Original dust cover for small-box JTM/JMP/etc?

[AML]

Do we know if Marshall made dust covers for their amps in the 1960s? The equivalent of what they now sell here: https://marshall.com/shop/spares/dust-covers/head-dust-covers/jtm45-2245-1987x-dust-cover

I've got a '67 JMP and it came to me 20 years ago with a greeny-blue vinyl cover. No logo. Not at all modern manufacture, it's some kind of woven plastic affair. It's ... not what you would call pretty. But it's definitely got a 60s/70s vibe to it.

It's also the exact size for a smallbox amp. I've never seen another, but then I realised that I don't think I've ever seen any old Marshall dust covers.

I'll take and post a photo later.

 

[AML]

Some photos.

 

[ken Tucky]

Some photos.


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Wow, if that is the real deal how cool is that? Never seen one from that long ago so I can't confirm if it's a genuine Marshall product but I'm certain some of the gurus here will be able to comment. That said, maybe post some pics of your amp too? I'm positive others would enjoy seeing your 67 (gut shots are always appreciated).

 

[AML]

The thing is that I can't remember seeing another one, or any old-looking dust cover. So I suppose Marshall didn't make them back then?

I think there are some old catalogues reprinted in the Doyle book, so I'll see if there's any sign of 'accessories'.

As for the amp, I will definitely post up plenty of photos, as I am doing a complete documentation, here's a gut shot for now...

 

[ken Tucky]

The thing is that I can't remember seeing another one, or any old-looking dust cover. So I suppose Marshall didn't make them back then?

I think there are some old catalogues reprinted in the Doyle book, so I'll see if there's any sign of 'accessories'.

As for the amp, I will definitely post up plenty of photos, as I am doing a complete documentation, here's a gut shot for now...

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Nice! That looks super clean. Yes, please do post more pics. I'd love to hear from the experts regarding any of their assessments as I'm not adept enough to distinguish what if anything has been replaced or otherwise messed with. To my eye it certainly looks straight.

 

[Whatwhatringrang]

I also have a similar cover for a 1966 jtm100 pa (45/100) . It is almost yours . Like you unsure if these were original or not . I got it with the amp when I bought it. It does appear to be very old and fits perfectly. I always wonder if it was original or what the story with these covers .

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<a href="https://ibb.co/qjWJJ9y"> . sorry i have troubleupload pics on here and even with this image sharing working. Mine is slightly different than yours pictured.

 

[neikeel]

The amp is fantastic. If I had it I might feel the need to change the bias caps (not for electronic reasons - just looks!) and the screen resistors are necessary and neatly done. Rarely see a cleaner less messed with 50w smallbox plexi, could almost use that as a reference picture for builders and restorers.

 

[neikeel]

Oh and I think the cover is an original but for a contemporary 60s Park 50

 

[AML]

Oh and I think the cover is an original but for a contemporary 60s Park 50

Aha, I'll do some sniffing around on that over the weekend.

On the bias caps, I could use a pair of old Erie caps that I have in my bits box, and deconstruct the outer wrap to 'wrap around' these newer Nichicons. (Although I think the Erie caps I have are '70s and not correct anyway?)

 

[neikeel]

I often ponder the re-wrap!

BTW don't you have a set of pinstripe cabs to go with that head?