MARSHALL OVERVIEW: PLEASE READ!

Marshall amplifiers are some of the most desirable and collectible models on the market today. Early JTMs are bringing $15,000 and $20,000 is probably not far away. Early Bluesbreakers amps are also very collectible - watch for prices to keep climbing on these amps steadily. There are several factors that affect values on Marshalls. Unlike Fender, Ampeg, and Vox, Marshall heads and speaker cabinets were usually sold separately. Therefore, most pieces are listed and priced separately. However, matching or recommended heads and speaker cabinets from the same year in the same color are going to bring a premium over the two separate items listed individually. For instance, a Model 1959 Head and Model 1960 speaker cabinet listed separately are going to bring about $5,500 and $3,250 respectively. If they are both from 1967 and have matching colors, they could easily bring $15,000 -- about $5,000 more than when listed separately. Custom colors including blue, orange, purple, and red are also very desirable/collectible bringing 25-50% over the listed price. Keep in mind that each Marshall piece needs to be inspected individually and appraised accordingly if it is a matched set.
Most Marshall amps were voiced for a specific genre -- typically lead (guitar), bass, organ, and PA. Generally speaking the lead, bass, and organ amps had the same chassis and control panels and one could be used for another application. For example, many guitarists have used bass applications because of their lower sound (and cheaper price!). PA amps usually featured four volume knobs. Lead guitar applications are typically worth the most, followed by bass amps, organ amps, and PA amps.
Speaker cabinets that belong to no particular series are listed in the Speaker Cabinet section. All other cabinets that are part of an exclusive series will be listed within the amps.