Industry May 11, 2026
Jared James Nichols Explains Switch to Marshall Amps
The '68 Marshall Plexi might be challenging amp to play but it's easy to fall in love with, and Nichols admits he has fallen under its spell – even if its 100-watts tore the paint off the studio wall
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MusicRadar
Jared James Nichols described his initial experience with a 1968 Marshall Plexi amplifier, an experience that made him feel as though he was "levitating off the ground" and transported him back to the atmosphere of Cream in 1968. He found the amp's tone to be exactly what he was seeking.
Despite acknowledging the difficulty in playing such an amp, Nichols has embraced the Marshall Plexi, even noting that its 100-watt output was powerful enough to affect the studio walls. Originally reported by MusicRadar.