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“When I played, it was almost like I made every note count even more. It was rejuvenating”: Why Jared James Nichols has switched to Marshall amps after playing Blackstar for 15 years

Jared James Nichols performs onstage during a concert at The 1865 on November 26, 2025 in Southampton, England.

Jared James Nichols has left Blackstar to join the Marshall family, and he says he believes his playing is better for it.

The blazing blues-rock guitarist has had a long-standing relationship with the British amp firm, which was founded in 2007 by two former Marshall employees, Ian Robinson and Bruce Keir.

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