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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: JonnyScaramanga on January 17, 2007, 04:37:31 PM

Title: Marshall original (non-reissue) checkered front cabs...
Post by: JonnyScaramanga on January 17, 2007, 04:37:31 PM

How much would a 2x12, early 70s Marshall cab be worth, roughly?

I've been offered one for £250... That's more than a new 1936 (and it doesn't even have carry handles on the sides!), but then it's a much better sounding cab.

Title: Re: Marshall original (non-reissue) checkered front cabs...
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on January 17, 2007, 05:01:54 PM

Quote from: JonnyScaramanga

but then it's a much better sounding cab.

Is it?

Why would that be?

Is there a reason that plywood from 1970s is any better than plywood from the 1980s,1990s

Has it settled down more and making the sound warmer or better?

I would maybe understand if the speakers were different designs

Sometimes older is just older and not better - although the retro gear craze often over looks that

Title: Marshall original (non-reissue) checkered front cabs...
Post by: JamesHealey on January 17, 2007, 07:01:36 PM

if it's got a decent set of G12H30's or Greenbacks from the 70's then yea it'll be a fantastic buy, but if it's just G12T75's it's just wasting your money imo.

Title: Marshall original (non-reissue) checkered front cabs...
Post by: Twinfan on January 17, 2007, 07:02:42 PM

Agreed - it all depends on the speakers!