The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps - Page 5

fstrat59slp · 06-17-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4wqh

I am a new member here. *I have a question for anyone that is interested in weighing in...

I am over 50. I was a guitarist in several bands in the late 70s and early 80s. *I got out of the business and sold almost all of my gear. *The only things I kept were my 25th Anniversary Strat and a Peavy amp. *I have occasionally played, but just in the house and alone.

In the last year or two, I have started to play more frequently. *I have bought a few items, one being a Marshall AVT 150H head and two 1960 (A/B) cabs. *I like the capabilities of the head, but it is not the master volume head I had in the early 80s.

So, here is the question... I want that tone and control I had in the 80s. *Turn the Strat volume down to 2 or 3 and the sound is clean for great rhythm. *Crank the Strat to 10 and have that incredible tone and wail on lead. *What in the current available Marshall world will give me what I want? *I*have tried to locate my old head but the owner has passed away and no one knows where it went. *What do you think? *A DSL? *Other ideas? *I am saving my "milk money" and hope to get the head that I need in the next year or so. *Until then, your opinions matter a great deal.

Thanks in advance for your opinions. *I am looking forward to a bunch of us geezers meeting and enjoying a bit of musical nostalga.

Yours,

Mike

For the cab that you have the jcm800 or 900's might get you what your looking for. I like to do the same thing with my marshall, rolling the guitar knob for clean and on 10 for lead. The head I have is a 59slp and i have the 1960a cab, but I don't like the way it sounds with this head because of the fact that it doesn't break up as quickly as the 25watt greenback celestions do. My problem is that at this time I cant afford the 1960ax cab haha. Hope this helped some

61rocker · 07-18-2011, 10:41 PM

I had a JCM800 100w combo amp....it was one of the best sounding amps I have ever owned.....I traded it for a '71 Super Lead...anyway is that a 2103 model. I have never seen a 100watt combo from the '70s except for one that had 1 12" speaker....rare bird....The other guitar player in my band owns the JCM combo...I will have to look at the model number....these 100w combos are pretty scarce.....I used to set it on a 4'12...it was the best of both worlds...closed back for stage, and I always miked the open backed combo.....Here it is under a '69 100w Super Lead....running dual mono....

61rocker · 07-18-2011, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4wqh

I am a new member here. *I have a question for anyone that is interested in weighing in...

I am over 50. I was a guitarist in several bands in the late 70s and early 80s. *I got out of the business and sold almost all of my gear. *The only things I kept were my 25th Anniversary Strat and a Peavy amp. *I have occasionally played, but just in the house and alone.

In the last year or two, I have started to play more frequently. *I have bought a few items, one being a Marshall AVT 150H head and two 1960 (A/B) cabs. *I like the capabilities of the head, but it is not the master volume head I had in the early 80s.

So, here is the question... I want that tone and control I had in the 80s. *Turn the Strat volume down to 2 or 3 and the sound is clean for great rhythm. *Crank the Strat to 10 and have that incredible tone and wail on lead. *What in the current available Marshall world will give me what I want? *I*have tried to locate my old head but the owner has passed away and no one knows where it went. *What do you think? *A DSL? *Other ideas? *I am saving my "milk money" and hope to get the head that I need in the next year or so. *Until then, your opinions matter a great deal.

Thanks in advance for your opinions. *I am looking forward to a bunch of us geezers meeting and enjoying a bit of musical nostalga.

Yours,

Mike

HI Mike...I am new here too....but IMHO...if you want the tone you had in the 70s or 80s...find a JMP or JCM800 Marshall, they are still not too far up there in price and you WILL get that tone you had.....I know I have found mine again.....I know everyone will have a different take....but hey man...you can't go wrong with a 2203 Model.....

Les Moore · 07-24-2011, 06:40 AM

Is there an easy to understand reason for the, IMO, very confusing usage of the year-numbers for describing different models, both amps and cabs, like 1959, 1987 and so on?

sparke2k · 07-29-2011, 11:33 AM

hi, thanks for the post
i have a 50watt
(inspection tag inside reads)
marshall lead m912 s/a 4474E
3 plastic (on/off_stdby_ground) switches
doesn't say jtm or jmp nothing is stamped
on the front plate
i saw a reissue 1987S that looked just like it
any info would be appreciated
thanks......steve

Judas Prius · 08-09-2011, 10:29 PM

Thanks for this info Guv'nor! I'm looking for a Superlead, JMP or JTM.... something other than the 900 50w DR I play through now. I need a much better tone... hence the reason I'm here.

JASON_NORTH_BLUES_BAND · 08-21-2011, 12:05 PM

Thanks for the informative post! You can't beat a good demo of an amp, I find.
I have posted plenty on youtube, at JasonNorthBlues and jasenorthblues and I have recorded my debut album with a Marshall original '68 plexi.
Please go to www.reverbnation.com/bluesboykings to hear tracks from the album.
Also find out more about my amps, our music and gigs at Home - Jason North Blues Band.

Thanks Jim!

auburnshredder · 08-28-2011, 11:23 PM

Just picked up a Class 5 head at GC in Sacramento.

Based on reviews, I expected quite a bit...and wasn't disapointed....selling my DSL401 as we speak...can't match the tone.

I can't believe a $350 amp can sound this good!!

No, it is not going to have the gain of my Soldano or Mesa...but it is an absolute Blues MACHINE.

Loudest 5 watts I could imagine...mic it and you tour with this bitch!!

Played a few bars of Wanton Song dimed..this amp nails it..

Manners · 10-11-2011, 02:33 PM

Very good post here sir :-)

TimShaw · 11-11-2011, 10:32 AM

This is GREAT. Thank you!

tribute60s · 12-13-2011, 01:56 PM

What is the best first Marshall amp for a beginner

tribute60s · 12-13-2011, 01:57 PM

Double post

Strateuphoria · 12-13-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribute60s

What is the best first Marshall amp for a beginner

it depends on what your requirements are, for bedroom practise class5 or valvestate Marshalls.

Strateuphoria · 12-13-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axeologist

I'm new as well to this forum. I hope this is the right place for a question...
Does anyone know if there has been a JTM45/100W reissue? I played a JTM45 Bluesbreaker (1990 made) and it just killed me (AWESOME!) and wondered if it might be a good replacement for my 1971 Marshall major which I use for clean tones. The JTM45 just had great charactor.

Have you tried a 100w VM?

Billie68 · 12-31-2011, 06:25 PM

Much Value Here, Thank You Everyone

leewall · 01-22-2012, 09:36 AM

I've been playing a 1968 SG for years.I need a new amp and want to know what Marshall amp you would recommend for playing in a small club but I can get that big ass Marshall stack sound out of without blowing the back door off the place.

buck99 · 02-24-2012, 10:52 AM

Anyone know how to deal with warranty issues in the US since there seems to be a severe lack of Marshall authorized service centers? More specifically Michigan?

Not getting anywhere with a Marshall service rep. Seems to not give a crap.

blues_n_cues · 02-24-2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buck99

Anyone know how to deal with warranty issues in the US since there seems to be a severe lack of Marshall authorized service centers? More specifically Michigan?

Not getting anywhere with a Marshall service rep. Seems to not give a crap.

just google "authorized marshall dealer" near your town. any authorized dealer can certainly hook you up w/ a decent tech I would think.

last i knew Korg USA was the U.S. Marshall distributor but I think that's changed lately.

I'm pretty sure that there's a guitar center in Detroit.
here's Frank's in Flint,Mi.
Tube amp Service Technicians

blues_n_cues · 02-24-2012, 11:32 AM

here ya go.
just type in your zip & it'll show the closest one.
Marshall USA Service Centers

Timo823 · 03-07-2012, 12:48 PM

Hi,
Sorry but new to this. I'm selling a rare Marshall JTM45 1964/1965 with speakers.
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

This is just in case there are collectors on this website who would be interested.

Sorry if this isn't the way to do things just don't want Marshall Fans to miss out.

nasticanasta · 03-10-2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leewall

I've been playing a 1968 SG for years.I need a new amp and want to know what Marshall amp you would recommend for playing in a small club but I can get that big ass Marshall stack sound out of without blowing the back door off the place.

I own a 94 SG special with ebony neck...it sounds awesome with my 1987x.

SilverJubileeNewbie · 03-19-2012, 10:47 AM

This really helps a newbie like me. Thanks!

strat59 · 03-31-2012, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timo823

Hi,
Sorry but new to this. I'm selling a rare Marshall JTM45 1964/1965 with speakers.
eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

This is just in case there are collectors on this website who would be interested.

Sorry if this isn't the way to do things just don't want Marshall Fans to miss out.

Hi did you sell that head & cabs to Ampaholics ?

naikan · 04-17-2012, 04:40 AM

great job! it's beauty

Bubba po · 04-19-2012, 05:09 PM

So why isn't the JCM 2000 series listed?

JAC · 05-01-2012, 08:26 PM

Alot of info on here! Thanks! I see big used Marshall heads all the time at GC. I'm going to start paying attention to model, price, shape it appears to be in etc. I have Fenders, Epiphone, Sunn and Voxs but, still looking and trying to find a Marshall. I like the Class5 head. I wonder if that would work with a 10" 16 ohm speaker?

R.Kandy · 05-23-2012, 12:13 PM

Does anyone have any good intel regarding the Marshall JMD1? The price just dropped about $300.

Harolds@soundenhancer.com · 05-29-2012, 11:39 PM

I own a 1974, 100 watt, Marshall 1959 Super Lead MK ll. I got it several years ago. It came with 6550 tubes but I converted it to EL34. I prefer the softer touch of the EL34’s.
Many years ago, I bought “new”, two ’72, 100 watt and 50 watt super lead heads to tour with. The bright channel tone on these amps are very bright stock. The volume control can be so sensitive, it was difficult to use. Almost jumped from off to wide open with just a touch to the knob.
I played my ‘72 amps with a homemade attenuator for years (5 nights a week) thru a 1967 four twelve slant cab, with no issues. In 1972 there were no commercially made attenuators, we used large rheostats and made our own. However, I ran the volume on 3 for the amount of crunch I like. Never had an issue.
I discovered by removing one side of the capacitor on the bright channels volume pot, (inside the amp), it really warms up the tone. Takes the bitter treble out completely. The volume control becomes usable and the bass really comes alive.
This is a great mod without really changing anything. Tone is much, much better... more Plexi like. Just disconnect one side to break the circuit. Try it!

Eriisjntr · 07-03-2012, 09:46 AM

hi friends,

The Vintage Marshall Guide. This is my first article here at Solodallas.net. I hope this can be useful to all of you who are interested in buying old Marshall amps.thanks

ramhi4x · 07-07-2012, 10:02 AM

So is a 2204/2203 just a 1987/1959 with an MV and a one wire mod so to speak please?

07-24-2011, 06:40 AM	#124 (permalink)
Les Moore Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 1,745	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Is there an easy to understand reason for the, IMO, very confusing usage of the year-numbers for describing different models, both amps and cabs, like 1959, 1987 and so on? __________________ Les Paul, Fender Highway One, Franken-Lead, homemade Stratocaster, Boss TU2, Fame pedalpower, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Korg Wah, Budwah, Voodoolab ampselector, Weber attenuator, Whirlwind A/BY, POG2, Holy Grail nano, JMP 50W `72, Super Lead 100W `69, Ceriatone JTM45, 412 cab, Twin Reverb http://www.gjutjarn.com Assumption is the mother of all ****ups. Anonym. He got up and smiled as he did a crouchingtiger, hidden drunkass moonwalk backwards into my wall. BillyBlades

07-29-2011, 11:33 AM	#125 (permalink)
sparke2k Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: miami,fl Posts: 7	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps hi, thanks for the post i have a 50watt (inspection tag inside reads) marshall lead m912 s/a 4474E 3 plastic (on/off_stdby_ground) switches doesn't say jtm or jmp nothing is stamped on the front plate i saw a reissue 1987S that looked just like it any info would be appreciated thanks......steve

08-09-2011, 10:29 PM	#126 (permalink)
Judas Prius Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 24	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Thanks for this info Guv'nor! I'm looking for a Superlead, JMP or JTM.... something other than the 900 50w DR I play through now. I need a much better tone... hence the reason I'm here.

08-21-2011, 12:05 PM	#127 (permalink)
JASON_NORTH_BLUES_BAND Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, UK Posts: 37	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Thanks for the informative post! You can't beat a good demo of an amp, I find. I have posted plenty on youtube, at JasonNorthBlues and jasenorthblues and I have recorded my debut album with a Marshall original '68 plexi. Please go to www.reverbnation.com/bluesboykings to hear tracks from the album. Also find out more about my amps, our music and gigs at Home - Jason North Blues Band. Thanks Jim!

08-28-2011, 11:23 PM	#128 (permalink)
auburnshredder Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Auburn,California Posts: 25	Nad Just picked up a Class 5 head at GC in Sacramento. Based on reviews, I expected quite a bit...and wasn't disapointed....selling my DSL401 as we speak...can't match the tone. I can't believe a $350 amp can sound this good!! No, it is not going to have the gain of my Soldano or Mesa...but it is an absolute Blues MACHINE. Loudest 5 watts I could imagine...mic it and you tour with this bitch!! Played a few bars of Wanton Song dimed..this amp nails it.. 12barjunkie likes this.

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10-11-2011, 02:33 PM	#129 (permalink)
Manners Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Midlands, England Posts: 28	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Very good post here sir :-)

11-11-2011, 10:32 AM	#130 (permalink)
TimShaw Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps This is GREAT. Thank you!

12-13-2011, 01:56 PM	#131 (permalink)
tribute60s Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 8	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps What is the best first Marshall amp for a beginner

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12-31-2011, 06:25 PM	#135 (permalink)
Billie68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Charlotte, N.C. Posts: 105	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Much Value Here, Thank You Everyone

01-22-2012, 09:36 AM	#136 (permalink)
leewall Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rhode island Posts: 1	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps I've been playing a 1968 SG for years.I need a new amp and want to know what Marshall amp you would recommend for playing in a small club but I can get that big ass Marshall stack sound out of without blowing the back door off the place.

02-24-2012, 10:52 AM	#137 (permalink)
buck99 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Anyone know how to deal with warranty issues in the US since there seems to be a severe lack of Marshall authorized service centers? More specifically Michigan? Not getting anywhere with a Marshall service rep. Seems to not give a crap.

02-24-2012, 11:32 AM	#139 (permalink)
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03-07-2012, 12:48 PM	#140 (permalink)
Timo823 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Hi, Sorry but new to this. I'm selling a rare Marshall JTM45 1964/1965 with speakers. eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace This is just in case there are collectors on this website who would be interested. Sorry if this isn't the way to do things just don't want Marshall Fans to miss out.

03-19-2012, 10:47 AM	#142 (permalink)
SilverJubileeNewbie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 18	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps This really helps a newbie like me. Thanks! Dave Warthog Wharton likes this.

04-17-2012, 04:40 AM	#144 (permalink)
naikan Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps great job! it's beauty

04-19-2012, 05:09 PM	#145 (permalink)
Bubba po Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Not influenced by Jimi Hendrix. Posts: 348	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps So why isn't the JCM 2000 series listed?

05-01-2012, 08:26 PM	#146 (permalink)
JAC Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 405	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Alot of info on here! Thanks! I see big used Marshall heads all the time at GC. I'm going to start paying attention to model, price, shape it appears to be in etc. I have Fenders, Epiphone, Sunn and Voxs but, still looking and trying to find a Marshall. I like the Class5 head. I wonder if that would work with a 10" 16 ohm speaker?

05-23-2012, 12:13 PM	#147 (permalink)
R.Kandy Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 35	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps Does anyone have any good intel regarding the Marshall JMD1? The price just dropped about $300.

05-29-2012, 11:39 PM	#148 (permalink)
Harolds@soundenhancer.com Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps I own a 1974, 100 watt, Marshall 1959 Super Lead MK ll. I got it several years ago. It came with 6550 tubes but I converted it to EL34. I prefer the softer touch of the EL34’s. Many years ago, I bought “new”, two ’72, 100 watt and 50 watt super lead heads to tour with. The bright channel tone on these amps are very bright stock. The volume control can be so sensitive, it was difficult to use. Almost jumped from off to wide open with just a touch to the knob. I played my ‘72 amps with a homemade attenuator for years (5 nights a week) thru a 1967 four twelve slant cab, with no issues. In 1972 there were no commercially made attenuators, we used large rheostats and made our own. However, I ran the volume on 3 for the amount of crunch I like. Never had an issue. I discovered by removing one side of the capacitor on the bright channels volume pot, (inside the amp), it really warms up the tone. Takes the bitter treble out completely. The volume control becomes usable and the bass really comes alive. This is a great mod without really changing anything. Tone is much, much better... more Plexi like. Just disconnect one side to break the circuit. Try it!

07-03-2012, 09:46 AM	#149 (permalink)
Eriisjntr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps hi friends, The Vintage Marshall Guide. This is my first article here at Solodallas.net. I hope this can be useful to all of you who are interested in buying old Marshall amps.thanks

07-07-2012, 10:02 AM	#150 (permalink)
ramhi4x Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Former Metallica guitarist during garage band days Posts: 8	Re: The MarshallForum Guide to Marshall Amps So is a 2204/2203 just a 1987/1959 with an MV and a one wire mod so to speak please? __________________ Enough stuff to start my own music store, EAS (equipment aquisition syndrome).

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