Recently an early seventies Marshall 100W Super Lead crossed my path and I decided at the price it was an opportunity and it might grow on me once fixed up (thread to follow?). I do not see myself as a Marshall stack man, and am now getting all confused as to what I want to hook this beast up to. On the one hand, these things should go with at least a 1960 cab (or two) and I should just wait to see if any lone cab will pop up on the market. I also like the rumble of a 4x12, even at low volume it seems to give you lots of percussive power. On the other hand, there is no way I should be playing a half stack or bigger: at home it is too loud and away it is too heavy. Maybe a 1936 cab will be a practical alternative, but how will I sell the odd combination if I conclude I'm not liking it?
So far I have always thought that stereo 10" was my thing because of the lower efficiency and reduced lug-around. What if I get the half stack and want more? Kurt Cobain apparently used to tape up the Marshall logos on his rental equipment because he did not want to be associated with the metal crowd of the day, maybe that's a good compromise?
(anyone know a seventies Marshall 1960 cab for sale?)
So far I have always thought that stereo 10" was my thing because of the lower efficiency and reduced lug-around. What if I get the half stack and want more? Kurt Cobain apparently used to tape up the Marshall logos on his rental equipment because he did not want to be associated with the metal crowd of the day, maybe that's a good compromise?
(anyone know a seventies Marshall 1960 cab for sale?)