Gear / Amp

Marshall JTM50

On 1 sourced rig at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

Angus YoungHighway to Hell / Back in Black 1979–1980
Marshall JTM50 (solid-state rectifier): Often mistaken for a JTM45; the amp heard on those records. Guitar.com: Five myths about Angus Young's AC/DC guitar gear (Oct 2021) ↗

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 Studio Classic / Plexi-style drive pedal
Boutique clone: Metropoulos / Germino Plexi-style

Suggested alternative Clones are editorial suggestions, not claims about what any artist uses.

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