Marshall JCM900 Model 4500 50-Watt Hi Gain Valve Amplifier Head – 1993

A superb 1993 Marshall JCM900 Model 4500 50-Watt Hi Gain valve amplifier head, presented in excellent condition and sounding every bit as good as you'd expect from one of Marshall's most recognisable amps of the era.

This example has been fully serviced in our workshop and is ready to plug in and enjoy. Cosmetically it is in excellent condition for its age, showing only a few light scuffs and signs of careful use.

The JCM900 series became a staple of the rock and metal scene throughout the 1990s, offering the classic Marshall punch with increased gain, tighter low-end response and outstanding versatility. Equally at home on stage or in the studio, the Model 4500 delivers everything from sparkling cleans through classic crunch to the saturated Marshall overdrive that defined a generation.

1993 Marshall Factory Specifications

• 50-Watt all-valve guitar amplifier head
• Model 4500 Hi Gain Dual Reverb
• Two footswitchable channels (Clean and Lead)
• Independent Gain and Volume controls for each channel
• Shared EQ featuring Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls
• Independent Reverb controls for each channel
• Master Effects Loop with Send and Return
• Line Output
• Footswitch socket for Channel and Reverb switching
• Selectable speaker outputs for 4Ω, 8Ω and 16Ω cabinets
• Valve complement:
• • 2 × ECC83 (12AX7) preamp valves
  • 1 × ECC81 (12AT7) phase splitter/driver
  • 2 × 5881 power valves
• Manufactured in England

Whether you're chasing classic '90s rock tones, hard rock crunch or soaring lead sounds, the 4500 remains one of Marshall's most versatile valve heads. With plenty of headroom, rich harmonic character and the unmistakable JCM voice, it's easy to see why these amplifiers continue to be sought after by players and collectors alike.

Fully serviced, excellent condition and ready for many more years of making great music.

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