Gear / Amp

Marshall

On 5 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.

Who uses it

• Jimi HendrixExperience / Band of Gypsys 1966–1970

  Stacked Marshalls. Wikipedia: Jimi Hendrix ↗

• Jimmy PageLed Zeppelin 1968–1980

  Marshall amplification. Wikipedia: Jimmy Page ↗

• Kirk HammettKill 'Em All / Ride the Lightning 1983–1984

  Marshall (James Hetfield's modified head): Community-reported; unconfirmed. Fan archive: 'James Hetfield's modified Marshall amp'. Encyclopedia Metallica (fan archive): Kirk Hammett equipment by album ↗

• Stevie Ray VaughanNumber One era 1980s

  Marshall amplification also in his rig. Wikipedia: Stevie Ray Vaughan's musical instruments ↗

• Peter FramptonFrampton and Frampton Comes Alive! 1974–1980

  Marshall, modded '70s (dedicated talk-box amp): He drove the talk box from its own modified Marshall, with a little dirt to help the vowels come through. Vintage Guitar: Heil Talk Box (Frampton interview) ↗

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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