Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
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YJM_Rocks
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
Well, you guys all say that an 800 in working condition is a good deal for $900. Well, what could possibly be wrong or go wrong with it and what would it cost for repairs? He says the tubes are new. The cab is not original. The cab is a year or two old. Its a 1960a. Cab is included in the $900.
Well, you guys all say that an 800 in working condition is a good deal for $900. Well, what could possibly be wrong or go wrong with it and what would it cost for repairs? He says the tubes are new. The cab is not original. The cab is a year or two old. Its a 1960a. Cab is included in the $900.
ErikH
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
I say if it doesn't work for you, don't get it. Plain and simple. There's nothing saying you have to get it no matter how good the deal is. It obviously isn't giving you the warm fuzzies all over or you would have it in your possession. Pass on it and look for something that does work for you.
I say if it doesn't work for you, don't get it. Plain and simple. There's nothing saying you have to get it no matter how good the deal is. It obviously isn't giving you the warm fuzzies all over or you would have it in your possession. Pass on it and look for something that does work for you.
YJM_Rocks
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
See, the thing is, I like the sound of it. This is the amp I've been looking for. I'm just unsure about spending $900 on anything. It's paranoia really. I just need to make a decision.
My only real concern is that something could be wrong with it. I don't know enough about the amps to know what to look for. I guess if its running and it sounds right its okay?
See, the thing is, I like the sound of it. This is the amp I've been looking for. I'm just unsure about spending $900 on anything. It's paranoia really. I just need to make a decision.
My only real concern is that something could be wrong with it. I don't know enough about the amps to know what to look for. I guess if its running and it sounds right its okay?
ErikH
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
Is it the amp you've been looking for? Does it give you your sound? I know darn well it'll give me my sound because I've played through enough of them. They are friggin loud though...LOL. An attenuator is a MUST have with those.
If you get it, take it to a tech for a checkup. If anything, you'll be out the bench fee which can be $35 to $55 depending on the tech, at least around here that's the range. The cutting out could be a dirty pot, simple issue to take care of.
$900 for ANY half stack is a killer deal, especially for that amp. You wouldn't be wasting your money. It is your decision though. Sleep on it and go from there.
Is it the amp you've been looking for? Does it give you your sound? I know darn well it'll give me my sound because I've played through enough of them. They are friggin loud though...LOL. An attenuator is a MUST have with those.
If you get it, take it to a tech for a checkup. If anything, you'll be out the bench fee which can be $35 to $55 depending on the tech, at least around here that's the range. The cutting out could be a dirty pot, simple issue to take care of.
$900 for ANY half stack is a killer deal, especially for that amp. You wouldn't be wasting your money. It is your decision though. Sleep on it and go from there.
YJM_Rocks
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
Yep, gonna sleep on it. This is THE amp for my sound. If I funk up and regret buying it, I can always sell it. Thanks for all your help guys.
Yep, gonna sleep on it. This is THE amp for my sound. If I funk up and regret buying it, I can always sell it. Thanks for all your help guys.
J Moose
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
We all gotta learn sometime...
Otherwise, we wouldn't be human.
Or enjoy tone.
Tone & sound aren't the same BTW.
We all gotta learn sometime...
Otherwise, we wouldn't be human.
Or enjoy tone.
Tone & sound aren't the same BTW.
heavydutysg135
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
I would wait for an early 80's JCM 800. Don't buy something that you are not absolutely in love with.
I would wait for an early 80's JCM 800. Don't buy something that you are not absolutely in love with.
PUCKBOY99
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
TYPICALLY....if there's a red flag, I'd say walk away & don't look back.
BUT, you could keep the cab (admitted upgrade) & sell the amp on Ebay & probably make a few bucks....or throw it up for trade offers.
That was MY PLAN if it was an 80s 800 like he initially claimed to me.
TYPICALLY....if there's a red flag, I'd say walk away & don't look back.
BUT, you could keep the cab (admitted upgrade) & sell the amp on Ebay & probably make a few bucks....or throw it up for trade offers.
That was MY PLAN if it was an 80s 800 like he initially claimed to me.
YJM_Rocks
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Re: Going to look at a JCM800 tomorrow
Going to tell him, "Thanks for the opportunity to come try it out but I'm not going to purchase it. I thought it was an 1982 model and I was really looking for something closer to that year. Its a beautiful amp and I wish you luck selling it."
Going to tell him, "Thanks for the opportunity to come try it out but I'm not going to purchase it. I thought it was an 1982 model and I was really looking for something closer to that year. Its a beautiful amp and I wish you luck selling it."
Be nice about it so that it'll help him sell it more honestly.
