description Marshall 1987X Overview
The Marshall 1987X is a 50-watt tube amplifier head recreating the tone of the iconic 1987 Plexi. This reissue utilizes original components to faithfully reproduce the amp’s celebrated high-gain sound, favored by guitarists in rock and blues genres. It's particularly suited for players seeking a powerful, responsive platform for aggressive leads and classic rock rhythms.
help Marshall 1987X FAQ
Does the Marshall 1987X have a master volume?
No. Like the late-1960s 1987 circuit it recreates, the 1987X is a non-master-volume amplifier, so strong power-stage overdrive requires considerable loudness or an attenuator.
Why does the Marshall 1987X have four input sockets?
Its two channels each provide high- and low-sensitivity inputs. Players often bridge the channels with a short patch cable to blend the brighter High Treble channel with the darker Normal channel.
What tubes are used in the Marshall 1987X?
The 50-watt head uses two EL34 power valves and three ECC83 preamp valves. That is a different power section from the four-EL34 arrangement used in a 100-watt Marshall 1959SLP.
Does the 1987X include an effects loop?
Yes. The reissue adds a series effects loop with a bypass switch, a practical feature not found on the original vintage 1987 Plexi heads.
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