Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
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HolyDirt
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Re: Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
I believe with a jcm800 running 1 cab, the ohm output is 16ohms, while a mesa 4X12's input ohm rating is 8 ohms.. so that won't work. You could get a weber z-matcher, it's a device that corrects ohm mismatching. You can get one here . They're $80-$100, depending on the wattage of the marshall. Good luck buddy, jcm 800's ROCK.
edit: jalin, is your avatar from a Tool video? It looks familiar. I see you also have a silverburst lp... lucky dog!
I believe with a jcm800 running 1 cab, the ohm output is 16ohms, while a mesa 4X12's input ohm rating is 8 ohms.. so that won't work. You could get a weber z-matcher, it's a device that corrects ohm mismatching. You can get one here . They're $80-$100, depending on the wattage of the marshall. Good luck buddy, jcm 800's ROCK.
edit: jalin, is your avatar from a Tool video? It looks familiar. I see you also have a silverburst lp... lucky dog!
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Quencho092
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Re: Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
that would actually be a very good idea, as marshall cabs are a tad thin depth wise causing a decrease in bass response. You'd get a fuller marshall sound through the larger boogie cab.
that would actually be a very good idea, as marshall cabs are a tad thin depth wise causing a decrease in bass response. You'd get a fuller marshall sound through the larger boogie cab.
Simon_F
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Re: Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
As long as the impedances match you're OK.
Somewhere on the back of the cab it should say what impedance it is. A JCM800 Marshall should have an impedance selector (4 / 8 / 16) on the back. Just set the impedance selector on the back of the amp so it matches the cab.
As long as the impedances match you're OK.
Somewhere on the back of the cab it should say what impedance it is. A JCM800 Marshall should have an impedance selector (4 / 8 / 16) on the back. Just set the impedance selector on the back of the amp so it matches the cab.
JALIN
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Re: Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
Yes it is clay dude from TOOL. I had a couple of silverburst, no more now. What if I were to replace the 8ohm speakers in my Mesa cab to 16ohm speakers to match the Marshall. Would I have to do any wiring change within the speaker cabinet?HolyDirt said:I believe with a jcm800 running 1 cab, the ohm output is 16ohms, while a mesa 4X12's input ohm rating is 8 ohms.. so that won't work. You could get a weber z-matcher, it's a device that corrects ohm mismatching. You can get one here . They're $80-$100, depending on the wattage of the marshall. Good luck buddy, jcm 800's ROCK.
edit: jalin, is your avatar from a Tool video? It looks familiar. I see you also have a silverburst lp... lucky dog!
muttonchopsrule
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Re: Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
you know how to roll
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you know how to roll
Metalman_666
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Re: Mix and match Mesa/Marshall
I'm sure it would work, and probably give the Marshall a fatter tone.
I'm sure it would work, and probably give the Marshall a fatter tone.
