Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp

[Diminished Triad]

Most reviews are great. I continue to look at the Marshall JVM Series JVM410C Tube Combo Amp, but reading the reviews causes me to lean towards the Bluesbreaker. Always used/owned Fenders, and now hoping to complete my sound collection and most would agree an amp inventory is not complete without at least one Marshall. I'll be taking this to gigs - it will not be stored in a room somewhere so kind of bummed it weighs about 100lbs.

Anyone play the '62 Bluesbreaker? Thanks for any feedback!

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp

Cool amps but a world away from a JVM.

The 1962 is a combo version of the JTM45 head and is easily in my top fav 3 Marshalls ever.

 

[Chickenwings]

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http://www.ceriatone.com/productSubPages/BSJTM45BB/BSJTM45BBCompleteAmp.htm

 

[Diminished Triad]

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Cool amps but a world away from a JVM.

The 1962 is a combo version of the JTM45 head and is easily in my top fav 3 Marshalls ever.

Please explain the "world away from a JVM" - really appreciate the help! And if you wouldn't mind, also share the two other Marshalls filling out your top 3 ever? Thanks again!!!

 

[the guy who invented fire]

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Please explain the "world away from a JVM" - really appreciate the help! And if you wouldn't mind, also share the two other Marshalls filling out your top 3 ever? Thanks again!!!

The JVM is a modern, much higher gain, channel switching amp with loads of features...the Bluesbreaker is an old school, non master volume amp with no real features save for tremolo.

I dig Marshalls in general but not really anything made past about 1074 for the most part...the earliest JCM800's are alright too but if I had my choice I'd opt for a JTM45, a JTM50 or a small box 50 watter...maybe a Super Lead/Super Bass but more often than not even a 50 watter is too loud for me to really use.

 

[Diminished Triad]

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The JVM is a modern, much higher gain, channel switching amp with loads of features...the Bluesbreaker is an old school, non master volume amp with no real features save for tremolo.

I dig Marshalls in general but not really anything made past about 1074 for the most part...the earliest JCM800's are alright too but if I had my choice I'd opt for a JTM45, a JTM50 or a small box 50 watter...maybe a Super Lead/Super Bass but more often than not even a 50 watter is too loud for me to really use.

No master volume on Bluesbreaker hurts!
And you are right about the very high watts coming from the JVM410. Unfortunately I do not think Marshall allows the choice of including the 4 channel model (100 watts) in a smaller model.........the smaller the model the fewer the channels. I'd enjoy the 4 channel model in maybe 30 watts. Thanks for the info.....

 

[nedcronin]

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I think the no master on the JTM 45 is a great thing, not a detractor. These amps are loud, but a JVM will never have the magic of a cranked non master Marshall. If you can't turn this amp up don't buy it because you'll be using the wrong tool for the job and thus be frustrated and it is a back breaker. I would love one with a good attenuator and I could gig it.

 

[Bludave]

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Great amps BUT if you can't play them loud enough they won't give you what you want. The RI is also quite a bit different sounding then the originals

 

[nedcronin]

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They also have a fantastic clean tone if you can get the volume up to 3 or so.

 

[Diminished Triad]

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They also have a fantastic clean tone if you can get the volume up to 3 or so.

For years now I've always practiced/rehearsed with ear plugs.............not sure if that helps?
So.....if volume temperature is not a problem and I can go loud......then go JVM? And how about the Joe Satriani version of the JVM? Satriani's does not come in a combo though....

 

[Lake Placid Blues]

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You won't be happy with a Blues Breaker. It is not what you describe as looking for. It won't give Satch levels of distortion and gain without the right pedal in front no matter how loud. It won't be tight a high volume either. The JVM despite its wattage rating has a good master volume and sounds pretty good at high or low volume. Get the JVM combo for what you want.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

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It sounds like to me that the Bluesbreaker might be a terrible amp for your needs...

 

[Bludave]

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This is a Bluesbraeker amp & Les Paul. Arguably the first time anyone played a Les Paul through a Marshall. The tone is legendary but I don't think this amp will do what you want without a bunch of pedals. Look for something more "modern"

 

[Diminished Triad]

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JVM it is...........thanks for the Bluesbreaker advice. JVM much more expensive but I'm sure you guys are right for my situation it is better equipped. Some really good info........thanks again!

 

[Drunken Bowling]

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Also...correct me if I'm wrong, but...the tone controls are pretty much useless on a Bluesbreaker once the volume is turned up past a certain level. Are they not?

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo Amp

Also...correct me if I'm wrong, but...the tone controls are pretty much useless on a Bluesbreaker once the volume is turned up past a certain level. Are they not?

No more or less "useless" than any other old Marshall...and many new Marshalls for that matter!