Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

When I think Marshall tone, I think of EL34's and Celestion speakers. As far as cheap, low wattage amps that have that, I'm at a loss.

What exactly is low wattage to you?
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Well roughly anything below and including 50 watts?
Thanks

What about any modeling amps etc. do any of them get the general tone. it dosnt have to be exact or anything its just the general tone i like.
 
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Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Id say the Laney GH series somewhat get you in that direction. I love mine. Not sure if thats in your price range though.
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

a used jcm800 combo?

dude, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do ;)

tom
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Carvin X-100's are supposed to be close. I heard a clip and it sounded pretty good. Make sure it has el34's and you run it through a celestion
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Get a Vox Valvetronix 120w head and run it into a cab loaded with V30's or similar speakers.
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Get a decent single channel 30 watt amp with el34 tubes. Also get a plexitone pedal.
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

Ouch - I am a huge fan of 800s. I don't know how to do it on a budget.

I will say I like Traynor YBA-1's, trhey are cheap and easy to mod.
 
Re: Suggestions for jcm 800 / hard rock tone, on the extremo cheap?

A Sovtek amp would likely be the cheapest way to a "800 like" sound.

An 80's 4203 or 3203 Artist is always an option.

Like Imp said, you will always be wanting a Marshall, so just save and get the Marshall. You will wish you did. If you were looking for something a "little different" than a Marshall, that would be a different story.

Prices shure are rising aren't they. :(
 
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