Plexi Amp Comparison | Head & Cab | JTM45, 1987X, 1959HW

We went into the Marshall Studio and plugged in some of our most iconic guitar amps, using the same cab we compared the JTM45, 1987X and 1959HW amps. Which is your favourite?

- Chapters -
00:00 – 00:39 Introduction & JTM45 explanation
00:39 - 01:08 JTM45 Dirty Tone
01:08 - 01:34 JTM45 Clean Tone
01:34 – 02:00 1987X Explanation
02:00 – 02:27 1987X Dirty Tone
02:27 – 02:52 1987X Clean Tone
02:52 – 03:10 1959HW Explanation
03:10 – 03:39 1959HW Dirty Tone
03:39 – 04:08 1959HW Clean Tone

Recorded at the Marshall Studio

Microphones used:
• Shure SM57
• Royer 121

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[thewoodys_surf_instrumental]

Marshall amps not only sound great they smell good.

[mickhudson]

Would love to see this type of video with the jcm 800/900/2000 range

[soldierbreakneck]

JMT for clean tones. 1987X - for dirty tones. 1959HW - balanced. All three are great.

[gorandahlgren]

It does not get much better than this. All tones are great, but especially the clean ones🎸🎸🎸

[Espresso]

Hell yeah, more videos like this please. I loved all 3 but if I can only get one, its the JTM 45 for sure.

[BrettPapa]

Well it looks like I need all of them!

[Billy-df]

JTM45
0:40 ~ Dirty
1:09 ~ Clean

1987x
2:01 ~ Dirty
2:28 ~ Clean

1959HW
3:11 ~ Dirty
3:40 ~ Clean

[tybeatty]

Even though I have the Origin 50, I was very impressed with how it sounds for my rig! I used to not really like Marshall as much, and then I had learned a few tips and tricks that helped me get the tones I wanted! This is groovilicious!

[kennygardner]

Love them all! For me since I play Fenders mostly the JTM 45 works best.

[UserUser-qtmb]

Daaamn I was so sure I was gonna go for the 1959HW or the 1987x....but you just can't beat that jtm 45. Great demo buddy. And the timeline was excellent help.

[victorbr]

Just got the 1987x and is completely brutal. I love it. It’s way louder than any other amp I’ve ever played by far.

[DelReiRock]

Interesting how they sound different from each other, both all of them are great!!

[FabrizioCalderara]

I prefer the 1987X for the dirty tones, it's fuller in the bass frequencies and has more growl. Hands down for the clean tone on the JTM45, sounds clear and precise.

[catsandbarbells]

I like them all. The like the fullness of the JTM the attitude of the 1987x and the beautifully clear 1959.

[minsang]

Good job marshall!! good video for customers

[BalzarRitchin]

Nice. I started out with the Super Leads but have gravitated to the JTM45 and that's where I live now. I love the vintage sound and the lower volume level. I've also come to love combos.

[GretschenMunch]

All sound fabulous but the JTM45 wins for me. Would have been useful to know the dB levels for each demonstration.

[stratolestele]

After wading in the Marshall pool (and many other amps), for many years, I landed in my happiest place with my JTM45 into a 1-1 recreation of a Marshall mid-'60s 4x12 slant, but loaded with 30w Celestions instead of 25w greenbacks - I think the 30s tighten the low-end.

[SigmundAnschutz-wifj]

I use a 5U4GB rectifier instead of a GZ34 in my JTM45 and it compresses a bit more to my ears, particularly on low notes at volume 4/5 on the normal channel with the bright channel on 2/3. Very sweet and pleasing tone with an SG.

[JBASH]

I've loved all three for 40 years+. They sound great. I am partial to the 1987X over the years but here the 45 sounds best. But I am happiest to see/hear some new pickups in the Les Paul!