1959 BJA Artist Signature against the dark background.
Billie Joe Armstrong playing an electric guitar, next to a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature amplifier stack.
Front left side of the 1959 BJA Artist Signature.
Front right side of the 1959 BJA Artist Signature.
Billie Joe Armstrong plays an electric guitar in front of a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature amplifier in a dimly lit room.
Close-up of control knobs of 1959 BJA Artist Signature head.
Billie Joe Armstrong sits on a patterned rug, playing an electric guitar next to a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature amp stack in a dimly lit room.
Back left part of 1959 BJA Artist Signature.
Back right part of 1959 BJA Artist Signature.

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1959BJA Artist Signature

Billie Joe Armstrong Signature 100W head handwired in the UK
Details

Built on the foundation of the legendary 1959, the 1959BJA offers more gain, more body and enhanced low mids in its signature form. Its distinctive design takes inspiration from Billie Joe Armstrong’s first guitar, Blue. Featuring brass and silver panel details, custom Dookie branding, and Billie Joe’s signature, this UK-made amp head serves as a tribute to the sound that defined an era. Read all about how Billie Joe Armstrong chased his live tone and what to expect from the 1959BJA Artist Signature amp. Designed and engineered in UK. Made in UK.

Features
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Signature Billie Joe Armstrong tone: Experience the raw, authentic punk rock tone inspired by the Dookie album.

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Made in the UK: Built with expert craftsmanship at our Bletchley factory, this amp embodies legendary tone and quality.

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More gain, more body: A fuller, more powerful tone with added low-end punch that hits harder and cuts through.

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Designed with Billie Joe Armstrong: Custom Dookie branding and a blue finish inspired by his first guitar.

GENERAL
Model
1959HW BJA
Range
Handwired
CHANNELS
1
TECHNOLOGY
Valve
ELECTRONICS
Output wattage
100W
OUTPUTS
2 X 1/4" JACK SPEAKER OUTPUTS, SELECTABLE 16Ω/ 8Ω / 4Ω LOAD
INPUTS
2 X 1/4" JACK INSTRUMENT INPUTS (HIGH/LOW SENSITIVITY)
controls
Gain, master volume, treble, middle, bass, presence
Effects
None
Effects loop
No
VALVES
Preamp valves
2 x ECC83, 1 x ECC83 (phase splitter)
Power amp valves
4 x EL34
PHYSICAL UNIT
Weight
21.4 Kg / 47 LB
Width
740mm / 29.1”
Height
305mm / 12”
Depth
210mm / 8.3”
Country of origin
Designed and engineered in UK. Made in UK.
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
Box Contents
Detachable power cable supplied
Support & more information

Colour

Blue

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Limited edition

Delivery Time

3-5 business days

Returns, warranty & payment

Own the distinctive tone

It's an unmistakable tone that has stayed with Billie Joe Armstrong since recording the monumental Dookie record. Developed with the Green Day frontman, the 1959BJA Artist Signature captures the authentic punk rock tone in a unique evolution of the legendary 1959. Hear it in action.

Clean

Crunch

Front view of a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature amplifier head with gold control panel, labeled knobs, and a black handle on top.

Signature Billie Joe Armstrong tone

Take the tone that defined a generation of punk rock and make it your own. Inspired by the Dookie era, this amp delivers the raw crunch, attitude, and energy Billie Joe Armstrong has relied on for decades.

Billie Joe Armstrong sits on a stool playing an electric guitar in front of a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature amplifier stack.

Signature Billie Joe Armstrong tone

Take the tone that defined a generation of punk rock and make it your own. Inspired by the Dookie era, this amp delivers the raw crunch, attitude, and energy Billie Joe Armstrong has relied on for decades.

Billie Joe Armstrong adjusting the controls on a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature.
Billie Joe Armstrong plays an electric guitar in front of Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature, with black-and-white band performance photos in the background.

Made in the UK

Proudly handwired in the Bletchley factory, this amp embodies Marshall’s legacy of tone and quality. Decades of craftsmanship combine with modern artist collaboration to ensure legendary signature sound.

Made in the UK

Proudly handwired in the Bletchley factory, this amp embodies Marshall’s legacy of tone and quality. Decades of craftsmanship combine with modern artist collaboration to ensure legendary signature sound.

Close-up of the back panel of a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature with glowing vacuum tubes and visible control labels.
A person works on assembling 1959 BJA Artist Signature, at a workbench with tools and electronic components visible.

More gain, more body

Billie Joe knew the sound in his head, Marshall delivered it. It cuts through on stage while still feeling rich and balanced in the studio. Feel every chord hit harder and every riff stand out with clarity and drive.

Billie Joe Armstrong in a leather jacket adjusts the knobs on a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature.

Designed with Billie Joe Armstrong

Every detail carries Billie Joe's personal touch. The striking blue finish inspired by his first guitar that he still uses to this day. The renowned Dookie logo. And his very own signature as a stamp of approval.

Billie Joe Armstrong's Eectric guitar with BJ stickers leans against a Marshall 1959BJA amplifier in a dimly lit room.

Designed with Billie Joe Armstrong

Every detail carries Billie Joe's personal touch. The striking blue finish inspired by his first guitar that he still uses to this day. The renowned Dookie logo. And his very own signature as a stamp of approval.

Marshall Certificate of authenticity rests on a 1959 BJA Artist Signature.

Chasing the tone

Read all about how Billie Joe Armstrong chased his live tone and what to expect from the 1959BJA Artist Signature amp.

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Billie Joe Armstrong sits on a stool holding an electric guitar with stickers and "BJ" letters, next to a Marshall 1959 BJA Artist Signature.

Product details

OUTPUT WATTAGE

100W

CHANNELS

1

INPUTS

2 X 1/4" JACK INSTRUMENT INPUTS (HIGH/LOW SENSITIVITY)

OUTPUTS

2 X 1/4" JACK SPEAKER OUTPUTS, SELECTABLE 16Ω/ 8Ω / 4Ω LOAD