A Performance-minded Plexi for the Modern Guitarist
The Marshall 1959 Modified tweaks and twists the iconic Plexi formula with a host of performance-minded enhancements for the modern player, all without compromising on its old-school Super Lead soul. First and foremost, this 2-channel, 100-watt behemoth of an amplifier preserves the traditional tones of the original 1959, supplying you with the same era-defining tone that rocked the Woodstock stage in the hands of Hendrix and forever changed the very face of rock ’n’ roll. However, the 1959 Modified features a much-welcomed Master Volume control to achieve saturation at volume levels that won’t blow out your windows. Furthermore, the 1959 Modified upgrades the straightforward EQ section (including a 3-band EQ and Presence knob) of its predecessor with a switchable bright cap, along with an onboard gain boost for screaming saturation. Representing the perfect balance of old-school Marshall firepower and modern enhancements, the Marshall 1959 Modified brings the iconic Plexi sound straight into the 21st century.
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Sweet saturation at any volume
First released in the mid-1960s, there’s no denying the historical importance and era-defining sound of Marshall’s iconic 1959 amplifier head. After all, this is the amp that set the stage for what every rock ’n’ roller now knows as the Plexi tone. However, as the original featured no master volume control, there was only one way to achieve its signature breakup — turn it up loud. Thankfully, the Marshall 1959 Modified upgrades the original with a powerful Master Volume control, allowing you to cop rich, saturated sounds at any volume level you desire.
Expanded tonal tools at your disposal
Aside from its Master Volume upgrade, the 1959 Modified leverages a new set of switches under its traditional tone controls. First, you get a switchable bright cap that injects your signal with cutting clarity and definition. This control essentially grants you both the sizzling brightness of the original and a richer, rounder voice to explore. What’s more, the 1959 Modified also comes complete with a built-in gain boost — a favorite feature of Sweetwater’s saturation-obsessed guitarists, as it transforms the old-school 1959’s blues and classic-rock bite with enough firepower to dive into far heavier modern rock and metal territories.
Marshall 1959 Modified Features:
- Provides you with an ultra-authentic 1959 Plexi foundation, along with a choice set of mods to better suit the modern guitarist
- 2-channel design with 100W power rating, driven by 4 EL34 power tubes, provides all the arena-shaking firepower of the original
- Completely captures the era-defining tones of the 1960s rock scene, from Hendrix at Woodstock to Clapton in Cream
- Traditional EQ section includes a Presence knob and 3-band EQ to sculpt your sound
- The addition of a Master Volume control allows you to cop signature Plexi roar at home-appropriate volume levels
- Switchable bright cap for vintage-style clarity or a smoother, rounder response
- Built-in gain boost transforms this amp’s classic crunch with enough heat to dive into modern metal and hard rock applications
- Traditional Marshall aesthetics capture the vibe of a vintage 1959 in all its glory
