Are Marshall amps good?

Yes they are! From the smallest solid state practice amps to the biggest, all valve monsters, Marshall amps consistently give you great tone and fantastic reliability.

What is the most popular Marshall amp?

The most popular Marshall amp of all time is possibly the iconic Marshall DSL40C, an all-valve combo packed with buckets of power and that classic British tone.

What is so special about Marshall amps?

Marshall amps are considered special for bursting onto the scene in the 60s with their highly distinctive sound packed with mid-range and aggressive distortion. Those iconic sounds, paired with the breathtaking sight of those walls of black and gold cabinets and heads lined up behind rock legends like Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix made them the most famous guitar amps in the world.

Are Marshall amps just for rock and metal?

They are particularly good for rock and metal but they do have an underappreciated clean sound. This is what gives players like John Frusciante from Red Hot Chili Peppers his signature tone.

What bands use Marshall amps?

Although Marshall are inextricably linked the players from the sixties and seventies like Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, there are a plethora of contemporary bands who use Marshall Amps. These include Idles, Biffy Clyro and Muse.