Gear / Amp
Marshall Super Lead 100W heads
On 1 sourced rig at ToneLineage.
Who uses it
- Eddie Van HalenEarly Van Halen 'brown sound' 1978–1984
'In the beginning it was Marshall Super Lead 100-watt heads and lots of them.' Guitar World: Eddie Van Halen's guitar gear (Feb 2020) ↗
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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