Marshall 1960A
Marshall Amplification · 1966
What It Is
The Marshall 1960A is the angled version of Marshall's classic 4×12 speaker cabinet, in production since 1966. The 'A' designates the angled top section, which projects sound upward toward the player — a practical design when stacked in a Marshall stack. It's one of the most recorded and recognized cabinets in rock history, originally loaded with Celestion G12-65 speakers and later available with Celestion Vintage 30s. When someone pictures a British rock guitar tone, this is usually the cabinet they're hearing.
Tonal Character
Big, open, and authoritative. The G12-65 version has a slightly scooped, vintage character — strong lows, smooth highs, and a midrange that feels airy rather than nasal. The Vintage 30 version is tighter and more present, with a pronounced upper midrange peak that cuts harder in a band context. Both versions have the characteristic Marshall 'room-filling' quality that comes from the closed-back 4×12 design.
Found In
| Platform | Model Names |
|---|---|
| HeadRush | 4X12 65W / 4X12 CLASSIC 30W |
| Line 6 Helix | 4x12 Marshall 1960 (G12-65) / 4x12 Marshall 1960AV (V30) |
| Neural DSP | 1960A model (varies by plugin) |
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Famous Uses
- →Angus Young — AC/DC
- →Slash — Guns N' Roses
- →Jimmy Page — Led Zeppelin
- →Pete Townshend — The Who
- →Eddie Van Halen — early recordings