 305 x 210 mm
- Weight: 21.4 kg
PROS
- • Classic Marshall Plexi tone, refined and controllable.
- • The ECC83/EL34 tube complement delivers authentic British crunch.
- • Modified circuit offers improved headroom and reduced fizz compared to originals.
- • Robust build quality; feels like it’ll survive decades of gigging.
CONS
- • Extremely heavy, transport is a serious consideration.
- • Limited clean headroom; primarily designed for overdrive.
- • Can be overly aggressive for players seeking subtle gain stages.
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
100
Tubes
2x ECC83 (preamp), 1x ECC83 (phase splitter), 4x EL34 (power amp)
Channels
2
Effects
None - designed for raw, amp-driven tone
Speaker Output
2x 6.3 mm jack, selectable 16/8/4 Ohm impedance
Weight
21.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The switch alters the clipping characteristic, offering a slightly smoother, more rounded distortion with the diode, and a more aggressive, tighter distortion with the transistor.
While powerful, the master volume control allows for lower volume recording, though it’s best suited for players who like a high-gain sound even at moderate levels.
The modifications generally improve the amp's reliability and headroom, reducing high-frequency fizz and providing a more balanced overall tone.
