1968 Marshall JMP Popular 1930 2x10inch 10W Mini Bluesbreaker

This vintage 1968 Marshall Popular model #1930 delivers classic Marshall tone, presence and chime.
 
It is pretty rare to find an unmodded version of the model #1930 Popular as they are often modified to an 18WATT "Mini Bluesbreaker"... The chassis is the same, the holes are there, it only needs some tweaking, an extra preamp tube and a tube for the tremolo, a Celestion G12M and an 18WATT Radiospares Output Transformer to turn it into an 18W 1x12 model 1974! These amps are pretty rare and they have become expensive little rockers.
 
Anyway, this original unmolested example looks and sounds stunningly good as is!! When cranked it has got the best mid 70's Faces / Tom Petty ROCK tone you've ever heard, its absolutely KILLER.
 
It does so in a 2 x 10" combo that you will love to record with in the studio. It'll take pedals (like for example a Tube Screamer or a Booster) quite well but honestly the famous tone that comes from hitting this amp with a set of humbuckers will be enough to please even the most uptight tone junkies. This amp is ideal for crunchy rhythm. Lead playing sounds very good as well and playing your average gig with an amp this size works very well where it can be properly mic'd. The tremolo sounds wonderful. It's warm, lush and it's dynamic without stepping out in front too much. This is a great vintage amp to add to any collection and I know that several Les Paul Players and Clapton fans would love to have this amp when they hit the podium. 
 
The amp is very original and still houses its original transformers, cabinet, panels, electronics, pots, ripped basketweave grillcloth, capacitors etc etc. The original Celestion 7442 10inch speakers with Marshall sticker (!!), VJA (Sept 1968) date stamp and original cones with NIB4OZ cone stamp sound great. The serial number, transformers, pots, caps and speakers indicate that the amp was manufactured in late 1968. This is a great amp to add to any vintage collection. Another great thing is that this amp is a UK EU model so with its 110/250 Volts 40/60 cycles power transformer it can be used in the US, UK, Europe and just about anywhere else in the world!