Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
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STRATDELUXER97
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
Post this in the amp section...Wrong forum..:doh:
Post this in the amp section...Wrong forum..:doh:
Edgecrusher
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
They were cool amps... Not very versatile they can get kinda loose and fuzzy if you crank the sensitivity too high. 600 is a decent price would be worth checking out. Ayrton has a point though, not sure what your after that the 5150 doesnt already do. If your after just a different flavor than the 5150 the SLX might just be it.
They were cool amps... Not very versatile they can get kinda loose and fuzzy if you crank the sensitivity too high. 600 is a decent price would be worth checking out. Ayrton has a point though, not sure what your after that the 5150 doesnt already do. If your after just a different flavor than the 5150 the SLX might just be it.
JCM900MkIII
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
I would love to buy one for $600. But that's a former MkIII owner talking.
The SL-X (like the MkIII) is a single-channel Dual Master Volume amp.
So it's a step back in versatility (compared to the 5150)
No clean/dirt channel swapping (on the amp).
MkIII's are hot right now, but if you ask the question "MkIII or SL-X" on the Marshall forums, people will say SL-X 9/10 times
I would love to buy one for $600. But that's a former MkIII owner talking.
The SL-X (like the MkIII) is a single-channel Dual Master Volume amp.
So it's a step back in versatility (compared to the 5150)
No clean/dirt channel swapping (on the amp).
MkIII's are hot right now, but if you ask the question "MkIII or SL-X" on the Marshall forums, people will say SL-X 9/10 times
synzzzer
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
I had an SL-X for years as my main amp. Like the previous poster's said, it's not very versatile. But it does give you that one great sound. But just one. The best use of an SL-X was Weezer's song "Buddy Holly." It's a great amp if you like mids with your mids, along with a side order of mids. I will admit that mind had the old Ruby tubes EL-34 so that will make a bit of a difference from your 5881's, but I will admit that it's built like a tank. $600 is an exact fair price. Not a dollar too much, but not a dollar too little either. As far as a trade, well that is up to you. Like a lot of guys on here will tell you, only you can tell you what good tone sounds like. I sold mine because my Genz Benz El Diablo was so versatile I could get the SL-X's tone from it, along with 100 different sounds, versus the SL-X only giving me one good sound. I'd say give it a try, and remember the speaker cabinets do make a difference. I used and still use a Marshall 1960 w/ the 75 watt Celestions. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
I had an SL-X for years as my main amp. Like the previous poster's said, it's not very versatile. But it does give you that one great sound. But just one. The best use of an SL-X was Weezer's song "Buddy Holly." It's a great amp if you like mids with your mids, along with a side order of mids. I will admit that mind had the old Ruby tubes EL-34 so that will make a bit of a difference from your 5881's, but I will admit that it's built like a tank. $600 is an exact fair price. Not a dollar too much, but not a dollar too little either. As far as a trade, well that is up to you. Like a lot of guys on here will tell you, only you can tell you what good tone sounds like. I sold mine because my Genz Benz El Diablo was so versatile I could get the SL-X's tone from it, along with 100 different sounds, versus the SL-X only giving me one good sound. I'd say give it a try, and remember the speaker cabinets do make a difference. I used and still use a Marshall 1960 w/ the 75 watt Celestions. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
Edgecrusher
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
SLX's are worth more than MKIII's they are for all intents and purposes the same poweramps just the SLX replaces the clipping diodes of the MKIII with an all tube preamp.
SLX's are worth more than MKIII's they are for all intents and purposes the same poweramps just the SLX replaces the clipping diodes of the MKIII with an all tube preamp.
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Mad-Max
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
I was just looking in a catalog for a music store a couple of days ago and it looks like Marshall are going to Reissue the JCM900. Has anyone heard any news on that? I sure haven't. I'll be interested in giving the reissue a demo if I see one here soon.
I was just looking in a catalog for a music store a couple of days ago and it looks like Marshall are going to Reissue the JCM900. Has anyone heard any news on that? I sure haven't. I'll be interested in giving the reissue a demo if I see one here soon.
Edgecrusher
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
They are already issuing the JCM900 4100... By far not the most beloved Marshall or even 900 series in general. Not sure how they compare to the originals but for the price I dont know why someone wouldnt just find of the original runs they can be had really cheap if you dig around. I still have my 4100 that I bought brand new in 1992. Not my favorite Marshall but its not bad by anymeans.
They are already issuing the JCM900 4100... By far not the most beloved Marshall or even 900 series in general. Not sure how they compare to the originals but for the price I dont know why someone wouldnt just find of the original runs they can be had really cheap if you dig around. I still have my 4100 that I bought brand new in 1992. Not my favorite Marshall but its not bad by anymeans.
GregJr
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
Oooops, sorry for posting in wrong section. Brain fart.
As for the 5150, i'm not getting rid of it, i just wanted something low wattage, the 5150 is freakin' loud for my basement. Wife is giving me the look!!
I understand that 50W is not that much lower than 100W audibly, thought it was worth a shot.
Guess i'll be looking for a lunchbox amp.
H&K18, Egnater Tweaker15, Traynor DH15, Orange TT or DT....etc.
Thanks for the replies gentlemen.
Oooops, sorry for posting in wrong section. Brain fart.
As for the 5150, i'm not getting rid of it, i just wanted something low wattage, the 5150 is freakin' loud for my basement. Wife is giving me the look!!
I understand that 50W is not that much lower than 100W audibly, thought it was worth a shot.
Guess i'll be looking for a lunchbox amp.
H&K18, Egnater Tweaker15, Traynor DH15, Orange TT or DT....etc.
Thanks for the replies gentlemen.
Mad-Max
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
I was just wondering what the difference would be, if there is any. If they were gonna reissue it, I would imagine that they would make a couple upgrades if needed.
I was just wondering what the difference would be, if there is any. If they were gonna reissue it, I would imagine that they would make a couple upgrades if needed.
Edgecrusher
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
The differences are very minor mostly in the type of tolex used. There circuit is the same minus some changes done for different manufacturing techniques used. Nothing that I would call an "upgrade"
The differences are very minor mostly in the type of tolex used. There circuit is the same minus some changes done for different manufacturing techniques used. Nothing that I would call an "upgrade"
Mad-Max
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
Ah, I see. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Ah, I see. Thanks for clearing that up for me.
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MonkeyDungologist
Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
i may have let my personal bias colour my advice on this one
i may have let my personal bias colour my advice on this one
NecroPolo
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Re: Marshall JCM900 SL-X 50W 5881's , 1993...
They are fun but may be too loud for wiffie threshold level.
With this
and this
and a 4x12" cab I tracked most guitars for my mate Vincenzo's chip rock album around speech volume during the night while everyone was sleeping. The response of the AMT pedals are very organic, the EHX doesn't kick as hard as the tube power amp of your Peavey but hey, damn, it sounds quite cool around speech volume
$100 each.
They are fun but may be too loud for wiffie threshold level.
With this
and this
and a 4x12" cab I tracked most guitars for my mate Vincenzo's chip rock album around speech volume during the night while everyone was sleeping. The response of the AMT pedals are very organic, the EHX doesn't kick as hard as the tube power amp of your Peavey but hey, damn, it sounds quite cool around speech volume
$100 each.
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