Marshall JTM60??
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stevie_bees
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
A friend of mine had one. Cracking little amps. I believe the earlier ones had overheating issues, but fitting a fan should cure that. Not sure what's a good price, but they can normally picked up pretty cheaply. They kind of sit under the radar.
A friend of mine had one. Cracking little amps. I believe the earlier ones had overheating issues, but fitting a fan should cure that. Not sure what's a good price, but they can normally picked up pretty cheaply. They kind of sit under the radar.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Marshall JTM60??
Decent amps,. not amazing IMO but good...they had a bad habit of catching fire and IMO $680 is way too much...
Decent amps,. not amazing IMO but good...they had a bad habit of catching fire and IMO $680 is way too much...
wixedmords
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I have the 2x12 combo, the 622. It doesn't have as much cut as what Marshall's are known for. It is a bit smoothed out. Great cleans.
The amp isn't a high-gainer, more of classic rocker, but of course it can be boosted. Mine really comes alive when a Boss GE-7 is added.
Many on the internet find the amp as not the most reliable model, but I have had no problems and have owned mine for about 5 years. I did add a fan blowing across the tubes. The tubes are kind of oddly placed laying horizontally out the back of the chassis. I would recommend either adding a fan to one or some type of top venting like the 600 series that replaced it because of the design.
I think its a gem as long as you find one that is reliable.
Wixed
I have the 2x12 combo, the 622. It doesn't have as much cut as what Marshall's are known for. It is a bit smoothed out. Great cleans.
The amp isn't a high-gainer, more of classic rocker, but of course it can be boosted. Mine really comes alive when a Boss GE-7 is added.
Many on the internet find the amp as not the most reliable model, but I have had no problems and have owned mine for about 5 years. I did add a fan blowing across the tubes. The tubes are kind of oddly placed laying horizontally out the back of the chassis. I would recommend either adding a fan to one or some type of top venting like the 600 series that replaced it because of the design.
I think its a gem as long as you find one that is reliable.
Wixed
Brow
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I had the 1x12 combo for a few years a while ago. It ended up needing a new output transformer as the other 1 failed in spectacular style.
As said above, it's more of a classic rock amp than anything more high gain, but all in all it was a nice sounding amp.
1 trick I found for more gain from the amp is to put a small patch cable in the send/return parallel FX loop and then use the mix control as an additional gain stage
I had the 1x12 combo for a few years a while ago. It ended up needing a new output transformer as the other 1 failed in spectacular style.
As said above, it's more of a classic rock amp than anything more high gain, but all in all it was a nice sounding amp.
1 trick I found for more gain from the amp is to put a small patch cable in the send/return parallel FX loop and then use the mix control as an additional gain stage
SlowGroove
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I can get a 3x10' combo JTM60 for $450.00 (MINT, but used off course)
How do they sound ?
I mean, is the gain channel anything to write home about ?
How does it compare to other Marshall gain channels ?
Thanx
James
I can get a 3x10' combo JTM60 for $450.00 (MINT, but used off course)
How do they sound ?
I mean, is the gain channel anything to write home about ?
How does it compare to other Marshall gain channels ?
Thanx
James
SlowGroove
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
Can i just take the back panel off (it there is one) and put a huge floor standing fan bhind the amp and cool it that way ?
My little brain says if will be wayy more efficient than a lil ol computer fan, not so ?
Something like this !
http://www.alaskanaircon.com/imagevariable/sku/large/1171.jpg
. . . 0r . . .
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KVBBQ5TWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Could this solve the over-heating ishoo once and for all on the combo ?
James
Can i just take the back panel off (it there is one) and put a huge floor standing fan bhind the amp and cool it that way ?
My little brain says if will be wayy more efficient than a lil ol computer fan, not so ?
Something like this !
http://www.alaskanaircon.com/imagevariable/sku/large/1171.jpg
. . . 0r . . .
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KVBBQ5TWL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
Could this solve the over-heating ishoo once and for all on the combo ?
James
Iron Horse
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
Gary Moore used one (IIRC on the Still Got The Blues album), so you should get something like that. Get some pedals to boost it for more gainier sounds and you can play blues, rock, and even metal with it.
Gary Moore used one (IIRC on the Still Got The Blues album), so you should get something like that. Get some pedals to boost it for more gainier sounds and you can play blues, rock, and even metal with it.
Brow
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
Wasn't it a prototype of the JTM45 Re-issue he used for that album?
Wasn't it a prototype of the JTM45 Re-issue he used for that album?
Re: Marshall JTM60??
I have had one since 1996 with no issues except once in a while the channel switching gets hung up.My problem with the amp is the clean channel is very bland,you have to turn all the controls to 10 and you get old school crunch which is the best sound for that channel.I would not pay more than $500 for one.
I have had one since 1996 with no issues except once in a while the channel switching gets hung up.My problem with the amp is the clean channel is very bland,you have to turn all the controls to 10 and you get old school crunch which is the best sound for that channel.I would not pay more than $500 for one.
fretburner
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I own a 1x15 version. love it. a LOT nicer than any marshall, peavey, laney amps I've heard. Well, the laney LC50 could probably go toe to toe with it.
The gain channel can get you a really good GnR sound. Put an OD in front and you can play Megadeth and Metallica. Very smooth distortion. Middy (probably because of the heritage speaker) and doesn't get "grainy" or buzzy.
Gain is about the same as a JCM800 - a little bit less than a JCM900 combo (I own both).
I own a 1x15 version. love it. a LOT nicer than any marshall, peavey, laney amps I've heard. Well, the laney LC50 could probably go toe to toe with it.
The gain channel can get you a really good GnR sound. Put an OD in front and you can play Megadeth and Metallica. Very smooth distortion. Middy (probably because of the heritage speaker) and doesn't get "grainy" or buzzy.
Gain is about the same as a JCM800 - a little bit less than a JCM900 combo (I own both).
G
Grandturk
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I had one for years, then the tranny blew and I traded it for a flight case. IMO - pay no more than $300 for one in good working condition. Before I got "mine" I brought two others home with me - brand new - that died within a week.
Honestly, I thought these sounded great, but they were poorly made budget amps.
I had one for years, then the tranny blew and I traded it for a flight case. IMO - pay no more than $300 for one in good working condition. Before I got "mine" I brought two others home with me - brand new - that died within a week.
Honestly, I thought these sounded great, but they were poorly made budget amps.
DankStar
Her Little Mojo Minion
Re: Marshall JTM60??
good lord, even most old marshall solid state combos (larger than the lead 20) are $250+
good lord, even most old marshall solid state combos (larger than the lead 20) are $250+
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
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^ Things are only worth what you're willing to pay for them bro.
^ Things are only worth what you're willing to pay for them bro.
DankStar
Her Little Mojo Minion
Re: Marshall JTM60??
true. I couldn't help but notice the last time in your shop that the 1x12" jcm 800 for $999 is something I wouldn't be willing to jump on. Not trying to be a jerk, it's just an example of this theory in action. I'm sure someone out there will think it's a steal. I think this is why I haven't owned one for so long - last time I bought the combo (in 1990, used from some dude) I paid like $325 (I think that was even a 2 x 12"), and I paid about the same for the head in 1999/2000, maybe $350, at music go round. I see the prices now and I about pass out. I swear they jumped up right after I sold my head in 2002/2003. TMI, I know.
true. I couldn't help but notice the last time in your shop that the 1x12" jcm 800 for $999 is something I wouldn't be willing to jump on. Not trying to be a jerk, it's just an example of this theory in action. I'm sure someone out there will think it's a steal. I think this is why I haven't owned one for so long - last time I bought the combo (in 1990, used from some dude) I paid like $325 (I think that was even a 2 x 12"), and I paid about the same for the head in 1999/2000, maybe $350, at music go round. I see the prices now and I about pass out. I swear they jumped up right after I sold my head in 2002/2003. TMI, I know.
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jones
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I had one of the 2x12 versions for a while. It was a decent enough amp. Mine was a 1995 (later) model, had no issues. The output transformer on the earlier ones was not the right specks. They are notorious for blowing up!
They only made the amp for like 1.5-2 years though, then the model was changed to the JCM600 (same amp, different box).
I would not pay 680 for one. They sell in near mint condition around 600 often. You can get a replacement OT from Mercury Magnetics, if you like.
I used to work GC, find out how long it's been there. If it's been more than 6-9 months, they may be willing to deal. More than a year, and they may just want it gone! It really depends on the store manager or sales training manager at this point with GC. The sales guys can't discount without coupons now. Or a pricematch.
Also, these amps have a very touchy bias pot. You need to take extreme care when biasing the power tubes. This may be another reason for some of the problems reported on these amps.
I had one of the 2x12 versions for a while. It was a decent enough amp. Mine was a 1995 (later) model, had no issues. The output transformer on the earlier ones was not the right specks. They are notorious for blowing up!
They only made the amp for like 1.5-2 years though, then the model was changed to the JCM600 (same amp, different box).
I would not pay 680 for one. They sell in near mint condition around 600 often. You can get a replacement OT from Mercury Magnetics, if you like.
I used to work GC, find out how long it's been there. If it's been more than 6-9 months, they may be willing to deal. More than a year, and they may just want it gone! It really depends on the store manager or sales training manager at this point with GC. The sales guys can't discount without coupons now. Or a pricematch.
Also, these amps have a very touchy bias pot. You need to take extreme care when biasing the power tubes. This may be another reason for some of the problems reported on these amps.
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Simon_F
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Re: Marshall JTM60??
I bought a JTM60 2x12 combo new in 1997 and gigged / rehearsed with it exclusively until 2002 when I bought my Jubilee. It had a faulty valve base when it was new, which was replaced under warranty, and after that I had no problems with it at all. Played lots of gigs with it with no backup and it was fine. I loved the clean channel set for slight breakup - very responsive to pick attack, really cool blues tone. The dirty channel had way more gain than I ever use, but I could get a nice 70s classic rock tone with the gain on 6 (out of 20). Independent EQ on the channels was a major plus! Independent reverb on the channels was nice too but wasn't footswitchable. I eventually sold it to another forum member in 2004, and I have sometimes regretted that because it was a nice amp that reliably got me the tones I wanted. I've read all the horror stories about overheating and blown transformers but that never happened to mine. Having the power tubes mounted sideways underneath the circuit board was probably not Marshall's best design decision!
I bought a JTM60 2x12 combo new in 1997 and gigged / rehearsed with it exclusively until 2002 when I bought my Jubilee. It had a faulty valve base when it was new, which was replaced under warranty, and after that I had no problems with it at all. Played lots of gigs with it with no backup and it was fine. I loved the clean channel set for slight breakup - very responsive to pick attack, really cool blues tone. The dirty channel had way more gain than I ever use, but I could get a nice 70s classic rock tone with the gain on 6 (out of 20). Independent EQ on the channels was a major plus! Independent reverb on the channels was nice too but wasn't footswitchable. I eventually sold it to another forum member in 2004, and I have sometimes regretted that because it was a nice amp that reliably got me the tones I wanted. I've read all the horror stories about overheating and blown transformers but that never happened to mine. Having the power tubes mounted sideways underneath the circuit board was probably not Marshall's best design decision!
