1959SLP

1987X

2245 ‘JTM45’

1962 ‘Bluesbreaker’

Marshall Amplification plc Denbigh Road, , , MK1 1DQ, England Tel : [01908] 375411 Fax : [01908] 376118 www.marshallamps.com

BOOK-00066-00 / 1 / 02

Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication, BOOK-00066-00 / 2 / 02 due to our policy of constant improvement and development, plc reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice. Owners Manual ! WARNING! - Important safety instructions WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED!

A PLEASE read this instruction manual carefully before switching on. B ALWAYS use the supplied mains lead, if a replacement is required please contact your authorised Marshall Dealer. CNEVER attempt to bypass the fuses or fit ones of the incorrect value. ENGLISH D DO NOT attempt to remove the chassis, there are no user serviceable parts. E Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel including replacement of fuses and valves. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is From the Chairman damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.

ENGLISH I would like to personally thank you for selecting one of my vintage re-issue . FNEVER use an amplifier in damp or wet conditions. No objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus. The Marshall reputation has been built upon many things, but our longevity comes mainly as a result of G ALWAYS unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or if unused for long periods of time. the continual relevance of the concepts behind the HPROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and design and build of our amplifiers. Added to this are at the point where they exit from the apparatus. solid workmanship, reliability, stylish looks, and above all – great tone. The continual fascination and love that I DO NOT switch the amplifier on without a loudspeaker connected. many guitarists show for our vintage amplification is a testament to just how relevant and important these J ENSURE that any extension cabinets used are of the correct impedance. models still are today. ➲ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC directive The amp you have just acquired was originally (Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage directive in the E.U. launched in the 1960s. A time when the face and ➲ EUROPE ONLY - Note: The Peak Inrush current for the 1987X is 26 amps. sound of popular music was rapidly changing and The Peak Inrush current for the 1959SLP is 38 amps. players were constantly pushing back the musical The Peak Inrush current for the 1962 (Bluesbreaker) is 26 amps. boundaries. Each of these amps was there at the The Peak Inrush current for the 2245 (JTM45) is 26 amps. beginning of this music revolution and all played their part. From , and Jimi ➲ CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may Hendrix, to and Paul Kossoff, the list of great void the users authority to operate the equipment. ‘tone’ players who pioneered the use of the natural ➲ Note: It is recommended that all audio cables, with the exception of the speaker lead, used to connect to the distortion from these amps, reads like a who’s who of guitar players. 1987X, 1959SLP, 1962 (Bluesbreaker) and the 2245 (JTM45) are of a high quality screened type. These should not exceed 10 metres in length. Our re-issues of these models are as faithful as Always use a non-screened Marshall approved speaker lead when connecting an extension cabinet to these units. possible to the originals in terms of looks and tone. ➲ Hand-crafted in the UK these superb units feature WARNING: Do not obstruct ventilation grilles and always ensure free movement of air around the amplifier! finger-jointed cabinets of birch plywood, hand-welded chassis’s, hand-wired potentiometers and valve bases USA ONLY - DO NOT defeat the purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A polarised plug has two and the highest quality PCBs and componentry. blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your I would like to wish you every success with your new outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. amplifier and welcome you to the family of great players who use the classic Marshall tone. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

1 2 Introduction The Marshall re-issue range consists of the 100 Watt 1959SLP head, the 50 Watt 1987X head, the 2245 ‘JTM45’ head and 1962 ‘Bluesbreaker’ combo. All are faithful reproductions of the originals, which shaped the sound of the electric guitar as we know it. The main characteristic that these amps share is their simplicity of operation and superb natural

valve tone. Achieving the beautifully organic and vibrant overdrive which is their trademark, can ENGLISH only be done in one way – crank’em up! The result is pure, majestic tone uncluttered by unnecessary circuitry. With solos this produces a big, round, warm sustain, full of classic character. With chord work you get a bark and percussive attack with a natural sounding break up, which allows each note to ring out in a glorious musical crunch.

ENGLISH FX Loop Due to high demand, a sonically transparent effects loop has been added to the 1959SLP and 1987X models. This circuitry has been designed to not colour the guitar sound, so that your tone remains pure. The bypass switch gives you the option of completely removing this circuitry if desired. The effects loop level selector ensures compatibility with rack processors or floor pedals (stomp boxes).

3 4 1959SLP & 1987X 1959SLP Rear Panel WARNING!: RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY SELECTOR SELECTOR MAINS INPUT MAINS FUSE H.T. FUSE ! AVIS!: ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE! EFFECTS T3.15A 230V T1A +4dBV BYPASS T6.3A 110V 10 12 -10dBV ACTIVE LOOP SPEAKERS 1959SLP & 1987X Front Panel

LEVEL BYPASS MAINS STANDBY PRESENCE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE HIGH TREBLE NORMAL RETURN SEND CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE OUTPUT: 100 WATTS RMS 110V ~ 60Hz 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 2 AND. OUTPUT MAINS 375 Watts MK 282828282828 INPUTS II 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 1 2 ON ON LOUDNESS 1 LOUDNESS 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1987X Rear Panel ENGLISH MODEL: 1987X WARNING!: RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY SELECTOR SELECTOR MAINS INPUT MAINS FUSE H.T. FUSE ! AVIS!: ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE! EFFECTS T2A 230V T500mA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 +4dBV BYPASS T4A 110V -10dBV ACTIVE LOOP SPEAKERS

1. Power Switch 7. Treble Control LEVEL BYPASS RETURN SEND CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE OUTPUT: 50 WATTS RMS 110V ~ 60Hz On / Off Switch for mains power to the amplifier. Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone, MADE IN ENGLAND BY MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC, OUTPUT MAINS 175 Watts making your guitar sound brighter when increased. BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND.

ENGLISH Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply before (Note: The tone network is highly interactive and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 being moved. altering one control can change the shape of the sound in relation to the other tone controls. If running into two 16 Ohm cabs, the amp should be 2. Standby Switch 1. Level set to 8 Ohms. If running into two 8 Ohm cabs, the Experimentation is the best way to achieve your Provides two different loop levels to suit the type of The Standby Switch is used in conjunction with the desired sounds.) amp should be set to 4 Ohms. Power Switch (item 1) to ‘warm up’ the amplifier effects connected to the series effects loop. The higher level (+4dBV) suits rack processors and the Failure to comply with these points will result in before use and to prolong the life of the output valves. 8. High Treble Loudness 1 damage to the amplifier. Controls the overall output level of Channel 1. lower level (-10dBV) suits floor pedals. When powering up the amplifier always engage the Note: This channel is voiced for a higher treble 2. Bypass Your amp should be completely powered down Power Switch (item 1) first. This allows the response than Channel 2. before the selector is turned. application of the voltage required to heat the valves This switch completely bypasses the circuitry to their correct operating temperature. After about 2 9. Normal Loudness 2 involved in the effects loop to maintain absolute tonal minutes, when the valves are up to the correct integrity. 8. Mains Selector Controls the overall output level of Channel 2. Matches the amplifier mains transformer voltage to temperature, the Standby Switch can be engaged. Note: Channel 2 is voiced for normal response. Upon doing this the H.T. (High Tension) which is the 3/4. Effects Loop the incoming mains voltage. Ensure that the rotary high voltage required by the output valves to pass 10. Input Jack To increase the flexibility of your amplifier further Mains Selector is set to the correct mains voltage signal (and hence produce sound) is applied. Connects the guitar to Channel 1. you may choose to add external effects. The Effects applicable to the country where used. If you do not Loop allows direct connection of either floor pedals or know the mains input voltage contact your authorised To prolong valve life, the Standby Switch alone Note: Though the first input of the first channel is rack processors, with the level control (item 1) Marshall dealer. should be used to turn the amplifier on and off during the input that most guitarists use, don’t be afraid to providing the correct operating level. breaks in a performance. Also, upon full power down, experiment. Some guitar players prefer to mix the two Your amp should be completely powered down always disengage the Standby Switch prior to the channels together by connecting a short, screened Usually effects involving distortion or Wah Wah before the selector is turned. Adjustment from main Power Switch (item 1). patch lead between the second input of Channel 1 and would not go through the loop, but between the guitar 230/220V to 110V or vice versa will require the mains and amp input. Time or modulation based effects fuse to be changed to the corresponding value as 3. Indicator the first input of Channel 2. If you then plug your guitar into the first input of such as Chorus, Delay and Reverb are best suited to detailed on the rear panel. The Indicator will be lit when your amplifier is on the loop. and will not be lit when the amplifier is switched off. Channel 1 (item 10), you can mix 1 2 9. Mains Input the different tonal characters of INPUTS The signal is sent out from the amplifier to the input Your amp is provided with a detachable mains 4. Presence Control each channel for greater 1 2 of your effects processor/pedal from socket 4 (Effects (power) lead which is connected here. The specific Adds higher frequencies to the guitar tone, creating flexibility. (See diagram). Send) then from the output of the processor/pedal is mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has crispness and bite. Turning this up will make the 11. Input Jack returned into the amp via socket 3 (Effects Return). been built for is shown on the back panel. Before sound more cutting and ‘present’. Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on 5/6. Loudspeaker Outputs connecting for the first time, please ensure that your amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply. If 5. Bass Control Channel 1. These are for connection to an external load, i.e. speaker cabinet(s). (See item 7). you have any doubt, please get advice from a Controls the amount of low frequencies or bottom 12. Input Jack qualified person. Your Marshall dealer will help in this end in your tone. Connects the guitar to Channel 2. Please refer to Important Safety Instructions, page 2. respect. 6. Middle Control 13. Input Jack 7. Output Selector 10. Mains Fuse Dictates the middle register of the amplifier. Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on Matches the amplifier’s output to the load The correct value of mains fuse is specified on the Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter. Channel 2. impedance. rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important Conversely reducing the amount of middle in your Safety Instructions, page 2. tone will result in a sharper and thinner guitar sound With all-valve amplifiers it is imperative that the amp for a more ‘scooped’ tone. is connected to a load whilst in operation and that the 11. H.T. Fuse impedance selected on the amplifier matches the total The correct value of H.T. fuse is specified on the impedance of the speaker cabinet(s) being used. For rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important example, if the amp is running into a single 16 Ohm Safety Instructions, page 2. cab, the amp should accordingly be set to 16 Ohms. 5 6 1962 (Bluesbreaker) 12 14 1962 Front Panel 1962 Rear Panel

WARNING!: RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY OUTPUT H.T. FUSE MAINS INPUT MAINS FUSE ! AVIS!: ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE! MAINS STANDBY SPEED INTENSITY PRESENCE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE VOLUME I VOLUME II SPEAKERS 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 1 2 JTM 2828282828282828 INPUTS

0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 1 2 ON ON MANUFACTURED BY FOOTPEDAL CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC OUTPUT: 30 WATTS RMS 117V ~ 60Hz T1.6A 230V BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND. SELECTOR T500 mA 175 Watts T3.15A 117V ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Power Switch 8. Middle Control 1. Footpedal Jack 5. H.T. Fuse On / Off Switch for mains power to the amplifier. Dictates the middle register of the amplifier. For connection of the supplied footswitch to allow The correct value of H.T. fuse is specified on the Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter. tremelo to be switched on and off. rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and Conversely reducing the amount of middle in your Safety Instructions, page 2. ENGLISH unplugged from the mains electricity supply before Note: The tremelo effect will only work when playing tone will result in a sharper and thinner guitar sound being moved. through Channel 2. for a more ‘scooped’ tone. 6. Mains Input 2. Standby Switch 2/3. Loudspeaker Outputs Your amp is provided with a detachable mains 9. Treble Control (power) lead which is connected here. The specific The Standby Switch is used in conjunction with the These are for connection to either the internal Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone, mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has Power Switch (item 1) to ‘warm up’ the amplifier speakers and/or an external load, i.e. speaker making your guitar sound brighter when increased. been built for is shown on the back panel. Before before use and to prolong the life of the output valves. extension cabinet(s). (See item 4). (Note: The tone network is highly interactive and connecting for the first time, please ensure that your When powering up the amplifier always engage the altering one control can change the shape of the 4. Output Selector amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply. If Power Switch (item 1) first. This allows the sound in relation to the other tone controls. Matches the amplifier’s output to the load you have any doubt, please get advice from a application of the voltage required to heat the valves Experimentation is the best way to achieve your impedance. qualified person. Your Marshall dealer will help in this to their correct operating temperature. After about 2 desired sounds.) respect. minutes, when the valves are up to the correct With all-valve amplifiers it is imperative that the temperature, the Standby Switch can be engaged. 10. Volume I amplifier is connected to a load whilst in operation 7. Mains Fuse The correct value of mains fuse is specified on the Upon doing this the H.T. (High Tension) which is the Controls the overall output level of Channel 1. and that the impedance selected on the amplifier rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important high voltage required by the output valves to pass Note: This channel is voiced for a higher treble matches the total impedance of the internal speakers Safety Instructions, page 2. signal (and hence produce sound) is applied. response than Channel 2. and/or extension speaker cabinets. The two internal speakers are 16 Ohms each. These To prolong valve life, the Standby Switch alone 11. Volume II should be used to turn the amplifier on and off during are wired in parallel giving an overall impedance of Controls the overall output level of Channel 2. breaks in a performance. Also, upon full power down, 8 Ohms, therefore the output selector should be set to Note: Channel 2 is voiced for normal response. always disengage the Standby Switch prior to the 8 Ohms. main Power Switch (item 1). 12. Input Jack If an additional 8 Ohm extension speaker cabinet is 3. Indicator Connects the guitar to Channel 1. used in conjunction with the internal speakers the output selector should be set to 4 Ohms. The Indicator will be lit when your amplifier is on Note: Though the first input of the first channel is and will not be lit when the amplifier is switched off. the input that most guitarists use, don’t be afraid to Note: No additional extension speaker cabinet with 4. Speed Control experiment. Some guitar players prefer to mix the an impedance lower than 8 Ohms should be used in two channels together by connecting a short, conjunction with the internal speakers. Controls the speed of oscillation when using the screened patch lead between the second input of tremelo effect. Failure to comply with these points will result in Channel 1 and the first input of Channel 2. If you then damage to the amplifier. 5. Intensity Control plug your guitar into the first Controls the intensity of oscillation (i.e. the effect input of Channel 1 (item 12), you 1 2 Your amp should be completely powered down depth) when using the tremelo effect. can mix the different tonal INPUTS before the selector is turned. characters of each channel for 1 2 Note: The tremelo effect will only work when playing greater flexibility. (See diagram). through Channel 2 of the Bluesbreaker combo. 13. Input Jack 6. Presence Control Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on Adds higher frequencies to the guitar tone, creating Channel 1. crispness and bite. Turning this up will make the sound more cutting and ‘present’. 14. Input Jack Connects the guitar to Channel 2. 7. Bass Control Controls the amount of low frequencies or bottom 15. Input Jack end in your tone. Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on Channel 2. 7 8 2245 (JTM45) 10 12 2245 (JTM45) Front Panel 2245 (JTM45) Rear Panel

MODEL: JTM45 WARNING!: RISK OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY ! AVIS!: ENERGIE ELECTRIQUE DANGEREUSE! OUTPUT H.T. FUSE MAINS INPUT MAINS FUSE MAINS STANDBY PRESENCE BASS MIDDLE TREBLE HIGH TREBLE NORMAL SPEAKERS 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 1 2 MK JTM JTM MANUFACTURED BY 282828282828 INPUTS MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC II 45 45 BLETCHLEY, MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND. 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 1 2 CONNECT SPEAKERS BEFORE USE ON ON LOUDNESS 1 LOUDNESS 2 OUTPUT: 30 WATTS RMS 117V ~ 60Hz T1.6A 230V SELECTOR T500 mA 175 Watts T3.15A 117V ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 13 1 2 3 4 5 6

1. Power Switch 7. Treble Control 1/2. Loudspeaker Outputs 4. H.T. Fuse On / Off Switch for mains power to the amplifier. Controls the high frequencies of the guitar tone, These are for connection to an external load, i.e. The correct value of H.T. fuse is specified on the making your guitar sound brighter when increased. speaker cabinet(s). (See item 3). rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important

ENGLISH Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and Safety Instructions, page 2. unplugged from the mains electricity supply before (Note: The tone network is highly interactive and Please refer to Important Safety Instructions, page 2. being moved. altering one control can change the shape of the 3. Output Selector 5. Mains Input sound in relation to the other tone controls. Your amp is provided with a detachable mains 2. Standby Switch Matches the amplifier’s output to the load Experimentation is the best way to achieve your (power) lead which is connected here. The specific The Standby Switch is used in conjunction with the impedance. desired sounds.) mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has Power Switch (item 1) to ‘warm up’ the amplifier With all-valve amplifiers it is imperative that the amp been built for is shown on the back panel. Before before use and to prolong the life of the output 8. High Treble Loudness 1 is connected to a load whilst in operation and that the connecting for the first time, please ensure that your valves. Controls the overall output level of Channel 1. Note: This channel is voiced for a higher treble impedance selected on the amp matches the total amplifier is compatible with your electricity supply. If When powering up the amplifier always engage the response than Channel 2. impedance of the speaker cabinet(s) being used. For you have any doubt, please get advice from a Power Switch (item 1) first. This allows the example, if the amp is running into a single 16 Ohm qualified person. Your Marshall dealer will help in this application of the voltage required to heat the valves 9. Normal Loudness 2 cab, the amp should accordingly be set to 16 Ohms. respect. to their correct operating temperature. After about 2 If running into two 16 Ohm cabs, the amp should be Controls the overall output level of Channel 2. 6. Mains Fuse minutes, when the valves are up to the correct Note: Channel 2 is voiced for normal response. set to 8 Ohms. If running into two 8 Ohm cabs, the temperature, the Standby Switch can be engaged. amp should be set to 4 Ohms. The correct value of mains fuse is specified on the Upon doing this the H.T. (High Tension) which is the 10. Input Jack rear panel of the amplifier. Please refer to Important Failure to comply with these points will result in high voltage required by the output valves to pass Connects the guitar to Channel 1. Safety Instructions, page 2. damage to the amplifier. signal (and hence produce sound) is applied. Note: Though the first input of the first channel is Your amp should be completely powered down To prolong valve life, the Standby Switch alone the input that most guitarists use, don’t be afraid to before the selector is turned. should be used to turn the amplifier on and off experiment. Some guitar players prefer to mix the during breaks in a performance. Also, upon full two channels together by connecting a short, power down always disengage the Standby Switch screened patch lead between the second input of prior to the main Power Switch (item 1). Channel 1 and the first input of Channel 2. If you 3. Indicator then plug your guitar into the The Indicator will be lit when your amplifier is on first input of Channel 1 (item 10), 1 2 and will not be lit when the amplifier is switched off. you can mix the different tonal INPUTS characters of each channel for 1 2 4. Presence Control greater flexibility. (See diagram). Adds higher frequencies to the guitar tone, creating 11. Input Jack crispness and bite. Turning this up will make the Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on sound more cutting and ‘present’. Channel 1. 5. Bass Control 12. Input Jack Controls the amount of low frequencies or bottom Connects the guitar to Channel 2. end in your tone. 13. Input Jack 6. Middle Control Connects the guitar to the lower sensitivity input on Dictates the middle register of the amplifier. Channel 2. Turning this up will make your guitar sound fatter. Conversely reducing the amount of middle in your tone will result in a sharper and thinner guitar sound for a more ‘scooped’ tone.

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