1992LEM LemmyAmplifier
1992LEM Superbass Signature Head
Not many can claim the ‘Living Legend’ status, but Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister is most certainly deserving of the title. He also happens to be one of Marshall’s most ardent fans, a relationship that we are proud to say stretches back over three decades.
To honour this unique partnership, the Marshall team has created a Signature Series amplifier that takes its inspiration from Lemmy’s very own modified 1992
100 Watt Super Bass unit, ‘Murder One’. The result is an amp that delivers sublime tone combined with shear volume and crushing power, all wrapped up in a rugged,
Best of British Bass
The changes to the circuitry allow you, the player, to achieve a far brighter, tighter sound whilst the inherent grit and raw strength of an
and tone.
The front panel contains a range of simple to use, but highly effective, features that any bass player will appreciate. Your tone can be fine tuned by way of the three stage equalisation controls – Bass, Middle and Treble – while Volume controls for both channels 1 and 2 enhance the usability of the amp as a whole.
A separate Presence control allows you to adjust the power section of the amp and adds higher frequencies to your tone. This, in turn, creates more bite in your sound, allowing those crucial bass lines to cut through and be heard in all their thundering glory.
Customise Corner
The attention to detail that has been lavished on the 1992LEM’s internals has also been applied to the unique styling and distinctive look of the amp itself. The original ‘Murder One’, when made in 1976, had been finished in red vinyl until, at some point, it was
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1992LEM Superbass Head
To produce an authentic reincarnation of the original, ‘Murder One’ itself was placed in the more than capable hands of the engineers in our Research and Development Department. Voltages were measured, transformers examined and circuitry scrutinised to establish the winning formula that has made Lemmy’s 1992 Super Bass such a formidable piece of kit. To ensure that the end product would be exacting in its tone and performance, every effort has been taken to source components from their original suppliers and/or manufacturers. The results have enabled the team at Marshall to create a bass amp with real pedigree. Internally, Murder One’s circuitry has been modified, effectively creating a hybrid amplifier by merging the characteristics of a stock 1992 Super Bass with elements of a Super Lead, the outcome is a bass amp with incredible sonic depth and unbelievable tonal range.
painted jet black. When one of the black protective corners was accidently knocked off, it revealed the original covering underneath, leaving one corner of the unit in red. Additional customisation came with two ornate carved wooden crests that Lemmy acquired whilst on a tour of America. These were painted gold and when paired with matching five point stars, a truly unique symbol was created, further adding to the character and personality of ‘Murder One’. With all this in mind the Marshall team have recreated this look to a tee. A specially made red protective corner has been added to the amplifiers to mimic that of its forerunner, while the Marshall script logo and brushed gold aluminium front panel are flanked by replicas of those iconic golden emblems. Signatures from Lemmy and Dr Jim Marshall, along with Motorhead and Ace Of Spades logos complete the back panel.
Finished with white piping, chrome sockets and a
Improving on the sonic capabilities and extraordinary durability of ‘Murder One’ was always going to be a huge challenge. Due to much improved construction methods and good
AMPLIFIER SPECIFICATION
FEATURES | 1992LEM |
Head | ✓ |
Output (RMS) | 100 Watt |
Channels | 2 |
3 Band EQ | ✓ |
3 x ECC83 | |
Power Amp Valves | 4 x EL34 |
Dimensions (mm) | 750 x 310 x 215 |
Weight (kg) | 21.5 |
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