{"product_id":"1989-marshall-1962-bluesbreaker-2x12-combo","title":"1989 Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 2x12 Combo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eMarshall\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003e1962 Bluesbreaker - 1989 2×12 Valve Combo - 240v\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Celestion G12M Greenback Speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb example of an early \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003e1989 Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker 2×12 combo\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining one of Marshall's most celebrated amplifier designs with a pair of its original Celestion G12M Greenback speakers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1962 Bluesbreaker is Marshall's recreation of the legendary mid-'60s Model 1962 combo, forever associated with Eric Clapton's groundbreaking guitar tone on John Mayall \u0026amp; The Bluesbreakers' \u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-7c c2-cp c2-cq\"\u003eBlues Breakers with Eric Clapton\u003c\/em\u003e album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in England, this 1989 example comes from the early period of Bluesbreaker reissue production and has now developed exactly the sort of character you want to see on a vintage Marshall. Rather than having been restored cosmetically, it retains a lovely natural patina acquired through more than 35 years of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker - 240v\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2×12 open-back valve combo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eSpeakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × Original Celestion G12M Greenbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eSpeaker Date Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e LX14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003ePower Valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sovtek 5881 \/ 6L6 – Made in Russia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003ePreamp Valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e ECC83 \/ 12AX7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal \u0026amp; Tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume I \u0026amp; Volume II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eTremolo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed \u0026amp; Intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Celestion Greenbacks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly desirable feature of this amplifier is its pair of \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eoriginal Celestion G12M Greenback speakers\u003c\/strong\u003e, both carrying \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eLX14 date codes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe G12M is an integral part of the classic Bluesbreaker sound. Its warm midrange, woody low end and characteristic compression complement the amplifier beautifully, particularly as the volume is increased and both the amplifier and speakers begin to work together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaving its original period speakers still in place is an important part of the appeal of this example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eValves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amplifier is currently fitted with \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eRussian-made Sovtek 5881 \/ 6L6 power valves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are robust, well-regarded valves that provide excellent headroom, strong low-end response and a smooth transition into overdrive, complementing the Bluesbreaker's naturally dynamic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eTone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew Marshall amplifiers are as closely associated with a particular sound as the 1962 Bluesbreaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt lower settings it produces a warm, open clean tone with excellent touch sensitivity. Increase the volume and it gradually moves into the rich, harmonically complex overdrive for which the circuit became famous – woody, vocal and extremely responsive to both picking dynamics and the guitar's volume control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a Les Paul or other humbucker-equipped guitar, it delivers the thick midrange and singing sustain associated with classic British blues and early rock. With single coils, it becomes more open and articulate, with plenty of chime and dynamic response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original G12M Greenbacks are a major part of the experience, adding their own compression and warmth as the amplifier is pushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003egood vintage condition for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e, with genuine cosmetic wear and a wonderful natural patina developed over more than three decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are marks, scuffs and signs of use across the cabinet and hardware, but these are entirely in keeping with the age of the amplifier and give it considerable character. We have deliberately not attempted to disguise this ageing or make the amplifier appear newer than it is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt looks exactly as a well-used late-'80s Marshall should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of our amplifiers are professionally packed in \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003ecustom Overdrive Guitars shipping boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e with extensive internal protection. Particular care is taken with heavy vintage combos, with the cabinet, speakers and valves appropriately protected for transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe regularly ship Marshall amplifiers throughout the UK, Europe, North America and worldwide using UPS and DHL, with fully tracked and insured delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an \u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-7a c2-6j c2-3 c2-co c2-p c2-59 c2-cp\"\u003eAuthorised Marshall Retailer and Marshall specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, every amplifier we sell is thoroughly inspected and prepared before leaving us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou're also welcome to visit our West London showroom by appointment to view and try the amplifier in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53502528160080,"sku":"0124","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/0919\/5856\/files\/Image10.jpg?v=1788123926","url":"https:\/\/overdriveguitars.com\/products\/1989-marshall-1962-bluesbreaker-2x12-combo","provider":"Overdrive Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}