Pre-Owned Marshall JTM45 2245 30W Amp Head - Paul Gilbert Collection

The Marshall JTM45: The Amp That Started It All

Vintage Marshall Tone with Legendary Pedigree

Some amplifiers define an era. The Marshall JTM45 is one of them. This Pre-Owned Marshall JTM45 2245 comes from the collection of Paul Gilbert, giving it an added layer of provenance beyond its already iconic status. Faithfully recreating the very first Marshall amplifier introduced in the early 1960s, the JTM45 delivers everything players love about classic British valve tone. At lower volumes it produces warm, rich cleans with impressive depth and balance. Turn it up and the amp transitions naturally into harmonically rich overdrive with the dynamic response that made the original JTM45 a legend.

Dynamic All Valve Performance

The JTM45's straightforward control layout rewards great playing. Every adjustment allows players to move effortlessly from sparkling cleans to thick vintage crunch simply by working the guitar's volume control and picking attack. With four loudness inputs and two independently voiced channels that can be bridged together, this amp offers a remarkably wide range of classic sounds. Blend the brighter High Treble channel with the fuller Normal channel to create everything from articulate clean tones to thick, singing overdrive with exceptional touch sensitivity. The original valve complement of ECC83 preamp valves, dual 5881 power valves, and a GZ34 rectifier contributes to the unmistakable compression and harmonic richness players have chased for decades.

Built for Pedals and Pure Vintage Character

While the JTM45 is famous for its natural overdrive, it also serves as an outstanding foundation for pedals. Its warm clean platform pairs beautifully with overdrive, fuzz, delay, modulation, and time based effects, allowing players to build a signature sound without sacrificing the unmistakable Marshall voice. Designed and engineered in the United Kingdom and built in Marshall's UK factory, this Vintage Reissue remains true to the craftsmanship and sonic character that launched one of the most influential amplifier companies in history.

A Collector's Piece with Rock History

Beyond its legendary sound, this particular amplifier carries exceptional collector appeal. Previously owned by acclaimed guitarist Paul Gilbert, it is offered as part of the Paul Gilbert Collection. Whether it becomes the centerpiece of a serious collection or a working amplifier on stage and in the studio, this JTM45 represents an opportunity to own a remarkable piece of modern Marshall history with an outstanding musical pedigree.

Specifications

• Pre-Owned
• Marshall JTM45 2245 30W Amp Head
• Paul Gilbert Collection
• Electric guitar amplifier head
• Vintage Reissue series
• 30 watt all valve design
• 2 bridgeable channels
• 4 instrument inputs with High and Low sensitivity
• Controls:
  • Normal Loudness II
  • High Treble Loudness I
  • Treble
  • Middle
  • Bass
  • Presence
• No built in effects
• No effects loop
• Preamp valves:
  • 2 x ECC83
  • 1 x ECC83 phase splitter
• Power amp valves:
  • 2 x 5881
• Rectifier valve:
  • 1 x GZ34
• 2 x 1/4 inch speaker outputs
• Selectable 16 ohm, 8 ohm, or 4 ohm load
• Width: 26.2 inches
• Height: 10.4 inches
• Depth: 8.1 inches
• Weight: 32 pounds
• Designed and engineered in the UK
• Made in the UK
• Includes original power cable

This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.

This pre-owned amplifier head ships fully insured with signature required.