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Eric Clapton and a 1984 Marshall JCM800 half stack

“British rock ’n’ roll history”: Eric Clapton’s original Live Aid Marshall JCM800 amp has been put up for sale

By Phil Weller published 15 April 24

The 1984 amp head and matching 4x12 cab that Clapton used for his iconic Live Aid performance with Phil Collins is being sold by London’s Denmark Street Guitars

Marshall Studio JTM series – complete with head, cab and combo options

“We think Marshall represents the rock and roll attitude”: Amp sales accounted for just 5% of the Marshall Group’s revenues in 2023 – but it looks like new digital amps could be on the way

By Matt Parker published 4 March 24

A recent Billboard report shows the Marshall Group’s home audio wing brings home the lion’s share of the newly merged firm’s revenues

“It’s something we need to grow… we need to do more here, to enhance the legacy”: The future looks bright for Marshall, as its CEO points towards new British-made tube amps

By Matt Parker published 6 November 23

Is Marshall about to ‘do a Gibson’? The amp-maker’s Chief Executive says the group could become a "$3 billion company"

“José died and no-one knows where it went”: Legendary amp builder José Arredondo built Eddie Van Halen a mystery amp that might be lost forever

By Jonathan Horsley published 15 September 23

Friedman recalls amp modding wizard José Arredondo showing him a “huge” amp that he had built for Eddie, but after Arredondo’s death in ’94, it has disappeared

How Celestion speakers helped Marshall become ‘the sound of rock’

By Paul Gough published 27 June 22

Zilla Cabs’ Paul Gough explains the pivotal role the British speaker firm played in establishing Marshall as backline of choice for a new generation of rock guitar players

The world’s largest Zakk Wylde collection is up for sale on eBay - and it costs a wild $110k

By Richard Bienstock published 30 April 20

Two-dozen Gibson and Wylde Audio guitars, a Marshall stack and lots more Black Label-approved gear

Marshall's Studio Series review – packs classic, unmistakable tone into a downsized and manageable package

By Paul Riario published 16 December 19

For their size and mammoth tone, these Marshalls are pure magic

Marshall delivers the venom with the new white-snakeskin-wrapped 1959HW Bernie Marsden signature amp

By Richard Bienstock published 16 December 19

Limited-edition model recreates the former Whitesnake guitarist’s 1959-style plexi head

GW Live at Summer NAMM 2019—Marshall

By Guitar World Staff published 20 July 19

Hear the iconic company's updated, more compact JCM 800 Series amplifier in action.

Marshall Origin50H review

By Chris Gill published 20 May 19

At its heart the Origin50H is all about providing the most beloved classic Marshall tone in its most pure and unadulterated form

NAMM 2019: Marshall Unveils New Studio Series

By Guitar World Staff published 24 January 19

Marshall's latest amp range features 20W versions of classic heads.

Marshall DSL20C Amp review

By Chris Gill published 19 April 18

Review: Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker

By Paul Riario published 2 February 18

Marshall Code50 and Code25 review

By Chris Gill published 3 January 17

Many companies brag about being the first to introduce a new type of product, but Marshall is the kind of company that prefers to do things better

Review: Marshall JCM 25/50 2555X Silver Jubilee Reissue Guitar Amp — Video

By Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario published 14 September 15

Summer NAMM 2015 Video: Marshall Handwired Astoria Series Guitar Amps

By Guitar World Staff published 21 July 15

Meet the Marshall London: Amp Maker Introduces Phone for Music Lovers — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 17 July 15

London Calling: According to our friends at Wired, Marshall Amplification’s first foray into the smartphone world won’t have Apple and Samsung sweating their stake in the market.

Joe Bonamassa's "Vintage Marshall Amp Shootout" — Video

By Damian Fanelli published 25 March 15

Gear lover and self-declared guitar geek Joe Bonamassa has posted another gear-centric video to his Facebook page, asking fans to "share it along." So that's exactly what we're doing.

NAMM 2015: Marshall 2555X Silver Jubilee Re-Issue Stack — Video

By Guitar World Staff published 26 January 15

Members of the Guitar World crew paid a visit to the Marshall Amplification booth at the 2015 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.

Marshall DSL 100H Amp Head — Guitar Center Demo Video

By Guitar World Staff published 27 October 14