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Vintage Marshall Looks And Tone





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We spend a lot of time trying to re-create the sound of vintage gear and finding a classic that is in as good a shape as it sounds, is not easy or inexpensive to do. And of course, the problem with buying 30-year old equipment is that, well, it's thirty years old. Speakers dry out, contacts corrode, and grille cloths and cabinets get dinged up. So, what's the best way to go if you want a stack with vintage Marshall sound and looks? Easy. The Marshall 1960TV speaker cabinets.





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Marshall 1960TV at a Glance:


Classic looks and vintage tone


25-watt Celestion Greenback speakers





Classic looks and vintage tone


To re-create the classic looks and tones of yesteryear, Marshall offers the 1960TV cabinet. The 1960TV houses four Marshall/Celestion designed re-issue 25-watt Greenback speakers and is finished with the mid- to late-'60s style EC fret cloth and the smoother levant covering. The Marshall 1960TV stands an impressive 4 inches taller than a standard 4 x 12" - hence the 'TV' in its name which is an acronym for 'Tall, Vintage'.





25-watt Celestion Greenback speakers


These speakers are known for being very responsive, with more peaks in the upper mids and highs. Many great guitar solos have been voiced with the G12M Greenback speakers. The G12M was the first speaker produced by Celestion to feature a ceramic magnet assembly. Every subtlety of the player's dynamic style becomes wonderfully articulated. Today, as ever, the Greenback exudes a warmth and woodiness and yet retains the brightness and punch needed to cut through the rest of the band. Ideally suited to a blues-rock style, the Greenback is a must-have speaker for anyone seeking classic tone.





Marshall 1960TV Features:


Extra-tall cabinet


25-watt Celestion Greenback speakers


Grey EC grille cloth and gold piping


Small size white logo with gold foil


Black levant vinyl/gold beading on cabinet


Finger-locked joints on all 4 corners of the cabinet's frame to ensure a tight fit between sides, make the cabinet less susceptible to damage, and allow the entire cabinet to resonate sympathetically with the sound from the speakers


Castors are standard and can be removed if desired


100 watts at 16 ohms


Marshall 1960TV cabinets: When you must have the distinctive tone and looks of vintage Marshall cabinets, go for the real thing. Accept no substitutes!