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1963 Split-front ‘45

The 1963 Split-front ‘45 is an exact replica of a 1963 Marshall™ Metal Badge JTM 45 amp. Most likely, this will be the best sounding 45 head you will ever hear, with our custom wound transformers, carefully tuned power section, 7581A output tubes, Sino GZ34/5AR4 rectifier and JJ/Tesla ECC83 preamp tubes, and the original 1963 varied 5F6-A circuit.

There truly is no other amp available like this at any price, anywhere. Just one look inside, and you will see exactly where every dollar went in our development, and your purchase. Most, if not all, of the "boutique" amplifier makers use the same 25 cent parts and modern transformers that the mass produced amp manufacturers use. However, putting expensive "HiFi" type parts in your doesn't make much sense to us either. The key to our parts is finding the right component for the job.

Specifications

• Exclusive replica Radiospares output transformer with 16 ohm tap only
• Custom wound power transformer & choke for "correct" voltages and sag
• Hand bent heavy aluminum chassis, with our own Blockhead "Block-Ends"
• Vintage appointments, Plexi panel and oversized "Clapton" silver knobs
NOS 7581A, Sino GZ34 & JJ ECC83 tubes (subject to availability)
• Military grade (mil-spec) Clarostat sealed 2W potentiometers
• New style (smaller) Bulgin power cord and connectors
• Custom made and carefully selected capacitors best suited for their specific tonal contributions, in the right places ('cause there ain't no orange caps here)
• Custom Baltic Birch cabinet, dovetail joined, covered and finished like the original 1963 head, with rear cord pocket
• Handwired with Belden mil-spec teflon coated wire on our custom tag board
• Finest assembled amp using only the finest parts available.