Jubilee to Plexi tone
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Continued... I can't speak for the X models, but, there's nothing "modern" sounding about the '87-'90 Silver Jubilee amplifier. I'm not a fan of modern gain, and I have three 'bought and sold' Soldano SLO 100's under my belt to prove it. I tried to love the sound, but alas... it was not to be. Since I have a spare 4x12 SJ cab, I'm interested in 2555X. :33:
Continued... I can't speak for the X models, but, there's nothing "modern" sounding about the '87-'90 Silver Jubilee amplifier. I'm not a fan of modern gain, and I have three 'bought and sold' Soldano SLO 100's under my belt to prove it. I tried to love the sound, but alas... it was not to be. Since I have a spare 4x12 SJ cab, I'm interested in 2555X. :33:
Lake Placid Blues
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I have played SJ's since the 80s. But it took me a some time to discover that that they love vintage output pickups and are more versatile with them.
The SJ will do very good classic Live at the Fillmore Allman Brothers tones, which is as classic plexi as plexi can be, and it will do Warren Haynes era Allman Brothers too. Great amps. But they played through alnico speakers instead of ceramic speakers, like most reference plexi tones.
Mopar, I have both the 2554 and the heads too. Yes, I think your correct that the 2554 has a bit more gain. Mine is a USA model. The 2554 tone belies its size. It sounds pretty big through that tiny cab. Also I know you like Guytron or something speakers with your Ampegs. Have you tried those with the Jubilees?
I have played SJ's since the 80s. But it took me a some time to discover that that they love vintage output pickups and are more versatile with them.
The SJ will do very good classic Live at the Fillmore Allman Brothers tones, which is as classic plexi as plexi can be, and it will do Warren Haynes era Allman Brothers too. Great amps. But they played through alnico speakers instead of ceramic speakers, like most reference plexi tones.
Mopar, I have both the 2554 and the heads too. Yes, I think your correct that the 2554 has a bit more gain. Mine is a USA model. The 2554 tone belies its size. It sounds pretty big through that tiny cab. Also I know you like Guytron or something speakers with your Ampegs. Have you tried those with the Jubilees?
Lake Placid Blues
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Great description, Mopar!
Great description, Mopar!
Re: Jubilee to Plexi tone
I have not yet tried, but I do have 1 x 8 Ohm Guytron Bigtone 55 speaker in my Ampeg 1x12 cabinet. It is a closed-back cabinet, so I'll need to open it to get an idea of how it would sound in the 2554 cabinet. IMO, the Guytron BT55 speaker sounds like a tighter Alnico Blue. Some might consider it an improved Vintage 30 type speaker? As I understand it, the Vintage 30 was intended to be a high-watt "Alnico Blue" type speaker, that didn't quite hit the mark.
Agreed. I'm getting plexi tone out of the 2554 in-spades! All I can say in defense of my head, is that it wasn't operating properly. It was the only SJ that I had ever owned, so that's how I judged the SJ line... Obviously, I was wrong. Some work was done on the head, prior to purchase, so who knows? It always made popping/white noise sounds through the speakers that I was never able to ID. In retrospect, I think it was a failure in the PI value and/or valve socket. The noise did not increase with volume, so I left it alone.
I have not yet tried, but I do have 1 x 8 Ohm Guytron Bigtone 55 speaker in my Ampeg 1x12 cabinet. It is a closed-back cabinet, so I'll need to open it to get an idea of how it would sound in the 2554 cabinet. IMO, the Guytron BT55 speaker sounds like a tighter Alnico Blue. Some might consider it an improved Vintage 30 type speaker? As I understand it, the Vintage 30 was intended to be a high-watt "Alnico Blue" type speaker, that didn't quite hit the mark.
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Hsb
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Im guessing those who did not care for it were not Marshall fans. Remember seeing a bunch of comments on Youtube when watching videos comparing the original and reissue, some of the comments were they didnt care for the SJ. Haters gonna hate cuz their amp doesnt sound that good.
Im guessing those who did not care for it were not Marshall fans. Remember seeing a bunch of comments on Youtube when watching videos comparing the original and reissue, some of the comments were they didnt care for the SJ. Haters gonna hate cuz their amp doesnt sound that good.
Hsb
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Exactly. Over the years Ive considered selling my amp and seeing what else is out then, then I remember what I actually have and I take a lil time to turn the volume up on it for a few and realize Im never getting rid of my SJ. I didnt always like the plexi tone but as Ive matured so has my ear and come to realize how important and gnarly that sound it.
Exactly. Over the years Ive considered selling my amp and seeing what else is out then, then I remember what I actually have and I take a lil time to turn the volume up on it for a few and realize Im never getting rid of my SJ. I didnt always like the plexi tone but as Ive matured so has my ear and come to realize how important and gnarly that sound it.
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