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Shown in one and four input head versions, two input version shown below
The Kensington series takes it's name from the birthplace of the father of British Rock & Roll, Jim Marshall. Available in original "45" and modified form, this series nails the tone made famous by numerous players since it's availability in September of 1962. Some think the original 45 indicated actual power out but it was actually a 30 - 35 watt amp depending on the bias setting. Mine are available in true to original form or heavily modified in 35 and 70 watts. The original amp as you may or may not know was based on the venerable USA 59' Bassman and is the same today barring a few resistor changes, output tube and transformer selection. It's the tube rectified choice for british inspired blues and rock tones that you have heard for over 40 years. It utilizes KT66, 6L6GC/5881 or EL34 output tubes.
Samples of a 6L6GC Head with channel Tie Switch option by Clint Pope
Clean Bluesy Jazzy
Mellow Jazz
Country Jangle
Country Rock Ballad
Rhythm with Channel Tie Switch on See options for Tie switch explanation
Rock Rhythm with Channel Tie Switch on
Controls: Normal Volume, Bright Volume, Bass, Middle, Trebel, Presence(reverb option includes mix, dwell, preamp volume and master volume)
Power Output: 35, or 70 Watts
Output Tubes: 2 or 4 KT66, 6L6GC/5881 or EL34
Preamp Tubes: 3 - 12AX7
Rectifier: Tube - GZ34/5AR4
Transformers: Custom crafted in the USA, 4/8/16 ohm OT
Bias: Fixed/Adjustable with internal or external adjustment and test points
Channels: Normal and Bright, no switching,
Inputs: one, Two or Four, Normal and Bright, control panel toggle switch bridgable, or external jumper bridgable
Configurations: Head, 1x12, 2x12, 1x15 Combo or Open/Closed back Cabinets
Head: 23" W, 9" H, 9" D; Weight: 27lbs (45), 32 lbs(100).
1x12 combo: 23" W, 21" H, 10" D
2x12 combo: 27" W, 21" H, 10" D
Speakers: Any Weber, Celestion, Eminence or Jensen available
Chassis: Laser punched 2 mm Aluminum
Circuit Board - Handwired G10 epoxy resin board, tinned brass two level turrets, mounted on aluminum standoffs.
Capacitors: JJ Multisection can and Sprague atom electrolytics; Mallory 150 and CDE silver Mica coupling and tone caps.
Resistors: 1/2 to 5 watt carbon comp and metal film throughout
Sockets: Ceramic chassis mount
Potentiometers: High friction encloses and lubricated chassis mount
Switches: Carling
Jacks: Switchcraft
Cabinets: Fingerjointed solid white pine, or void free birch ply, open back combo cabs and open/closed back speaker cabinets.
Shown in two input head version without channel tie switch
Inputs: Available with 1 Single channel input voiced "bright" or "normal"
or 2 inputs with or without a channel "Tie" switch which jumpers them internally
or the Traditional 4 inputs which can be jumpered externally with cables
Speakers: Any Weber, Celestion, Eminence or Jensen available
Colors: Mix and match cabinet and panels in Black, Red, Cream, Black, Purple or Green
Knobs: Traditional round in black, silver, gold or Chickenhead in White, Cream, Black, Purple, Green, Red, Blue or Yellow
Faceplate: Brushed Gold, Silver, Black with white or black text
Logo: same options as faceplate in Rectangle or Oval
Wire: Teflon, Pvc or vintage cloth covered
Handles: ATA style heavy duty hinged or Black/Brown white stiched leather
Corners: Chrome, Black or None
***Combo and extension cabinet prices determined by actual speaker selection, prices shown reflect Jensen Vintage Reissue Series***
Head: 35 Watt - $915
Head: 70 Watt - $1145
1x12 Combo: 35 Watt $1175, 70 Watt $1375
2x12 Combo: 35 Watt $1275, 70 Watt $1475
1x12 Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $475, Unloaded $350
1x15 Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $475, Unloaded $350
2x12 Speaker Cabinet Loaded: $550.00, Unloaded $375