Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962

The blues/rock guitar legend.

A careful emulation of the iconic Marshall Bluesbreaker Model 1962 combo, a true blues and rock & roll legend and one of the rarest and most expensive amps there is

Cabinet speakers expertly recorded by acclaimed engineer/producer Tony Platt​

Amp Room Ready: works as a native plug-in and as a module in Amp Room, our pro audio guitar platform

When Eric Clapton used the Marshall Model 1962 on the John Mayall & The Blues Breakers self-titled album in 1966, the performance in combination with this amp was such a distinctive contribution to music history that the amp came to be known as the “Bluesbreaker”. The Bluesbreaker’s amp section is warm and crunchy, and the use of alnico speakers in an open back cabinet adds an unusually chimey and three-dimensional sound for a Marshall, which has contributed to its status as a genuine workhorse far outside of the blues genre too.

The Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962 plug-in is a super accurate software version of the real thing, produced in partnership with Marshall from a Series 1 Bluesbreaker Model 1962 combo amplifier kept in pristine shape in the Marshall museum since 1965. The plug-in was component modeled down to the smallest details, resulting in flawless sound quality that will make you feel wonderful tonight and every night.

"The Bluesbreaker is of course one of the most iconic of the Marshall amplifiers and the example we were privileged to work with was very special indeed. It’s the subtlety of the tones that the amplifier delivers that we set out to capture and thanks to the quality of the plug-in modelling every aspect of this iconic amplifier as available. Both of us were delighted when suddenly the “ghost note” appeared on a long sustained bend and the access to that very special tremolo guarantees that this amplifier will  get used on more than just guitars!"

Tony Platt Producer/Engineer (AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Foreigner)

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"The 1962 Bluesbreaker in general terms needs no introduction of course, and even 50 years after it was released still proves incredibly popular for players. The original unit from the museum we used for this plug in is a pure piece of history and heritage which exudes bags of amazing tone. It’s always been a little frustrating not being able to share with people how great this particular amp is… thankfully now there’s a way."

Chris George International product demonstrator and new product co-ordinator, Marshall Amplification.

In short

  • A careful emulation of the legendary Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962 amp

  • A true blues and rock & roll legend and one of the rarest and most expensive amps there is

  • Cabinet speakers recorded by engineer/producer Tony Platt of AC/DC fame

  • Both a native plug-in and a module for Amp Room, the pro audio guitar and bass platform

  • Component modeled down to the smallest details

  • Flawless, authentic sound quality

  • Amazing microphone combinations and options with classic dynamic, FET, ribbon and tube condenser microphones

  • 'Jump' the inputs to use both of them for tone shaping the sound, just like the real amp

  • Endless creative possibilities in Amp Room

  • A rare and valuable collectible with Marshall legacy, now available as software

  • Use the channel strip to fine-tune your sound right there in the plug-in

  • Officially licensed and endorsed by Marshall

Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962

The blues/rock guitar legend.
USD 99.00
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System Requirements

  • Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15
  • Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11
  • Softube account
  • iLok account
  • Computer with AU, VST, VST3 and/or AAX compatible DAW host software
  • Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses)

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