Jim Marshall didn't start out building great amps. In fact, his
entry into the amp world came about in part because the drummers
that visited his music shop for equipment and lessons often
brought along their guitar players. Conversations about their
amplification needs led to the birth of a line of amps that would
eventually change the sound of music. From those first humble
creations to Pete Townshend's first monster full stacks; from the
mid-'60s combos to Hendrix to backlines of multiple Marshall
rigs, there's a reason why so many guitarists