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Marshall 1959HW 100-watt Handwired Tube Head

100-watt 2-channel Tube Guitar Amplifier Head, Handwired, with 3-Band EQ and High/Low Sensitivity Inputs
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The Definitive Tone of Late '60s Rock

When guitarists talk about the sweet Plexi tones of '60s rock, they're talking about the same tones you'll get from the Marshall 1959HW tube guitar amplifier head. The all-tube signal path of the 1959HW is ready to roar with a unique and responsive character that begs to be played. This 100-watt legend is handwired by the masters at Marshall, for optimum tone and incredibly reliable performance. So just plug in, hook up your big speaker stack, and start another rock revolution with the Marshall 1959HW tube guitar amplifier head!

Marshall 1959HW Tube Guitar Amplifier Head at a Glance:
  • A handwired Marshall legend
  • A ton of tube tone
  • Two bridgeable channels
A handwired Marshall legend

While guitarists can debate endlessly about whether there are tonal benefits to handwired amplifiers, we do know that the Marshall 1959HW was handwired by the amp masters at Marshall, just like the Plexi heads from the late '60s that it's based on. One nice thing about the handwired design is that the fuses have been moved to be more accessible, making them easier to change if one happens to blow. Whether you believe it affects tone or just like the extra attention to detail, the 1959HW's handwired construction means every inch of it was inspected by a Marshall amplifier pro.

A ton of tube tone

The 1959HW tube amp head packs 100-watts of power into a 2-channel design. It's not a quiet amplifier, but if you're lucky enough to be able to crank the 1959HW into its sweet spot you'll have the tone that shaped the sound of rock. Three ECC83 preamp tubes and four EL34 power tubes provide the mojo, with a 3-band EQ and a presence control for tone shaping.

Two bridgeable channels

Just like the original Plexis, the 1959HW sports two non-footswitchable channels. Each channel has high- and low-sensitivity inputs to accommodate a variety of guitar pickups. A favorite trick of many guitarists is to bridge the two channels using a patch cable: plug your guitar into the top input of channel one, then connect a patch cable from channel one's bottom input to the top input of channel two. This allows you to use both gain stages in each channel for even more tonal versatility.

Marshall 1959HW Tube Guitar Amplifier Head Features:
  • Handwired, all-tube guitar amplifier based on '60s Plexi amplifiers
  • 100-watts of power for a loud, clear, articulate character
  • High- and low-sensitivity inputs on each channel accommodate any guitar's pickups
  • 2 speaker outputs for connecting extension cabinets
  • Gold Perspex front and back panels, just like the original
Get ready to rock with the Marshall 1959HW tube guitar amplifier head!

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Tube
  • Number of Channels: 2
  • Total Power: 100W
  • Preamp Tubes: 3 x ECC83
  • Power Tubes: 4 x EL34
  • EQ: 3-band EQ, Presence
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4" (ch 1), 2 x 1/4" (ch 2)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (4/8/16 ohms)
  • Effects Loop: No
  • Bias Type: Adjustable Fixed
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 8.27"
  • Width: 29.13"
  • Depth: 10.83"
  • Weight: 48.5 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1959HW

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Rated 5/5

Have old 70’s version

I love this head, I am the second owner of this amp. The only disadvantage of this amp is its weight. Its simply amazing, I have searched my entire life to own this amp.
Rated 5/5

PURE ROCK

This is THE sound of late 60's and 70's rock. If it is good enough for Hendrix, Page, Van Halen and Angus it's good enough for me. These are almost as good as the old ones. Change out the cheap tubes to some NOS Mullards and you will be in tone heaven. These are meant to be played LOUD. You will never get that sound until you have the volume at at least 7. Forget an attenuator it kills the highs. If you have a place to play this thing it is an experience you will never forget!!!
Music background: Professional musician
Rated 5/5

Marshall 1959 head

Amp kicks but to mean!!!
Rated 5/5

Works great better then expected

The amp works perfectly. Item was purchased from eBay via sweetwater's used store .
Item was better then pictured
Rated 5/5

Its the best but??

I have a early 90s reissue..Can not believe the money for this one!!No doubt its a great amp but im not convinced maybe very rich little spoiled brats that have to have this to be Jimmy Page and have no clue how to use it??Thats how I got mine..Kid said He thought He would sound like Jimmy but didnt and wanted something different..I was more than happy to solve his problem!!!

There are countless "British"-style guitar amplifiers out there, but take it from the lifelong guitarists and tone connoisseurs at Sweetwater, when it comes to Marshall tone, there's nothing like the real thing. We've played them all, from vintage JTM45s and the ultra-cool Plexi reissue to modern handmade masterpieces such as the JVM410. There isn't a model among them we can't recommend with total confidence, and that includes their more affordable models too, like MG, DSL, and Code series amps. Thanks to our tight relationship with Marshall, Sweetwater's always on the cutting edge of their latest designs, custom models, and limited-edition gems. If you want iconic tone from across the pond, you want Marshall, and your Sweetwater Sales Engineer will help you find the perfect one.

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