Marshall 1525 Jubilee 2x15 Cab

[LanceRocket]

I'm the original owner of a Marshall model 1525 Jubilee 2x15 cabinet (with silver tolex). I gigged with it for about 5 years in the late eighties to early nineties. I still have the head I used too, an early eighties GK 400RB.

This was actually a good sounding setup with the Marshall cab kicking out some thunderous low end. If I had had the foresight, and the money, I would have purchased the matching 4x10 cab and tube head that went with it. Alas, I did not.

This cab is so rare that it is nearly impossible to find any information on it whatsoever. I have scoured the internet and have found nothing except a photo on ebay.ch.

I've been thinking about getting rid of it even after having it for so long because I really don't use it and it's taking up valuable space in our small house. But I question whether I should hang onto it because it is rare and it does sound awesome.

Has anyone played through one of these? Or, know anything about them?

 

[Jim C]

IMO you have a nice bass cabinet covered in silver Tolex and very valuable to someone with a matching head. Personaly, I don't think these cabinets were any different / better than the years before and after.
The guitar heads however were very different and adored by many.
Never played through a Jubilee bass head but imagine it was very good.
Check ebay for an idea of rarity and value.

 

[LanceRocket]

I've never had the opportunity to play bass through another Marshall cab, nor have I seen another Marshall cab like this one, whether pre or post Jubilee. At the time I purchased this cab, I did play through the full Jubilee setup (2x15, 410 & tube head) and I was very impressed. But as you can imagine, I walked out the door spending a lot less with the setup you see in the attached picture. I'm kicking myself now. Not that I need it, or have the space for it, but what a cool rig that would be.

I think you are right. This cab would make someones day if they already have the rest of the set. And if I part with it, I would want to see it go to someone who could put it all together. I think there's some history here worth preserving.

 

[rkb]

I also have this bass cabinet, something I just inherited from my father when he played in a band in the 80's. Do either one of you know anything about price listings? I am also looking to sell and cannot find anything about this specific bass.

 

[3upFront]

And I have been looking for one of these for years!! The tube head was nice, but the solid state 600 watt 25/50 jubilee model 3560, has been a work horse with no problems and I have probably played 700-800 shows on it over the last 8 years, and just recently let it rest in my room, while i purchased a new GK mb800(very nice-800w@4ohm=4.5lbs!!) but Im very interested in purchasing the cab do you still have it?

 

[Warmuth]

There was one on sale here in the local CL for a couple months that I kick myself for not buying. I have no idea if the cab is good or bad but people salivate for that silver tolex.