Marshall Factory Tour | The Manufacturing Facility | PART ONE

Marshall Factory Tour | The Manufacturing Facility | PART ONE | Tony Mckenzie

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13 жыл бұрын

This is part one of a two part video series I made from a visit to the Marshall Amplification factory in Milton Keynes UK. Phil Wells showed us around the factory and we were shown many models being produced including the 1962, the JVM210 and 410 , hand wired Plexi and the YJM100 which had just been released.
This video will probably show you the Marshall factory like you have never seen it before, and at the end of video two we show you some of the very rare amps at Marshall HQ including one of the very first Marshall aluminum Plexi heads and of course the Marshall No 1 chassis.
Check out this video - we show you manufacturing from chassis right through to testing, failed product and what goes on to fix those products - as well as amps in the repair shop from customers, shipping (see some amps destined for your country) and we answer why other countries can sometimes be slow to receive their allocation of Marshall amps.
This is a thoroughly enlightening video and Phil shows you exactly what goes on at Marshall... all in a great way.
There are some tips in these two videos too... so check them out but remember to get the best out of these two you have to watch them right through to the end of each one.
Don't forget to hop over to www.tonymckenzie.com to see all the reviews and other stuff for guitarists. The place for no bull reviews... see you there soon. Tell them Tony sent you...
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@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

For someone who asked... this is part two Unique Marshall Factory Tour PART 2 as you have NEVER seen it before - tonymckenzie.com

@steveforwarduk 7 жыл бұрын

bless him Phil Wells, a lovely guy. He used to modify my 78 2203 Master Volumes. the only mod they do actually, which is a power amp input to the phase splitter 12AX7(or for British folk ECC83) then direct into the EL34s.. always taken the tour whenever I've been up there, never had a bad word to say about this company, brilliant and helpful and treat you the same as any other person, be they rock star, or jobbing musician.

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

Phil is one of the nicest guys I have met in the music business. I have not seen him in a while but he's been at Marshall a very long time... and you are right they really look after visitors - many companies just don't bother but Phil and his team remain at the top of the list. Thanks for that info too and for watching.

@LavamanMusic 12 жыл бұрын

Second time ive watched this 2 part tour. Hands down the best tour of the Marshall factory ive seen. Just tons of great info for us amp nerds.Was great to see where my JVM was born.Thank you so much for posting this,

@rickycompton2610 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve always wanted to tour the Marshall factory Tony I bet you had a blast doing it there is no other amp I love more than Marshall that’s why I own 5 of there heads and multiple cabs great video Tony I had to go back and watch.

@tonymckenziecom 3 жыл бұрын

It was a really great visit (there are two parts too) and Phil Wells was so helpful and knowledgeable - he was there for well over 40 years I believe... I'm told Phil has retired now but if he ever reads this - Phil you were quite incredible and a complete asset to Marshall no doubt!. Thanks for watching.

@RudeCommentsAreFun 12 жыл бұрын

Tony McKenzie- thank you for posting this! As a US citizen, I probably would never have been able to see this first-hand. I've always loved Marshalls (right now I have a TSL 100 head with a 1960AV cabinet) and it's cool seeing how these things are made. Again, thank you :)

@HHm0vies 12 жыл бұрын

I am proud to own a Marshall MA50C. It is the loudest and best sounding amp I have ever used, let alone owned. It is not merely a piece of my bands equipment, but it is a fourth band member. A member who is not going to get fired for many years to come. RIP Jim Marshall, and thank you for my amp.

@geraldyafchak4365 Жыл бұрын

They clearly paved the road for the rest of us to walk on 🎉

@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787 10 жыл бұрын

And yet brilliant amplifiers. Even the MG 15 CD amp (15 Watts) has got a tremendous sound. Fab.

@pyramidblack 9 жыл бұрын

Kodiak and Grizzly Bears i have mg10cd and wonderful;!

@longotown Жыл бұрын

This is a FANTASTIC video - thanks so much for doing this, it is greatly appreciated

@tonymckenziecom Жыл бұрын

There is also a part two! and that show stuff that most never show ever... anechoaic room etc. look for it in the text and on my channel.

@geraldyafchak4365 Жыл бұрын

That's so awesome! Great video and happy you shared. Thank you, Sir!

@tonymckenziecom Жыл бұрын

This is the OLDER tour I made in 2011 or thereabouts and there is a 'new' tour I made a week or so ago... just FYI. Thanks for watching and personally I really do think this is the best one. Marshall told me recently that they did not bother making one because of this one :). Thanks for watching.

@gurishka 12 жыл бұрын

I just love looking at Phil showing off the circuit boards; the turret board and the PCB. It's really amazing how far we've come in 50 years of manafacture. The stigma attached to PCBs was that the tracks couldn't handle the extremes of touring and would hair crack and fail as they couldn't flex, thus why turret boards and eyelet boards were used as they were far more robust and could flex. These days companies are using thicker boards and tracks to combat this. I'm still a fan of handwired.

@michaelpukmel9175 7 жыл бұрын

Great Marshall factory vid, Tony thanks!

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

Yes most people watch just part one but part two is just as interesting I thought. Thanks.

@realitywakeupslap 12 жыл бұрын

The best Marshall tour I have ever seen! Great Job as always Tony!

@74LesPaul 12 жыл бұрын

I was at the Marshall factory last year and this is the guy I spoke to for a long time . . really nice fellow and very helpful. He actually told me that the Govt got involved with how far Marshall was allowed to space their output trannys . . and that they had to make them a bit further apart which affected the sound even though Marshall had two fuses to protect from flashing. And that Marshall has made other changes to keep the sound as original (such as on their re-issue amps).

@ludwigvaarpow 13 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I have ever seen on KZfaq. Great.

@midiruss 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony for grabbing & sharing this video!

@harbselectronicslab3551 7 жыл бұрын

I am not a musician......I am a Tech, those hand wired amps are a thing of beauty......so nice to see a modern product like that

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

I agree inside they clearly are made nicely especially to some of the other stuff I have seen from some makers out there. Thanks for watching.

@CVJackson 11 жыл бұрын

AWESOME !!!!!

@javableak 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! very interesting.

@guitart41 12 жыл бұрын

Great video Tony! Been planning to buy a Marshall Class 5 hopefully this year sometime. This video is probably as close as I will ever get to an actual tour so thank you!

@32spitzer 12 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanks Alot for sharing all the "Behind the scenes" with us!. Looks like you had a BLAST!

@diamonddust22 12 жыл бұрын

Wow Tony, this is absolutely amazing

@jordanprysmiki5361 2 жыл бұрын

wow that was great. crazy im just seeing this. I want a JVM or YJM now. 500 components!

@tonymckenziecom 2 жыл бұрын

Just check when I went around there :) I believe that Phil Wells has retired now from conversations with someone at Marshall, but my guess is he will never retire :) He was a really great host. I did this factory tour on a different occasion from an invite by a band that won it and other things but that time Phil was not there and the tour was of little comparison. Check Part two also! And thanks for watching.

@Krashulka 2 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if Marshall made some corner protectors for the Origin combo series of amps, and also some corners for the flat and slant code412 cabinets. Cool tour, thanks. Cheers

@tonymckenziecom 2 жыл бұрын

You might find something that will fit if you hunt around a bit... have you asked them? If you're in the UK call them and ask they might be able to help. Thanks for watching.

@stratwrapguitarbling4819 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony , Never would have seen this if it was,nt for you . Now I have seen where my two amps were made, thanks again.

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. And BTW Phil Wells is on the Marshall site reminiscing about Jim Marshall... go and listen. Phil is a really great guy and always has time for people. He is a credit to Marshall. Thanks for watching.

@AnthonyBullock1968 11 жыл бұрын

It as good as the PRS tour video kicking around on youtube. I really enjoyed that. Plus the chap showing you around knew everything, and clearly loved what he did. I wonder if Hazel made my amp ! Plus, If I ever go there I will wear my special 'plexi head sized pocket trousers.

@thepaulmacfarlane 9 жыл бұрын

I like Phil, he seems a very likable bloke.

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

One of the nicest guys you could ever meet... a real gentleman and nothing is too much trouble!....

@AdamIronside 13 жыл бұрын

Great video Tony, like an extra special 'How It's Made' episode!

@luizaro 8 жыл бұрын

I did the tour last august. Phill is the nicest guy!

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

+Luiz Aro Yes he is very affable and knows the answers to every single question that you might have. I've seen Phil a few times since and as you say a very nice guy. Thanks for watching.

@Erukulon 8 жыл бұрын

Except the "ladies" name's working on the amps he knows so much about. I know Marshall is a huge company, but go watch any other factory tour and the tour guide at least learns the floor workers name's for that day ha.

@apico 7 жыл бұрын

They've got Glenn Campbell "Ghost on the Canvas" playing in the shop! Yeah!

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

Radio...

@sepulchre10 11 жыл бұрын

I think it's cool. There's some nice tunes playing in there. Good old rock and roll. Nice place to work, I'd say.

@Twobeers1 12 жыл бұрын

I hope Hazel gets well paid. The way this guy is talking she does all the work!

@EasternPaMusic 12 жыл бұрын

great stuff Tony very informative

@Clipperlighter 8 жыл бұрын

for an answer to anyone asking about esd protection, the floor has a coating on it, (and re done at intervals) not sure what exactly but it works with the shoes the people wear, esd saftey shoes, some have a long material tag that is tucked into a sock eliminating potential shocks, saves changing a wrist band at different work stations and when moving about.. there are testers to stand on before entering the zone..

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

+Clipper Lighter Thanks for that info...

@voodooriders 13 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video mate :)

@DEANSHREDERCONTESTER 12 жыл бұрын

THIS VIDEO.........AWESOME!!!!

@lrsnco 12 жыл бұрын

This is what I like to see. A Standard that is unwavering. So much of what is manufactured today is synthetic. What I mean by that is the 'Soul' is lost and with it the 'Quality'. Marshall appears to cares about it's end product and remains 'true' to itself. I will pay for quality. I was undecided on an Amplifier brand prior to this video. IThe Marshall sound is what I'm looking for and is what I will purchase. Continued success to Marshall and Thanks for maintaining the 'Standard' I want.

@Jonathan-L 7 жыл бұрын

Bring back the Studio 15 into production. Please. You can do it Marshall!

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

They might! Thanks for watching.

@trevinor3 11 жыл бұрын

man, I luv this video!!! way cool!

@piecekore 9 жыл бұрын

great and informative video. the background noise made me really pay attention. a good thing. enjoyed seeing the insides of the head chassis'.

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those kind words... I liked making this one too :) glad you liked it.

@NickFabi 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony do you recon you might be doing a review of the Marshall Origin 20H or 50H at anytime as I am pondering purchasing one at the moment and like your opinion on these matters

@tonymckenziecom 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have one Nick to review :( Currently I have a 5150 III Stealth on the way and a Marshall for later in the year... if I find one cheap so to speak I'll grab one but don't hold your breath for now!. But thanks for asking as it always gives me something to look for. I actually appreciate that you thought of me regarding my opinion on that though. Greatly appreciated. Stay safe.

@NickFabi 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonymckenziecom 5150 Stealth III, I have been curious as to the big difference between this and the PRS MT15 as I kind of see them both targeting the same kind of audience / sounds. Maybe one is more rock than metal 🤔

@tonymckenziecom 3 жыл бұрын

The MT15 is a pretty good amp really. I sold mine recently because I bought the 5150 III Stealth and too many amps by far - I can't get in the place. I think for the money the MT15 is a bargain and the 5150 III Stealth is expensive at least here in the UK. But they are probably different enough to matter. Personally I had never had a 5150 III so I bought it and that will be along soon. It should be interesting on that amp to see exactly what it's like - I can't wait! :) Stay safe.

@74LesPaul 12 жыл бұрын

I told Phil that a re-issue Plexi 100 watt that I owned didn't get the sound of the originals. That is when he brought up the difficulty with the transformer coil spacing that affected the tone. He said that Marshall has worked on their amps to get them to sound the same. . even with the further spacing of the output tranny coils.

@grandtechnology 9 жыл бұрын

So professional.

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

Hopefully!

@MrDevilsDriver 11 жыл бұрын

nice video tony .

@mojoefly 12 жыл бұрын

RIP Jim marshall. You're sound will echo into eternity.

@tonymckenziecom Жыл бұрын

@anthonybymallia7067 9 жыл бұрын

awesome factory

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

anthony mallia It was great going around there...

@adam4900 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time to reply have a great day

@JymeBale 10 жыл бұрын

Tony, you and your camera guy have done a wonderful job, thanks very much, this is a "Factory" and as such there should be NOISE, I would not have expected less, you always do a great job with your vids, keep it up, and you answer questions that so many do not.

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Jyme... none of the videos I make are a five minute quickie.. some want that, but that's what everyone else does really so I have always wanted to be different. This was a very lengthy video on two parts and as such does show things that many guys will never see any other way. Not sure why Stan (below) commented that way, maybe he's a pro video guy, or some other reason but that's OK I guess. This is a real view of the Marshall factory and Phil allowed me to film everywhere really - and that is one of the reasons why Marshall and that tour IS one of the best in the world. Thanks for your support ;-)

@JymeBale 10 жыл бұрын

Tony, your one of the good guys making vids, thanks for doing it, I'd be posting vids too but a lack of funds are keeping me from it right now, I'm trying to find an inexpensive vid camera I can afford, I don't work for a living any more, several bad auto accidents ended that so vid camera funds are hard to come by right now. I feel like I'm the only one with out some times. It'll come.

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

Jyme Bale Hi Jyme, I thoroughly understand that position man... I have certainly been there too. Well, you can do it all on one of those regular cameras even with a memory stick in there. I use MAJIX Movie Edit 2014 Pro version which you can get cheap if you fish around enough, but they make a standard version which for these videos is more than ample. Sorry to hear about the auto accidents too... I saw one today in fact, a guy literally drove off a car lot right in to the side of a bus which took the front end off his car. Yep, he was to busy texting and never even braked! That sort of thing is ridiculous and when I hear about guys getting hurt like you, I often think about the cause and that incident today was really an eye opener. He got out of the disintegrated car as if nothing happened... like 'hey what's going on' type of thing. Guys like you on the other hand suffer. But hey listen, you're still around and that's the thing to be thankful for! Hang on in there and you will find something for sure. Thanks for those kind words too ;-)

@JymeBale 10 жыл бұрын

You bet mate, I see that sort of thing on the Houston, Tx news every night, I had two camera's quit working after years both digital, my OM is still great but not digital, I will find something. Thanks very much.

@Sparky6string 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video Tony! I owned a Studio 15 for a couple of years and I still have an old DSL50 head. If you play guitar you've probably owned a Marshall or two.

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

+KassperT I sure have owned a few. I'm updating my website and its amazing how many pages I have had to add on Marshall amps! the actual reviews will take some time but the infrastructure will be awesome... I reckon when its complete (maybe a month or so) then Ill have a year of content to put on there. I sure do like Marshall stuff and sometimes I seem to like what some others don't such as the TSL100 which for me has been one of the best recording amps I have ever used... the Mesa and all the others including other Marshall's never came near that sound when you record it for lead guitar. Thanks for watching and if your DSL is the UK made one hang on to it!

@bluesingmusic3443 3 жыл бұрын

They've come a long way, from building an amp a week, in the back room.

@tonymckenziecom 3 жыл бұрын

They have. I like Marshall amps... run by generally nice people and great designers/engineers. When we went around the factory some years ago they were so helpful and Phil Wells is an absolute gentleman. Nothing was too much trouble... and its one reason I always review Marshall amps. Stay safe.

@Angryification 12 жыл бұрын

I may do that. I've finished my exams so I may treat myself to it. Thank you!

@MosheHaMayim4591 6 жыл бұрын

In 1974, my local music store called me up and said, "hey, there is a guy trading in 2 4x12 Marshall cabinets for some stereo gear and we are allowing him $300.00 in credit. If you were to come down and offer him a bit more, you could probably get them" so I took $390.00 down and he accepted it and i came home with 2 c.1969 cabinets that were like brand new. Those cabinets changed everything and our Band Mondo Bando were the only band in the Spokane, Seattle Washington area using such heavy weaponry. I ended up using my 2 4x12 cabs and an 8x10 cab, a 50 watt and 100 watt head and my bass player was using 2 full stacks with 100 watt heads. I still have my 2 4x12 cabs and the 50 watt head from those days. I added to my Marshall collection in the 1990's with 3 more stacks, 2 guitar and one bass stack and added 3 more 50 watt heads which were my favorite to use. I wish I had had the JCM 900 50W heads back in the 1970's with the pre-amp features but nothing ever beat the sound of the early cabinets. Marshall memories are the best. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMh5o6mHqdObn5c.html

@tonymckenziecom 6 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I watched that (well listened :) and right there is the tone from that era :) I used to have 2 x 4x12 cabs back in the day, but man those were really loud when cranked - you feel the notes hit the back of your neck :). Thanks for the info and I'm sure some guys will have a listen to how it was on the link. Thanks for watching too.

@AnthonyBullock1968 11 жыл бұрын

Superb.

@toranarama1 10 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Burn stan. Great vid tony. Always wondered what goes on in the willy wonka amp factory :)

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

Well some don't like the 'production' or 'video recording' and this video really was not about that... it was a 1st hand close up of Marshall in the UK showing me around. I thought they did a wonderful job actually and Phil was (and is) a really great ambassador for the brand. Thanks for watching.

@bujfvjg7222 8 жыл бұрын

The woman in pink in the background looked 'thrilled' to be working at Marshall! hahaha ...This is great though! Marshall amps are legendary and will go down as "the things the loud guys used" in dictionaries, in the next millennia!

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

+Bujf vjg I guess its just another day at the office :)

@bujfvjg7222 8 жыл бұрын

***** That's the impression I got walking through the red-light district in Amsterdam, though most of the woman looked happier than the woman in pink here....lol

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

+Bujf vjg I went Amsterdam once too :) and I distinctly remember just window shopping :) Not sure what you were doing... but I never looked at their faces once :) and thanks for watching.

@bujfvjg7222 8 жыл бұрын

***** haha, I did! and I am half Dutch, and I have more reasons than I need to enjoy my 2nd home! Thanks for the videos!

@mrsixiesrock2274 8 жыл бұрын

+Bujf vjg Probably been working there for years

@themathrock1607 10 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to watch part one! its on my channel...

@SammyBones 10 жыл бұрын

I love videos like this... all about Marshall amps! #guitaramps Sammy Bones

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

;-)

@ukipwarrior 11 жыл бұрын

i agree a great british sucess story much needed at this time

@DetroitWrecker666 6 жыл бұрын

"Local dealers order one or maybe two amplifiers per week. As opposed to the United States where we send one or two containers per week" Wow!!!! Really shows how important the U.S. Consumer is to companies across the pond.

@3Deity 10 жыл бұрын

Interesting how that YJM box says "Two Person Lift" yet they only fit one handle to the amp.

@mars6433 8 жыл бұрын

Just keep saying the word "Solder". Awesome !

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

Ha... the way it is spelled in the UK (the right way) is solder... and spoken the same way... anything else is, well... American :) Thanks for watching.

@turboslag 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's damned irritating the way Americans say Soder, and think we pronounce it incorrectly!!

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

Well they say it correct for the USA :)

@turboslag 8 жыл бұрын

***** It's still wrong though :)

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

:) classic.

@UncleCaptainMidnight 10 жыл бұрын

THANKS!!!!

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

Any time ;-)

@richardleerodgers5303 10 жыл бұрын

nice tour

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it....

@richardleerodgers5303 10 жыл бұрын

yes thanks very much!

@rich360a 13 жыл бұрын

Nice video Tony, have you considered doing a review of the Marshall Class 5?

@megahurtz30 12 жыл бұрын

my heart almost stopped @0:44 lol

@adam4900 11 жыл бұрын

can i get a link to video 2? also off topic but what do u recon of the axe fx 2 vs kemper, i dought a kemper partly on ur advice and love it, hate the people at axe but love the effects dont like the amp modelling so much, would you agree? should i buy an axe fx 2 or eventide h7600 im only gonna use it for effects

@merseybeat1963 12 жыл бұрын

Comparing new for new I hope you are not right,at those prices,but seems very possible.I dont use the amp much but my friend gave me his old 1967-69 Marshall Clone JTM (two transformers) which was made in Germany.I put the thing on 10 and its magic the sound that comes out of there..the legenary sound..but the new Marshall not quite..maybe it needs to be played a lot. Wonderfull video by the way..Many Thanks for it.

@RudeCommentsAreFun 12 жыл бұрын

Those will go into combo amps. The whole chassis is installed upside down, compared to a standard head.

@stumpy1956 6 жыл бұрын

Fender thank you 👍 and Marshall of course

@tonymckenziecom 6 жыл бұрын

And thank you for watching too!

@12345randyrhoads 11 жыл бұрын

well it's a good thing that we have we are going on the 21st next month and i am really looking forward to it. was it just you or were there other people as well?

@ray7469 12 жыл бұрын

Anybody notice the amp at 22:09, one off the JVM logo is upside down

@fireitup9 12 жыл бұрын

what are the Face plates and back plates made out of? It confused me for awhile. They look like brass sheets

@Xanaduswells 12 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know how the plexi controls work as in the gain? there isnt a gain knob but how would i get to not crank it and get the desired gain. and also, what is the deal with the 4 inputs?

@Panic42000 3 жыл бұрын

To get a lot of gain you have to crank it. That’s the beauty of the plexi.

@andrebpt 11 жыл бұрын

Did they gave you a jcm 900 as a gift?...eheheeh. Great video man.

@codex653 12 жыл бұрын

I think its wise to get the modern component versions. I understand the desire for vintage style gear (I play guitar as well), but I also know how to build amps like these and what he says is correct. The components made back then were not as stable as the ones made today. I don't know of any component manufacturer (like digikey, newark, ti, farnell, etc) that makes true vintage style. Electrically speaking, the amp will still work and sound the same as vintage models, but with a longer life :)

@nyeman17 11 жыл бұрын

Heart playing at 3:30 !

@Angryification 12 жыл бұрын

Holy shit. I live very near this place! :D

@GayWorldOrder 12 жыл бұрын

Moss apliphire manfucature in tha USA suck, one tha bess video I seen yet on marshall amps, i love tha marshals setup in mi home rap recording studio, this amazing behin tha sence look inna best amp maker tha hole dam world! Great gig, bra!!

@ONANISLAND 10 жыл бұрын

jojojo i keep looking mate very interesting

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

;-)

@adam4900 11 жыл бұрын

i didnt mean to rile you was just trying to get an honest answer on the goods, ie fractal vs eventide for effects only, ps why did u get the kemper rack? (how do u get ur gear? loans for review?) anyway cools vids keep up the great work!

@Porchduck 12 жыл бұрын

So, if I understand correctly, you guys are saying that some Euro regulation has stepped in and mandated a change to the config such that the original sound has been compromised? AND now they have to create workarounds to compensate? Nice.. What a load.

@LordOfThisWorld74 13 жыл бұрын

Who else felt their heart stop when he broke that over his knee?

@gurishka 12 жыл бұрын

@tonymckenziecom A lot more people are willing to tinker with amps these days as well, be it with turret or eyelet boards or even PCB design. Of course PCB design is far easier to tinker with for a novice as they read which resistor or capacitor they need to change as R** or C** and go ahead and unsolder and change out the part. There are minute changes in tone from a PCB to a handwired board. Variations occur and that's what made each amp special. It does still occur but to a lesser extent.

@anthonybymallia7067 9 жыл бұрын

hey tony nice video i bought a marshall valvesate 80v it has an awesome strong sound very clear i love it. i think marshall are d best amps on earth

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

anthony mallia Not that bad an amp and you can get some really cool tones from it!. Check out a 1987x I just bought (I made a video and it will be on line probably in a day or so) I had one before and they give you that sort of AC/DC (and a 1000 other guys) tones. Good to hear you and thanks for watching...

@anthonybymallia7067 9 жыл бұрын

***** il check your amp nice to hear u too tony

@tonymckenziecom 9 жыл бұрын

anthony mallia Yeah same here...

@12345randyrhoads 11 жыл бұрын

arent the tours free?

@hardrocker498 12 жыл бұрын

RIP Jim Marshall

@jhep1 13 жыл бұрын

did he mention YJM60s 9:39? This is hot of the press news!!!!

@frankkielixx 12 жыл бұрын

Tottally agree YJM100 rules ^^

@turboslag 8 жыл бұрын

Personally I prefer Orange amps but Marshalls aren't bad!

@tonymckenziecom 8 жыл бұрын

Yes I like Orange amps too - the small Jim Root #4 is really a very cool amp... not the best manufacturing inside, but it does sound good. Thanks for watching.

@bernieandreu1045 11 жыл бұрын

good job! great stuff. hmm. is there a highlight version for those is ADHD! : )

@4thwisemonkey397 7 жыл бұрын

even the marshall bloke didn't find tony's humour funny ! lol but thanks for uploading was intresting vid

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

My sense of humour can be funny or not... it's all subjective really. But the factory was not subjective and Phil did a great job of taking us around. Thanks for watching.

@4thwisemonkey397 7 жыл бұрын

yes i agree he was a very good tour guide and I enjoyed the vid,and thank god we weren't subjected to you wearing a twelve year old boys tshirt and baseball cap lol be bald and proud tony,what do you have to do to go on the tour and is there a limit on how many people at one time ?

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

I only wear the hat for KZfaq videos and it promotes my website name - that's the main reason for it :) I like pink :) but I hate to say it but I like the tee shirts - made in Japan and not too easy to pick up. General feedback on the tee's is 'where can I get one :)'. To go on a tour at the Marshall Factory I would call their reception and request a tour - indicate how many guys are going and then arrange a date. That's it and they don't charge you to go... tell them Tony sent you :) and if you have Phil Wells take you around then give him my regards.

@4thwisemonkey397 7 жыл бұрын

right thanks for that ill have a look into it

@merseybeat1963 12 жыл бұрын

Concerning statement at 16:20.......how about going to component supplier..handing them original 1965-9 components and asking them give us these..as accurately as possible ? Which is what we the customer thinks they are getting...and why I paid (retail $9400) over $6K for that JTM100 40th Anniversary Stack. Either way..thanks Marshall.

@rgjmce666 11 жыл бұрын

Marshalls get copied but are never beaten. Blackstars are probably the only company to that are on the same level with THAT sound.

@Andreas_Straub 5 күн бұрын

I really wonder how the workers can stand this loud background music noise all day! How can you do any concentrated work under such conditions? 😱

@tonymckenziecom 4 күн бұрын

Ha I get it myself. Let me explain. A few years back in our offices we had no background music. When no calls were there it was like a morgue - silent... and it felt depressing. We employed a guy who 'put on the radio' and you know what, since then the office is a much nicer place :) I agree it depends on the channel :) but it DOES change the workplace to something better. Remember those guys could (almost) do that stuff with their eyes closed... some work there for 40+ years or more. Great point though and once you experienced that radio you would not want to go back to silence. Thanks for watching.

@PhuckHue2 7 жыл бұрын

still great amps

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely... they make some really great amps! Thanks for watching.

@JedLuna 11 жыл бұрын

@34:20 - Wow, Jason Statham working for Marshall. O.O

@jamestlenahan 11 жыл бұрын

I've worked in this industry for years, but I must ask this question: In today's environment, just how many amplifiers can you sell? Musical equipment is dead compared to how it used to be. So, it's got me wondering how Marshall stays in business.

@historiclp4577 4 жыл бұрын

James Lenahan ,well someones buying them, they even built a sound proof room, i think millitary grade testing facility.I would think just the professional musicians alone who can afford to buy these amps,use them for a tour then throw them away,would be enough for this factory to pump them out.It sounds crazy but i think some of the big bands use and, toss equipement,we would never dream of doing that too,like a hammer,as Joe bonamassa calls equipment.I just wish i knew where

@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787 10 жыл бұрын

A couple of them are even manufactured in India. MG15 CD for example!

@jimjimm2134 10 жыл бұрын

and Vietnam DSL5C, I wouldn't call the DSL5C a brilliant amplifier it wasn't worth the $500 I paid for it

@tonymckenziecom 10 жыл бұрын

jim jimm Have you ever tried a BBE sonic maximiser on it? if not you should... it will change that amp for the better... I have a video about the BBE on my channel.

@areyouavinalaff 7 жыл бұрын

32:50 I imagine half a dozen workers not doing anything productive, just looking over at the camera while grinning and banging stuff just to make a noise.

@tonymckenziecom 7 жыл бұрын

Ha... I agree it DOES sound that way... but that was not what they were doing... That's a classic comment and you really made me laugh :) Thanks for watching.