Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

[SirJackdeFuzz]

There is a guy 30min drive away from me that is selling his '72 Marshall 50W head (Super Lead, correct ?) and a home made 2X12 cab with Celestion K12T – 100 (never heard of 'em) for $823.00

Are these still desirable amps ?
It is a non-master vol amp, so can i get a good tone from it with out blasting the surrounding houses windows ?

Is this type of amp worth the asking prince ?

Any insight/info welcome !


Thanks guys

 

[saladin]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

You probably won't be able to crank it to power tube distortion levels but it will make a mighty fine clean platform for pedals.
Sounds like a good deal as long as it's working fine. I'd love to own one!

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

Make sure what you are getting into before you spend a dime but over here right now a 1972 Marshall 50 watter is 1500-2k on a bad day...more if it's clean

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

http://easterncape.gumtree.co.za/c-...arshall-50-watt-1972-valve-W0QQAdIdZ457994345


This is what is on offer . . .

 

[zzmoore]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

Make sure what you are getting into before you spend a dime but over here right now a 1972 Marshall 50 watter is 1500-2k on a bad day...more if it's clean

Yeah.
Wow.!
If it is the "real thing"... you would be getting a gift.
As with any "vintage" amp you should take a good look inside the chassis.
Although at that price, the whole board and original iron would have to be missing before I would feel ripped-off.
good luck

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

but over here right now a 1972 Marshall 50 watter is 1500-2k on a bad day...more if it's clean

Prices have come way down since that kind of money. I see '70's 100 watters in the $1,000-$1500 range all the time. You have to have an early minty example (or rare colors) to break $2k these days.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

Prices have come way down since that kind of money. I see '70's 100 watters in the $1,000-$1500 range all the time. You have to have an early minty example (or rare colors) to break $2k these days.

Really? I guess I am out of touch a bit but still less than a G note...sold deal if it is what it says it is...

 

[kevlar3000]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

I would happily pay that kinda coin for that amp, even if it has been tinkered with.... Pics look cosmetically solid. It will be loud as hell, a Lar/Mar Master Volume mod, cheap and easy to install will let you get to the good stuff at very reasonable volumes. I put one in my 200 watt West Fillmore, and that thing sounds great even below talking volume.

 

[d1dsj]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

Bargain! Even over here in the UK you'd probably pay in excess of £1000, if it's only 30 minutes away I'd go check it out and if it sounds good it's worth a punt. If the guy will let you take the amp out of the box all the better.

 

[JOLLY]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

It looks like I need to start shopping in South Africa.

 

[Animal]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

If you don't need it, you could also flip the cab easy for at least $100.

 

[Empty Pockets]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

...do classic rocknroll machines eventually stop being amazing?

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

Bargain! Even over here in the UK you'd probably pay in excess of £1000, if it's only 30 minutes away I'd go check it out and if it sounds good it's worth a punt. If the guy will let you take the amp out of the box all the better.

Thanks . . . i am going to look at the amp tomorrow.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

It looks like I need to start shopping in South Africa.

;-)

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

I would happily pay that kinda coin for that amp, even if it has been tinkered with.... Pics look cosmetically solid. It will be loud as hell, a Lar/Mar Master Volume mod, cheap and easy to install will let you get to the good stuff at very reasonable volumes. I put one in my 200 watt West Fillmore, and that thing sounds great even below talking volume.

W O W

 

[JeffB]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

72s are considered some of the better/more consistent heads generally for the 50 watters. . Apparently they were working the amps out really hot that year. The reissue 1987 plexi is actually based on the 72 metalface so it would be ascreamer.

 

[JeffB]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

And yes, great price if it is not totally wrecked.

 

[SirJackdeFuzz]

Re: Is a 1972 Marshall 50wtter still a good buy ?

Thanks Jeff