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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
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Mr. B
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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
Just listened to the clip of this amp on their website. This sounds a lot closer to what I'm looking for than the JVM and Stiletto clips I've been listening to, at least the jcm800 sounds.
Just listened to the clip of this amp on their website. This sounds a lot closer to what I'm looking for than the JVM and Stiletto clips I've been listening to, at least the jcm800 sounds.
UberMetalDood
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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
Well it depends. If you want awesome Marshall tone then the JVM is going to do it for you. If you want awesome Marshall-ish tone, get the Stiletto. The cleans on the Stiletto blow the JVM away. The Stiletto is going to be a bit brighter and you're not going to be able to dial out the bright edge entirely without some kind of EQ in the effects loop. Marshalls are bright too but the JVM has a little more workability in the EQ. I find the EQ of the JVM to be better than the DSL.
The JVM does some solid sounding plexi and JCM 800 tones. Recorded, no one will be able to tell the difference. The Stiletto can't really do those kinds of tones but it has a great crunch all of it's own and it's not as nasally as the JVM.
I think you're facing a tough decision because they're both awesome. Since I already have a Marshall, I'd go get a Stiletto Ace just to have another British flavor. However, my personal requirement is to have a Marshall first. Every other amp is secondary pretty much. If you're not stuck on having specifically Marshall sound, like I said, the Stiletto is probably a better choice. Plus it's American quality.
Well it depends. If you want awesome Marshall tone then the JVM is going to do it for you. If you want awesome Marshall-ish tone, get the Stiletto. The cleans on the Stiletto blow the JVM away. The Stiletto is going to be a bit brighter and you're not going to be able to dial out the bright edge entirely without some kind of EQ in the effects loop. Marshalls are bright too but the JVM has a little more workability in the EQ. I find the EQ of the JVM to be better than the DSL.
The JVM does some solid sounding plexi and JCM 800 tones. Recorded, no one will be able to tell the difference. The Stiletto can't really do those kinds of tones but it has a great crunch all of it's own and it's not as nasally as the JVM.
I think you're facing a tough decision because they're both awesome. Since I already have a Marshall, I'd go get a Stiletto Ace just to have another British flavor. However, my personal requirement is to have a Marshall first. Every other amp is secondary pretty much. If you're not stuck on having specifically Marshall sound, like I said, the Stiletto is probably a better choice. Plus it's American quality.
sosomething
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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
Splawns are fantastic amps if you're after that high-gain, 'rodded Plexi / JCM 800 / balls-to-the-wall Marshall grind. I like them so much I own two of their heads. Well-made, reliable amps with simple circuits that just sound plain awesome. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Splawns are fantastic amps if you're after that high-gain, 'rodded Plexi / JCM 800 / balls-to-the-wall Marshall grind. I like them so much I own two of their heads. Well-made, reliable amps with simple circuits that just sound plain awesome. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Binnerscot
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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
I'll make this short and sweet.
If you want Marshall tones, get the JVM.
If you want a stellar EL34 amp, that has the cut and balls of an 800, yet with gain levels, clean sounds, and build quality that Mesa is well known for, get the Stiletto Stage II.
I'll make this short and sweet.
If you want Marshall tones, get the JVM.
If you want a stellar EL34 amp, that has the cut and balls of an 800, yet with gain levels, clean sounds, and build quality that Mesa is well known for, get the Stiletto Stage II.
Agileguy_101
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Nightburst
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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
I've played those marshalls and the stiletto... The stiletto is the better amp in every way.
I've played those marshalls and the stiletto... The stiletto is the better amp in every way.
Mr. B
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Re: Mesa Stiletto or Marshall JVM 205C ?
I've thought about it. JCM800's are hard to find in a combo, in good shape at least. Like I said, I don't have room for a half stack in my little cabin. There are a lot of scams and sketchy sounding offers surrounding the 800's since they are so desirable now. I think I might go for a Dr. Z instead of a JTM-45. Better at lower volumes.
I've thought about it. JCM800's are hard to find in a combo, in good shape at least. Like I said, I don't have room for a half stack in my little cabin. There are a lot of scams and sketchy sounding offers surrounding the 800's since they are so desirable now. I think I might go for a Dr. Z instead of a JTM-45. Better at lower volumes.
