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Amp Auction: VAN HALEN MARSHALL RARE PRICELESS MINT 1985 JCM800

Amp Auction Description: If your a Marshall or Eddie Van Halen fan/collector, heres is something you cannot pass up. On November 13, 1985, Jim Marshall and Eddie Van Halen were inducted into the Guitar Center's Rock Walk Of Fame. http://www.rockwalk.com/inductees/Also noted on page 15 of THE HISTORY OF MARSHALL "THE ILLUSTRATED STORY OF "THE SOUND OF ROCK" book written by Michael Doyle Jim Marshall presented Eddie VAN HALEN with this Marshall Head adorned with mini plaques reading;"PRESENTED TO EDWARD VAN HALEN ON YOUR ELECTION TO THE ROCK MUSIC "WALK OF FAME", NOVEMBER 13, 1985, AND TO YOUR CONTINUED ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION TO ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC.The plaques are made of the same material as the faceplates. It's a 1985 JCM800 Model 2203 100Watt Mk.2 Master Model 100w LeadSerial # starts with T meaning 1985 Unbelievable 25 year old Mint and Unused ConditionUntouched and Unplayed for 15 years since Ive owned it.I can tell you is that it's very LOUD!! I came across this amp in 1995 when the daughter of famed mod expert Jose Arredondo wanted it cleaned out of the house when her father passed away.You tone modders out there will know who Jose Arredondo is.If you dont, he has worked with Eddie Van Halen and Steve Vai to name a few.This may explain the screw placement and the Telsa E34L Tubes. The paper (EVH) stapled to the bottom of the amp is turning brown with age and I dont know if it was put there by the factory before giving it to Eddie or by Jose?Im thinking it was put there by the factory since Jose would know who's it was with the plaques on it already. Ive talked to Jim Marshall about this amp during recent NAMM show visits and he does remember making this amp for Eddie.I've talked to Guitar Center's Rock Of Fame Staff and they know of this amp also.There's no documentation but it is what it is. I recently looked and priced at some of the collectable stuff on ebay and I think Ive got the reserve set pretty low.Ive talked with a number of collectors and experts and they couldnt put a price on this (being its the only one ever made). Eddie Van Halen will be and already is a BIG name in Rock n' Roll History.Judging by Hall Of Famers like Clapton, Hendrix, and other rock icons, the prices of there stuff has gone through the roof! (Remember Clapton's Christie's Auction?)Lets not forget also, that this is not a massed produced item being used once then offered to the highest bidder.THIS IS A ONE OF A KIND, NON-DUPLICATED, PERSON TO PERSON PERSONAL ITEM.ITS PART OF ROCK N ROLL HISTORY BY 2 LEGENDS!!ãI think Ive covered this amp, if not please email me with any questions or any specific pics you may want of it. Do not bid on item unless serious!I usually dont accept bids unless from lower 48 but will accept bids worldwide if you e-mail me firstWill ship once funds have cleared.This item will be bubble wrapped and foam padded and shipped in wooden made container.If the winner wants to pick it up....even better!!ããã

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