Bugera 1960 vs. Marshall 1959 Plexi Amp Demo Review Shoot-out TTK Style

[@intheblues]

the Marshall clean is a bunch clearer - just a whole lot less mud. Great demo mate, well done. :)

[@drumstrumming]

Exactly why doesn't this guy show the natural cranked overdrive of each amp?? why the hell is an overdrive pedal even in the room?

[@steveknucklebones2501]

+scott hathaway I can only imagine he's using the overdrive as a clean boost to further saturate the preamp of the heads.

[@WilliamSchuver]

Steve Knucklebones q

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

exactly Scott

[@Eywadude]

Uh yeah guys, the reason the Bugera sounds so bad in this clip is because he has the treble nearly dimed, and the mids all the way down. When you cut the mids all the way on a Plexi-style amp, you also cut the beefiness and midrange definition out with it. The 3-band EQ is very sensitive on a Plexi-style amp, and unlike many other amp designs, each tone control affects one another. If you cut out any one of these frequencies all the way down, the tone will suffer - just as it did here. The Bugera 1960 amps are actually quite good, especially the Infinium version where they made a few revisions. But I'm sure you know, it's all about setting your amp right, and "The Tone King" didn't have it set right at all, which led to a really bad representation of this amp's abilities. Go play one for yourself through a good quality cab, and I'm sure your view won't be the same. Peace. :)

[@ericsisco8193]

Good luck finding one to test out now!

[@ThomDumdust]

I agree, I'm thinking of buying a Bugera and for the most part, I've only heard good things about the 1960 Infinium. I've also listened to a couple of demos and I think it sounds pretty sweet! I knew something was up when he kicked out the OD, it sounded like a 14 year olds amp settings when they've just started playing and want a "Super Metal Tone". Been there, done that. Now I tend to back off the gain much more, have a balanced EQ, and a carefully set mid range to get a fat tone with a mellow yet punchy sound (mostly using pickup configuration and volume controls on the guitar). You, sir, make a good point!

[@mbeckwith7514]

Not a loaded question, but what tone settings would you say put the bugera 1960 at it's best place tonally? I know it's subjective, but what do you think? I am having a hard time dialing mine in.

[@kentgrill-als2894]

Just love the comments on the marshall being or not being a plexi:-D Not many on this tread know much about marshalls! A plexi is the term used for early marshalls with plexiglas front and back panels... It is not a specific circuit. In 1967 jtm became jmp and they got plexi front and back panels. In 1969 the aluminium front and back panels came and the plexi era was over. The circuit on the marshall 1959 super lead though has remaned pretty much the same from 1969 to 1989 where it was discontinued. Only to be reissued in 1990 as the MKII. In 1981 the jmp era ended and was replaced by the jcm 800 era... Most famous af the jcm 800 series is the 2203 Master lead, but a lot of models has the jcm 800 name. Like the 2204, 2205, 2210 and the... Wait for it... 1959 Super Lead! So even though it's not a plexi, the jcm 800 1959 Super Lead has pretty much the same circuit as the the latest 1959 plexis... And I believe Tk calls it a plexi style amp... Which is quite correct...

[@becauseiwasinverted5222]

A plexi Super Lead is one built sometimes in '67-'69. The "basic" sound may be similar, and the circuits not too different, but the sound difference of these small circuit changes is HUGE! It's so big to the point that saying that the JCM800 1959 is "pretty much the same" as a late '60s Super Lead is wrong. If you don't believe me, listen to Free and Van Halen to get a taste of what a plexi Super Lead sounds like. Then listen to AC/DC, known users of late '70s MKII Super Leads.. Yes, it's _that_ different.

[@adamziolkowski2549]

They are similar, but the JCM and silver jubilee both have extra gain stages

[@Touch2Much]

@@adamziolkowski2549 the JCM800 1959 or 1987 do not have extra gain stages.

[@danielresto147]

THK YOU MR KING,, GREAT SHOW AND LESSON FOR A BEGINNER AMP ENTHUSIAST LIKE ME ,IVE NEVER HAD A AMP TUBE HEAD BEBORE AND I VE BEEN PLAYING SINCE 12 OF AGE NOW ,IAM 64 AND I AT THIS AGE STILL LEARNING FROM COOL HUMANS LIKE YOU GIVING A INTELECTUAL HAND , AND I VE MADE MY DESITION FOR A BURGERA ..GOOD WORK BLESS BYE ...

[@Fouterosholygrail]

one of the best reviews i've seen!welll done

[@Echo-m1p]

Bugera quite honestly owes a great deal to TTK. He is making a name for this company just with his honest reviews and not getting paid for it. Even more respect to TTK, keep up the excellent work!

[@bazzabalboa]

Thanks very much TTK!!! Your reviews are excellent, exactly what people need to be seeing (and hearing). I bought a Bugera 333xl a few weeks ago and it was from the glowing review that you had gave it. I would like to thank you so much man, your a hell of a player too btw! I have a video up of my new head and cab if your interested. Cheers man, 5*'s

[@gmf2112]

And on another note, the guitar, pick ups, and several other things can affect/change your tone a lot! Thanks TK for posting this. We appreciate your candor Brother!

[@Willymacdonald]

+Gary Foss Exactly! All the way down to the pic you use! Well said!

[@ronhuther577]

They are $229 on sale at Musicians Friend. I got the three year warranty for $50. It's back ordered till mid March but for less than $300 it will be fun even if it croaks when the warranty expires.

[@sourfix3182]

same

[@ronhuther577]

Got mine...sounded great...and died on day 1. A tube burned out for some reason. No sound. I'm returning it to Musicians Friend. I bought the 3 year warranty but if it's DOA on day one why screw with it. MF were great. WHEN I SAID BUGERA the guy u mention ally sighed....I'm sure a lot of these closeout are being returned. They took all of the closeouts off their web page. My head was bought new but had a 2012 build date. Bugera designed a great sounding amp. I mean holy crap it was nice. But their QAQC SUCKS and they send out low quality products. Tone King clearly gets paid by Bugera.

[@ThomDumdust]

Ron Huther So, just replace the tube..

[@zemguitarist]

Love the Marshall sound...unmistakably rich and fills in all the fibers of the tonal spectrum. That's why they're the best. Thanks for the video :)

[@leftyfusion88]

I gotta say what a great vid. With so many hot rod wannabee/modeling/built in fx amps on the market today so few players especially, newer ones get the chance to really understand the whole plexi style concept and what you can really do with so few knobs. ANd $450???Gimma 2 of them!! WTF? Wow, I would love to hear that Bugera cranked all out and boosted front driving itself into the stratosphere,thats where the real tone comes from.Thanks for the awesome shootout.

[@paulster14]

Hey great to see Randall, Bugera, and Guitar World are recognizing your reviews!

[@littlebritain64]

Thanks for Your work! On clean the Marshall sounds as having a little more headroom? Maybe volume was higher? And on distorted sound the Marshall sounds a little dark, probably an eq section to be set?

[@kittykiller897]

This dude is the king of his couch and that's about it.

[@neilr11]

Thanks for all your great videos!

[@gberry78]

Well done. The Bugera definitely holds it own, especially for the money. Thanks for the heads up Terd.

[@joshchristian8598]

Great job man thank you .. The Bugera sounds kind of trebly but that could be just eq

[@oneofthemodels]

yea, it was

[@TerdVader]

Thanks for the great video. I don't know too much about the marshall plexi amps, but judging by this shootout, I'd say the Bugera pretty well nails it, too the point that it's a good buy for the money, not to mention if you're already a single plexi owner, this would make a great backup amp. I just may put this on my "to buy" list for 2010. Thanks again

[@stefftrim]

Plexi actually comes from the point to point wiring on a plexi glass board. That was before pcb (print circuits) The transformers from Drake and their wiring and wear; the composite materials that made the resistors and capacitors. Same to a Gibson or Fender from 50'ies sound different to a reissue. I have a couple of Marshalls (15watt and a 100 watt) and to both of them. After 11/2-2 hours of been hearting up the tubes and pushing them, they start to sound warme. Rock on

[@nickyedge]

@Rizzy55 are you listening through monitors or hifi speakers? I think the video does a good enough job demonstrating their tone.

[@johnmaxfield3824]

I LOVE ALL MY BUGERA AMPS!!! I have a tri-rec, a 6262, a 1960, a 1990, and a V55, and a T50... After years of playing name brand amps when I could afford them (with general happiness) I found that these amps actually fill a nice void now that I'm less "affluent" (aka "I am Poor"). The Bugera's sometimes need some "TLC" (my Tri-Rec blew the balance resistor in the P/S so I replaced it with a better version. It's slower to warm up, but one warm it sounds AMAZING!!!). Other than that, and some speaker swaps in my cabs these things are genuinely amazing. I can't say anything bad about them outside of their customer service. If your amp is no longer in production, you will NOT be able to get repair/replacement parts... so learn how to use a multimeter and an o-scope). Aside from that... Enjoy the Music!!!

[@BastardBluesBand]

Right on !!! I agree with your presentation and the reality of using a pedal to drive the preamp rather than pretending that this style of amp when cranked will be the ultimate metal machine . Right on the money bro !!! With a little EQing on the Bugera it'll do exactly what it's supposed to do .

[@Telewanger]

I have been a sound man for over 20 years, and have recorded a lot of studio music. With a good Eq, compressor, and effect pedals, you can get either one of these amps to sound almost identical. I can get my Fender Twin to sound like a Marshall Plexi. It's all about the way you use the proper effects and eq.

[@Roby7003]

very helpful video ,,thank you,i had been wondering about the Bugara

[@Teachering]

@Digideus Thanks for replying to my comment. No question about it, cost is always a factor to consider. To tell the truth, though I've been greatly tempted to buy a Marshall, the 1987x plexi or the 1959 Lead, I've had to pull in the reins and give myself a good talking to. These are costly items especially since I'd probably also go for a vintage cabinet for looks and sound quality.

[@jcm_9994]

It would be great if you re-did the Bugera V55 combo vs the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and go over the knobs to match them up

[@lordkram]

ive had mine mabey a year. it is as stock as th day i bought it. i did order it with external bias, master volume and a half power switch. they are beautifully put together. my friend has the jtm800 50 watt ceriatone. as for cleans you cant beat the jtm45. but i do like the crunch from his. both are fine amps. they both take pedals very well. it took about 4 weeks to get mine once i placed the order.

[@ed0985587]

I agree...To my ears there is a distinct tonal difference between the Marshall and the Bugera (Marshall winning the battle), but as others have stated, the price point on the Bugera makes it attractive for what you get for your money. I am merely a hobbyist guitar player as well. If I were gigging or playing concerts I would definitely go with the Marshall.

[@swampgfox]

oh man nice amp choice! have you had any problems with ceriatone? I'm really considering getting one of the jtm 45 clones soon. How long did it take it to get to you?

[@ragegap]

@lmsjr The Marshall Super Lead (Model 1959) is a guitar amplifier head made by Marshall. It was introduced in 1966. It featured 100W of power, two channels, and four inputs, running on KT66 tubes and two 50w output transformers, these amplifiers with two output transformers are usually JTM labeled. In 1967 the EL34 version with a single 100w Output Transformer was released.

[@Echo-m1p]

I'd get one of these Bugeras in a heart beat! Are we really arguing about a Bugera vs. a PLEXI????? OMG, what an accomplishment for Bugera! Thanks TTK

[@LordOfThisWorld74]

Tone king... I played a regular 333 today................ I was astonished by the tone. AMAZING tone.. no joke. Makes me want to get rid of my randall lol. im definately getting the 333XL for Xmas

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

great shootout, i love an unbiased view especially when you know what your talking about....... id love to see you put the 333xl to test if you ever get the chance :D

[@nicklove2011]

Thanks so much for the vid, and you're right it's not a "which is better" comparison.

[@moforockband]

I'm using/gigging a bugera 1960 infinium and it is quite a unique beast with some great in your face sounds. try one if you like to play loud as it ain't no bedroom amp. The Marshall shown in the vid is a Super lead non MV model under the jcm800 name after Jim got rid of Rose Morris distribution, so is a near comparson (just!).

[@EMGlespaulMESA]

@rockfreak611 you are right my friend, the only thing am not sure about is, IM NOT SAYING YOUR WRONG IM JUST NOT SURE. there was not a whole line of the 4 input jcm 800's, i know they did make them for a short period, they are pretty rare to find and i think had a very short life span, if thats what you meant then i just want to clarify not all jcms 800;s from the 80;s are 4 input ones, but some definatleyt were.

[@WoWAdmanGuitaring]

Wow i really am impressed with the Bugera series of amps

[@Gitfiddle]

Must we look at your croch the entire time? Come one TK.

[@michaelbugler9452]

You can look at the amps

[@kanyewest132]

Thanks for doing this video. I almost dropped money on a Bugera, but now I know that the Marshall kicks ass. No comparison!

[@oneofthemodels]

The Bugera sounded like that because he had it set to suck eq wise.

[@crungen5]

THEY BOTH SOUND GREAT

[@guitarwithjamesoffical]

hey great video man it was great! I wish i would have seen this a long time go :)

[@buckrandolph4260]

wow people are so hateful, this is just a guy providing a service and going out of his way to share his thoughts and impressions , so all you out there who are taking aim i am sure you are already an expert and have no reason to watch this be sides HE IS PLAINLY TELLING YOU TO MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND SO STOP HATING AND READ THE DESCRIPTION and to anyone that wants to bash me BRING IT i own a 1975 2204 MASTER VOLUME , A SILVER JUBILEE 2255X and 2 plexi's #1 1959HW #2 1959SLP BOTH RE ISSUES i had two original 1968 SLP'S STOLEN while playing a show in Los Vegas thankfully they were insured and although i still believe that this amp is not even in the same ballpark it does have some very useful tones

[@Kyrieru]

Whether it's three years old or ten is irrelevant, such people are best left ignored. Just keep doing what you love for the people who love it.

[@mikeplumber123]

Excelent video!! Great to see the sounds being explored like that. Good work TTK, I am serious, hats off to you!! Lots of amps out there, and some with pretty good tones and effects, however, I really gota say I like the "mirthy - girthy" sound of the Marshall. Much more like the bands I fell in love with, the bugera is a really good sound, with tons of possibilities. I would like to play a custom blues guitar through it and hear more, but the mids and over the top - MY vote goes to Marshall

[@chordfinger1]

the more I listen and go searching amps, I starting to think of this as a sheep in wolfs clothing,meaning I think the tone leans more to the bassman tone in plexi shell. also reading el34bs they are described as 6l6 like when at low volume and more EL34 like when pushed. they share the same panel layout and the plexi is a modified 59 bassman circuit. seems like the best of both worlds combined bassman clean and plexi/bassman crunch. what do you think TTK, got a 59 bman to do a shootout?

[@BB2009LZ]

@sweetgyy Good point but you might be surprised by the number of "tube" amps that have clipping diodes in to create distortion. This shoot out doesn't really show how wonderfully musical the 1960 is. I'm actually using mine as a bass amp at the moment but was floored by its sweet tone for guitar.

[@Hyce777]

@lmsjr Yeah those JCM 800's are pretty much master volume versions of the 1959, minus two inputs.

[@tonetowne67]

Unless he put a plexi circuit in an 800 box, it is not a plexi. Different circuits. The 800, IMHO, blows the Bugera out of the water. Clean and OD. No question. I like these comparison vids, Tone King, keep 'em coming!

[@reaperc89]

Are these amps being run through a hot plate? Sitting that close to the cabinet I would expect your guitar pickups to be going microphonic at those higher gain/volume settings.

[@trp3301]

In response to the poster who talks about Plexi referring the material used for the pannels that is correct, but Plexi is a term that all gear lovers use for the Super Lead used by Clapton in Cream, Van Halen on the early albums, Hendrix and countless others. People who make Plexi knock offs might not use plexiglass at all but again they are trying to replicate the wiring schematic by hand using the same tubes with no master volume or gain control and the interesting input configuration and its capabilities for tone shaping. .

[@becauseiwasinverted5222]

The minority who uses the term in this way isn't doing anyone any favors though. Plexi is a more broad term that doesn't cover any specific circuit. Hitting a few extra keys to write "Super Lead" after "plexi" can't be all that bad!

[@possitivlystoned]

Youll have to forgive me if this question sounds dumb as I am not a genius when it comes to amps, Anyways, I am currently looking to purchase a Marshall 1959 SLP (the same model used by Hendrix and Page), but after watching your video you said that you used a JCM 800 1959, which has kind of thrown me off, because I am currently renting a JCM 800 until a I can afford the SLP, so I was wondering if there are several different model types of 1959 Marshalls, (like JCM, SLP and so on).

[@MrGeodee]

Marshall started with aluminium fronts in '62, and for a period they also had plastic fronts.The plexi fronts came in '65 and was replaced with brushed aluminium mid '69. Aluminium chassis changed to steel chassis 66/67. Tubes changed from KT66 to EL34 about the same time. So the Plexi area was from '65 to July '69. Models in that period were: JTM-45 (65-66), JTM-45/100 (late 65-66), JTM "Black flag" or "reverse logo" (late 66-mid 67),

[@EMGlespaulMESA]

@lmsjr hey whay ae you uploading the tone kings vids, does he not post them anymore?

[@JimijaymesProductions]

@lmsjr JCM800 is just the series in the series there were 1959s along with master volume amps like 2203 and 2204.

[@MeanGreenMovies]

@ROGEBRASIL for you maybe, i like the bugera more than the marshall because i prefer bright clear sound unlike the marshalls thick and to my ear muted (in a strange way lol) so yeah, what are your thoughts on the marshall? (which i asume is your favourite out of these 2)

[@hirskdubbi]

@Vicarouse absolutely youre right.i watched some other vids and its got great tube tone.im actually buying one and im gonna have it modded by rockstah amps. cheers!

[@schizophonicsoundz]

Good comparison. Both good amps. I like the Marshall a little more only because it sounds more harmonically rich and balanced; the Bugera sounds a little more modern high gain (maybe the high-fi transformer) with a bit of classic. Making the bugera more versatile. Could you do the same test with a strat? Would be nice to here the differences.

[@melvinsfan]

Bugera is STERILE!! Marshall kills it, and I'm not a huge marshall fan....but I will say the Bugera price tag is nice, and fits well in a budget minded rig.

[@YatinSrivastavaProject]

heyy...I am planing of buying an amp head in the range of 350-450$....I really liked the Randall RX120...but I didn't get the Amp Head separately at Guitar Center...I really wanted to know about the Bugera...is the 1960 better or the 1990?

[@CowardlyShoe69]

Bugera has increased their quality control like crazy lately.

[@luke-da-duke]

@blackdeathgrind well, its the early 1959 non master volume model though. the circuit is the same an a jmp.

[@riodejaneiro664]

Thanx man. Real helpful vid.

[@guitarguy7480]

For everyone pointing out how "Plexi" refers to the Plexiglas front of the amp head and not the sound/circuitry, let me ask you this: if you were to play Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Who, AC/DC, etc, which would you rather use: A Peavey 6505, a Mesa Dual Rectifier, or............. ANY Marshall "Plexi"?

[@Eio-hk8fi]

I would prefer the sound and flexibility of a 6505 over any marshall.

[@gibsongod15]

God so hard to decide between a plexi-style amp or the Jet City 100 Watt Head!! What does everyone think?

[@GuitarBoyA7X]

@adam10603 im with you dude, so this is a JCM800 1959, but not the same as a 1959SLP?

[@predz23]

lol was that "bark at the moon" for the clean demo?

[@UNIONPACIFIC3606]

hey tone king i'd love to see you do a demo for the Marshall DSL100H, thats what i have and i love it, it's all you could ever want in an amp.

[@jvkeboxhero]

youre 100% correct, but its got that same feel to it is what i meant to say, and is more easily accessible than the bugera (which i cant find anywhere)

[@JimmyPage968]

@topicrass JCM800 is the plexi, it's just a master volume version.

[@chordfinger1]

seems like Bugera has made the 1990 & 1960 extra bright. love to hear both with the treble and presence set to zero against its Marshall equivalent. the 1990 i tried sounded so much better when I did this and used the mid control as a treble control made the tone stack seem like it was B & T setup. mids added highs as well as mids. very responsive Eq more so I thought than the Marshalls.

[@darkragnarok21]

I think the Zakk OD is pretty good, especially as a boost. I mean I love the SD-1, but there's something a bit different about the MXR that I like.

[@sixstringbluesify]

Bugera sounds a little more mellow. Quite close. Bugera has a very nice tone. Listening with Audeze LCDs they're both excellent.

[@austinismadcrunk]

As much as I like what Bugera is trying to do with a cheap plexi-style amp, the Marshall just sounds so much better. I keep thinking I actually could actually be content with a Bugera until he switches back to the Marshall. The Marshall is just so much warmer and fuller sounding. It's no contest.

[@kaalproductions5141]

how can i get the service manual for 1960. they only have the user manual in the internet

[@gtarmn75]

If you ever play one of these amps you'll wonder why Marshall and other companies stopped making amps with high and low channel inputs. Its so easy to find a tone you like. Its really amazing. Bugera should make their 6262 with that feature.

[@paulster14]

Think they both sund good and TK is right they all have a mind of their own.. I think I pick the 1960 and have money left over to buy more gear! TK you should charge admission to your house like a theme park. It would be awesome to try all that gear. Keep up the good work!

[@Fouterosholygrail]

playing bark at the moon with a clean setting will do great justice to any amp

[@Jornfromtjorn]

Do you have exact same settings and speakers?

[@Teachering]

For me, sound is always difficult to judge. I first discovered this many years ago when shopping for high end speakers for my sound system. I'd go from one shop to another and simply could not recall the sound quality of a previously heard unit to make comparison. That said, I listened carefully to this demo of a Bugera 1960 and the Marshall 1959 Plexi. My unbiased opinion, especially since I'm a Fender guy, I believe the Marshall to be the better sounding amp. Much richer sound quality.

[@slickcross]

Man, these two amps sound good with distortion!

[@stevewebster1950]

It's an '80's version of the 1959 SLP in a JCM800 Box. The 100 Watt 1959 Superlead was always available throughout the '80's alongside it's more famous Master Volume Cousin.

[@myway43]

I am so caught off guard with this review. I cannot believe tyhe sound of the3 Bugera. There is a sound difference, but not enough to warrant the big price difference.

[@penguin99ify]

The best way to compare amp tones is to listen in person or use a quality mic and audio setup. A video camera mic does not hit the mark.

[@CowardlyShoe69]

Will you be demoing a Bugera V series soon??

[@BuckDuncan1975]

Tone King, ignore the haters. Very informative. Thanks.

[@ragegap]

@ragegap By mid 1969 Marshall changed from its Plexi Glass panels to Brushed Aluminium panels, this didn't change anything circuit wise the 69 and 70 Super Lead circuits are identical, although the 66 - 68 circuits are different to the later Metal Panel design. 1972 the circuit evolved with a change in feedback by '73 a new presence circuit was introduced, these changes simply made the voicing of the amplifier gainer, brighter and more agressive. The Super Lead was discontinued in 1981.

[@sdgiffin]

TTK... What model camera do you use for your vids?

[@zapz2101]

one question how will the bugera1960 react with a guitar with high output humbuckers? like an emg active?

[@Treythemusician]

dont listen to them man you kick ass TK your playing is really sweet here plus its about the tone and i guess kelly didnt get that. anyways rock onn man ps i loved your coverage this year! keep rockin!!

[@gtarmn75]

I retubed my 1960 with jj's for $100 from Eurotubes and it sounds awesome with my metal muff and active emg's. Any metal sound you want.

[@gtarmn75]

I run a podhd500 through the fx loop and its killer. I put jje34l tubes in mine also. My next step is to put jj 6ca7 tubes in it and eminance manowar speakers in my bugera straight cab. Its all ready metal but we'll see if it gets better. Tone king rules.

[@bb3383]

@MrIkesimba Umm, actually it is a 1959 non-master volume amp. Look at the input jacks. No, it's not a plexi, but it's not the typical JCM 800 2203 master volume setup; Marshall sold both the 2203 and 1959 models in the 80's.

[@MikeyGee001]

I think the Marshall eats in when it comes to Drive .... so much warmer with nice mids and the tone will cut nice but not be so harsh

[@Turboy65]

I think the Bugera is a good sounding amp. But I'd pick the Marshall in this case. But the price difference does make a very good argument for the Bugera. However, neither amp has enough gain for me. I run a custom amp that has as much gain all by itself...or more... as when the overdrive pedal was kicked in during the demo. I like insane gain levels.

[@GuitarBoyA7X]

@adam10603 yeah, this is the jcm800 2203, not the marshall 1959slp, at least not the one i see on the product range on marshall website :)

[@GuitarBoyA7X]

@adamsvok the back of the amp was made of plexiglass originally, back in the 60's etc, hence the term plexi, at least i think

[@pascibj99]

Are the Bugera amps good for ploaying Green Day? I need a better amp for my Green Day cover band but the Marshalls are to expensiv for me and my mates so what do you think abouot bugeras i heard alot good and bad stuff of them but i heard they are sounding like marshalls so what do you think?

[@ericsisco8193]

Yeah but what preamp and power tubes were in both amps?

[@IshanAditya]

The glass on top or the model number doesn't make it a plexi. The name "plexi" might be derived from the fact that they usually had a plexiglass front. But when one calls an amp a "plexi" these days, they're referring to the wiring characteristic to these amps. The best way to recognize that is to look for the 4 input jack up front.