Marshall Amplifier Appraisal

Park G25R Solid-State Guitar Amplifier by Marshall

This is a Park G25R guitar combo amplifier, manufactured as a budget-friendly brand under the Marshall Amplification umbrella, likely dating from the early-to-mid 1990s. The unit features a black Tolex-style vinyl-covered wooden cabinet with rounded plastic corner protectors and a sturdy black plastic top carrying handle. The front aesthetic is defined by a distinctive gold-colored control panel featuring the 'Park' cursive logo, seven black control knobs for overdrive (gain, contour, volume) and equalization (treble, middle, bass), plus a reverb level. It includes an input jack, a channel select switch with a small LED indicator, a headphone jack, and a power rocker switch. The speaker is housed behind a black woven grille cloth adorned with a large white raised plastic 'Park' script logo. Condition-wise, the amplifier is in poor, neglected state; it is heavily covered in dust, cobwebs, and organic debris, suggesting long-term storage in an outdoor or non-climate-controlled environment. There is visible tearing and fraying on the front grille cloth and significant surface grime on the control panel and vinyl casing. While the internal electronics are not visible, the external exposure to dampness and dirt poses a high risk for potentiometer oxidation and component corrosion.