PRICE CHECK MARSHALL----4211 combo

[gbsmusic]

This has come up for sale local and I'm curious to know what the top price would be for it? The guy said it's in collectors condition. My first tube head was a marshall 2210 and although it was 35+ years ago I remember it to be one of the best sounding amplifiers I've owned over the years. Let me know what you think and thank you in advance.

 

[Deleted member 77333]

They go for about $2500 here. Thats more than id like to pay.

 

[alund]

This has come up for sale local and I'm curious to know what the top price would be for it? The guy said it's in collectors condition. My first tube head was a marshall 2210 and although it was 35+ years ago I remember it to be one of the best sounding amplifiers I've owned over the years. Let me know what you think and thank you in advance.

Idk man. Not a huge fan of purpose built, 2 channel Marshall amps. I have one and it’s cool but not incredible. It’s not terrible either, just not what Marshall is built for I believe. Kind of like a Cadillac truck. Don’t let this one fool you unless he is having a fire sale. 1200 bucks would raise my eyebrow.
When you had your combo 35 years ago, did you have any reference to other amps? Or like me , did you have to like it because that’s what you had.

 

[ChurchHill]

I'd guess somewhere around $1200, no more than $1500. There is one on GC for $1600 and a couple of 4212s on Reverb for around the same. Without fees and hassle, shave some off that amount.

Personally, I like the channel-switching 800s. Not as pure Marshall as a Master Volume or Lead, but a great sound in its own right. For me, it's better than using an overdrive in front, but that's a matter of preference. If that's before 1987, the dirty channel will bleed into the clean channel, but that's not a big deal for me. From the skunkback T75s, I'd guess late '80s, though. I'd check the filter caps, too, as they'll probably need to be replaced at some point.

 

[gbsmusic]

?? Any other opinions

 

[napalmdeath]

?? Any other opinions

Whats he asking? I really dug the 2205 head that I had. I bet that combo is heavy AF.

 

[napalmdeath]

I'd check the filter caps, too, as they'll probably need to be replaced at some point.

I'd consider this as well. Collector's condition or not, filter caps that old need replaced, or you're asking for trouble. Sure, they may just hum, or they can also short and destroy a transformer.

 

[Deleted member 77333]

Id rather have a head its about the same price.

 

[skoora]

GC has several two channel combos and they are all mid teens.
800 combos should go for a lot less than heads and they tend to.
They also have three heads for around 2K

 

[NeubyWanKaneuby]

If I found the right one, Reverb says $1207 to $1713 for one in excellent condition.

 

[gbsmusic]

I'd consider this as well. Collector's condition or not, filter caps that old need replaced, or you're asking for trouble. Sure, they may just hum, or they can also short and destroy a transformer.

I think I can get it for $1,200. And you're right I do realize it will need to be serviced for sure and that's actually the hard part there is nobody around that I can have it serviced by so I would have to ship the chassis to have it done.

 

[napalmdeath]

I think I can get it for $1,200. And you're right I do realize it will need to be serviced for sure and that's actually the hard part there is nobody around that I can have it serviced by so I would have to ship the chassis to have it done.

$1200 is a good deal. Yes, you'd need it serviced, but filter caps and cleaning it up inside is not that expensive. Fairly cheap, actually.

Ship the chassis to one of our resident experts like Jeremy, that will be honest and do exceptional work. If it's that clean, and you want it, I think it's 100% worth it.

Did you find out if the previous owner had anything done? If not, I'd offer him $1000 and explain what needs done. The filter caps are DEFINITELY past their lifespan, unless somebody's already addressed it. Go play it!

 

[skoora]

Shipping for any work is a big consideration with how much shipping costs right now. Even just the chassis, no headshell you’re going to be close to $100, if not more, depending on how far across the country. One way, not even the return.

 

[Deleted member 77333]

The channel switchers especially older are prone to relay / switching & channel bleed issues.

 

[skoora]

The channel switchers especially older are prone to relay / switching & channel bleed issues.

Iirc, only the first few years had the channel bleed.

 

[Deleted member 77333]

Combo's are bulky & heavy, id never turn down a really good buy but those things are 85# on a handle.
Course if you're young that wouldn't matter i suppose.

 

[napalmdeath]

Iirc, only the first few years had the channel bleed.

Yeah, the later 80's models, I believe late '86 - '87, and up are what you want. '82- early '86 were problematic years. IIRC....

 

[gbsmusic]

Yeah, the later 80's models, I believe late '86 - '87, and up are what you want. '82- early '86 were problematic years. IIRC....

This one is an 89. I'm going to try to see if I can get it less for $1,200. I'm going to have to get it serviced as you guys have said and that's going to be at minimum 4 to $500 so we'll see what happens I appreciate your opinions.

 

[Deleted member 77333]

This one is an 89. I'm going to try to see if I can get it less for $1,200. I'm going to have to get it serviced as you guys have said and that's going to be at minimum 4 to $500 so we'll see what happens I appreciate your opinions.

Make sure they replace the "bias filter caps" along with the filter cans along with whatever else you're doing