James Charles Marshall OBE (29 July 1923 – 5 April 2012) known as The Father of Loud[3] or The Lord of Loud, [4] was an English businessman and pioneer of guitar amplification.

Marshall Amplification is a British company that designs and manufactures music amplifiers, speaker cabinets, and effects pedals. Founded in London in 1962 by shop owner and drummer Jim Marshall, the company is based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, England. [3]

May 8, 2015 · After five prototypes, they had the first Marshall amp - the JTM 45 (JTM for James & Terry Marshall, 45 for the RMS-rated wattage). Contrary to popular belief, it was not merely a Fender Bassman clone.

Sep 18, 2012 · Forty years after Jim Marshall sold his first JTM45, three generations of guitarists and fans revere the name. Highlights in Marshall history, images of amp anatomy, details about famous players' preferred models, and testimonials …

Jun 13, 2022 · Christened the JTM45, for James and Terry Marshall, combined with the amplifier’s nominal output power of 45 watts, the new amp immediately appeared in Jim’s shop and pulled in nearly 30 orders after its first day on display.

Introduced in 2007, the JVM (Jim Vincent Marshall) series represents Marshall's modern flagship amplifier line. These amps offer unprecedented versatility and control, aiming to provide every Marshall tone from a single amplifier.

Jul 23, 2024 · Most of us know the story by now: drummer and music store owner Jim Marshall had a few customers rock up and complain about the inadequacy of current amplifiers to deal with the massive volume they wished to put out.

Jun 26, 2024 · After playing music on the road for over two decades, Jim Marshall opened a music shop called Jim Marshall and Son in London. The store quickly became popular among up-and-coming musicians and was soon one of the area’s premiere sellers of guitar amplifiers.

Feb 8, 2024 · The Marshall JTM45 (Jim and Terry Marshall) was the company’s first production amplifier. It went on sale in September 1962 and on the first day 23 orders were placed for the production of the JTM45.

It all started in 1962, when Jim Marshall built his first ever amp. Since then, we’ve never stopped amplifying music for artists and fans. With each passing decade, we have honed our craft, ensuring that our reputation for legendary sound and iconic design remains unparalleled.