Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
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Metalman_666
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Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
Well, you could always get the MG Microstack
. Zakk says "the distortion is crushing!"
Well, you could always get the MG Microstack
. Zakk says "the distortion is crushing!"
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
DS-1 after the Stratdeluxer mods sound a lot like an 800...if you do a search for the Spina or Stratdeluxer DS-1 you'll find several reviews and if I remember right I even made mention of Zack in my Spina DS-1 review.
DS-1 after the Stratdeluxer mods sound a lot like an 800...if you do a search for the Spina or Stratdeluxer DS-1 you'll find several reviews and if I remember right I even made mention of Zack in my Spina DS-1 review.
bungalowbill
Luckybastidologist
Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
Add the M.I. Audio Crunchbox to the list. There is one for sale in the trading post.
Add the M.I. Audio Crunchbox to the list. There is one for sale in the trading post.
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TheArchitect
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Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
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Pierre
Stratologist
Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
I can't do the Stratdeluxer mod... If I got a DS1 it'd have to be bought in store, and then with the costs of shipping I could actually buy a JCM800.
MI audio stuff don't exist over here much either.
I'll be on the lookout for mods on the net, but I'm going to get a DS1 sometimes soon then
Thanks dudes!
I can't do the Stratdeluxer mod... If I got a DS1 it'd have to be bought in store, and then with the costs of shipping I could actually buy a JCM800.
MI audio stuff don't exist over here much either.
I'll be on the lookout for mods on the net, but I'm going to get a DS1 sometimes soon then
Thanks dudes!
Pierre
Stratologist
Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
Well I just got a DS1.
I like the stock tone. It's pretty busszaw like with a dollop of distortion though. No smooth tone out of it yet.
The tone control is WEIRD. At the middle, it's just not bright enough. But if I move it more than a couple of degrees... It's either mud paradise or treble hell. Go figure. This one won't move.
The pedal is loud, but not TOO loud. The level control is fine.
The drive doesn't make the pedal very noisy, which is a good thing.
Oh and the clarity isn't really good.
I can't wait to try and mod this one!
Well I just got a DS1.
I like the stock tone. It's pretty busszaw like with a dollop of distortion though. No smooth tone out of it yet.
The tone control is WEIRD. At the middle, it's just not bright enough. But if I move it more than a couple of degrees... It's either mud paradise or treble hell. Go figure. This one won't move.
The pedal is loud, but not TOO loud. The level control is fine.
The drive doesn't make the pedal very noisy, which is a good thing.
Oh and the clarity isn't really good.
I can't wait to try and mod this one!
ErikH
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Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
http://www.erikhansen.net/diy/jcm800emu.htm
http://www.erikhansen.net/diy/jcm800emu.htm
ErikH
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Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
Each J201 is 1/2 of a preamp tube. The last 2 J201's emulate the phase inverter stage and power amp stage (to a point, not exactly).
Not when it's boxed up and shielded properly. It's gotten good reviews in the DIY board. It can be a bit bright though, which is the nature of that amp to begin with. That can be tamed though with some cap changes.Pierre said:
Each J201 is 1/2 of a preamp tube. The last 2 J201's emulate the phase inverter stage and power amp stage (to a point, not exactly).
Pierre
Stratologist
Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
Good luck haha! Actually on the HC forums there's a guy called OLCcircuits who is REALLY cool and helpful. He sells the Thunderchief, and I've been wanting to try one out someday. Get back to me on the JCM800 pedal when you finish it, I'd be interested!
Good luck haha! Actually on the HC forums there's a guy called OLCcircuits who is REALLY cool and helpful. He sells the Thunderchief, and I've been wanting to try one out someday. Get back to me on the JCM800 pedal when you finish it, I'd be interested!
CapoFirstFret
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Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
DS-1 into a Laney AOR100 That's what my sister is using and it's freakin insane!
DS-1 into a Laney AOR100
That's what my sister is using and it's freakin insane!
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: Any decent JCM800 in a box, for pretty high gain stuff?
On several occasions I've ordered a pedal for one of my UK buddies from my home,modded the pedal and sent it out to them...
Squeeky wheel gets the grease....:usa1: :banana:
Pierre said:I can't do the Stratdeluxer mod... If I got a DS1 it'd have to be bought in store, and then with the costs of shipping I could actually buy a JCM800.
MI audio stuff don't exist over here much either.
I'll be on the lookout for mods on the net, but I'm going to get a DS1 sometimes soon then
On several occasions I've ordered a pedal for one of my UK buddies from my home,modded the pedal and sent it out to them...
Squeeky wheel gets the grease....:usa1: :banana:
