The jtm 45 reissue combo feature two 12inch speakers pushing 30 watts of tubedriven power. Since then, connoisseurs of tone have sought out rare original jtm45s from the 60s. View and download marshall amplification jtm45 user manual online. With 30 watts of power channeled from an alltube signal path, youll command the legendary guitar tones of 60s rock legends. Clearly it is a 50 or 100 watt amp but it sounds big in a small space and was very dynamic. The tubes it ships with from marshall arent ideal, and many would rightly argue that if you want a jtm 45 there are a few handwired clones. Ukmade with high quality components, this thing sounds incredible. I spoke with mitch colby from korg usa marshalls us distributor, who told me that the reissues have not undergone any significant changes since their reintroduction 20 years ago. Unfollow marshall jtm 45 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marshall jtm45 amp heada lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier. Marshall are releasing a 1 watt amp every eleven weeks going by decade. The jtm series was a relatively shortlived reissue of the original marshall amps and featured some nontraditional combination of features.
Ive compared by memory a reissue against my germino classic 45 and a vintage jtm 45 at a rehearsal studio. Marshall jtm 45 os offset reissue 2000 black levant amp for. This amp was made in 1962, not quite in the first 200 but close, made in late 1962 this amp was hand built by jim marshall himself, then later modified by. Because of its power, marshall decided early on to build it as a head, with a separate 4. By including gz34 valve rectification, as found in the original, marshall has ensured a faithful recreation of the jtm45s glorious sound. I have also emailed marshall a couple of times with no response as always. Marshall jtm 45 turret board layout can be seen at the jtm45 kit layout here. Bassman 6g6 build champion 600 reissue rebuild deluxe 5e3 weber princeton 5f2a weber super 5f4 weber marshall bluesbreaker reissue jtm 45100 super jtm 50 black flag jmp 50 model 1960b cab model 1987 model 1987 smallbox marshall kits and builds jtm45 build. Original 1963 marshall jtm45 with an offset front panel with a gibson les paul custom 1957 reissue black beauty and a 1970 and a 1965 marshall 1960a cabs with g12m25 75hz pulsonic celestion.
According to the marshall website, these two can pair up fine and are the same width 665mm. The lineup consisted of our own 1965 original and 1990 reissue heads, two metroamp jtm45s a kit version as well as the gpm 45, a germino classic 45, a wallace amplification bkw45 and mojave ampworks new special edition plexi 45 head. You may need to lightly sand the back of the potentiometers to be able to solder the bus wire correctly. Jtm amps, jtm45, bluesbreaker, black flag, offset, 40th anniversary 45100. The jtm45 marshall s first amplifier was jims version of leo fenders 5f6a tweed bassman amplifier. It was an instant hit and launched a whole new generation of groundbreaking guitar players and sounds. Triode, usa customer service mf 9am4pm ct 18007743201 email us anytime. Marshall jtm45 mk ii reissue the marshall jtm45 is the first guitar amplifier made by marshall. Using the gz34 valve rectifier, it works with the ecc83 and 5881 valves to generate the harmonic and unmistakable marshall tone. Jtm amps, jtm45, bluesbreaker, black flag, offset, 40th anniversary 45 100.
Our version of the classic marshall jtm45 amplifier, circa 1965. Limited to just 200 pieces, the marshall custom shop cs jtm145 50th anniversary andertons valve head was designed in collaboration with lee anderton to celebrate andertons music companys 50th birthday. Very rare offset 62 re issuse hand wired excellent condition golden lion tubes, 1247261699. The original versions of this amp and cabinet were built back in 1962, the very year in which marshall amplification was born. Everyone is commenting how to change everything on the amp to get the real sound of the original.
This is a marshall limited edition jtm 45 os head and 412 os cabinet. The required quantities are shown next to the default items. Current jtm45 reissue schematic musicians roadhouse. I have talked with an amp tech here in nashville that specializes in marshalls. Limited edition offset amplifier and matching 4x12 cabinet.
Triode electronics jtm45 layout speaker output notes. This reissue of the original marshall is a lovingly created reproduction of the real starting point of marshall amps. A nos parts build being authentic in everyway possible. Bluesbreaker reissue jtm 45100 super jtm 50 black flag jmp 50 model 1960b cab model 1987 model 1987 smallbox marshall kits and builds jtm45 build plexi 1987 hatcher leslie 120 speaker silvertone 1483. Classab, allvalve, 100 watt head with two channels. After searching through our collection of cabinets, we settled on both an eighties marshall jcm800 4x12. The marshall jtm45 2245 is a simple amp with presence, bass, middle and treble controls, and independent loudness controls for its channel 1 and 2 inputs. Marshall custom offset page 1 joes guitars, amps and. The custom offset was produced as a limited edition from the marshall custom shop in bletchley, milton keynes, england. Much closer to a tweed baseman tone than a later era marshall. The jtm45 reissue combo feature two 12inch speakers pushing 30 watts of tubedriven power. The point of these transformations was to get the stock reissue jtm45 sounding more like the real thing as described above with regards to the powerful, smooth and dynamic marshall tone. Item marked with a yellow m are the parts used in the metroamp build instructions. Our version of the classic marshall jtm 45 amplifier, circa 1965.
Marshall jtm 45 offset amp os limited edition discussion in amps and cabs started by. First produced in 1963, it has been called a seminal amplifier, 1 and is praised as the most desirable of all the companys amplifiers. Once they are all sold by the shops, then lack of availability will eventually push prices up on the second hand market, making the marshall offset a product you probably. Only roughly of these units were supplied worldwide from 202014. Apr 21, 2009 the lineup consisted of our own 1965 original and 1990 reissue heads, two metroamp jtm45s a kit version as well as the gpm 45, a germino classic 45, a wallace amplification bkw45 and mojave ampworks new special edition plexi 45 head. I havent played it but i have played the jmp 1 and i was very impressed it is an amp you can crank indoors. Marshall jtm45 turret board layout can be seen at the jtm45 kit layout here.
The germino was much closer to the vintage and sounded better imo. Marshall jtm45 2245 30watt plexi tube head sweetwater. The offset is a great product and marshall has been smart by making limited numbers, because this guarantees every single one will sell at the fairly reasonable asking price. For example, the reissue jtm45 in stock form would thicken up appropriately with the expected tube compression when turned up, but it clearly was not as smooth. Rode tube ntv mic, mogami cable, gibson les paul studio, new chinese 6l6 power tubes, anos rca and jan sylvania 12ax7 preamp. The marshall jtm45 is the marshall that started it all. The jtm 45 was first built in 1962, handmade in an allaluminum chassis, by ken bran and dudley craven. Let me tell you i owned an original back in the 60s and this one sounds and feels just like the original right out of the box. Reissue of the iconic jtm45 plexi the marshall jtm45 tube amplifier head is widely considered to be the definitive 60s marshall. The beast that hendrix played at monterrey and clapton used on fresh cream.
Triode electronics jtm 45 layout speaker output notes. Another issue beyond the component values is that weve opted to keep the power transformer in stock form for the time being in the jtm45. The offset is exactly the same amp as the jtm 1 in a custom shell. Marshall jtm45 amp heada lovingly created reproduction of jim marshall s first amplifier. View and download marshall amplification amplifier limited edition jtm45 100 dual output 100w super lead head manual online. The design of the new half stack is inspired by the early jtm45 offset that was produced in small numbers by marshall between late 1962 and 1963. The amplifier itself was based on the fender bassman. Very rare offset 62 re issuse hand wired excellent condition golden lion tubes, 1247544699. A check list for the parts you need for your jtm45 build.
In 1962, in a small shop in hanwell, jim marshall created and began selling the first marshall amp, a jtm45 tm. Opinions on marshalls jtm 452245 page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music. The latest offset is a limited edition handbuilt offering from the marshall custom shop, bletchley, england. He told me that the reissue with a few simple mods is a great amp and way more consistent that trying to find an old one on ebay.
The list is roughly in the order you will need the parts. A jtm 45 that simply looks like a offset using the ec grill cloth like the park reissue uses and modern parts. The marshall custom jtm1 offset price in finland approx 1,000 takes the jtm1 as its starting point, but takes the concept even further down the vintage road to give the custom offset the look the companys first batch of jtm45 models. This is a marshall limited edition jtm45 os head and 412 os cabinet. The reissue jtm45, while certainly not a bad amplifier on its own, really does lack much of the detail and smoothness that is really much easier to grasp and identify when heard. Marshall jtm 45 vs 1987x the plexi amp reissue edition duration. So after looking on youtube and other forums if people had the same setup, it seems that the head is actually wider than the cab despite what the marshall website says. The very first marshall amp, made back in 1962, was the jtm45. Top jimi offset jt 45 pack playthrough marshall offset.
The marshall custom offset is an all tube head and cabinet, inspired by the original marshall jtm45 offset from 19621963. He himself has about 20 marshalls and said that a jtm 45 reissue modded can give you a classic marshall sound with great tactile response. Marshall jtm45 the original marshall marshall amps gak. Because parts, especially nos will add up to close 1400 1800usd depending on how authentic you go. The jtm45 marshalls first amplifier was jims version of leo fenders 5f6a tweed bassman amplifier. Theres the famous light greybeige grille cloth, and the offset control panel, which has given this. Opinions on marshalls jtm 452245 page 1 joes guitars. Marshall jtm 45 offset limited edition stack reverb. This reissue meticulously replicates this original marshall sound. Marshall jtm 45 os offset reissue 2000 black levant amp.
It is a limited run class a hand wired 1 watt amp that honors the jtm 45 of the 1960s. Discussion in marshall amps started by watchdoc, mar 16, 2015. Oct 28, 2016 original 1963 marshall jtm45 with an offset front panel with a gibson les paul custom 1957 reissue black beauty and a 1970 and a 1965 marshall 1960a cabs with g12m25 75hz pulsonic celestion. Such a legendary amp, and one of the most sought after tones in existence. These pa amps had jtm 45 and mk iii printed on the front panels. Nov 07, 2014 marshall jtm45 reissue the bogan con lai. Oct, 2014 the design of the new half stack is inspired by the early jtm45 offset that was produced in small numbers by marshall between late 1962 and 1963. Opinions on marshalls jtm 452245 page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all. In fact, the offset head was the first version of the jtm45 my company made and only a mere handful of these heads and cabinets were ever constructed. Now the classic, original marshall tone is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean, fluid and warm sustain. The reissue marshall was of pcbconstruction, and used the standard parts and components that marshall was building their amps with during that era. Now the classic jtm45 is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean tone and fluid, warm sustain. Im new to this forum but have a question that some of you folks with experience may be able to help with.
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