Amps

MARSHALL AMPS

Marshall amps are by far the most commonly used amps in Rock, Hard Rock, and Classic Metal.

The image of Marshall stacks lined up on stage is iconic.

Marshall Amps are said to represent the 'British' sound, while Fender amps represent the 'American' sound. Marshall amps are favoured for their 'dirty' overdriven tones.

These are just some of the artists who used Marshall amps;

AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bad Company, Cream, Deep Purple, Eric Clapton, Foreigner, Guns N' Roses, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, UFO, Van Halen, Whitesnake, ZZ Top

Marshall JTM45 (Bluesbreaker) (1963, 30w)

Eric Clapton of the Blues Breakers

Marshall 1959 JMP Super Lead (1965, 100w)

Marshall 1987 JMP Super Lead (1965, 50w)

Marshall 1992 JMP Super Bass (1965, 100w)

Marshall 1986 JMP Super Bass (1965, 50w)

(pictured above is a head, and below is a half stack)

Marshall Major (1967, 200w)

(Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple)

Marshall JMP 2203 (1975, 100w)

Marshall JMP 2204 (1976, 50w)

(first master volume models)

Marshall JCM 800 2210 (1981, 100w)

Marshall JCM 800 2205 (1981, 50w)

(Dual Channel models released in 1982)

FENDER AMPS

Fender amps are generally considered to be more versatile than Marshall amps. Fender amps are popular in many genres, such as Blues, Rock and Roll, Country, Funk, and Rock.

Fender Amps are said to represent the 'American' sound and are revered for their 'clean' tones.