Marshall 1974X Guitar Amp

Marshall 1974X Marshall 1974X Overview Tone and Tech Talk The 1974X is an all valve, 18 Watt, two channel, 1x12 combo with valve driven tremolo and no negative feedback in its cathode biased output stage. When building this handwired re issue our goal was both obvious and simple to make it as close as possible to the original. As Jim has already pointed out, we went to incredible lengths to achieve maximum authenticity in terms of components, circuitry, constructional methods, materials, specifications, aesthetics, signal path, performance, tonal characteristics and feel. We are delighted to report that our suppliers were equally as exacting in their tasks none more so than Dagnall Transformers

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and Celestion Speakers. As you can see from its top panel layout, the 1974X is an extremely straightforward amplifier. Channel 1 the non tremolo channel only boasts two, self explanatory controls Volume and Tone; while Channel 2, the Tremolo Channel, boasts four namely Volume and Tone, plus Speed and Intensity for the valve driven tremolo circuit. Like all Marshall valve amplifiers, the 1974X sounds truly majestic when turned up full and because of its relatively low wattage this can be done at ear friendly volumes, making it a wonderful recording tool. In keeping with bigger, non master volume, all valve, Marshall amplifiers such as the 1962 Bluesbreaker combo and the legendary 100 Watt Plexi head, the 1974Xs sweetly distorted, harmonically rich, thick, musical tones result from the power valves being overdriven. Our proprietary, re issued and aged 20 Watt Celestion speaker contributes to the combos unique, punchy yet smooth sound as well. As a result, when cranked the 1974X is incredibly touch sensitive, cleaning up or, if desired, sitting right on the edge of distortion when the guitars volume is turned down. It responds well to picking dynamics too, sagging nicely when you play like you really mean it and, once again, cleaning up as you pull back on your picking attack. There now follows some information regarding the inner workings and build of the 1974X. Valve complement Three ECC83s 12AX7s in the pre amp, a EZ81 rectifier and a pair of EL84 power valves working in push pull. All valves are of the highest quality available and go through a meticulous grading and testing process. The way the three ECC83s V1, V2 & V3 in the pre amp are utilised is as follows V1 is dedicated to Channel 1, the non tremolo channel. As Channel 1s pre amp has a single gain stage, each half of the valve the ECC83 being a dual triode acts as a dedicated gain stage for the channels two inputs which are identical. V2 acts as the amplifiers phase splitter. V3 is dedicated to Channel 2, the Tremolo channel. To be precise, one half of the ECC83 acts as the single pre amp gain stage for the channels two inputs High and Low while the other half acts as the oscillator for the amps tremolo circuit. Due to the fact that the EZ81 rectifier
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Marshall 1974X Guitar Amp by Sam Ash - The 1974X is an authentic reissue of the fabled model 1974 combo of the late sixties 1966 68. Just like the original, it boasts a point to point, handwired tagboard circuit housed in an aluminum chassis, plus a valve driven tremolo circuit. At the very heart of its simple but effective two channel design can be found six valves three ECC83s in the preamp, an EZ81 rectifier, and a pair of cathode biased EL84s in the power stage. As the output and and mains transformers are vital components in any amplifier as they influence performance, sound and feel, Marshall worked extremely closely with their associates at Dagnall in order to duplicate the original Off the shelf transformers in all areas. Features Authentic, handwired reissue of the late 60s classic All valve design 3xECC83, 1xEZ81 and 2xEL84 Point to point, handwired, tag board circuit Two channels, one with valve driven Tremolo Dagnall made, exact replica transformers Butt welded, Aluminium chassis Exclusive, aged reissue of the original 20 watt, ceramic magnet, Celestion Greenback T1221 12 speaker Exact replica, diecast Tremolo onoff footswitch included WARRANTYAll Marshall amplifiers sold by authorized Marshall dealers are warranted by the Marshall division of Korg USA to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five 5 years on parts and three 3 years on labor and speakers from the original date of purchase. Any products found to be defective within the applicable period will be repaired or replaced at the option of the Marshall division, without any charge provided that; 1 the product was not misused, abused, improperly maintained, or repaired by any person not authorized by Marshall division; 2 its failure resulted from a defect in material or workmanship and was not damaged due to use other than its intended use; 3 the product was not used under abnormal, excessive, or unusual operating conditions and 4 the produ

Marshall 1974X Guitar Amp by Guitar Center - A flood of vintage overdrive sounds without tearing your head off with excessive volume! The 1974X is a handwired reissue of the model 1974, a combo originally sold from 1965 to 1968. It comes with 2 EL84 tubes in the power amp, 3 ECC83s in the preamp, an EZ81 rectifier, and features tube-driven tremolo. A proprietary, aged reissue of the 20W, ceramic-magnet Celestion T1221 speaker used in the original adds to the tonal authenticity. Includes footswitch.
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