Marshall JMP 1986 Bass 50w Head 1970, Black

$4,800.00

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Marshall
Model	JMP 1986 Bass 50w Head
Finish	Black
SKU	AP4390-A
Made In Year	1970
Preamp	12AX7 (x3)
Power	EL34 (x2)
Rectifier	SS
Wattage	50 Watts
Circuit	1986 Bass
Transformers	Original Drake
PT	1202-118
OT	784-139
Choke	352-114

Description

Built at the beginning of the metal-front era, this 50W Marshall is essentially all Plexi at its core. It features the same brown, hand-wired turret board from the previous era, and still carries all of its original preamp components, along with updated filter caps. The only other changes are a replaced pilot light and power-transformer shunt caps. 1k screen grid resistors were also added, as most techs consider them a mandatory update. See pictures for further details.

The iconic British rock “Plexi” tone is on full display here. The “Bass” 1986 circuit uses a shared V1 cathode and the preamp is effectively identical to the JTM45, minus a bright cap. This results in smoother breakup with less piercing high-end—something many players prefer. This amp is sure to impress, delivering the classic Marshall formula that helped cement the brand’s legendary status!

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