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Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Marshall Plexi 1959 is a 100-watt all-tube guitar amplifier head. Its Plexiglas front panel gave rise to the "Plexi" nickname. The amplifier produces significant volume and was adopted by rock guitarists seeking overdriven tone at stage levels. It became associated with the sound of British rock and hard rock through the late 1960s and 1970s.
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Who famously used the Marshall Plexi 1959 amplifier?
The Marshall Plexi 1959 was famously used by legendary rock guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page. Its loud, aggressive overdrive became the defining sound of British blues-rock in the late 1960s.
Why is the Marshall 1959 amplifier called a 'Plexi'?
It earned the nickname 'Plexi' because the front control panel on models built between 1968 and 1969 was made from clear acrylic glass (Perspex/Plexiglas) with gold lettering printed on the back. The older pre-1968 models used aluminum panels.
How many watts of power does a vintage Marshall Plexi 1959 produce?
The Marshall Plexi 1959 is a 100-watt tube amplifier head. This massive power output meant guitarists had to run the amp extremely loud to achieve natural tube saturation and distortion.
What tubes are used in a vintage Marshall Plexi 1959?
The amplifier utilizes a quartet of EL34 power tubes to generate its signature thick, mid-range heavy crunch. The preamp section relies on ECC83 (12AX7) tubes to shape the initial guitar signal.
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