Marshall is marking 60 years since Jimi Hendrix first plugged into one of its amplifiers with a new limited-edition gear collection inspired by the guitarist’s sound, style, and psychedelic legacy.
The anniversary drop includes three items. These are a 1959 JMH Half Stack, a redesigned Acton III Bluetooth speaker, and a limited-edition Fuzz Face distortion pedal.
At the centre of the collection is the 1959 JMH Half Stack, which is based on Hendrix’s own setup and built by hand at Marshall’s Bletchley factory in the UK. It pairs a 1959 Handwired head with a 1960 AJMH 4×12 angled cabinet. The cabinet has a black and purple cosmic swirl finish. Silver detailing runs across the knobs, handles, and branding. Meanwhile, an “all-seeing eye” badge appears on both the top and bottom of the stack. A purple LED indicator adds to the retro-futuristic look.
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Marshall has also reworked its Acton III Bluetooth speaker for the anniversary. The design leans heavily into Hendrix’s visual style, with crushed velvet materials, purple accents, and a silver control panel. Purple knobs and LED lighting complete the look. In addition, the same “all-seeing eye” motif appears on the side, described by Marshall as symbolising “clarity and vision.” The speaker also includes a new on/off sound. This was created using samples from Hendrix recordings, including a rare version of Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland).
Rounding out the collection is Dunlop’s Fuzz Face distortion pedal, finished in the same oil-on-water cosmic design. The pedal is available exclusively with the stack.
Marshall says the collection is a tribute to both Hendrix’s influence and its own long-running relationship with the guitarist. “Marshall built the amps, Hendrix made them scream,” the company notes, underlining just how closely his sound became tied to its legacy.
Speaking about the collaboration, Terry Marshall, co-founder of Marshall Amplification, said Hendrix was “a real force of nature” who helped push both music and the brand to new levels. Meanwhile, Emma Rydahl, Senior Industrial Designer at Marshall Group, said the team experimented with materials and psychedelic-inspired patterns. They did this to get the final look right across the range.
The limited-edition collection is expected to appeal as much to collectors as musicians. Marshall is hinting that more Hendrix-inspired products could follow later this year.
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