You know the Marshall sound. But do you know the Marshall sound?
The lineage of classic Marshall amplifiers can be confusing. In the early days, serial numbers were unreliable, and design and circuit changes can overlap, leading players and collectors to track minute changes in features and specs while trying to find the perfect Marshall to their ears.
Who better to help explain this lineage than Joe Bonamassa, the renowned guitarist and collector who loves to sweat the details of the gear he loves.
In our video above, he walks us through—and plays—the most notable vintage Marshalls in his collection, sharing company lore and tales of British Blues and British Rock icons along the way.