Early 1970s metal face Marshall 1987. Loaded with nice tubes and through a well-aged 4x12, really can't be beat for just about anything except jazz.
MB used hiwatt amps in the early 70s:dude:
You're right. I believe I have seen videos and photos with HiWatt amps behind Martin. The combination of M. Barre's unique guitar playing touch, his sunburst '59 Les Paul Standard, and his choice of amps firmly placed him within the pantheon of all-time greats.
And having Ian Anderson as Jethro Tull's front man, with his deft ability on acoustic guitar and flute, freed MB to sit back and accompany Ian, then step out front when the song required a guitar solo.
Jethro Tull also had two keyboard players which had a huge impact on their creative song writing abilities. I don't think there has ever been another classic rock band with the unique blend of musical styles and individual talent.
Lastly, Jethro Tull was in competition with Led Zeppelin and the two groups actually recorded at the same studios during the same periods.
Does anyone know who produced Jethro Tull, especially Aqualung?
I'm partial to the early blond Vibro King's -
Never seen that performance before. Thanks for putting it up Pal.
Great example of Pagey just about to fall off the high wire, but getting his balance at the very last second. All heart and soul.
An extraordinary guitar player.
I'm partial to the early blond Vibro King's -
Whatever Martin Barre was using with Jethro Tull in the early to mid 1970s. His live tone was incomparable IMO.
So toss into the garden salad all they other greats with the same rig.
I believe they were Marshall 100 watt amps with the suitable cabs.:dude:
I'm partial to the early blond Vibro King's -
I have that on DVD too. I may incorrect, but isn't this his Tonemaster era? From a distance it looks like a vintage Fender, but the Tonemaster was a Bruce Zinky creation for Fender covered in blond tolex, and actually a great sounding amp.
I'm partial to the early blond Vibro King's -