NCD: 1965A

[BlueX]

Got a 1965B cab recently, and now an A cab turned up not far away: Marshall 1965A, 4x10, S/N 10749, Celestion G10L-35 (T3554, LW173554 3, all four the same). If I understand the speaker date code (LW17) correct this time it would mean November 17, 1988. The B cab had KW24 (Oct 24, 1988), so these cabs seem to have close by date of manufacture. Also seems like all eight speakers are original to each cab.

Comparing A/B I would say B sounds better on its own, with more balanced sound that's more pleasing when playing by myself. The answer to the question which one to choose, A or B, is definitely both. The stack has a great sound, I think. Tight and well defined rhythm sound, and nice, aggressive lead. The latter of course depends on position relative to stack. LP or Strat through SV20, or superstrat with active pu's through DSL20, all sound good. Now I have a lot to try out during the holiday season. As a comparison my 1936 style 2x12 has a deeper bass, and fuller sound. I like to have options.

These cabs are 8 Ohm each, so I cannot connect both directly to my DSL 20 (no 1x4/2x8 jacks). Luckily I added "full set" of speaker outs (1x4/2x8, 1x8/2x16, 1x16) on my latest M2 attenuator so I can connect that one in between.

It looks good with a stack in the music room (although not a full size 1960), and I think the Marshall 20W heads sit nicely on top. This cab (and head) size, or maybe the 2061, might have been a better choice for 20W range.

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NCD: 1965B

Got another Marshall cab today: 1965B, 4x10, with Celestion G10L-35's in it. Really handy at 20 kg (45 lbs) and 615 x 620 x 305 mm (24 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 12"). Anyone who knows how to date this cab? S/N 7718, speaker code T3554 with chassis leg stamp KW24355410 (same on all four). The long number...

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[fitz]

HNCD!
Nice set-up.

If you make a series box, you won't need the attenuator.
This build is in your wheelhouse.

Palmer Passive Cab Merger - Dissected

A while back I built my own parallel / series cab merger box using 6 jacks - separate amp to 2 cabs for either parallel or series. https://www.marshallforum.com/threads/cab-merger-box-fairly-easy-diy-v2-0.123309/ The Palmer does this with just 4 jacks and I've always been curious about how they...

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Or just add a series jack to one of the cabs.
That's what I did when I had a 65 A&B, but I had a hacked up rear panel on one of them, so there was no guilt adding another jack to the replacement back.

 

[BlueX]

HNCD!
Nice set-up.

If you make a series box, you won't need the attenuator.
This build is in your wheelhouse.

Palmer Passive Cab Merger - Dissected

A while back I built my own parallel / series cab merger box using 6 jacks - separate amp to 2 cabs for either parallel or series. https://www.marshallforum.com/threads/cab-merger-box-fairly-easy-diy-v2-0.123309/ The Palmer does this with just 4 jacks and I've always been curious about how they...

www.marshallforum.com

Or just add a series jack to one of the cabs.
That's what I did when I had a 65 A&B, but I had a hacked up rear panel on one of them, so there was no guilt adding another jack to the replacement back.

Thanks!
I will look at that series box (can't have too many projects). Reluctant to make anything with the cabs, though. I doubt they will ever be collectible, but it's an A/B stack in good condition, all original "matching numbers", made close by in time.

 

[svinyard]

Ah man...your rig is sweet!! Mine is...shorter lol. Love them.

 

[Dogs of Doom]

congrat's!

Hendrix would have rocked that!

 

[Vinsanitizer]

Bit of a stroll down memory lane for me. I saw your post, and when I clicked on the first pic I recognized the side handles right away. I could be way off, but I thought I saw those distributed for use with either the MOSFET series or the Artist series? But that would be early 80's, not late, unless Marshall made them throughout the entire 80's. IDK., but either way, that's some nice gear bro.

 

[BlueX]

Bit of a stroll down memory lane for me. I saw your post, and when I clicked on the first pic I recognized the side handles right away. I could be way off, but I thought I saw those distributed for use with either the MOSFET series or the Artist series? But that would be early 80's, not late, unless Marshall made them throughout the entire 80's. IDK., but either way, that's some nice gear bro.

Thanks! I've seen statements that 1965's were produced from 1983 to 1991, for use with 100 MOSFET (and maybe other amps). Not full size 1960, but easy to handle, look nice, and sound good (and quite cheap over here).