help me choose

DragonSarc · 07-05-2008, 05:20 PM

I have a JCM 900 4100 which i bought for $700 half stack with ampeg 412 cab
now theres someone selling me a JCM 2000 DSL100 with a 1960a cab for $1200 should i get the JCM 2000 and sell my 900?

funkyguitarman · 07-05-2008, 06:57 PM

Yes you should. I have that exact same JCM 900 and loved it alot but it was kinda lacking versatility. The JCM 2000 has everything a Marshall could want. Can do anything a 900 can but better. More gain, More channels, and a tone a deep switch that are super sweet. Also I found the 2000 to be more sensitive to playing dynamics than the 900 which is a must.

coldsteal2 · 07-06-2008, 09:24 PM

yea that deep switch was the best improvement
i have to use an EQ in my loop to get the sound
of a JCM 2000

DragonSarc · 07-06-2008, 11:07 PM

k if you can get a JCM 2000 DSL 100 or TSL 100 for the same price which one will you get?

stock_hippie · 07-06-2008, 11:26 PM

how heavy are those marshall cabs,,,the 4x12s?...i just got me and a backup singer chick and shed have to help me move it....would it fit in the trunk or inside the rear seat...?thanks

coldsteal2 · 07-07-2008, 03:46 PM

tolerable heavy
The good part is they have casters, so you only
have to load them in and out and then roll them

stock_hippie · 07-07-2008, 06:01 PM

thanks alot....!

DragonSarc · 07-07-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkyguitarman

Yes you should. I have that exact same JCM 900 and loved it alot but it was kinda lacking versatility. The JCM 2000 has everything a Marshall could want. Can do anything a 900 can but better. More gain, More channels, and a tone a deep switch that are super sweet. Also I found the 2000 to be more sensitive to playing dynamics than the 900 which is a must.

WOW

I just got the JCM 2000 TSL and its a HUUUUUGGGGEEEEEE difference in sound CLEAN AND OD and GAIN wowoow
I thought its just the cab but nope the tsl came with the 1960Vintage cab and i tried the 900s and its lacking on mids and low punch same as the OD.....now im happy with the TSL yeahaaayyy!!!!!!!! the 900 has to go!!!! any takers?

MonstersOfTheMidway · 07-07-2008, 09:24 PM

Keep the JCM 900; it will be worth more over time than the JCM 2000 DSL. Go on ebay or some other site and shop for a 1960a cab (I've seen them for as low as 400 with all original components. Besides, Robin Trower owns some JCM 900 heads and loves them.

DragonSarc · 07-07-2008, 10:31 PM

how long of a time will the 900s be valuable?

coldsteal2 · 07-07-2008, 11:43 PM

all the time on eBay

stock_hippie · 07-09-2008, 12:36 AM

what can i expect to pay for a JCM 2000 DSL 100? over 500? just the head itself..no combo...thanks

coldsteal2 · 07-09-2008, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonstersOfTheMidway

Keep the JCM 900; it will be worth more over time than the JCM 2000 DSL. Go on ebay or some other site and shop for a 1960a cab (I've seen them for as low as 400 with all original components. Besides, Robin Trower owns some JCM 900 heads and loves them.

Yep, im keeping mine,

coldsteal2 · 07-09-2008, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stock_hippie

what can i expect to pay for a JCM 2000 DSL 100? over 500? just the head itself..no combo...thanks

yes it will be over $500 at least in the US
it will be, more like $800

DragonSarc · 07-10-2008, 06:45 AM

yup about $800 - $900 just for the head seen few adds

Floydfanatic · 07-10-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stock_hippie

what can i expect to pay for a JCM 2000 DSL 100? over 500? just the head itself..no combo...thanks

I paid $630 + shipping ($50 I think) on Ebay for my JCM 2000 DSL100. That was one of the better deals I had seen in 2 weeks of observing sales of them. So, you can get it for < $700 but you gotta be a bit patient, AND BE THERE when the bid is closing.

By the way, the best amp by FAR I've ever had (1960a cab) and since it's a Marshall, I'll never have to buy another one.

RiverRatt · 07-10-2008, 02:03 PM

I've seen $650 - $800 for a DSL50 head on Craigslist. Sometimes a head & cab for around $1,000.

stock_hippie · 07-10-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiverRatt

I've seen $650 - $800 for a DSL50 head on Craigslist. Sometimes a head & cab for around $1,000.

sounds cool....thanks amigo!

Glade · 07-10-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floydfanatic

I paid $630 + shipping ($50 I think) on Ebay for my JCM 2000 DSL100. That was one of the better deals I had seen in 2 weeks of observing sales of them. So, you can get it for < $700 but you gotta be a bit patient, AND BE THERE when the bid is closing.

By the way, the best amp by FAR I've ever had (1960a cab) and since it's a Marshall, I'll never have to buy another one.

I dont mean to hijack this thread but what was your ebay experience w/buying a head? I bought mine local cuz I was nervous about spending so much on something I couldn't plug in and hear.
Thanks...

coldsteal2 · 07-11-2008, 01:52 AM

I bought my 900 on eBay, just make sure you buy from
someone with a good eBay history, ebay stores even
better. Mine was rediculously packed well and got here
in perfect condition.
So my experience was great

07-05-2008, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 230	help me choose I have a JCM 900 4100 which i bought for $700 half stack with ampeg 412 cab now theres someone selling me a JCM 2000 DSL100 with a 1960a cab for $1200 should i get the JCM 2000 and sell my 900?

07-05-2008, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
funkyguitarman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Re: help me choose Yes you should. I have that exact same JCM 900 and loved it alot but it was kinda lacking versatility. The JCM 2000 has everything a Marshall could want. Can do anything a 900 can but better. More gain, More channels, and a tone a deep switch that are super sweet. Also I found the 2000 to be more sensitive to playing dynamics than the 900 which is a must.

07-06-2008, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
coldsteal2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,167	Re: help me choose yea that deep switch was the best improvement i have to use an EQ in my loop to get the sound of a JCM 2000 __________________ http://www.myspace.com/coldstealii http://www.youtube.com/user/kroftkarl

07-06-2008, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 230	Re: help me choose k if you can get a JCM 2000 DSL 100 or TSL 100 for the same price which one will you get?

07-06-2008, 11:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
stock_hippie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 266	Re: help me choose how heavy are those marshall cabs,,,the 4x12s?...i just got me and a backup singer chick and shed have to help me move it....would it fit in the trunk or inside the rear seat...?thanks

07-07-2008, 03:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
coldsteal2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,167	Re: help me choose tolerable heavy The good part is they have casters, so you only have to load them in and out and then roll them __________________ http://www.myspace.com/coldstealii http://www.youtube.com/user/kroftkarl

07-07-2008, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
stock_hippie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 266	Re: help me choose thanks alot....!

07-07-2008, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
MonstersOfTheMidway Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	Re: help me choose Keep the JCM 900; it will be worth more over time than the JCM 2000 DSL. Go on ebay or some other site and shop for a 1960a cab (I've seen them for as low as 400 with all original components. Besides, Robin Trower owns some JCM 900 heads and loves them.

07-07-2008, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 230	Re: help me choose how long of a time will the 900s be valuable?

07-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
coldsteal2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,167	Re: help me choose all the time on eBay __________________ http://www.myspace.com/coldstealii http://www.youtube.com/user/kroftkarl

07-09-2008, 12:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
stock_hippie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 266	Re: help me choose what can i expect to pay for a JCM 2000 DSL 100? over 500? just the head itself..no combo...thanks

07-10-2008, 06:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 230	Re: help me choose yup about $800 - $900 just for the head seen few adds

07-10-2008, 02:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
RiverRatt Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 60	Re: help me choose I've seen $650 - $800 for a DSL50 head on Craigslist. Sometimes a head & cab for around $1,000.

07-11-2008, 01:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
coldsteal2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,167	Re: help me choose I bought my 900 on eBay, just make sure you buy from someone with a good eBay history, ebay stores even better. Mine was rediculously packed well and got here in perfect condition. So my experience was great __________________ http://www.myspace.com/coldstealii http://www.youtube.com/user/kroftkarl

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