Marshall JVM amps

bones9965 · 11-09-2009, 07:37 PM

Im surprised no one has discussed these yet. I just got the JVM 205H and I love it! I got the 50 watt version, which Joe Satriani is using, and its going to put my other Marshall heads out of work. The 50 watt is a 2 channel with 3 modes per channel and the 100 watt version is a 4 channel with 3 modes per channel. So thats 6 different modes and 12 for the 100 watt. The foot pedal is MUCH improved as it uses a instrument cable for connecting. If the cable goes bad simply plug in another. You can also program your settings into the foot pedal so no matter where you turn the knobs on your amp when you select one of your saved settings there it is. The gain is awesome and the clean is sweet..dial it in for any sound you would need. I got rid of almost all of my stomp boxes! GC is taking $500 off the head right now and bring in a can of food this week and get a 10% off coupon. I walked out with this head for $1080!! ($1699 is the everyday price) This is a GREAT amp. I suggest any working guitarist check these out! Nice job Marshall!

ken361 · 11-09-2009, 07:57 PM

congrats bro! I have the same one, I messed up the fx loop some how, I hit the decible button when it was on and I did this before i think but I herd this bad cracking noise when I hit the strings. had in the shop for a week a was so pissed, I always put the amp on stand by but this time i didnt and some how it messed it up, the replaced 2 preamp tubes and soldered the one input jack prob the fx but its all good now plus rebiased it to 35ma sound better also. I know by hitting the button didnt prob do this but it set it off sure! just be carefull who knows

bones9965 · 11-09-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken361

congrats bro! I have the same one, I messed up the fx loop some how, I hit the decible button when it was on and I did this before i think but I herd this bad cracking noise when I hit the strings. had in the shop for a week a was so pissed, I always put the amp on stand by but this time i didnt and some how it messed it up, the replaced 2 preamp tubes and soldered the one input jack prob the fx but its all good now plus rebiased it to 35ma sound better also. I know by hitting the button didnt prob do this but it set it off sure! just be carefull who knows

Glad to hear you got it fixed and thanks for the heads up on this.

speedtravis · 11-09-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bones9965

Im surprised no one has discussed these yet.

those are 2 or 3 years old dude. THere are quite a lot of threads talking about them. THere is a dedicated JVM forum too.

wkcchampion · 11-10-2009, 07:40 AM

I have the 410H and it rocks!

bones9965 · 11-10-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedtravis

those are 2 or 3 years old dude. THere are quite a lot of threads talking about them. THere is a dedicated JVM forum too.

Well I looked under Marshall amps on THIS forum and didnt see any mention of the JVM and yes I know they have been out a while but if you got a GC around you go grab one NOW. $1080 is a smoking deal on this head.

neal48 · 11-10-2009, 02:24 PM

I have nothing but pure sweet unconditional love for my JVM 410 H, and I am a Fender Twin man from way back yonder

speedtravis · 11-10-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bones9965

Well I looked under Marshall amps on THIS forum and didnt see any mention of the JVM and yes I know they have been out a while but if you got a GC around you go grab one NOW. $1080 is a smoking deal on this head.

dude, searched JVM410 and 3 pages of topics appeared.

wkcchampion · 11-11-2009, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neal48

I have nothing but pure sweet unconditional love for my JVM 410 H, and I am a Fender Twin man from way back yonder

Metoo buth in place of the Fender I have my VOX AC30. I prefer a less bright sound, but indeed they are both legendary amps

bones9965 · 11-16-2009, 06:42 PM

Had a chance to gig with this amp this past weekend. Amazing! Of course I have been playing Marshalls for over 20 years and love them all but the programmable footpedal, 3 modes per channel and the 2 master volumes make this amp a joy to gig with. Very versatile. For just over a 1k new I am just stoked! Did I mention I LOVE THIS AMP?

ken361 · 11-17-2009, 09:30 AM

marshall loves the NOS tubes! smooths it out! much better then stock

YouTube - Queen tie your mother down

bones9965 · 11-17-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken361

marshall loves the NOS tubes! smooths it out! much better then stock
YouTube - Queen tie your mother down

Sounds good!

yngwee · 11-17-2009, 07:12 PM

I like the JVM amps. They're pretty cool, but I still think the DSL's are more organic, spongy, less compressed and the real reverb is way better. The only thing I really hate about the JVM is the digital reverb. I think it sucks, however, the amp overall is really great.

It's tight, focused and compressed. You can get some great metal tones out of it. The green channels rock.

Joe Satriani has been using the 205h since he joined Chickenfoot. His tone is pretty damned good.

neal48 · 11-17-2009, 08:07 PM

I have been playing Fender Twins for over 30 years. I have three of them, A Roland JC 120, and a Bassman 70.

I was down at the local music store, when a friend of mine kinda made me plug into the 410 h.

I thought that I would never consider owning a Marshall. But that changed in a hurry. I brought the amp, and a couple of 1960 Vs a&b. I like playing the blues, and this amp lays it out there. I'm not a hard Rocker, but this amp will make you want to be one.

watchtheskies · 11-18-2009, 10:54 AM

I have a JVM410H and I think it's a phenomenal amp, I don't use the internal reverb though, I have a bunch of rack effects in the loops all controlled by a Behringer FCB1010 midi pedalboard
I would recommend any JVM user to go fully midi, the possibilities are endless

wkcchampion · 11-18-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bones9965

Sounds good!

It can sound even better with a Guyton RS and a VOX AC30BM

Ok that's around 10k bucks

ken361 · 11-18-2009, 01:15 PM

was using my own tone!

JkGriffin · 11-18-2009, 01:26 PM

Gents,

I'm almost set on a JVM 410C...
But I have a little question I was hoping some could help me out with...

I'm planning to start designing a pedalboard suited for my needs...
Anyways, I want to design it for less cables and a footswitch integrated in the design.

Could anyone please help me the dimensions of the 6 way footswitch that comes with a JVM4?
I need the dimensions from the box itself really.

I also got a question regarding the footswitch... will it work with a standard guitar cable, or is it a special cable required for this?

mcdodge · 11-18-2009, 02:14 PM

Standard guitar cable will do the job

MonstersOfTheMidway · 11-18-2009, 04:12 PM

Sup. Like others have said, the JVM has been discussed here before. Most discussions arise as off topic, but there's some good stuff out there on the JVM series. But to be honest, if you really want to get into the JVM series, go to the JVM forum. We get really into the JVM. You can see "gut" photos, bias information (including a "how to" post), workshop/problems section, tone settings for various purposes, speaker cabinet compliments for the head and combo versions, preamp and power amp tube discussions, etc. I've heard people say its hard to get in, and that may be the case nowadays, but I got in relatively easy. In fact, I went directly to the JVM forum to learn as much as I can about it's features, versatility, and capabilities before I bought my 410. So, if you want to really get into the JVM series, go there.

I will say that I too recommend the advice of "watchtheskies": go full MIDI. You can have so much control over the amp with one step of the button. EVERY switch on the JVM can be programmed to be engaged or disengaged. For example, if you use a simple MIDI footcontroller, you can have bank 1-footswitch 1 be programmed to engage the following buttons: OD1/Red mode + OD1 reverb on + FX loop on + Master Volume 1 on. You can have a complete setup programmed for one preset on your MIDI footcontroller. You really have so many options when you go MIDI. You can set up the presets on the MIDI controller to reflect your live set list. For example, all presets for bank 1 could be programmed for your first song. You could have footswitch 1 in bank 1 programmed for your rhythm sound in your first song. Then, you can use footswitch 2 in the same bank 1 programmed for your chorus tone for that same first song. Finally, you can have footswitch 3 programmed for your solo. Things really get interesting if you are using a MIDI footcontroller that is integrated into a multi-effects unit. Lot of guys over at the JVM forum use products by Line 6 and TC Electronics. Among the Line 6 offerings, many guys use POD X3 Live, POD XT Live, and Floor Pod Plus (all these have MIDI capability). Among the TC Electronics, the more popular choices is the G system. The Boss GT-10 is also gaining a lot of favor from JVM owners. Digitech and Rocktron also offere some good products as well. If you don't want multi-effects but want MIDI, then you can get something like this Buy Tech 21 MIDI Moose Footcontroller | Footswitches | Musician's Friend to help you get things organized. Good luck with and have fun with your JVM.

neal48 · 11-18-2009, 06:20 PM

Great Info Monsters of the Midway. I'm going to look into the MIDI setups.

On the JVM Forham I'm still waiting for the moderators to let me in

MonstersOfTheMidway · 11-18-2009, 07:06 PM

Sup. Hey, Neal48, be patient and I'm sure they will get you into the fold. The sit is great. There's so much to learn there! One of the cool things about the site is that we have the JVM's designer, Santiago Santiall, as a member who drops by frequently and will sometimes answer direct posts (Santiago is also the designer of the Kerry King JCM800, so there is some interesting relationships between the JVM and the KK '800). Additionally, Dannyjoe Carter will stop by and talk about the JVM and whatnot.

Everyone's needs are different and I'm sure that you will run into some players who get a great sound with just a few basic pedals and their JVM stock footswitch. If my MIDI multi-effects unit were to go down, I would be able to get by with a simple chorus and delay pedal in the loop and a wah in front of the amp.

It's a great amp that gives you so much back. Many JVM owners have said that the more you use it, the better it sounds. I've kept mine stock because I've been happy with it from day one. The only thing I have ever done to my 410 is check the bias to see what rating Marshall set the bias at the factory. I intend to keep it that way when time comes for new power tubes. My stock tubes are the Shuguang/Chinese 12AX7 (good for high gain), and SED Winged =C= EL34.

I love my JVM410H and would never dream of parting with it. Still, I have a great love for many Marshalls (DSL, TSL, Jubilee, 6100LE/LM, '800 2203, plexis, etc.) and would not believe for one second that the JVM will be the last Marshall I own.

edla2005 · 11-18-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bones9965

GC is taking $500 off the head right now and bring in a can of food this week and get a 10% off coupon. I walked out with this head for $1080!! ($1699 is the everyday price)

Hey Bones, I bought the JVM 210H a couple of weeks ago from GC. I called them today to see if I could get this promotional price of $500.00 off and they had no idea what I was talking about? Can you tell me which GC offered this? My GC said if I could find this GC that they would honor the promotion that you got. Thanks!

spacerocker · 11-19-2009, 11:58 AM

Don't forget you can use a Midi pedal controller, and the Marhall 6 button footswitch simultaneously! (I discovered this by accident, and was amazed!)

I use a Behringer FCB1010 to switch my amp and rack effects simultaneously, and use the Marshall box for switching MV1/MV2 and turning the effects loop on or off!

JkGriffin · 11-19-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neal48

Great Info Monsters of the Midway. I'm going to look into the MIDI setups.

On the JVM Forham I'm still waiting for the moderators to let me in

Me 2...

I figured that maybe they don't want to let anyone that doesn't actually own a JVM in...

MonstersOfTheMidway · 11-19-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacerocker

Don't forget you can use a Midi pedal controller, and the Marhall 6 button footswitch simultaneously! (I discovered this by accident, and was amazed!)

I use a Behringer FCB1010 to switch my amp and rack effects simultaneously, and use the Marshall box for switching MV1/MV2 and turning the effects loop on or off!

Sup. This is true! You can easily use both a MIDI footcontroller AND the JVM's footswitch simulataneously without a problem! I'm telling ya, it's versatility is just incredible. All you have to do is figure out how you want to set things up (MIDI footcontroller and/or JVM footswitch) and you're ready to go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JkGriffin

Me 2...

I figured that maybe they don't want to let anyone that doesn't actually own a JVM in...

Sup. I think that the fellas who run the JVM forum research the requests for admission in order to keep out spam, bots, etc. Trust me, once you are in, you will enjoy it trememdously. There are lots of guys who are one there who used to one a JVM that participate on the boards. I think "andyspain" runs the show over at the JVM forum. Good luck

ken361 · 11-20-2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JkGriffin

Me 2...

I figured that maybe they don't want to let anyone that doesn't actually own a JVM in...

im on there

neal48 · 11-20-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken361

im on there

I'm not, and I own one

Australian · 11-20-2009, 07:21 PM

There was a thread about this a few months ago. You might have to email Andy the moderator about it, and he'll give you the info on how to join.

11-09-2009, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
bones9965 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13	Marshall JVM amps Im surprised no one has discussed these yet. I just got the JVM 205H and I love it! I got the 50 watt version, which Joe Satriani is using, and its going to put my other Marshall heads out of work. The 50 watt is a 2 channel with 3 modes per channel and the 100 watt version is a 4 channel with 3 modes per channel. So thats 6 different modes and 12 for the 100 watt. The foot pedal is MUCH improved as it uses a instrument cable for connecting. If the cable goes bad simply plug in another. You can also program your settings into the foot pedal so no matter where you turn the knobs on your amp when you select one of your saved settings there it is. The gain is awesome and the clean is sweet..dial it in for any sound you would need. I got rid of almost all of my stomp boxes! GC is taking $500 off the head right now and bring in a can of food this week and get a 10% off coupon. I walked out with this head for $1080!! ($1699 is the everyday price) This is a GREAT amp. I suggest any working guitarist check these out! Nice job Marshall!

11-09-2009, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
ken361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Marshall JVM amps congrats bro! I have the same one, I messed up the fx loop some how, I hit the decible button when it was on and I did this before i think but I herd this bad cracking noise when I hit the strings. had in the shop for a week a was so pissed, I always put the amp on stand by but this time i didnt and some how it messed it up, the replaced 2 preamp tubes and soldered the one input jack prob the fx but its all good now plus rebiased it to 35ma sound better also. I know by hitting the button didnt prob do this but it set it off sure! just be carefull who knows __________________ tone slut JVM 205h/1960b cab Peavey wolfgang/ EVH frankenstein pup 1959 Epiphone Les paul George L cables Mxr pedals

11-10-2009, 07:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 660	Re: Marshall JVM amps I have the 410H and it rocks!

11-10-2009, 02:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
neal48 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cowpens South Carolina Posts: 47	Re: Marshall JVM amps I have nothing but pure sweet unconditional love for my JVM 410 H, and I am a Fender Twin man from way back yonder

11-16-2009, 06:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
bones9965 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 13	Re: Marshall JVM amps Had a chance to gig with this amp this past weekend. Amazing! Of course I have been playing Marshalls for over 20 years and love them all but the programmable footpedal, 3 modes per channel and the 2 master volumes make this amp a joy to gig with. Very versatile. For just over a 1k new I am just stoked! Did I mention I LOVE THIS AMP?

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11-17-2009, 07:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
yngwee Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 13	Re: Marshall JVM amps I like the JVM amps. They're pretty cool, but I still think the DSL's are more organic, spongy, less compressed and the real reverb is way better. The only thing I really hate about the JVM is the digital reverb. I think it sucks, however, the amp overall is really great. It's tight, focused and compressed. You can get some great metal tones out of it. The green channels rock. Joe Satriani has been using the 205h since he joined Chickenfoot. His tone is pretty damned good.

11-17-2009, 08:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
neal48 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cowpens South Carolina Posts: 47	Re: Marshall JVM amps I have been playing Fender Twins for over 30 years. I have three of them, A Roland JC 120, and a Bassman 70. I was down at the local music store, when a friend of mine kinda made me plug into the 410 h. I thought that I would never consider owning a Marshall. But that changed in a hurry. I brought the amp, and a couple of 1960 Vs a&b. I like playing the blues, and this amp lays it out there. I'm not a hard Rocker, but this amp will make you want to be one. __________________ Marshall JVM 410 H Marshall JCM 900 Marshal 1960 AV & BV Marshall 1936 Fender Twin 1965 RE Fender Twin 1970 Fender Bassman 70 Roland JC 120 Gibson ES 345 Gibson ES 350 Gibson ES 225 Gibson ES 295 Gibson ES 175 Gibson SG Standard 1970 Fender Deluxe Strat American Fender Tele American (Ash) Fender Strat American Fender P Bass Gretch New Yorker Never enter into a battle of Witt, with an unarmed man

11-18-2009, 10:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
watchtheskies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 229	Re: Marshall JVM amps I have a JVM410H and I think it's a phenomenal amp, I don't use the internal reverb though, I have a bunch of rack effects in the loops all controlled by a Behringer FCB1010 midi pedalboard I would recommend any JVM user to go fully midi, the possibilities are endless

11-18-2009, 01:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
ken361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 236	Re: Marshall JVM amps was using my own tone! __________________ tone slut JVM 205h/1960b cab Peavey wolfgang/ EVH frankenstein pup 1959 Epiphone Les paul George L cables Mxr pedals

11-18-2009, 01:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
JkGriffin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 24	Re: Marshall JVM amps Gents, I'm almost set on a JVM 410C... But I have a little question I was hoping some could help me out with... I'm planning to start designing a pedalboard suited for my needs... Anyways, I want to design it for less cables and a footswitch integrated in the design. Could anyone please help me the dimensions of the 6 way footswitch that comes with a JVM4? I need the dimensions from the box itself really. I also got a question regarding the footswitch... will it work with a standard guitar cable, or is it a special cable required for this?

11-18-2009, 02:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
mcdodge Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Marshall JVM amps Standard guitar cable will do the job

11-18-2009, 06:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
neal48 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cowpens South Carolina Posts: 47	Re: Marshall JVM amps Great Info Monsters of the Midway. I'm going to look into the MIDI setups. On the JVM Forham I'm still waiting for the moderators to let me in __________________ Marshall JVM 410 H Marshall JCM 900 Marshal 1960 AV & BV Marshall 1936 Fender Twin 1965 RE Fender Twin 1970 Fender Bassman 70 Roland JC 120 Gibson ES 345 Gibson ES 350 Gibson ES 225 Gibson ES 295 Gibson ES 175 Gibson SG Standard 1970 Fender Deluxe Strat American Fender Tele American (Ash) Fender Strat American Fender P Bass Gretch New Yorker Never enter into a battle of Witt, with an unarmed man

11-19-2009, 11:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
spacerocker Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 67	Re: Marshall JVM amps Don't forget you can use a Midi pedal controller, and the Marhall 6 button footswitch simultaneously! (I discovered this by accident, and was amazed!) I use a Behringer FCB1010 to switch my amp and rack effects simultaneously, and use the Marshall box for switching MV1/MV2 and turning the effects loop on or off!

11-20-2009, 07:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
Australian Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Outback Posts: 305	Re: Marshall JVM amps There was a thread about this a few months ago. You might have to email Andy the moderator about it, and he'll give you the info on how to join. __________________ AMPS:JVM410h;JVM410c;JVM205h;RR1959;JCM800 2203(1982);JCM800 2205(1989). Cabs:JCM900 1960;JCM800 1960;1960AHW;1960Classic;1960BW; JCM800 1936 v30's;1936 G12T-75's.

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