Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

[richard parker]

Re: Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

That's what I have, a 2104. I can pick up the Mesa as well, just a matter of "rationalizatioin". I've had the Marshall for 14 years now and it's a great amp...I suppose I am seeking a different tone...and you are right...it might be a regret down the road.

Rationalisation ? The rational thing to do is keep the Marshall and buy the Mesa. I've only ever owned two Marshalls that I thought were superb and the model you have was one of them. You will miss it like hell.

[uOpt]

Re: Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

It's one thing that these Marshall amps sound a little one-sided and aren't very versatile. I could see selling, however the prices right now are not very good at all for 1979 JMPs, and with the combo you will probably be double-screwed.

If you give it up right now you don't only make an irreversible step, you don't get enough money to make it attractive.

If you are gassing for Mesa why not get something cheaper like a DC-3 or DC-5?

If volume is a problem, why not get a power soak or similar?

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

I have managed to ride out the Mesa "G.A.A.S" for the 5:50 Express and will be retaining my JMP. I will be patient and look at picking up a Mesa after the end of the first quarter of next year.

Thanks for all the responses and opinions on the JMP. Much appreciated.

[d1dsj]

Re: Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

Phew, good to see you came to your senses. I'm with the "keep the JMP and get the Mesa" too, they are both great amps.

[9unslin9er]

Re: Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

The JMP is probably my favorite Marshall ever. It even tops my AFD.

If I had one, I wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING, let alone a Mesa.

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Thinking of selling my '79 Marshall JMP / Buying a Mesa 5:50 Express

Well, I'm a confirmed Mesa guy, but I have to agree with most of the posters: keep the Marshall, and get the 5:50 Plus. I think the addition of the graphic is...well...a definite plus.

And I love my Mesas, but sometimes I do miss the crunch of my old Marshalls, now gone.

Besides, having more than one amp that you are comfortable gigging with is never a bad idea.

Bill