NAD 1959 SLP

[Plexitim]

That sounds nasty and good just like it should. Congratulations on sorting through the issues and making it all come together.

 

[Weapons Man]

No, they are based on the early 70's metal-face, whereas the HW version is based on the plexi-face. Using the plexiglass-panel on the SLP makes it a bit confusing for sure.

No, they are based on the early 70's metal-face, whereas the HW version is based on the plexi-face. Using the plexiglass-panel on the SLP makes it a bit confusing for sure.

Actually, according to the book "The History of Marshall" by Michael Doyle, Marshall made several reissues of the 1959 head: the 1959 S (1988), 1959 X (1991-1993) and 1959 SLP (1993- ). The 1959 S model was "a loose interpretation of the 1973 versions." The 1959 SLP was "Based on a specific circuit only made in late 1968 and early 1969."

 

[Smellytele]

Actually, according to the book "The History of Marshall" by Michael Doyle, Marshall made several reissues of the 1959 head: the 1959 S (1988), 1959 X (1991-1993) and 1959 SLP (1993- ). The 1959 S model was "a loose interpretation of the 1973 versions." The 1959 SLP was "Based on a specific circuit only made in late 1968 and early 1969."

I want that book. I'm gonna see if it's still in print. Thanks for the info!! I love this stuff.

 

[Weapons Man]

I want that book. I'm gonna see if it's still in print. Thanks for the info!! I love this stuff.

I bought mine on eBay a few months back. They pop up on there from time to time.

 

[Old Punker]

She's back up and running. Fryette Power Station much cooler now and no more smell of burning. Thanks all those that helped me. Such an awesome community 🤘

Your new amp sounds great! Congrats!

The preamp tube issue is not unusual, at least not with current production tubes. I've had some fail within a few weeks.

 

[kingfredward]

Now had the SLP over a week. Couple of things I thought I would share.

Playing the beast is alot more lengthy process compared to my other amps. It definitely needs a good 30mins for it to warm up and sound optimum. It also sounds abit different day to day maybe that's just me?

Also with the Fryette I read somewhere that the Presence control was a low pass filter and turning it all the way up means it's fully open. Suddenly opened the amp up and sounded so much better 🤘

Would I change it hell no!!such a cool thing to own.



Ps I think I may have a problem with buying new gear. So got to have a break after buying this today.... It all happened so fast 😂

 

[Old Punker]

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Now had the SLP over a week. Couple of things I thought I would share.

Playing the beast is alot more lengthy process compared to my other amps. It definitely needs a good 30mins for it to warm up and sound optimum. It also sounds abit different day to day maybe that's just me?

Also with the Fryette I read somewhere that the Presence control was a low pass filter and turning it all the way up means it's fully open. Suddenly opened the amp up and sounded so much better 🤘

Would I change it hell no!!such a cool thing to own.

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Ps I think I may have a problem with buying new gear. So got to have a break after buying this today.... It all happened so fast 😂

I have also noticed my amps sometimes sounding different from day to day. I read about it on the web, and apparently, it's mostly us, changes in moods and perception, etc., with a smaller portion of the cause going to technical factors like voltage changes and barometric pressure fluctuations.

Interesting about the Presence control on the Power Station. I've often wondered why I usually have it turned up fairly high when I get my best tone. I have the second version of the PS-2 but the one before mine had a low pass filter on the back. They dropped it on my model because people didn't want it.

 

[kingfredward]

Hi all.

Sorry to resurrect this thread got a few questions. Been struggling with the compression or lack there of on this amp. Felt the SV20H had way more for some reason.... Anyways it's bloody though amp to play. Aside from the obvious of getting a compression pedal could I run a Variac get the elusive tone and make it far easier to play on the process?!

Thanks

 

[marshallmellowed]

Hi all.

Sorry to resurrect this thread got a few questions. Been struggling with the compression or lack there of on this amp. Felt the SV20H had way more for some reason.... Anyways it's bloody though amp to play. Aside from the obvious of getting a compression pedal could I run a Variac get the elusive tone and make it far easier to play on the process?!

Thanks

Hmm, I'd think you could get plenty of compression from the 1959 using higher settings of the channel volumes. 1959's are not "hard" feeling amps, meaning no compression, quite the opposite. Even played clean, they have a "bouncy" feel. The SV definitely has more compression (squishiness) as lower powered amps do have less headroom. In addition to that, the Studio amp power sections are running at lower voltages, further lending themselves to early breakup/compression,

 

[paul-e-mann]

It looks awesome set up in my bedroom!! So I stuck everything on 10 apart from Volume 2 and it sounded like a flubby mess. So definately couldnt get an VH 1 which I have see from other videos or Pete Thorn's videos. Even sticking a Boss GE-7 in front doesnt help the flub. Anyone got any advice?
In all stocked with the amp definately feels more 3D and fuller sounding than the SV20H which I could keep both haha but ah well. I will aim to try and post a video at some point next week... View attachment 127318
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I have one and even cranked with an attenuator you cant get EVH tone without an OD or distortion pedal out front. Its a lie that EVH's amp was stock, it definitely had a high gain mod or he used pedals.

 

[Frank Araneo]

Hi all.

Sorry to resurrect this thread got a few questions. Been struggling with the compression or lack there of on this amp. Felt the SV20H had way more for some reason.... Anyways it's bloody though amp to play. Aside from the obvious of getting a compression pedal could I run a Variac get the elusive tone and make it far easier to play on the process?!

Thanks

What power tubes are you running? What's the bias set at?

 

[Dean Swindell]

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Soon to be new amp day: Marshall 1959 SLP Reissue 2005.
After messing around with an SV20H I have become plexi obsessed so thought why not get the real deal. The question is coming from the SV20H is there. anything I need to watch out for or be aware of ?

Yeah, babe.

 

[marshallmellowed]

I have one and even cranked with an attenuator you cant get EVH tone without an OD or distortion pedal out front. Its a lie that EVH's amp was stock, it definitely had a high gain mod or he used pedals.

Not saying this clip is anywhere near Ed's brown sound (that would be qwazy ), but this is a clip of my 1959 SLP Reissue, no mods or boost pedals. I don't think Ed had much more gain than this, if any, on the early stuff. I didn't use a frowny EQ to try and get the exact mid range tone, just straight into the amp. This is just to show an example of the gain level using only the top left input, level on 6. Sorry, playing is a little sloppy.

 

[paul-e-mann]

Not saying this is Ed's brown sound (that would be qwazy stupid ), but this is my 1959 SLP Reissue, no mods or boost pedals. I don't think Ed had much more gain, if any, on the early stuff. I didn't use an EQ to try and get the exact mid range tone, just giving an example of the gain level using the top left input, level on 6. Sorry, a little sloppy.

I dont get that kind of gain with mine even with a Super Distortion! With an SD-1 clean boost I can get there.

 

[marshallmellowed]

I dont get that kind of gain with mine even with a Super Distortion! With an SD-1 clean boost I can get there.

If you bought the amp used, I'd look at whether it's been modded in any way. If it seems to have less gain, one thing to check, is whether the bright cap has been removed. If it has, I'd put it back to stock.

 

[GtrShred]

Does anyone know what year the reissues are based off? 1968-1969?

Thanks

I believe the 1959HW reissue is based off of the 68 and the regular reissue is early 70s.

 

[Mrmadd]

I am confused.
Why do you need compression.
You went and bought this beautifull RAW Tone Marshall sounding amp,
and now you are coloring or changing its pristine vintage tone with compression.

You got to just let it all hang out. Remove the attenuator, throw out your pedals and
enjoy what most of us wish we could pay for.

TURN IT UP AND LET THE AMP DO THE WORK.
ENJOY!

 

[kingfredward]

Finally managed to get better sounds out of it. The problem is have been attenuating it so much due to playing in an apartment. Loaded it with an IR loader and greenback cabs it sounded a lot better. Here is a link to some of the sounds. Van Halen type sounds starts at 1:45 mins
Just a damn tough amp to play and heard a VARIAC makes it sound even better and squeeshy plus compression

 

[kingfredward]

Finally managed to get better sounds out of it. The problem is have been attenuating it so much due to playing in an apartment. Loaded it with an IR loader and greenback cabs it sounded a lot better. Here is a link to some of the sounds. Van Halen type sounds starts at 1:45 mins
Just a damn tough amp to play and heard a VARIAC makes it sound even better and squeeshy plus compression

 

[kingfredward]

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