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The Marshall Bluesbreaker: Guitar Book

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The Marshall Bluesbreaker: Guitar Book

The Story of Marshall's First Combo

By John R. Wiley, foreword by Jim Marshall

Item: 84-193612002X

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For the first time, the complete story of Marshall's first ever combo amplifier, nicknamed the Bluesbreaker, is told here in The Marshall Bluesbreaker -- The Story of Marshall's First Combo. Highlights include: The entire history of the Bluesbreaker including the development of the JTM45 and how Eric Clapton requested the first Marshall combo amplifier; a complete listing of all the Bluesbreaker components; a guide section listing year-by-year specifications and changes to the Bluesbreaker including reissues and limited editions; listings and specifications on modern builders who offer replica and clone amplifiers based on the Bluesbreaker and Mini Bluesbreaker designs; a 16-page color section featuring original and reissue Bluesbreakers, Mini Bluesbreakers, and Bluesbreaker components; and a step-by-step guide on converting a stock Marshall Bluesbreaker Reissue into a Clapton-spec Bluesbreaker

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Series: Blue Book
Publisher: Blue Book
ISBN10: 1-936120-02-X
ISBN13: 978-1-936120-02-4
UPC: 852187429798
SKU: 84-193612002X

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Why we love this

This is a reference work, not performance material. It belongs in your studio library if you teach electric guitar players who want to understand the gear that shaped rock and blues. The Bluesbreaker's influence on tone and amplifier design is foundational to the electric guitar tradition, and this book gives students the historical context behind one of the most iconic amplifiers ever built.

Who it's for

Electric guitar teachers, serious students interested in vintage gear and amplifier history, and players studying the sonic foundations of rock and blues. This reference supports deeper conversations about tone, equipment, and the technical choices that define an era of music.

How to use it

Incorporate this as a supplemental text in guitar courses that emphasize the history and equipment of rock and blues styles. Students exploring tone development and gear choices will find the year-by-year specifications and conversion guides particularly practical for their own instrument setup.

Skills your students will build

  • Understanding amplifier design and its relationship to guitar tone
  • Knowledge of electric guitar history and the equipment that shaped rock and blues
  • Ability to identify and evaluate vintage and reissue amplifier specifications

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