Marshall bluesbreaker model 1962 30watt 2x12 guitar reverb. The marshall bluesbreaker, otherwise known as the marshall 1962, is just like the one used by eric clapton during his stint with mayalls bluesbreakers and famously on the beano sessions. Inside, the handwired turret board circuit is a real work of art, with wires. To be frank this is a combo version of the famous jtm45, the first. Marshall 50th anniversary 1962 bluesbreaker handwired amplifier. The cerulean overdrive project is a clone of the marshall bluesbreaker. This combo was introduced in 1984 and was discontinued in 1991. Mine is quite a bit different from the reissues that i can find and in the schematic thread. The bluesbreaker itself never achieved legendary status like the tubescreamer, but a number of wellknown boutique pedals such as the king of tone and morning glory are based off of it. Discussion in marshall amps started by soma1975, mar 4, 2018. Tonally, the bluesbreaker reissue had a unique and fine sound of its own. Marshall bluesbreaker demo issue 382 of guitarist magazine. Schematics shown in blue are missing from the archive.
Marshalls recent reissuing of two classic amps of the 60s and 70s is welcome. Audio printed circuit board power supply pcb and jacks inout i begin by replacing the resistor r8 with a carbon resistor 1m instead of 2. Mine works best if you whack the speed and intensity full up to get the oscillator circuit running and then run backwards from there, so i probably need to replace v6. An ecc82 was used as the driver tube for the four kt88s.
The marshall bluesbreaker model 1962 reissue replicates the sound of the original guitar combo amplifier by offering 30 watts of tube power, 3 band eq, two 12 celestion greenback speakers, and a gz34 rectifier tube for output stage compression and sustain. The 2x12 vintage greenback speaker combination gives you the power to match. John mayall and the bluesbreakers playing with eric clapton is what gave the 1962 bluesbreaker tm its name. The 5210 was introduced in 1981 and it was discontinued in 1991. If youve owned one of these or played on one please give me your opinion as to tone, clean headroom, reliability, etc. Unfollow marshall bluesbreaker to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Marshall bluesbreaker model 1962 30watt 2x12 guitar. The marshall 1962hw is the handwired version of the 1962 bluesbreaker combo. From the first notes of john mayalls 1966 album, blues breakers with eric clapton, it was clear rock guitar would never sound the same. Sadly, jim marshall, the guvnor, passed away on april 5th 2012. Mbb marshall bluesbreaker replica this is a vintage marshall bluesbreaker replica pedal project. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker 30w 2x12 guitar combo amp.
Armed with a 1960 gibson les paul and the marshall model 1962 combo guitar. Im considering ordering a marshall 1962 bluesbreaker reissue combo but i wont have the chance to try it out first. Vintage 1969 marshall bluesbreaker 50w tremolo model 1962 valve guitar amplifierthese rare 50w tremolo heads are highly sought after, for their classic glorious marshall tone. This site helps you to save the earth from electronic waste. It seems to me that all the reissue amps from marshall such as the bluesbreaker,1959slp etc seem to have a slight harshness to them, except the hw versions which do seem to be a little tamer, well thats what my ears hear, is there a simple mod of some sought that can be done to the bluesbreaker that will round out and smoothen the top end. For greater savings check out our used marshall jtm50 62 reissue bluesbreaker tube guitar combo amp and get a great deal today. Dec 14, 2010 with the imminent release of the beano a gibson custom shop replica of the les paul eric clapton used to record john mayall and the bluesbreaker s landmark album in 1966 it seems fitting that marshall s reissue of the the jtm45 combo amplifier that played such a significant role in the tone that clapton achieved on the album should get a mention in these pages. But 30 watts is perfect for live use in small to medium sized venues, and its ideal for recording. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker 30watt 2x12 tube combo amp. Guitar interactive the free online guitar magazine 252,082. Current jtm45 reissue schematic musicians roadhouse. Now ive had my new marshall bluesbreaker plug for almost one month. He also sent in some documentation on the jtm45 mods which he had saved prior to the creation of this page.
Marshall amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. Simply put, youll love how it sounds and feels to play through the marshall 1962 bluesbreaker tube combo amplifier. Marshall bluesbreaker reissue 45w 1962 schematic marshall class 5. All trademarks mentioned here belong to their owners and not to general guitar gadgets. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Marshall bluesbreaker reissue 1962 sch service manual. Their first amps were very heavily inspired on the 1959 fender tweed 4x10 bassman. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The marshall 1962 bluesbreaker combo amp is just like the one used by eric clapton during his stint with mayalls bluesbreakers and famously on the beano sessions.
This is the circuit for the original black unit from the 1980s, not any of the later thought to be inferior versions. Whether youve just picked up an instrument for the first time or are looking to fill in some gaps in your playing, making music with marshall has everything to give you a helping hand. Marshall 1962 hw bluesbreaker gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Bluesbreaker project documentation cerulean overdrive. With this project, you can build an original bluesbreaker or any of the modded versions. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker tube combo amplifier at a glance. Marshall bluesbreaker 1962 by universal audio related. View and download marshall amplification bluesbreaker ii bb2 owners manual online. Jul 15, 2014 marshall has reissued handwired versions of the 1962 before in limited numbers, but this is the newest and more permanent addition to the flagship handwired range, together with a reissue of the rare 2245 super tremolo head the same amp without the loudspeakers. The list of guitar amplifiers that have attained mythical status since the 1960s most certainly includes marshalls model 1962 combo from 1965particularly. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker combo amp guitar center. Free marshall diagrams, schematics, service manuals. The marshall 1962 bluesbreaker tube combo amplifier is based on the.
Marshall 50th anniversary 1962 bluesbreaker handwired. The marshall limited edition 50th anniversary bluesbreaker 1962leg is a strictly limited alltube guitar combo amplifier. I love the sound from it, so in order to make things easier and more comfortable i just had to get this plug in from uad. With 30w output and 2x12 speakers, it produces a gutsy bass and vibrant top, coupled with an overall natural warmth. Thats pretty low power when you consider marshalls other models at the time. For the first time, the complete story of marshall s first ever combo amplifier, nicknamed the bluesbreaker, is told here in the marshall bluesbreaker the story of marshall s first combo. At 30 watts output, this is possibly the ultimate classic valve combo.
Save marshall 1962 bluesbreaker to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Vintage 1969 marshall bluesbreaker 50w tremolo model 1962. In short, this is 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 mayalls.
This 2x12 combo reissue has the legendary deep blues tone created by the gz34 valve rectifier, similar to the jtm45. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker reissue tube set tubes for amps. I supplied them with a cad drawing of the series ii dimensions and features. Marshall bluesbreaker broken tremolo my les paul forum. Probably no worse than a vox ac30 tremolo, but not in the league of the nice fender ones. Marshall bluesbreaker 2x12 reissue combo amp cover black,tuki mars023p. Claptons aggressive approach and singing, thick tone introduced the world to the glorious, cranked marshall amp sound. Close mic unidyne iv 548, room mic akg c414 omni at 10 feet. Mar 16, 2010 finally, in true marshall vintage style, its a crap tremolo. Were helping you learn music theory and essential techniques to take you from beginner to pro. Jun 12, 2017 1967 marshall model 1962 jtm45 bluesbreaker vs 2017 bluesbreaker reissue.
Our thoughts go out to all who are affected by covid19. The 1962 bluesbreaker s sonic sweetness comes courtesy of a gz34 tube rectifier, which imparts the natural sustain and compression the jtm45 was famed for. The 1962 bluesbreaker is a reissue of the classic marshall jtm45 amp, which only use 30 watts of power to create its epic tones. Used marshall jtm50 62 reissue bluesbreaker tube guitar. Marshall bluesbreaker reissue 45w 1962 schematic thetubestore. He did this together with technical friend ken bran. Marshalls recent reissuing of two classic amps of the 60s and 70s is welcome news for anyone who revels in classic british tube tone. Electro harmonix replacement tubes kit for the marshall 1962 bluesbreaker reissue. Buy marshall 1962 bluesbreaker 30w 2x12 guitar combo amp. Developed by softube and available exclusively for uad2 hardware and apollo audio interfaces the marshall bluesbreaker 1962 plugin is the first emulation of the legendary 2x12 combo used on this landmark session. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker combo amp musicians friend.
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