Marshall 2150 Powercell 100w Master Lead Combo 1978

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This 1978 Marshall 2150 "Powercell" is a burly beast!  It is said that only around 500 of these amps were built.  Most sport black grill cloth, and some the checkerboard cloth you see on this example.

The amp is in excellent condition overall, showing less than typical wear.  It isn't light, so it is prone to a bonk here and there as evidenced by the small dings in the tolex you'll see in the pictures.

Marshall built the amp around a 100 watt, "four hole" (four input) chassis, putting it in a cabinet of manageable size with one 12" tank of a speaker, the Powercell.  The speaker isn't well regarded, and most people seem to change them out.  I agree with that concept, but I also appreciate that the amp is 100% original as it sits.  A speaker swap will improve the tone of the amp, just as it does to plug into an external speaker cabinet.

Jump the two channels, using one preamp gain knob for each, netting huge gain and tone.  The mast volume allows you to get gain at reasonable volumes, despite the 100 watts of output power.  Of course, if you get the output section rolling the tone opens up even further, but either way you get the classic Marshall tone.  

We tested the tubes and cleaned the pots prior to listing the amp.  Everything is working well.

We will ship the amp in three boxes: one for the speaker, one for the chassis, and one for the cabinet.  This is the only way to reliably ship the amp.  The weight of the transformers can damage the chassis in shipment if the box is dropped, and the chassis or speaker could damage the cabinet.  

• Case/Cover?: No
• Color: Black
• Dimensions: H22" x W24" x D9-1/2"
• Weight: 73lbs
• Watts: 100 Watts
• Date: 8/18/1978
• Where is Date Noted?: Chassis
• Speaker 1 Brand/Model: Celestion
• Speaker 1 Size: 12"
• Speaker 1 Cone: Original
• Power Transformer Brand/Codes: Drake T4145
• Output Transformer Brand/Codes : Drake T100  1471_263
• Choke Transformer Brand/Codes: Drake C2723
• Extension Speaker Out? Yes
• FX Loop?: No
• Reverb or other effects?: No
• Power Tubes: 4 x EL34Ls
• Power Tube Brand: GT
• Preamp Tubes: 3 x 12AX7
• Preamp Tube Brand: GT
• Filter Caps: Original
• Pedal: No
• Pots, Codes: Original
• Grille: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Handle: Original
• Power Cord: Included
• Notes:

Shipping policy:

Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.