(Reuters) - Jim Marshall, dubbed the "Lord of Loud" for his pioneering work on guitar amplifiers used by some of the greatest names in rock music, has died aged 88.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/04/05/uk-jimmarshall-death-idUKBRE8340NA20120405?feedType=RSS&feedName=entertainmentNews

Sad day. I only use Marshall.

Great distortion, not so good for clean.