NAD JSX head
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Re: NAD JSX head
i got it because the crunch and clean channels are supposed to sound like a classic 50, and the ultra channel is like the crunch channel on a XXX. does that sound about right?
i got it because the crunch and clean channels are supposed to sound like a classic 50, and the ultra channel is like the crunch channel on a XXX. does that sound about right?
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: NAD JSX head
Awesome!
What cabs you using with it?
Awesome!
What cabs you using with it?
FuseG4
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Re: NAD JSX head
the jsx more british sounding than the xxx. smoother to my ears. the el34s contribute a lot to this I think.
The clean is not the same chime as a fender twin but not as flubby/round and warm as a lot of brit amps. crunch is sort of like a overdriven marshall but not as much bite/grittiness. I say this cuz I've never played a classic 50.
someone here said they ride the line between mesa/boogie and marshall and I like that description.
the jsx more british sounding than the xxx. smoother to my ears. the el34s contribute a lot to this I think.
The clean is not the same chime as a fender twin but not as flubby/round and warm as a lot of brit amps. crunch is sort of like a overdriven marshall but not as much bite/grittiness. I say this cuz I've never played a classic 50.
someone here said they ride the line between mesa/boogie and marshall and I like that description.
Van Noord
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Re: NAD JSX head
Nice score! I still have mine after 8 years and many other amps!
Correctomundo.
Nice score! I still have mine after 8 years and many other amps!
Re: NAD JSX head
building a 2x12 cab for my texas heats. currently using a ****ty subwoofer box. haha
building a 2x12 cab for my texas heats. currently using a ****ty subwoofer box. haha
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: NAD JSX head
Don't you mean a RUMBLE box??
Don't you mean a RUMBLE box??
Re: NAD JSX head
haha i guess i could call it that.
FYI the name originated from my car with rumbly exhaust in 2005. lol
Don't you mean a RUMBLE box??
haha i guess i could call it that.
FYI the name originated from my car with rumbly exhaust in 2005. lol
Re: NAD JSX head
I'm expecting a "It's miles ahead of the Vypyr," but do the tones between the Vypyr's JSX settings and the actual JSX sound similar at all? It's one of the settings I enjoy most on my Vypyr.
I'm expecting a "It's miles ahead of the Vypyr," but do the tones between the Vypyr's JSX settings and the actual JSX sound similar at all? It's one of the settings I enjoy most on my Vypyr.
chris effect
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Re: NAD JSX head
The red channel on the Vypyr JSX Model sound very close to the how Crunch channel on my XXX did. The Ultra Channel on a JSX is basically the same circuitry as the Crunch channel on a XXX. The differences being stock EL34's in the JSX, and the extra tone shaping controls the JSX has. Fat swithces, resonance, presence, etc. Peavey still sells the JSX, it's just rebranded as the XXX II, And the XXX is now the called 3120.
That being said, the vypyr JSX model is great, it models the gain structure and active EQ quite well. The same can't be said for the vypyr XXX model IMO. It's more marshally, not as modern sounding. The JSX is an awesome amp that's super versatile.
The red channel on the Vypyr JSX Model sound very close to the how Crunch channel on my XXX did. The Ultra Channel on a JSX is basically the same circuitry as the Crunch channel on a XXX. The differences being stock EL34's in the JSX, and the extra tone shaping controls the JSX has. Fat swithces, resonance, presence, etc. Peavey still sells the JSX, it's just rebranded as the XXX II, And the XXX is now the called 3120.
That being said, the vypyr JSX model is great, it models the gain structure and active EQ quite well. The same can't be said for the vypyr XXX model IMO. It's more marshally, not as modern sounding. The JSX is an awesome amp that's super versatile.
chris effect
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Re: NAD JSX head
Ultra plus is a great amp (nice color changing logo
), it was the predecessor to the XXX then the JSX, all similar circuitry. I've always liked peavey stuff, even some of the solid state.
Ultra plus is a great amp (nice color changing logo
), it was the predecessor to the XXX then the JSX, all similar circuitry. I've always liked peavey stuff, even some of the solid state.
Van Noord
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Re: NAD JSX head
Maybe look for an amber jewel light too (?) That would look nicer than the red with those colours.
I use the crunch channel mainly now on that amp, which is the "Amber" channel. I put an amber jewel on mine too, and it looks slick. Maybe I'll take a picture of it tonight. I haven't fired that amp up for a few months now.
Should look cool. The chrome panel is strange. It's attached really well to the head shell, and the "S" has a wood backing to it that is also attached separately I think and I've heard it can be a b1+ch to remove. You may be able to just ditch the chrome and go right on top of whatever is left recessed behind it (?). I'm sure you'll be fine.
Maybe look for an amber jewel light too (?) That would look nicer than the red with those colours.
I use the crunch channel mainly now on that amp, which is the "Amber" channel. I put an amber jewel on mine too, and it looks slick. Maybe I'll take a picture of it tonight. I haven't fired that amp up for a few months now.
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