Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood??

sojatriani · 10-06-2008, 01:26 AM

I have the chance to pick up a JCM600 head for about $350.00. Is this a good head, I play JCM900s and a Vintage modern. Would this be something you guys would get??/ I have never heard much about these amps. Any reviews or thoughts would be appreciated, Thanks,
Brandt

steelhorse · 10-06-2008, 06:42 AM

Just trade me your VM for my DSL100 and forget about the 600.

jtm-series player · 10-06-2008, 10:54 AM

I never tried one, but I know that the the jcm600 is
the sequel of the jtm-series I like; I guess the two heads
are more or less the same.

I guess for 350 bucks its a nice amp to get!
In case you don't like it: sell it for 450

kdickinson · 10-06-2008, 06:18 PM

Its not even close to a JCM900 Model.

JCM600

sojatriani · 10-06-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelhorse

Just trade me your VM for my DSL100 and forget about the 600.

LOL, I am in LOVE with the VM, the best head I ever got!!!!

sojatriani · 10-06-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdickinson

Its not even close to a JCM900 Model.

JCM600

I just though for mellow stuff and, well, I have eternal GAS and I want everything thing I see. Might grab it up for my AVT 412 cab, it's the same size and my son could learn on it. He's 4!!!!!

steelhorse · 10-06-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sojatriani

LOL, I am in LOVE with the VM, the best head I ever got!!!!

That was WAY more information than any of us needed!

sojatriani · 10-06-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelhorse

That was WAY more information than any of us needed!

Like that!!! Really!!!

steelhorse · 10-06-2008, 09:13 PM

You're the one that said you loved it and it was the best head you ever got! LOL

Wally Dow · 11-01-2008, 11:28 AM

To objectively answer this question ...

The JCM600 series of amplifiers sound very much like the old Super Lead 100s.

They are a bit more practical for small to medium venue usage because they are only 60 watts. I like the fact that they have reverb which you can independently control on each of the two channels, and they have two seperate effect send circuits. One is series and the other is parallel.

The one I have is a single 12 inch speaker (JCM601) and is perfect for clubs ... BUT ... the amp can effectively be used in any situation by using the XLR output on the back panel wisely and correctly. The amplifier is small enough and light enough to transport in a car, even in it's road case.

It howls much better and sweeter than the solid state models. It IS all tubes. 12AX7s and EL34s.

The distortion (Overdrive) channel works great on mine. I use a Roland GP8 rack mount analog effects rack system with the FS100 and the EV5 so having the ability of distortion/overdrive pre-effects make it much easier to get many of the sounds I want when playing.

I do a very wide variety of music and this amp does it all fine for me.

Let me say that amplifier choice is a matter of preference and depends on what YOU want to hear when you play. Always keep this in mind when others criticize the model you are asking about.

I loved my old Super Lead 100 (1972 model) ... but to get one of those now requires a very large bank account, and the JCM600 series can get the same sound and is much more versatile.

10-06-2008, 01:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
sojatriani Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 279	Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood?? I have the chance to pick up a JCM600 head for about $350.00. Is this a good head, I play JCM900s and a Vintage modern. Would this be something you guys would get??/ I have never heard much about these amps. Any reviews or thoughts would be appreciated, Thanks, Brandt __________________ Marshall 92 JCM 900 4101/running thru 1936 212 cab Marshall 2008 Vintage Modern half stack 1975 VOX AC30 with extension cab Peavey Classic 50 212 combo Peavey Triple XXX 212 combo '85 Les paul '74 strat 2002 American Deluxe Strat/Fat 50's 2004 Richie Sambora Strat 1997 USA Roadhouse Strat 1992 Ibanez RG 550 1996 ESP Eclipse

10-06-2008, 06:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,888	Re: Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood?? Just trade me your VM for my DSL100 and forget about the 600.

10-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
jtm-series player Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: europe/austria/graz Posts: 331	Re: Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood?? I never tried one, but I know that the the jcm600 is the sequel of the jtm-series I like; I guess the two heads are more or less the same. I guess for 350 bucks its a nice amp to get! In case you don't like it: sell it for 450 __________________ WTB: Ibanez AD202 Analog Delay (european version) Marshall JTM622 + JTMc 220 Marshall JTM600 + JTMc 410 Marshall JTM312 + JTMc 112 Marshall 2558 (silver jubilee) for sale

10-06-2008, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
kdickinson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 104	Re: Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood?? Its not even close to a JCM900 Model. JCM600

10-06-2008, 09:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,888	Re: Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood?? You're the one that said you loved it and it was the best head you ever got! LOL

11-01-2008, 11:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wally Dow Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bartow, Florida Posts: 19	Re: Question Guys, Is the JCM600 head anygood?? To objectively answer this question ... The JCM600 series of amplifiers sound very much like the old Super Lead 100s. They are a bit more practical for small to medium venue usage because they are only 60 watts. I like the fact that they have reverb which you can independently control on each of the two channels, and they have two seperate effect send circuits. One is series and the other is parallel. The one I have is a single 12 inch speaker (JCM601) and is perfect for clubs ... BUT ... the amp can effectively be used in any situation by using the XLR output on the back panel wisely and correctly. The amplifier is small enough and light enough to transport in a car, even in it's road case. It howls much better and sweeter than the solid state models. It IS all tubes. 12AX7s and EL34s. The distortion (Overdrive) channel works great on mine. I use a Roland GP8 rack mount analog effects rack system with the FS100 and the EV5 so having the ability of distortion/overdrive pre-effects make it much easier to get many of the sounds I want when playing. I do a very wide variety of music and this amp does it all fine for me. Let me say that amplifier choice is a matter of preference and depends on what YOU want to hear when you play. Always keep this in mind when others criticize the model you are asking about. I loved my old Super Lead 100 (1972 model) ... but to get one of those now requires a very large bank account, and the JCM600 series can get the same sound and is much more versatile. __________________ Wally Dow "Honey", my American Deluxe Strat - 2 tone burst - tinted V-neck in Gator G-Tour case Samson Concert IV wireless Marshall JCM601 Amp Korg DT1 Pro Tuner Roland GP8 w/FC100 w/ EV5 Furman Rack Power Empty Wallet

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