Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
The two principle 4x12 cabs used by Marshall amps in the 1970s were the 1960 and the 1982. Although they are very similar in frequencies the 1982 sounds more metal and the 1960 sounds more rock'n roll. I'm comparing and discussing them in this video. I'm playing them (1960B vs 1982B) using a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom (1973 DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge) and a 1973 Marshall JMP 50W Lead). I'm miking both cabs at 64 cm from the grill with an equal distance to all four speakers using a 1960s Sennhesier MD21 Omni mic.
The 1960B cabs has 4 1972 G12M25 75Hz Greenbacks (Pulsonic cone) in it.
The 1982B cabs has 4 G12H30 55Hz Greenbacks (Pulsonic cone) in it (From top left - 1967, 1968, 1968, 1971)
The two principle 4x12 cabs used by Marshall amps in the 1970s were the 1960 and the 1982. Although they are very similar in frequencies the 1982 sounds more metal and the 1960 sounds more rock'n roll. I'm comparing and discussing them in this video. I'm playing them (1960B vs 1982B) using a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom (1973 DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge) and a 1973 Marshall JMP 50W Lead). I'm miking both cabs at 64 cm from the grill with an equal distance to all four speakers using a 1960s Sennhesier MD21 Omni mic.
The 1960B cabs has 4 1972 G12M25 75Hz Greenbacks (Pulsonic cone) in it.
The 1982B cabs has 4 G12H30 55Hz Greenbacks (Pulsonic cone) in it (From top left - 1967, 1968, 1968, 1971)
