Marshall 1960AV
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The Essentials to Know About the Marshall 1960 4x12 Cabinet
The Essentials to Know About the Marshall 1960 4x12 Cabinet
- The Icon of the "Wall of Stacks": the 4x12 format that shaped the aesthetic and projection of rock on stage.
- Three Celestion Speaker Options (Standard, Greenback reissue, Vintage) to tailor the tone, attack, and feel to your playing style.
- Wiring Flexibility: switchable between mono (4 or 16 ohms) or stereo (8 ohms per side) depending on your head, rack, or stage setup.
- Purpose-Built Construction: 15 mm birch plywood, precision joints, and durable covering designed to withstand transportation.
Manufacturer Information
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Marshall 4x12 cabinet is a cornerstone in guitar amplification history: the first 4x12 cabinet was designed and built by Jim Marshall in 1962, quickly becoming a stage standard. The 1960 series continues this legacy with a straightforward and effective approach: a large enclosure volume, four speakers, and massive projection, designed both to fill the stage and to "push air" behind a rock band.
Who This Amp Is For
This cabinet is aimed at guitarists who want the reference format for serious rehearsals, studio (mic'd recording), and especially live performance. It suits both intermediate players seeking a "real" feel under the fingers and professionals who need a robust and consistent cabinet from gig to gig. Style-wise, it's at home in rock, hard rock, and metal, but depending on the speaker chosen, it can deliver anything from solid cleans to vintage crunch, up to very defined modern saturations.
Technical specifications
| Category | Guitar cabinet |
| Input | 2 x jack |
| Cabinet | Cutaway |
| Cabinet impedance (Ω) | 8 Ω |
| Speaker | Close |
| Speaker diameter | 12" |
| Number of speakers | 4 |
| Power output | 280 W |
| Weight | 41 kg |
| Dimensions (mm) | 770 x 755 x 365 |
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Questions frequently asked
What power rating does the Marshall 1960AV 412 Celestion Vintage 30 handle?
The 4x12 configuration equipped with 70 W Marshall/Celestion Vintage speakers delivers a total power rating of 280 W.
How to connect this Marshall 4x12 cabinet in mono or stereo?
Two jack inputs allow for mono use at 4 or 16 ohms, or stereo use at 8 ohms per side. In stereo mode, the four speakers are split into two sections.
What sound do the 70 W Vintage speakers provide?
The 70 W Marshall/Celestion Vintage speakers are described as warm, with a thick and musical tone. This setup promotes a rich and expressive sound, suitable for both microphone recording and live stage projection. The closed cabinet enhances low-end solidity and projection.
Is the 1960AV cabinet angled?
This version features a slanted cabinet with a beveled edge, unlike the straight 1960B and 1960BV variants.
What are the cabinet's dimensions and weight?
The cabinet measures 770 x 755 x 365 mm and weighs 41 kg. It is constructed from 15 mm birch plywood with precisely locked joints.
