Are Marshall amps still good??
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JOLLY
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Re: Are Marshall amps still good??
This is what it sounds like on one of the channels. I didn't even really EQ it either. I just put everything on 7.
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11737219&q=hi&newref=1
For $2000 you could easily buy a used Marshall JVM410H (which is an amazing amp), and a used Marshall 1960A or 1960B cabinet. That is, if you live in the U.S. or somewhere that's not off the beaten path. I've got $1900 invested in that JVM410H full stack that my cat in on top of. I bought all of it used.
This is what it sounds like on one of the channels. I didn't even really EQ it either. I just put everything on 7.
http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11737219&q=hi&newref=1
Name that is a User
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Dang, that sounded really cool. What's the between a JVM a JCM? and was that with a 4x10 or 4x12 cab????
Dang, that sounded really cool. What's the between a JVM a JCM? and was that with a 4x10 or 4x12 cab????
JOLLY
Super Simonologist
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Thanks. That was with a Marshall 1960 4x12 cabinet. The JVM is just waaaaay more versatile. It has four different channels, and each of those channels has three different modes. Basically, it's like having 12 different amps in one. A lot of people are afraid of them because of all of the knobs, but there's really nothing to using the amp. It's rather simple. With the JCM 800, you're pretty much stuck with a clean channel and a distorted channel. With the JCM 800, you'll most likely need an overdrive or distortion pedal to push it into the territory that you want it. The JVM on its own has waaay more gain than just about anyone would ever need.
JOLLY
Super Simonologist
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https://marshallamps.com/products/amplifiers/jvm4-series/jvm410h/
https://marshallamps.com/products/amplifiers/jvm4-series/jvm410h/
Name that is a User
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I think for now a JCM is the best option because I already use pedals to get the high gain sounds. The Vox I use now has a lot of channels and presets and I only use the default clean channel. I just feel like a JVM would be overkill for me.
I think for now a JCM is the best option because I already use pedals to get the high gain sounds. The Vox I use now has a lot of channels and presets and I only use the default clean channel. I just feel like a JVM would be overkill for me.
Name that is a User
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This may sound strange but it almost never feels right when I'm playing without the pedals, like something is missing.
This may sound strange but it almost never feels right when I'm playing without the pedals, like something is missing.
Name that is a User
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I do see some applications when I would leave the pedals behind, life if i was meeting the band after school and did not want to carry them around with me.
I do see some applications when I would leave the pedals behind, life if i was meeting the band after school and did not want to carry them around with me.
Name that is a User
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I watched it, don't worry.
I watched it, don't worry.
Name that is a User
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How does your cat like the volume level of the amp??
How does your cat like the volume level of the amp??
I had tons of amps!
Lake Placid Blues
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There are pedal players and non or limited pedal users. Being your a pedal user, a 2203/2204 is an very good and proven platform for that. The 50 watt plexi reissue is as well.
The JCM2000 DSL50 green channel ( both modes) is also a well known good pedal platform.
As for plexis being paint peelers with the volume on 2, this is caused by the stock bright caps in most cases which makes the volume controls behave kind of like on/off switches. By having a lower value bright cap installed, or the stock one clipped, you get a much more even sweep of the volume knob. With pedals you don't need to play it at unreasonable volume levels.
For a plexi you need G12M Greenback speakers for the best tones, and because they are not quite as loud as say Vintage 30s (Vintage 30s are great with high gain channel switching amps though). The stock speakers in a standard late model 1960 4x12 cab are G12T75s. I recommend against those with any of the amps (including the Orange) your considering, but you may like them.
There are pedal players and non or limited pedal users. Being your a pedal user, a 2203/2204 is an very good and proven platform for that. The 50 watt plexi reissue is as well.
The JCM2000 DSL50 green channel ( both modes) is also a well known good pedal platform.
As for plexis being paint peelers with the volume on 2, this is caused by the stock bright caps in most cases which makes the volume controls behave kind of like on/off switches. By having a lower value bright cap installed, or the stock one clipped, you get a much more even sweep of the volume knob. With pedals you don't need to play it at unreasonable volume levels.
For a plexi you need G12M Greenback speakers for the best tones, and because they are not quite as loud as say Vintage 30s (Vintage 30s are great with high gain channel switching amps though). The stock speakers in a standard late model 1960 4x12 cab are G12T75s. I recommend against those with any of the amps (including the Orange) your considering, but you may like them.
Name that is a User
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I found a nice 50w 2203 plexi 1987x reissue on eBay. And also a 1986 JCM 800, these are my two top choices I have found so far. Also are used cabs a good bargain against a brand new one? I'm looking at a 1960a Marshall.
I found a nice 50w 2203 plexi 1987x reissue on eBay. And also a 1986 JCM 800, these are my two top choices I have found so far. Also are used cabs a good bargain against a brand new one? I'm looking at a 1960a Marshall.
Name that is a User
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If I get a Matshall don't dont like it, I'll just sell it and try an Orange.
If I get a Matshall don't dont like it, I'll just sell it and try an Orange.
LLL
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Unless you can crank it so the walls shudder where you play it, you'll need some way of attenuating that puppy (attenuator, slaving, etc).
...unless you're looking for Dave Matthews Band tone. :laughing:
Unless you can crank it so the walls shudder where you play it, you'll need some way of attenuating that puppy (attenuator, slaving, etc).
...unless you're looking for Dave Matthews Band tone. :laughing:
Name that is a User
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Right, I think someone else posted something similar involving a bright cap modification.
Right, I think someone else posted something similar involving a bright cap modification.
Myaccount876
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You're jumping the gun. Don't think about mods until you've actually sat down and got a feel for the amp over quite a period of time. We can tell you all about Marshalls all day, but you're still just going to have to go out, play some, and see which ones you like.
You're jumping the gun. Don't think about mods until you've actually sat down and got a feel for the amp over quite a period of time. We can tell you all about Marshalls all day, but you're still just going to have to go out, play some, and see which ones you like.
