05/25/2026
Happy Memorial Day!!
I was watching a recent video and it was mentioned that the original designer of the Marshall 2203/2204 had passed away recently!
Looking into it, the amp was designed by (Steve) Stephen Grindrod.
He passed away this year on April 19th, 2026 at the age of 77 after a long battle with Dementia!
Rest in peace and thanks for your contribution to guitar amplifiers, and the tone on countless albums! ✌️💜🙏🙏
ref:
https://guitar.com/features/interviews/steve-grindrod-marshall-vox-amp-designer/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBdxxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvbnptUkh1QkZsbzJTcGNic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjwhdBP0XvwgidGP2Q9QwDTfiEHFOk_Z6Y7pCbmlHpbnNJoKyil8Mzmt-x6H_aem_GKIVYzEIe9a4_6QIcOyl9w
https://www.facebook.com/hwmasonandsons/photos/obituary-notice-at-request-of-family-stephen-grindrod-steveof-newport-pagnell-sa/1491508932760235/
Obituary notice at request of family
Stephen Grindrod
(Steve)
of Newport Pagnell sadly died on the 19th April 2026 aged 77 years, after a long battle with Dementia. Very much loved by his two daughters Sam and Zara.
He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.
The funeral will take place on Friday 15th May 2026 at 1.00pm in the Oak Chapel, Crownhill Crematorium, all who knew him are welcome.
Family flowers only please but donations in his memory are for Dovecote Manor Residents Comfort Fund and can be made direct via bank account number 20124575 sort code 20-49-99.
Enquiries: H W Mason and Sons, 9 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AR, 01908 611112.