By: John R. Wiley, foreword by Jim Marshall

The complete story of Marshall's first combo amplifier, nicknamed the Bluesbreaker. Includes the development of the JTM45: Eric Clapton requested the first one. A complete listing of the Bluesbreaker components; year-by-year specs and changes, including reissues and limited editions; a chapter on the 18 Watt Mini Bluesbreaker; listing and specs on modern builders who offer replica and clone amps; step-by-step guide on converting a stock Marshall Bluesbreaker Reissue into a Clapton-spec Bluesbreaker; lots of photos! 144 pp.