1963 SPLIT-FRONT 45
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Blk Offset ‘62 chassis prototype

Exact replica of a 1962 "Kitchen" Marshall. Not the ones made for Kitchen music retailers in the UK, but one of the first ever amps made in Jim Marshall's kitchen!! This is possibly the earliest Marshall outside the Marshall Museum in England. There are no words.

The Blockhead Offset 62 chassis prototype is an exact replica of a 1962 Marshall™ owned by Blockhead Amplification. It is one of the first Marshalls ever created, and is known as one of the original"Kitchen" Marshall Offset amps. Not to be confused with amps later made for Kitchens Music (UK) and bored a logo "Kitchen Marshall," these first amps where made in Jim Marshall's Kitchen.

Our replicas are absolutely just like the original, with it's Radiospares "De-Luxe" output transformer, heavy duty Radiospares power transformer, NOS 6L6GC type output tubes, optional Mullard GZ34/5AR4 rectifier and optional Mullard ECC83 preamp tubes, and tweaked 5F6-A circuit (stock preamp tubes are JJ/Tesla, stock rectifier valve is made by Sino). There are even a few small secrets inside (not on any schematic) that help give this amp it's unique voice. No question, this amp is the ultimate.

SO, HOW DOES IT SOUND? Just like the original!!





Specifications

Blueprinted Custom Replica of the "Radiospares" Transformers & Choke
NOS 7581A (Military version of the 6L6GC) Output tubes
All super premium parts (resistors, sockets, Bulgin plug, fuse holder, etc.)
Custom aluminum chassis with internal anchors

Exclusive replica Radiospares -"Deluxe " output transformer (Hammertone)
Custom wound Radiospares power transformer & choke for "correct" voltages and sag
Hand bent heavy aluminum chassis with internal anchors
All vintage appointments, controls and cosmetics as original, including Bulgin cords
NOS 6L6GC output, JJ/Tesla preamp tubes, Sinco rectifier valve
Mullard GZ34 & Mullard ECC83 tube upgades available
Military grade (mil-spec) sealed 2W potentiometers
Custom made and/or carefully selected capacitors best suited for their tonal contributions
Offset design cabinet made to exact specs as the original with dovetail joints
Handwired just like the original on a custom mil-spec phenolic tag board

Like all Blockhead amps, assembled using only the finest parts: Belden, Allen-Bradley, Bourns, Clarostat, Caddock, Rel-Cap, Sprague, McMurdo, Ohmite, and Blockhead custom components
 
Only top of the line mil-spec and Blockhead custom-spec components are used in our amps. 

 


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