Marshall gurus give me some guidance
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ItsaBass
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The first R&B version that most of the rock-n-roll and garage versions are based on (if not the Kingsmen's cover):
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And no, I'm not talking about the IV chord being a 7th in that version. ^^^ Though this guitar player does play what I'm talking about...maybe the only guitarist in history who has (exaggerating, of course, but not by much).
The Troggs version is one of the many "power chord" versions. Power chords don't necessarily clash with the chords in the above two versions. But unless there is another instrument playing the song's most distinctive harmonic feature (what I'm talking about), guitar power chords do take something away from the song's impact.
Additionally, many bands don't nail the difference between the chorus rhythm and the verse rhythm used in the two versions above. Again, not because it's technically difficult, but because they think it's such an easy song that they fail to actually hear and learn its nuances.
Why be obtuse? You all should be able to figure this out if you actually listen, instead of just sitting there thinking it's easy. It isn't anything elaborate or difficult to understand.
The first R&B version that most of the rock-n-roll and garage versions are based on (if not the Kingsmen's cover):
And no, I'm not talking about the IV chord being a 7th in that version. ^^^ Though this guitar player does play what I'm talking about...maybe the only guitarist in history who has (exaggerating, of course, but not by much).
The Troggs version is one of the many "power chord" versions. Power chords don't necessarily clash with the chords in the above two versions. But unless there is another instrument playing the song's most distinctive harmonic feature (what I'm talking about), guitar power chords do take something away from the song's impact.
Additionally, many bands don't nail the difference between the chorus rhythm and the verse rhythm used in the two versions above. Again, not because it's technically difficult, but because they think it's such an easy song that they fail to actually hear and learn its nuances.
Why be obtuse? You all should be able to figure this out if you actually listen, instead of just sitting there thinking it's easy. It isn't anything elaborate or difficult to understand.
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Man this thread took a different turn :sword:Securb I hope you got your questions answered about Marshalls. I actually like the simple old DSL if I was just gunna A/B box between a Fender for cleans and a Marshall for dirt. Many a touring player has done the Marshall/Fender thing and still do. Good luck on your search and let us know what you find out.
Man this thread took a different turn :sword:Securb I hope you got your questions answered about Marshalls. I actually like the simple old DSL if I was just gunna A/B box between a Fender for cleans and a Marshall for dirt. Many a touring player has done the Marshall/Fender thing and still do. Good luck on your search and let us know what you find out.
Laughing Kookaburra
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I've had an early model 800, a Dual Reverb 900, and a JMP MkII. I'd take the JMP or 800 for sure, although I have heard others get the good sound out of the 900 which eluded me.
I think that's a decent price for the 900. If 80s rock is your thing, it may float your boat, although I really think the early single channel 800s have a fuller, ballsier sound. But, as someone on another forum said, probably the only people that will notice are other guitar players, and who cares about them!
I'd be interested in how this works out.
I've had an early model 800, a Dual Reverb 900, and a JMP MkII. I'd take the JMP or 800 for sure, although I have heard others get the good sound out of the 900 which eluded me.
I think that's a decent price for the 900. If 80s rock is your thing, it may float your boat, although I really think the early single channel 800s have a fuller, ballsier sound. But, as someone on another forum said, probably the only people that will notice are other guitar players, and who cares about them!
I'd be interested in how this works out.
Securb
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I ended up buying a JCM 2000 DSL for $650 with the cab. I am loving it. I feel like it has a lot of 800 and plexi DNA. Marshall suggests setting everything on 5 and working in your tone from there. I have not moved the eq from that setting. I have yet to plug a pedal in it, it sound so good on its own. Very responsive with every pickup I have played through it so far (SD WLHs, Fralin High Output/Pure PAF set and a set of Fralin Metal SHOs). I might break out the Carbon Copy in a bit and give that a run with the amp.
I've had an early model 800, a Dual Reverb 900, and a JMP MkII. I'd take the JMP or 800 for sure, although I have heard others get the good sound out of the 900 which eluded me.
I think that's a decent price for the 900. If 80s rock is your thing, it may float your boat, although I really think the early single channel 800s have a fuller, ballsier sound. But, as someone on another forum said, probably the only people that will notice are other guitar players, and who cares about them!
I'd be interested in how this works out.
I ended up buying a JCM 2000 DSL for $650 with the cab. I am loving it. I feel like it has a lot of 800 and plexi DNA. Marshall suggests setting everything on 5 and working in your tone from there. I have not moved the eq from that setting. I have yet to plug a pedal in it, it sound so good on its own. Very responsive with every pickup I have played through it so far (SD WLHs, Fralin High Output/Pure PAF set and a set of Fralin Metal SHOs). I might break out the Carbon Copy in a bit and give that a run with the amp.
ItsaBass
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Finally. Thank you (though I missed it months ago when you posted it.)
Finally. Thank you (though I missed it months ago when you posted it.)
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Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
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No that is me through the Marshall a couple of weeks ago. That is obviously the clean channel. I figured since I had a clip of me playing the amp and certain parties were begging me to get a clip up I would do it.
New tubes arrived?
Or did we just get punked ?
No that is me through the Marshall a couple of weeks ago. That is obviously the clean channel. I figured since I had a clip of me playing the amp and certain parties were begging me to get a clip up I would do it.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
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I love that crunch channel that is where I spend 90% of my time. If I want to go high gain I just goose it a bit. I wish there was a way to switch from crunch to clean with a footswitch, I think that is the only flaw I can find in this amp. For now I just use a stomp, not a game changer.
I love that crunch channel that is where I spend 90% of my time. If I want to go high gain I just goose it a bit. I wish there was a way to switch from crunch to clean with a footswitch, I think that is the only flaw I can find in this amp. For now I just use a stomp, not a game changer.
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