Marshall had received its first Queen’s Award back in 1984, in the wake of an outstanding three-year period in which exports had skyrocketed. With factories refurbished and manufacturing systems upgraded, Marshall only became more polished in the ‘90s. Now, contemporary acts like Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, and My Bloody Valentine were proudly flying the Marshall flag on stage, bringing with them a new generation of fans with an appetite for boundary-pushing sounds. When the second Queen’s Award for Export was bestowed upon the business in 1992, our strong reputation was only boosted further.

Clearly, celebrations were in order. That year, the 30th Anniversary series was launched – featuring blue or black vinyl finishes, brass-plated panels, and the now-classic Marshall script logo. Better yet were the technological advancements, including an effects loop, midi controls, separate send levels, and balanced control features. In other words, these were showstoppers worthy of the occasion.