JCM 800's sound

[shift]

Sorry if i borrow you again, but i'd like to ask you an important question:
i've listen to the sample of jcm 800 series from marshall's site, i know it's quite different from listen to in the live, but i think it has a good sound.

Do you know if it changed from the JCM build in the 80s?

Thanks, bye
Ste :saeek:

 

[Surgeon]

Re: JCM 800's sound

I'm not sure about the tone of the newer ones (never played one..) but I have an '83 50 watts combo and I just love this thing cranked! It's just really really nice...
Plus, you can get an older one in good conditions for way less than what you'd pay for a brand new one, and you'll be sure it sounds great... Good luck!

 

[Jeffrec]

Re: JCM 800's sound

I'm not sure about the tone of the newer ones (never played one..) but I have an '83 50 watts combo and I just love this thing cranked! It's just really really nice...
Plus, you can get an older one in good conditions for way less than what you'd pay for a brand new one, and you'll be sure it sounds great... Good luck!

I totally agree. I've played my friend's 1980 JCM 800 combo for years and it just can't be beat in terms of tone. It only lacks a reverb, but who cares? As Surgeon said, you can't beat the price either.

Jeff

 

[shift]

Re: JCM 800's sound

Thanks.
How many years you have to change tube?
(However it's a Marshall and it should't have this kind of problem, i'm right?)

I think it's a good idea to take a used one, but the problem is who is selling it... When somebody try it, he don't leave it no more!!!

Thanks :saeek:
Ste