Marshall Model 1967 – The 200-Watt Giant That Shook the World
If the 100-watt Marshall Plexis were designed to be heard in stadiums, the Model 1967 was made to flatten them. Clocking in at a staggering 200 watts of pure tube power, this amp head wasn’t for the faint of heart — or the weak of back. This was Marshall at its most unapologetic, and in the early ’70s, it represented the outer edge of what amplification could be.
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What Is It?
The Model 1967 is Marshall’s 200-watt lead amplifier head. Released for players who wanted even more power and headroom than the already thunderous Model 1959, it took everything louder — and then some.
This amp features a beefed-up power section using four KT88 output tubes, pushing out a brutal 200 watts RMS. The preamp section still uses three ECC83s, with the familiar two-channel layout and shared Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble controls, along with separate Volume I and Volume II.
Why It Was Built
By 1971, guitarists were playing bigger venues, using longer signal chains, and demanding cleaner tone at higher volumes. The 1967 delivered that and more. It could stay clean and articulate at ear-splitting levels, or be dimmed for a monstrous overdrive that was raw, explosive, and unrelenting.
This wasn’t just a louder 1959, it was a different beast entirely.
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Matching Cabinet Setups
The Model 1967 was sold with several matching cabinet options depending on your flavor of sonic destruction:
- 200/1 Setup
One Model 1967 head with two 1982 cabinets. Each loaded with 4 x 12” high-power Celestions, for a combined 240 watts of output capacity. This is your classic dual-stack wall of sound. - 200/3 Setup
Model 1967 with a pair of 1979 cabinets. These housed 4 x 15” Celestion speakers for an even deeper, more aggressive low end. These stacks were enormous both in tone and physical size.
This amp could easily blow speakers if you weren't careful. That’s why Marshall paired it only with their heaviest-duty cabs.
Who Used It?
Because of its extreme power, the 1967 wasn’t seen as often in clubs or studios. But for major touring acts, especially those playing open-air festivals, it was a game-changer. Some bassists even co-opted the 1967 for its clean headroom and power reserve.
Notable users include John Entwistle of The Who, who famously used modified 200-watt Marshalls to keep up with Townshend's guitar assault. Guitarists who needed unmatched clarity at volume, or just wanted to be the loudest person on stage, gravitated toward this amp.
Why It Still Matters
The 1967 is the stuff of legend. It’s massive, rare, and unrelentingly powerful. Today, original examples are highly collectible, and for those brave enough to use one live, the tone is unmistakable: punchy, explosive, and gigantic.
If you ever find yourself thinking, I love the 1959, but I need more, the 1967 is your final destination.
Dimensions
- Height: 11" (27.94 cm)
- Width: 29" (73.66 cm)
- Depth: 11" (27.94 cm)
(Slightly deeper than standard Marshall heads to accommodate larger transformers and KT88 tubes.)
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