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| | ~ Metropoulos Amplification ~ This is George Metropoulos' personal outlet for his obsessive nature regarding all aspects of vintage Marshall amps and their tone. The catalyst for this venture was the idea that he could leave his real plexis safely at home and take something to gigs equally great sounding but more easily replaceable if something were to happen. The only problem with this approach was that nothing lived up to the tone, vibe, feel or dynamics of the real plexis. Certainly not any of the reissue Marshall offerings. That left only one option: scrutinize every component, every detail, every idiosyncrasy, every wind of every transformer on the old ones to see first of all, what makes them do what they do, and secondly, how can it be replicated. So that's what he did. Dissecting his own and a few loaners over many years, taking full DNA samples of each and documenting each parameter.
Forward to today and that has all coalesced into a line of replica amplifiers that are authentic at all cost and second to none. These are accurate recreations of the best 60's Marshalls. Having studied the evolution of the 100 watt Marshall specifically, it was clear that each transitional version between '65 and '70 did something unique, something that had to be duplicated. Using his own '66 45/100, '67 Superlead, '69 Superbass and '70 Superlead as the templates, each important era of 100 watt amp are now available in custom built one at a time labor of love. Each component in each amp is selected specifically for actual value (they often drifted considerably in vintage amps), type and era correctness. Proprietary transformers are made to exacting specifications with authentic materials - even the steel and copper are adjusted for 60's era performance and tone. Many parts are manufactured exclusively by Metropoulos to exact original specs.
 | Whether it's a '65 era JTM 45 (the GPM 45) a '66 era 45/100 like Jimi used at Monterrey (the 45/100 block end), a '67 era Superlead (the 10,000 Series) or an early '68 Superlead a la EVH (the 12,000 Series), Metropoulos has your classic Marshall tones covered. 50 watts and Bass variations available as well.
These are amps you can't create from schematics and data sheets. You can't even buy a replica this true in music stores, no production amp incorporates this level of detail...or, in a word: obsession. You'll hear it immediately, you'll feel it deeply and your playing will respond sub-consciously. The final word in a plexi replica: Metropoulos. | | |
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Metropoulos 45/100
The Metropoulos Flagship Amplifier, the 45/100 is a Limited Edition re-creation of the 1966 era Marshall 100 watt "Super Amplifier" with cast aluminum block ends, blueprinted directly from George Metropoulos's own 1966 Marshall #7206. Truly the Holy Grail 100 watt Marshall, highlighted by the hand machined and polished aluminum chassis...
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Metropoulos 10,000 Series
The Metropoulos Amplification 10,000 Series accurately replicates a 1967 era Marshall 100 watt Superlead and Superbass amplifier with serial number in the 10,000 range. Just like the originals, the Metropoulos replica features an authentic reproduction birch headcab, perforated turret boards and a 10XXX serial number...
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Metropoulos 12,000 Series
The Metropoulos Amplification 12,000 Series accurately replicates early 1968 era Marshall 100 watt Superlead and Superbass amplifiers with serial numbers in the 12XXX range. Just like original Marshalls, the 12,000 Series offers a more aggressive sound than the earlier 10,000 Series plexi. Special construction details include authentic reproduction birch headcab, perforated turret boards and a 12XXX serial number...
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Metropoulos GPM 45
The Metropoulos Amplification GPM 45 Head accurately re-creates the head version of a 1965 era Marshall JTM 45. The tone is warm and creamy in all the right ways. Fender-y when you want it to be, bluesy when you have to be and authentic 1960's British tones at every turn of a knob. It weeps, it moans and it sings with a vocal voice like no other amp...
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Metropoulos GPM 45 Combo
The Metropoulos Amplification GPM 45 Combo is available in either 2-12" or 4-10" configuration with a variety of speaker options. Metropoulos recommends the 2-12" combo with a pair of Celestion Alnico Gold speakers for the most classic tone...
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