Marshall recently pulled the wraps off its first artist signature amplifier in 14 years, teaming up with Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong for the new 1959BJA. Now it’s finally hit the market for pre-order!
The 1959BJA is based on the modified Marshall Super Lead that Armstrong used during the recording of Green Day’s breakthrough album Dookie. The original amplifier, nicknamed “Pete,” belonged to producer Rob Cavallo and featured the now-famous Bob Bradshaw “Dookie Mod,” which added extra gain while preserving the unmistakable bite and dynamics of a classic Plexi.
Handcrafted in the UK, the 1959BJA retains the core architecture of Marshall’s legendary 1959 platform. It delivers 100 watts of all-valve power courtesy of three ECC83 preamp tubes and four EL34 power tubes, offering the massive volume and dynamic response expected from a traditional Super Lead.
Unlike a vintage Plexi, the signature model incorporates the cascaded gain stages of the Bradshaw modification. The original four-input layout has been streamlined into two inputs, while the addition of a Master Volume makes the amp far more manageable than its vintage counterpart.
Control comes via dedicated Gain, Master, Presence, Bass, Middle, and Treble knobs. Visually, the 1959BJA sports a Baby Blue finish inspired by Armstrong’s beloved “Blue” Stratocaster.
The Marshall 1959BJA is available for pre-order here via Sweetwater at $3,999.99.
