Quote Originally Posted by Eric View Post
Also, I always thought the JTM45 was the Bluesbreaker. What's the difference? This thread could be a good chance to air all of my questions about Marshalls.
The "Bluesbreaker" is a JTM45 in a 2x12 combo form named for the picture on the John Mayall's Bluesbreakers featuring Eric Clapton album of 1966.



The JTM45 was basically a Tweed Bassman with a different tone stack.

As for my favourite Marshalls it has to be the 1987 model 50w "Plexi" and the various combo versions on the same chassis. Even when they tried to ruin them with a master volume you could just avoid it. The 1974 18w combo was basically a half power version. It all went downhill from the JCM800 onwards for me.

Having said that, I was very taken with a Silver Jubilee 25/50 2x12 combo once but the shop owner wasn't selling. The best cleans I've ever heard from a Marshall.

These days my Marshall needs come from a pedal. Much easier on the back and wallet