Marshall amplifiers are revered for their distinctive tone, characterized by rich, warm mids, tight bass, and a sweet, harmonically complex high end. This signature sound has become a staple for many legendary guitarists, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Slash. The classic "Marshall Crunch" is achieved through a combination of high-gain preamp circuits and carefully tuned power amp stages, creating a sound that's both powerful and articulate.