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Marshall / 2204 Master Lead MkII 50W / 1977 / Amp For Sale

A classic piece of late-'70s British amp design, this 1977 Marshall JMP 2204 Master Model 50W MkII Lead head is an early incarnation of the now-legendary 2204 circuit - a game-changing moment in the evolution of rock guitar tone. 

Introduced just a couple of years earlier, the 2203 and 2204 models were Marshall's first amps to feature a master volume, allowing players to achieve overdrive tones at manageable levels without losing the amp's signature bark and harmonic complexity. The result is a tight, focused crunch with plenty of clarity and sustain, while still capable of snarling aggression when pushed. It's a touch-sensitive, expressive amp with the unmistakable midrange punch and articulation that defines so many great classic rock and punk recordings of the era. 

This particular example is from 1977, right at the dawn of the model's production, and features the desirable vertical input layout. Internally it's in great shape with the original Drake transformers intact and all key components original. At 50 watts, it's more managable than its 100W sibling while still delivering all the punch and stage power you'd expect from a proper JMP. 

Cosmetically, it shows signs of real-world use but it is overall in very good condition as the photos suggest, and it retains it's original cover.

Getting ever more desirable, these amps are a great buy if you're looking for vintage Marshall rock tone that bridges the gap between the rawness of early Plexis and the saturation of modern high gain. It's easy to see why this mode became the blueprint for decades of rock tone!

ATB Guitars, UK  

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Vintage Gibson, Fender and Martin from 1940's-1970's
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Hello we’re ATB Guitars.


We are one of Europes leading sellers of vintage and rare guitars. We only sell vintage Gibson and Fender electric guitars from 1950 until 1975 and have an extensive inventory to browse in our bricks and mortar store in Cheltenham, UK or in our online web store.

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All prices are in UK GBP £ Sterling. Payment can be made by Paypal, bank transfer, cash, or money order cashiers cheque etc. 


Should you not be absolutely delighted with your purchase you may return it to Cheltenham, at your own expense, within 7 days from the date of delivery for a full refund. The item must not have been altered or tampered with in any way, and it must arrive in the same condition as it left us.

Postage and shipping:

We ship within the UK by Royal Mail Recorded (small items under 2Kg), TNT or UPS and Worldwide by Royal Mail Airmail Signed For (small under 2Kg) Parcelforce, UPS or FedEx. All shipping prices include expert packing, cartons and packing materials but not insurance which is typically around 2% of items value. Currently approx shipping rates for a single guitar are as follows:

UK excluding Northern Ireland and Highlands £29
Most of mainland Europe £49
U.S.A. £129
Asia £149 - £190
Rest of World including S. America £149 - £275

 

 
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