The Marshall Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary Edition 1959 JMH Half Stack is a limited-edition, UK-made tribute to one of the most important partnerships in electric guitar history. It combines the unmistakable power of a handwired 100-watt Marshall Super Lead with a matching angled 4x12 cabinet and an exclusive Hendrix-inspired Fuzz Face distortion pedal.

Designed for serious guitarists, professional studios, live venues and collectors, this complete anniversary rig delivers the powerful low end, forward midrange, cutting highs and responsive valve overdrive associated with classic Hendrix-era Marshall tones.

A psychedelic black and purple cosmic design appears throughout the collection, complemented by silver detailing, purple controls, a purple indicator light and commemorative all-seeing-eye badges. This is not simply a reproduction of a legendary amplifier format—it is a fully usable, visually distinctive celebration of the sound that helped reshape rock guitar.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Marshall
Collection	Marshall x Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection
Amplifier Type	Handwired valve guitar amplifier half stack
Amplifier Head	1959 JMH / 1959HW Handwired Head
Speaker Cabinet	1960 AJMH / 1960AHW Angled 4x12 Cabinet
Pedal	Exclusive JMH-1 Fuzz Face Distortion
Amplifier Output	100 watts
Speaker Configuration	Four 12-inch Celestion G12H-30 speakers
Cabinet Power Handling	120 watts
Channels	Two bridgeable channels
Construction	Handwired, quality plywood and black Tolex
Finish	Black and purple cosmic oil-on-water design
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Main Appeal	Authentic high-powered Marshall Super Lead performance with exclusive Hendrix styling
Best For	Professional stages, recording studios, collectors and experienced guitarists
Condition	Brand New

What’s Included?

• Marshall 1959 JMH 100W Handwired Valve Amplifier Head

• Marshall 1960 AJMH Handwired Angled 4x12 Speaker Cabinet

• Dunlop JMH-1 Limited-Edition Fuzz Face Distortion Pedal

Why Choose the Marshall Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary 1959 JMH Half Stack?

Legendary Handwired Marshall Performance

At the centre of this rig is the legendary 1959 Handwired amplifier design. Its 100-watt all-valve circuit provides the authority, dynamic response and touch sensitivity expected from a classic Marshall Super Lead.

The amplifier responds directly to the player’s picking strength, guitar controls and pedal choices. Cleaner sounds can be created by reducing the guitar’s volume, while harder picking and increased amplifier volume produce powerful overdrive, harmonic complexity and sustain.

Two Bridgeable Channels

The amplifier features two channels with separate Volume I and Volume II controls. Each channel offers its own response, allowing players to explore brighter, more aggressive sounds or warmer, fuller textures.

The four-input layout also makes it possible to bridge the channels with a short patch cable. This classic technique lets the player blend the characteristics of both channels and fine-tune the balance between brightness, body and gain.

Four Celestion G12H-30 Speakers

The matching angled cabinet is loaded with four Celestion G12H-30 speakers. Together, they provide a powerful combination of tight bass, muscular midrange projection and detailed upper frequencies.

The angled upper section helps distribute sound towards the player while retaining the physical impact and room-filling projection expected from a traditional Marshall 4x12 cabinet.

Exclusive JMH-1 Fuzz Face Distortion

The included JMH-1 Fuzz Face is available exclusively as part of this anniversary stack. It provides the snarling attack, expressive sustain and responsive fuzz character closely associated with Hendrix’s landmark guitar sounds.

Placed before the amplifier, the pedal works naturally with the Super Lead circuit, allowing everything from cutting, textured rhythm sounds to saturated lead tones with singing sustain.

Hendrix-Inspired Anniversary Design

Black and purple collide across the amplifier control panel, cabinet grille and pedal in a psychedelic cosmic pattern inspired by Hendrix’s fascination with space, science fiction, bold fabrics and the colour purple.

Silver detailing appears across the knobs, handle, logo, grille and rear panel, while purple controls and a purple indicator light complete the unmistakable anniversary appearance. Commemorative all-seeing-eye badges are positioned on the stack as a symbol of clarity and vision.

Built by Hand in the United Kingdom

The amplifier and cabinet are made by hand at Marshall’s factory in Bletchley, England. Traditional construction, handwired circuitry, quality plywood cabinets and durable black Tolex make this a genuine professional instrument rather than a display-only collector’s piece.

Why Choose a Handwired 100W Valve Half Stack?

A handwired valve amplifier offers a direct and highly responsive connection between the guitarist and the speaker. Changes in picking strength, guitar volume and pedal output are reproduced with exceptional immediacy.

The 100-watt Super Lead format is designed for considerable volume, headroom and stage projection. Its natural overdrive develops as the amplifier is driven, producing the harmonic richness and physical response that made vintage Marshall stacks central to classic rock.

This is a traditional non-master-volume amplifier without an effects loop or onboard digital processing. It is best suited to players who want a pure guitar, pedal, amplifier and speaker signal path.

Because of its output, the 1959 JMH is most at home on professional stages, in rehearsal rooms and in studios equipped to manage high sound levels. A correctly rated reactive load box or power attenuator can help make the amplifier more manageable in controlled recording environments.

Who Is It For?

Professional Guitarists

The 1959 JMH offers the projection and dynamic authority required for large stages, touring rigs and high-volume performances. It is particularly well suited to players who control their sound through picking dynamics, guitar volume controls and carefully chosen pedals.

Recording Studios

Studios looking for an authentic handwired Marshall reference amplifier will find enormous tonal value here. When correctly miked and driven, the stack can produce everything from articulate cleans and muscular rhythm sounds to explosive vintage lead tones.

Hendrix and Marshall Collectors

The coordinated anniversary artwork, exclusive pedal and official Hendrix-inspired detailing make this a significant collector’s piece. Unlike decorative memorabilia, however, every part of the bundle is designed to function as professional musical equipment.

Experienced Rock, Blues and Psychedelic Players

This rig is ideal for players seeking classic British valve tone, expressive fuzz sounds and a highly interactive amplifier response. It rewards musicians who enjoy shaping their tone directly from the guitar.

It is less suitable for quiet home practice or players who require onboard attenuation, channel switching, digital effects or a master-volume control.

The Marshall and Hendrix Story

Jimi Hendrix first connected with Marshall amplification in 1966. His combination of expressive playing, extreme volume, feedback, effects and powerful Marshall valve amplifiers became one of the defining sounds of modern electric guitar.

Hendrix did not simply use amplification to make the guitar louder. He treated the amplifier, speakers and effects as part of the instrument itself, using sustain, feedback and controlled distortion as creative tools.

The Marshall x Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection celebrates six decades since that partnership began. The 1959 JMH Half Stack brings together the traditional handwired Super Lead format, a four-speaker angled cabinet and Fuzz Face distortion in one unified anniversary design.

Technical Specifications

Marshall 1959 JMH Handwired Amplifier Head

Specification	Details
Amplifier Type	All-valve guitar amplifier head
Series	Marshall Handwired
Output Power	100 watts
Channels	Two, bridgeable
Controls	Volume I, Volume II, Treble, Middle, Bass and Presence
Instrument Inputs	Four 1/4-inch jack inputs with high and low sensitivity options
Speaker Outputs	Two 1/4-inch jack speaker outputs
Selectable Output Load	16Ω, 8Ω or 4Ω
Preamp Valves	Two ECC83
Phase Splitter	One ECC83
Power Amplifier Valves	Four EL34
Built-In Effects	None
Effects Loop	No
Width	740mm
Height	305mm
Depth	210mm
Weight	21.4kg
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom

Marshall 1960 AJMH Handwired Angled Cabinet

Specification	Details
Cabinet Type	Angled guitar speaker cabinet
Speaker Configuration	4x12-inch
Speakers	Four Celestion G12H-30 speakers
Individual Speaker Rating	30 watts
Total Power Handling	120 watts
Cabinet Impedance	15Ω mono
Width	770mm
Height	755mm
Depth	365mm
Weight	36.4kg
Construction	Quality plywood with black Tolex covering
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom

Dunlop JMH-1 Fuzz Face Distortion

Specification	Details
Effect Type	Fuzz distortion
Edition	Marshall x Hendrix 60th Anniversary
Availability	Exclusive to the anniversary half-stack bundle
Design	Matching black and purple oil-on-water artwork
Primary Sound	Responsive vintage-style fuzz with strong attack and sustain
Intended Use	Positioned between the guitar and amplifier

Power and Connection Requirements

The Marshall 1959 JMH amplifier head requires a suitable mains electricity connection and must always be connected to a correctly matched speaker cabinet or professional load device before it is switched on.

The amplifier’s impedance selector must be set correctly for the connected cabinet. Always use a proper speaker cable between the amplifier head and cabinet—never use a standard instrument cable for this connection.

This is a powerful 100-watt valve amplifier. Appropriate hearing protection and responsible volume management are strongly recommended during rehearsals, performances and studio sessions.

Pairs Perfectly With

• A high-quality speaker cable rated for amplifier-to-cabinet connections

• A Stratocaster-style guitar with vintage-output single-coil pickups

• A professional reactive load box or attenuator rated for a 100-watt valve amplifier

• A durable amplifier and cabinet cover set

• A close microphone combined with a ribbon or room microphone for studio recording

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Marshall 1959 JMH handwired?

Yes. The amplifier is part of Marshall’s Handwired range and is built by hand at the Marshall factory in Bletchley, England.

Is the JMH-1 Fuzz Face available separately?

The limited-edition JMH-1 Fuzz Face is offered exclusively with this anniversary half-stack collection.

Does the amplifier have a master-volume control?

No. This is a traditional Super Lead-style, non-master-volume amplifier with separate Volume I and Volume II controls.

Can the two amplifier channels be bridged?

Yes. The four-input arrangement allows the two channels to be bridged and blended using the traditional patch-cable method.

Does the amplifier include an effects loop?

No. The 1959 JMH uses a direct, traditional signal path without an effects loop or built-in effects.

Which speakers are fitted in the cabinet?

The 1960 AJMH cabinet contains four 12-inch Celestion G12H-30 speakers with total power handling of 120 watts.

Is this amplifier suitable for home practice?

The 1959 JMH is an extremely powerful 100-watt valve amplifier and is primarily intended for stages, rehearsal facilities and professional studios. Players who need lower operating levels should consider a suitable professional attenuator or load solution.

Is this a full stack?

No. This is a half stack consisting of an amplifier head and one angled 4x12 speaker cabinet. A traditional full stack uses two 4x12 cabinets.

What makes the anniversary edition visually different?

The collection features coordinated black and purple cosmic artwork, silver detailing, purple controls, a purple indicator light and commemorative Hendrix-inspired eye badges.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Marshall Jimi Hendrix 60th Anniversary 1959 JMH Half Stack is an extraordinary tribute to one of the most important guitarist-and-amplifier partnerships in music history. The handwired 100-watt Super Lead circuit, Celestion-loaded 4x12 cabinet and exclusive Fuzz Face create an unapologetically powerful, responsive and inspiring rig.

Its considerable volume and traditional controls mean it is designed for serious environments rather than casual home practice. For professional players, studios and collectors seeking authentic Marshall performance with unmistakable Hendrix presentation, however, this is a truly exceptional package.

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