Best Marshall Players — Tone Guides & Rig Breakdowns

If one manufacturer shaped rock's sonic identity more than any other, it's Marshall. From the plexi Super Lead that powered Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page, to the JCM800 that gave Slash his mythic tone, to the DSL series that modern players use today — Marshall's midrange bark is instantly recognisable. Whether you want blues-rock bite or full metal gain, Marshall has a model for it.

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Famous Marshall Players — Budget Rig Guides

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

Rock · Blues

Sound like Jimi Hendrix
Slash

Slash

Hard Rock · Rock

Sound like Slash
Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page

Rock · Hard Rock

Sound like Jimmy Page
Angus Young

Angus Young

Hard Rock · Blues-Rock

Sound like Angus Young
Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde

Metal · Hard Rock

Sound like Zakk Wylde
Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Rock · Hard Rock

Sound like Pete Townshend
James Hetfield

James Hetfield

Metal · Thrash Metal

Sound like James Hetfield
Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads

Metal · Hard Rock

Sound like Randy Rhoads
Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen

Hard Rock · Rock

Sound like Eddie Van Halen
Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert

Metal · Hard Rock

Sound like Paul Gilbert
Nuno Bettencourt

Nuno Bettencourt

Hard Rock · Rock

Sound like Nuno Bettencourt
Tom Morello

Tom Morello

Alternative · Rock

Sound like Tom Morello
Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine

Thrash Metal · Metal

Sound like Dave Mustaine
Brian May

Brian May

Rock · Hard Rock

Sound like Brian May

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