All but the last were nice amps, but didnt flip my switches for whatever reason. Apr 29, 20 okay, making the marshall schematic i posted is too big bite for me, so ill just start by something more simple. British overdrive chicago stompworks blooze maker blues breaker distortion. True bypass with foot switchable clipping options and high quality parts and enclosure. Discover more about the marshall bb2 bluesbreaker ii pedal at. Boost mode works very well, adding some sort of probably jcm800 tones i am not sure about this, so it is not clean booster, but i like the tone that this pedal gives in boost mode. Its a classic pedal and, as the name implies, a great tone for blues players. The bb2 bluesbreaker pedal captures all the characteristics of the classic bluesbreaker drive pedal. Audio printed circuit board power supply pcb and jacks inout i begin by replacing the resistor r8 with a carbon resistor 1m instead of 2. The bluesbreaker itself never achieved legendary status like the tubescreamer, but a number of wellknown boutique pedals such as the king of tone and morning glory are based off of it. This mode is great when using a clean amp but can also be used with an amp that is already distorting for extra marshall mayhem. Contains full information on using your code 50 amplifier, as well as details of the specifications. It is more than a reissue of the 1990s bluesbreaker pedal, this one adds more tonal variety and lots of gain. The guvnor, shred master, and bluesbreaker by marshall by.
The cerulean overdrive project is a clone of the marshall bluesbreaker. In 1991, marshall began making a guitar effect pedal that was intended to emulate the sound of the original combo. Mbb marshall bluesbreaker replica this is a vintage marshall bluesbreaker replica pedal project. For over 40 years the marshall name has been synonymous with the greatest guitar tones in music. Original marshall blues breaker pedal planet botch. Free marshall diagrams, schematics, service manuals. This is the circuit for the original black unit from the 1980s, not any of the later thought to be inferior versions. If you just want the marshall sound in general i would go with a catalinbread dls ive owned mk2 and mk3 and they both do the plexi thing very well in particular it sounds like a vintage jtm45 so basically the same thing as a blues breaker amp.
Page 1 bluesbreaker ii suggested settings bb2 bluesbreaker ii boost amp. Marshall bluesbreaker model 1962 30watt 2x12 guitar reverb. Carter and features exclusive interviews with the greatest names in music. My home studio is in an apartment building, and late night tracking of live guitar amps is a nonstarter.
Ive owned an original marshall 1961 bluesbreaker 4 x 10 and currently own the excellent louis electric baby bluesbreaker 1 x 12, among many other rare pieces. The marshall bluesbreaker, otherwise known as the marshall 1962, is just like the one used by eric clapton during his stint with mayalls bluesbreakers and famously on the beano sessions. The marshall 1962 bluesbreaker doesnt just replicate the original 60s british blues sound. This combination creates a dynamic, touchresponsive mediumgain amp thats perfect for blues and classic rock. Fully programmable via your phone and online, code25 is the amp for on the go. All trademarks mentioned here belong to their owners and not to general guitar gadgets. Download 365 marshall amplification amplifier pdf manuals. Preloaded with 100 presets, the code25 tm has all you need to find your sound at home. This was the combo version of the 2098 master lead head. The pp18 circuit uses the normal channel circuit of the 18w marshall of the mid to late 60s. Does nothing on channel i on my one, not sure if its supposed to, but i have a vague recollection that its how they are. This bluesy bruiser is effectively two pedals in one a tonally transparent booster that gives your solos that extra lift, and a truly valvelike overdrive thats so rich in 2nd order harmonics. The 90sera marshall bluesbreaker has become a highly sought after overdrive thanks in large part to its appearance on john mayers pedalboard.
The original bluesbreaker was discontinued in the mid90s and was replaced in 1998 by the bluesbreaker ii, which has an added boost mode. Theres a used bluesbreaker 212 reissue big cab im considering. It was founded by drum shop owner and drummer jim marshall, and is now based in bletchley, milton keynes, buckinghamshire marshalls guitar amplifiers are among the most recognised in the. I found two schematics using one opamp, one of them is standard amp and the other one offers distortion effect.
Bluesbreaker ii bb2 music pedal pdf manual download. Marshall amp heaven schematics jtm45 jcm50 jcm600 jcm. Marshall bluesbreaker broken tremolo my les paul forum. However, the blues breaker created some high mids that were not pleasant to my ears, so i returned it. You can also play metal through the marshall bluesbreaker ii pedal. Like the original marshall it has simple preamp with just tone and volume controls and a nofrills cathodebiased 18w power stage. Marshall diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free. Its 25w mean its even powerful enough to start gigging with. If you want a bluesbreaker pedal, imo get the early v1 as in its original form. I still think this would be a great pedal, depending on which amp it was being used with.
Finally, in true marshall vintage style, its a crap tremolo. Im looking for a pedal thatll give me a bluesbreaker tone and have narrowed it down to the butah and vfe blues king. Bluesbreaker project documentation cerulean overdrive. Hand assembled clone of the classic early 90s marshall blues breaker overdrive pedal. While most companies who clone it will sub in different op amps and other crap, the original recipe is really what i suggest that folks try to get their hands on. For many, clapton paved the way for rock guitarists with his blazing guitar work with john mayall and the bluesbreakers. Follow this product to see new listings in your feed.
User manuals, marshall amplification amplifier operating guides and service manuals. Hey guys, i have a 1962 bluesbreaker reissue, that i need to do some repairs on. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. According to marshall service documentation this change actually occoured on, october 29, 2001, in preparation for the 2002 release of the amp. In short, this is the sound that launched the british blues invasion. This combo was introduced in 1984 and was discontinued in 1991. The actual blues breaker pedals the original ones anyway were modeled to sound like a cranked. Marshall blues breaker bb2 overdrive pedal this is the marshall bb2 blues breaker pedal by marshall. Contains full information on using your code 25 amplifier, as well as details of the specifications.
Maybe the morning glory is the trebly pedal, all the clips i heard of the morning glory did not remind me of my marshall bluesbreaker at all. Since i have a marshall tube amp i was looking for a suitable overdrive pedal. Apr 24, 20 marshall blues breaker 1962le hand wired ltd ed version capt lee explains the history behind this amazing recreation of a classic marshall amp, every detail of this amp has been recreated to give. In blues mode all controls are operational and the bluesbreaker ii will give your guitar a wonderfully creamy, natural sounding bluesy overdrive. Cerulean marshall bluesbreaker overdrive guitar pedal. Schematics shown in blue are missing from the archive. A guide to using the footcontroller with your code digital amplifier. Marshall blues breaker part 1 unboxing is this the. Marshall blues breaker 1962le hand wired ltd ed version capt lee explains the history behind this amazing recreation of a classic marshall amp, every detail of this amp has been recreated to give. Marshall bluesbreaker 1962 uad audio plugins universal audio. Marshall bb2 bluesbreaker ii pedal product demo youtube. This pedal was hand assembled in the new england region on nsw, australia. Marshall amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. With 30w output and 2x12 speakers, it produces a gutsy bass and vibrant top, coupled with an overall natural warmth.
Mar 08, 2011 the pp18 circuit uses the normal channel circuit of the 18w marshall of the mid to late 60s. The 5210 was introduced in 1981 and it was discontinued in 1991. The idea with the blues breaker pedal was to simulate the valvetype personality of the vintage 2x12 marshall combo amp used by eric clapton in john mayalls bluesbreakers band. This 2x12 combo reissue has the legendary deep blues tone created by the gz34 valve rectifier, similar to the jtm45. Marshall amplification bluesbreaker ii bb2 owners manual. I have an original marshall bluesbreaker pedal, the tone knob set at 23 oclock and it sounds warm to me. It was founded by drum shop owner and drummer jim marshall, and is now based in bletchley, milton keynes, buckinghamshire. Im bb 2 wurde marshalls erstes bluesbreakerpedal konsequent weiterentwicklelt. Prowess amplifiers offers resources for the guitar tube amplifier builder. Episode 1 is available now and kicks off with the guitar legend himself slash.
The marshall bluesbreaker model 1962 reissue replicates the sound of the original guitar combo amplifier by offering 30 watts of tube power, 3 band eq, two 12 celestion greenback speakers, and a gz34 rectifier tube for output stage compression and sustain. Okay, making the marshall schematic i posted is too big bite for me, so ill just start by something more simple. Probably no worse than a vox ac30 tremolo, but not in the league of the nice fender ones. Cerulean bluesbreaker overdrive diy project pcb aion. Just to kinda piggyback what others have said already, if you consider yourself a collector as much as a player, then its a dual investment. The mbb kit is a replica of the vintage marshall bluesbreaker great sounding blues pedal that is relatively easy to build.
Pics of mayers pedal shows hes got the tone cranked up too. One response to marshall bb2 blues breaker ii edu pedrasse says. Marshall 1962 bluesbreaker guitar amplifier combo pmt online. In 1999, a second version of the amplifier, the bluesbreaker ii, was released, with 5881 tubes. The bluesbreaker ii bb2 is another in the new series of guitar effects pedals by marshall. The official product demo for the marshall bb2 bluesbreaker ii pedal. Download handbooks and quickstart guides in pdf format below. Marshall bluesbreaker model 1962 30watt 2x12 guitar. Used by eric clapton himself, the bluesbreaker delivers 30 watts of allvalve goodness through 2x 12 celestion greenback speakers, and has a footswitchable tremolo effect to. Marshall bluesbreaker circuit history after the success of the guvnor 1988, marshall decided to branch out a bit and released three pedals in 1991the drivemaster a renamed guvnor, the shredmaster a highergain variant and the bluesbreaker. Mar 16, 2010 the tremolo seems to be on channel ii only. Marshall blues breaker 1962le hand wired ltd ed version a very special amp has arrived at the warehouse and lee is keen to show you whats inside.
Marshall amplification is a british company that designs and manufactures music amplifiers, speaker cabinets, brands personal headphones and earphones, and, having acquired natal drums, drums and bongos. Moreover, many would argue his tone was just as important as his playing. Marshall amplification amplifier user manuals download. Clean owners manual page 2 from the chairman i would like to personally thank you for selecting one of our effects pedals. Apr 24, 20 marshall blues breaker 1962le hand wired ltd ed version a very special amp has arrived at the warehouse and lee is keen to show you whats inside. We have a huge schematics inventory, projects section and forum. The ceriatone jtm45 bluesbreaker is based on the amplifier used on those recordings, and where its nickname originated. The marshall 1962 bluesbreaker combo amp is just like the one used by eric clapton during his stint with mayalls bluesbreakers and famously on the beano sessions. With this project, you can build an original bluesbreaker or any of the modded versions.
Any trademarks mentioned here belong to their rightful owners and do. Marshall bluesbreaker amp for sale in uk view 11 ads. The series version in the original drawing has the disadvantage of always wasting at least. Marshall blues breaker bb2 overdrive pedal youtube.
Its easiest to think continue reading british style jtm45 bluesbreaker. Click here for more general information about the kits. Like the other models in the line, this unit is issued in a sleek, metal housing that looks as good as it sounds. Actually, there were three versions of the bluesbreaker pedal, the first one and reportedly the best was the one with the silver case, it was replaced by a similar model with black case, and finally the smaller ii version that is around now. Ive gone through 6 amps over the past 20 months, including three el84based boutiques, a good tweed deluxe clone, a vintage blackfaced super reverb, and an unreliable vintage ampeg reverberocket ii. I purchased the marshall bb2 blues breaker pedal because i use the marshall gv2 guv nor with my laney cub 10 amp, and its sound absolutely great. I think its often something of an insult to a pedalbuilder when they spend several years on a circuit and you. It had a lot less gain and was much more open sounding. Works with a 9v battery or any 9v pedal power supply. This change increased the cubic volume of the cabinet by twelve percent, and allowed the use of the taller kt66 power tubes. To be frank this is a combo version of the famous jtm45, the.
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