How to Connect a Marshall Half Stack

You need a guitar cable to connect your half stack to an amplifier class.

A half stack refers to a large guitar amplifier that is shaped like a square. Half stacks consist of two major components: the cabinet and the amplifier head. The cabinet is the main speaker, while the amplifier head acts as a receiver that connects your guitar to the speaker. In order to use a Marshall half stack, you'll need to first connect the cabinet to the amplifier head.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 inch male-to-male guitar cable

Instructions

1. Turn off the power of amplifier head. Press the "Power" button on the right side of the head to make sure it is turned off.

2. Plug one end of the guitar cable into your amplifier head. On the back of the head, you will find a jack labeled "Output." Plug the cable into that jack.

3. Connect the opposite end of the guitar cable into the back of the Marshall cabinet. The jack is in the back of the cabinet.

4. Turn on the amplifier head and the connect a guitar to the amplifier head. You should now be able to use your Marshall half stack.

References

• Marshall Amps: Support
• ZZ Sounds: Marshall Guitar Amplfier Half Stack