**1981 Marshall Model 2000 Super lead**200 watts**Very Rare**

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So I know this isn't exactly the best place for this kind of stuff, but I figured there might be some amp nerds here who have the kind of money for a piece of gear this rare.

I've had this amp for about 6 years, but I only gigged with it for the first year and a half, before I realized how rare it is. When I first bought it, I had an amp tech change out the british electric plug for an American one, look over the amp, and retube it. About a year after I first bought it, it blew its output transformers (while I was just turning up the volume to 5!). Since then, it's been sitting in studios, and only used for recording and the occasional 20 minute solo session! Here's some info about this amp taken from the marshall site:

The model 2000 is a lead guitar valve amplifier rated at 200 watts, but giving a minimum of 250 watts before distortion, and much, much more after distortion sets in. It features two independent channels, a mix input, footswitch channel swapping and LE.D. selection indication.

Channel A is designed to produce the sound readily associated with the Marshall 1959 type amps, but with lots more power and gain, giving a distinct bite right up to phenomenal volume levels.

Channel B has a master volume control and features a variable sweep middle control enabling the best sound to be achieved out of differing guitars.

The valve pre-amps have impressive effects-circuitry with three variations. Effects can be patched into either channel independently or collectively, and the pre-amp jack socket will connect it to other systems.

The valve power amp features both jack and XLR loudspeaker connectors and is variable between 4 and 8 ohms. A further XLR connector carries a 600 ohm balanced D.l. signal complete with earth lift switch for connection to a mixer desk. Mains input is through a locking cannon connector.

My amp has some cracks in the cooling vents on top (shown in picture) and is missing the marshall face plate (easily replaced). It was retubed and looked over by my amp tech several months ago, and has only been played for 15 minutes since, just to make sure everything works fine. This thing is a BEAST and I'll be sorry to see it go, but I have money issues I need to take care of.

Here are some links to messageboard threads, which could be useful since this amp is so rare, not much information is available on the internet.

http://www.vintageamps.com/plexiboard/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=43375&start=0

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?p=9168919

Due to the rarity of this amp, I'm only taking offers at this point. Don't hesitate to email me with any questions, and I'll answer to the best of my knowledge. Please don't waste my time with lowball offers, this is definitely a collectible!

Bigger Pictures:

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Asking: $3250 (Make Offers)

contact: [email protected]

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bumppinnnnn

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up to the top. make offers!

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Bump before this goes to the 'bay