Marshall Model 2041 “Artist” Two-Piece Reverb Setup
The Marshall Model 2041 “Artist” setup took the refined tone and design of the 2040 combo and split it into a modular two-piece format, offering improved flexibility and expanded stage presence. Designed for professional guitarists and studio musicians, the 2041 offered the same tonal profile and internal circuitry as its combo counterpart—delivered in a piggyback-style amp and speaker configuration.
Technical Overview
The 2041 setup consists of:
Marshall Model 2048 Amplifier Head (internally identical to the 2040)
Separate 2x12" speaker enclosure
Like the 2040, it delivers 50 watts of output power and includes:
Two channels, each with:
Two inputs
Bass, Treble, and Volume controls
Built-in Hammond reverb unit (on channel one only)
Shared Presence control
The amp was designed for clean, articulate playing at both stage and studio volumes, with an emphasis on headroom, clarity, and spatial tone shaping.
Cabinet and Tonal Design
The separate speaker cabinet housed the same two specially designed 12-inch Celestion speakers used in the 2040 combo, chosen for their enhanced low-frequency response without compromising top-end clarity.
This two-piece design allowed the amp head to be isolated from speaker vibration, reducing microphonic noise and making the 2041 a more professional, studio-friendly alternative to the combo version.
The 2041 was marketed as “ideal for stage use and equally at home in the studio,” and it excelled in both environments:
On stage, it offered focused projection and clarity, perfect for rhythm guitarists, clean soloists, and bandleaders needing nuanced control.
In the studio, the separate cabinet allowed for more flexible mic placement, while the head could remain easily accessible for tone tweaks and reverb adjustments.
Its modular build also made it easier to transport and stack, especially compared to the bulkier 2040 combo. Construction and Styling
Both the amp head and speaker cabinet featured:
Robust seasoned wood enclosures
Black vinyl covering
Recessed handles
Durable road-ready hardware
It retained Marshall’s traditional styling while subtly signaling its more refined, boutique role in the product range.
Collector Perspective
The Model 2041 is extremely rare today, with far fewer surviving examples than even the already-scarce 2040 combo. Because it was marketed toward a more selective professional crowd—and produced in limited quantities—it is now a highly sought-after piece among vintage Marshall collectors and clean-tone purists.
Original units with matching head and cabinet, untouched reverb tanks, and original 2x12 Celestions are especially prized.
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