Description

Hot to Trot! 90s Marshall 6100LE 100-watt hand wired tube head! Limited Edition in purple tolex. $1999!

The Marshall 6100LE is a 30th Anniversary limited edition tube amplifier head, released in 1992, featuring a striking purple tolex covering. This model was part of a 500-unit worldwide production run, making it a rare collector’s piece. The 6100LE retains the versatile three-channel design of the standard 6100 series but is housed in a visually distinctive purple tolex cabinet. With switchable power modes, MIDI functionality, and EL34 power tubes, it delivers a wide tonal range, covering everything from classic Marshall crunch to modern high-gain tones.

Type: Tube Guitar Amplifier Head
Power Output: 100W (switchable to 50W or 25W)
Preamp Tubes: 7 x 12AX7
Power Tubes: 4 x EL34
Channels: 3 (Clean, Crunch, Lead)
Controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Reverb (per channel), Master Volume
Switches: Channel Select, Power Scaling, MIDI Preset Recall
Inputs/Outputs: Instrument Input, FX Loop Send/Return, MIDI In/Out, Speaker Outputs (4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω)
Country of Manufacture: UK

Sound Characteristics:
The 6100LE offers a wide tonal spectrum, thanks to its three fully independent channels. The Clean channel delivers warm, sparkling cleans, inspired by vintage Fender-like tones. The Crunch channel provides classic Plexi-style overdrive, with rich harmonics and dynamic response. The Lead channel is a high-gain monster, delivering saturated, modern distortion with tight low-end and aggressive attack. The power scaling feature allows players to achieve cranked-amp tones at lower wattages, making it suitable for studio, stage, and home use.

Notable Features:

  • Limited Edition Purple Tolex: Exclusive 30th Anniversary design (500 units made)
  • Three Independent Channels: Covers clean, vintage crunch, and modern high-gain tones
  • Switchable Power Modes: 100W, 50W, or 25W operation for volume control without tone loss
  • MIDI Integration: Allows programmable preset switching
  • Handmade in the UK

Collectability and Market Value:
The Marshall 6100LE Purple Tolex is a highly collectible amplifier, sought after for its limited production, versatile tone, and unique aesthetics. Its handwired UK craftsmanship, flexible tone-shaping options, and association with Marshall’s 30th Anniversary make it a prized amplifier among collectors, gigging musicians, and studio professionals. Due to its rarity and historical significance, it remains one of the most desirable limited-edition Marshall heads.