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Marshall JCM800 100-watt heads + 4x12s

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Who uses it

Alex LifesonGrace Under Pressure to Hold Your Fire 1984–1987
Marshall JCM800 100-watt heads (x2) + 4x12s: Grace Under Pressure / 'The Big Money' amp setup. Guitar World (Nov 1996 archive): Alex Lifeson breaks down 11 Rush tracks ↗

Affordable clones & alternatives

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Marshall MG15G Guitar Amplifier Combo (1x8", 15 Watts)~$120 new approx.
Boss Katana 50 Generation 3 Guitar Combo Amplifier (50 W, 1x12)~$350 new approx.

Budget clone: Marshall Origin 50 or JCM800-style drive pedal
Boutique clone: Friedman / Bad Cat JCM800-style

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