Marshall 2104
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Re: Marshall 2104
Awesome news! Keep us posted.
Awesome news! Keep us posted.
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Marshall 2104
IT'S MINE!!!
Just got back home...rocked out a bit in his spare bedroom studio. VERY NICE rack rig he's built!
Anyway, the Marshall is friggin SWEET! First time using 6550s, but it has a great tone....the nice thing is, the cab is exactly the same size my Bluesbreaker is. I have them sitting side by side right now & I'm about to A/B them.
All in all....it's a keeper!!! :beerchug:
I'll be back....................
IT'S MINE!!!
Just got back home...rocked out a bit in his spare bedroom studio. VERY NICE rack rig he's built!
Anyway, the Marshall is friggin SWEET! First time using 6550s, but it has a great tone....the nice thing is, the cab is exactly the same size my Bluesbreaker is. I have them sitting side by side right now & I'm about to A/B them.
All in all....it's a keeper!!! :beerchug:
I'll be back....................
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Marshall 2104
This is my 1st use of 6550s & I have to say, I digg'em!!! I know that they're basically KT88s, but can someone tell me the difference between 6550s & EL34s? I was all set to take it straight to a tech for a rebias, but I don't think I'm going to...not any time soon anyway!
I've been playing it all afternoon...A/B'd with my Bluesbreaker; Perfect compliment for each other & for the music I play. Who needs reverb???????
Got them sitting side by side & it's nice that the cabs are the same size...looks good on my "Wall of Sound" !!!!
As soon as I get a chance, I'll take& post some pics!
This is my 1st use of 6550s & I have to say, I digg'em!!! I know that they're basically KT88s, but can someone tell me the difference between 6550s & EL34s? I was all set to take it straight to a tech for a rebias, but I don't think I'm going to...not any time soon anyway!
I've been playing it all afternoon...A/B'd with my Bluesbreaker; Perfect compliment for each other & for the music I play. Who needs reverb???????
Got them sitting side by side & it's nice that the cabs are the same size...looks good on my "Wall of Sound" !!!!
As soon as I get a chance, I'll take& post some pics!
The Golden Boy
Fleecy Sweaterologist
Re: Marshall 2104
Congratulations!
Enjoy those 6550's, I've got a set of Svetlanas in mine- I've had also good luck with old GEs, Sylvanias and RCAs. If you ever get the bug to change it to EL34's make sure you try out a similar EL-34 amp before you go choppin up yours.PUCKBOY99 said:
Congratulations!
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Marshall 2104
Sounds HUGE...on 1!!!
I just played it the way it is yesterday messed around with different settings & settled on something I liked. I then A/B'd it with my Bluesbreaker(which has KT66s) & together, they compliment each other really well. DEFINITELY need to invest in another Weber MASS!!!
VH??? Oh yeah! I only play 1 VH tune (and not well! :wink: ) & it sounded great
Thin Lizzy??? OH YEAH...right outta the gate. Just DRIPS Lizzy-like tone...slap the O/D pedal on & be prepared to get knocked the f*ck out!
Thanks Bro! The 6550s friggin' smoke in this amp, so I really don't see a need to change them. Honestly, I didn't take a peek at the preamp tubes, but I've got some Sovtek 12AX7LPS I might slap in there to see where it takes me....
All in all, definite 60s/70s/80s rockin' set-up. Still thinking of making it a head & putting the cab in the closet for safe keeping.....we'll see.
I'm working all weekend, but I'm interested in opening it up & taking a peek under the hood. I'll take some pics & post'em when I can. :wink:
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Sounds HUGE...on 1!!!
I just played it the way it is yesterday messed around with different settings & settled on something I liked. I then A/B'd it with my Bluesbreaker(which has KT66s) & together, they compliment each other really well. DEFINITELY need to invest in another Weber MASS!!!
VH??? Oh yeah! I only play 1 VH tune (and not well! :wink: ) & it sounded great
Thin Lizzy??? OH YEAH...right outta the gate. Just DRIPS Lizzy-like tone...slap the O/D pedal on & be prepared to get knocked the f*ck out!
The Golden Boy said:
Thanks Bro! The 6550s friggin' smoke in this amp, so I really don't see a need to change them. Honestly, I didn't take a peek at the preamp tubes, but I've got some Sovtek 12AX7LPS I might slap in there to see where it takes me....
All in all, definite 60s/70s/80s rockin' set-up. Still thinking of making it a head & putting the cab in the closet for safe keeping.....we'll see.
I'm working all weekend, but I'm interested in opening it up & taking a peek under the hood. I'll take some pics & post'em when I can. :wink:
Re: Marshall 2104
i'm really glad you like it. Its the best slight overdrive - medium overdrive sound i've ever heard, especially if you can get the master up to at least half way. I have found that the best sounds are obtained with the master between 6.5 and 8.5.
Pre-amp tubes do seem to have a greater effect on tone with this amp than they do with my jubilee. I tried JJs to lose a bit of excess top end, but even though it did have this effect, it also reduced overall clarity. I have now put lps's inland they work superbly in it - still bright, but warm and clear as well.
enjoy.
zak
i'm really glad you like it. Its the best slight overdrive - medium overdrive sound i've ever heard, especially if you can get the master up to at least half way. I have found that the best sounds are obtained with the master between 6.5 and 8.5.
Pre-amp tubes do seem to have a greater effect on tone with this amp than they do with my jubilee. I tried JJs to lose a bit of excess top end, but even though it did have this effect, it also reduced overall clarity. I have now put lps's inland they work superbly in it - still bright, but warm and clear as well.
enjoy.
zak
PUCKBOY99
Irish Flagologist
Re: Marshall 2104
Thanks Zak! It really is a great sounding amp...and at the price, it's definitely a find.
6.5 to 8.5???? hahahaha
I had the MV set at 1 & the pre-amp dimed....FRIGGIN' LOUD!!!...great crunch though. AC/DC all the way. :13:
I'm gonna try it thru my Weber MASS this evening & see if I can arrive at a nice tone at a decent volume. I like to get atleast 6 on the master & 6 on the pre....we'll see; I'm sure I can dial in a beauty....just a matter of tweaking without the wife flipping out!!! :laugh2:
And yeah....I'm not too fond of JJ 12AX7s....maybe too even keel for my liking; they just don't seem to have much life to me, but I'm sure that's just my preference...everyone else seems to love them.
I've got RFTs in the Bluesbreaker & I'm gonna put the Sovtek LPSs in this.....should ROCK!!!
Thanks Zak! It really is a great sounding amp...and at the price, it's definitely a find.
6.5 to 8.5???? hahahaha
I had the MV set at 1 & the pre-amp dimed....FRIGGIN' LOUD!!!...great crunch though. AC/DC all the way. :13:
I'm gonna try it thru my Weber MASS this evening & see if I can arrive at a nice tone at a decent volume. I like to get atleast 6 on the master & 6 on the pre....we'll see; I'm sure I can dial in a beauty....just a matter of tweaking without the wife flipping out!!! :laugh2:
And yeah....I'm not too fond of JJ 12AX7s....maybe too even keel for my liking; they just don't seem to have much life to me, but I'm sure that's just my preference...everyone else seems to love them.
I've got RFTs in the Bluesbreaker & I'm gonna put the Sovtek LPSs in this.....should ROCK!!!
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