Marshall 1987XL 50W Tube Guitar Amplifier Head

While the 50 Watt 1987X head shares the same ‘Plexi’ front and rear panel features as the 1959SLP, it has its own distinctive sonic personality. More aggressive than the ’60s ‘Plexis’, the 1987X is much more of the ’72 period, with a heady, sweet/aggressive tone.

These tonal characteristics are what define this much respected all-valve head. Much care and effort has gone into ensuring that the 1987X remains true to those tonal characteristics, as well as ensuring it remains aesthetically true to the original ‘Plexi’.

The only modern addition to this reissue is a tonally transparent Series FX Loop, complete with a True Bypass switch.

Marshall Amplification 1987XL Specifications:

• Model: 1987x
• Range: Vintage
• Technology: Valve
• Electronics:
  • Wattage: 50w
  • Inputs: 2 X 2
  • Controls: Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume 1, Volume 2
• Valves:
  • Pre Amp Valves: 2 X Ecc83
  • Power Amp Valves: 1 Ecc83, 2 X El84
• Cables: Power/Speaker
• Other:
  • Weight: 15.3 kg
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 665 x 265 x 205 mm
• Effects Loop: Yes