1982 Marshall 2204 .... problems for the past 5 years.

[Springfield Scooter]

I purchased a used 1982 Marshall 2204 almost exactly 5 years ago, via Reverb....

Its been a great amp, and I absolutely love it, its one of my favorites.

But I do have one problem...

After 5 years, the previous owner periodically messages me, asking if I am ready to sell it back to him!

I have recently promised him, that he will be the first to know about it, if I do ever decide to sell it...

But to reach out, numerous times, wanting it back, is a testament on these old Marshall amps.

Just saying!

 

[jgab]

Did you ever ask him why he chose to sell it? Just curious.

I have been fortunate to never feel seller's remorse selling gear. I sort of feel bad for the guy.

I still see 2204 amps for sale, but it has been slowly declining, especially in the last couple years in my area. The ones I see have extra holes drilled in them or whatever stupid thing was done to them...

 

[Matthews Guitars]

Want to get him off your back? Tell him someone stole it!

There are two amps I used to own that I'd love to buy back.

One is Mesa/Boogie Mark IIA HRG head serial no. 3116. (Sold it, long ago...regretted it many times since.)

And the other is a Mesa/Boogie Mark III widebody loaded head (DRGX) that is a "blue stripe" edition. I have the serial number recorded somwhere around here, but I don't remember it. I am in contact with the guy I sold it to. He doesn't want to sell...yet.

Actually there is a third, the guy who bought the first Marshall 2203 I owned still has it. And he may sell it back to me.

 

[Deftone]

I purchased a used 1982 Marshall 2204 almost exactly 5 years ago, via Reverb....

Its been a great amp, and I absolutely love it, its one of my favorites.

But I do have one problem...

After 5 years, the previous owner periodically messages me, asking if I am ready to sell it back to him!

I have recently promised him, that he will be the first to know about it, if I do ever decide to sell it...

But to reach out, numerous times, wanting it back, is a testament on these old Marshall amps.

Just saying!

The guy who sold me my JCM900 full stack about a year ago just contacted me as well wanting it back. I feel bad because I sold a JMP 2203 years ago and have always regretted it.

 

[Brek]

I can empathise, being forced to sell something you love due to external forces sucks. I sold one of my Gibson Les Paul JP signatures (number 086) and seriously regretted it ever since.

 

[pedecamp]

Love my 82 2204 its a keeper!

 

[1234_thumbwar]

I’ve got an ‘84 4104 I’m thinking of selling or trading in because I just can’t deal with the weight of a 2x12 2204 combo. I’m more of a 4 hole JMP fan but if I come across a 2203 or 2204 as a head I’d contemplate it

I bought mine a little over 3 years ago for 1100 and tax. I see them selling for a lot more than that now but I’ve got the feeling I’d miss my first big Marshall amp even though I have an SV20c I use more these days. Even with that amp I feel I should’ve bought the head but the combo was cheaper and in navy blue

 

[Neptical]

Obviously he has sellers remorse. I would lay the hammer down on him if he's being that persistent.

On top of that, you can let him know how amazing the amp is and how it makes you feel extremely happy every time you plug in to it.

 

[Neptical]

Want to get him off your back? Tell him someone stole it!

There are two amps I used to own that I'd love to buy back.

One is Mesa/Boogie Mark IIA HRG head serial no. 3116. (Sold it, long ago...regretted it many times since.)

And the other is a Mesa/Boogie Mark III widebody loaded head (DRGX) that is a "blue stripe" edition. I have the serial number recorded somwhere around here, but I don't remember it. I am in contact with the guy I sold it to. He doesn't want to sell...yet.

Actually there is a third, the guy who bought the first Marshall 2203 I owned still has it. And he may sell it back to me.

Just before the Gibson Boogie thang happened, I had very small thoughts of letting my Boogie Mark III heads go - both SimulClass red and purple stripe. Matching cream tolex EVM cab. I also have a Dual Rectifier Rev G.

The more I had thought about it the more I thought I would regret it for years. I've never had sellers remorse and that definitely feels like one coming.

If you have something you love, by all means - hang on to it for whatever it takes. That attachment is often very hard to replace.

 

[scozz]

On top of that, you can let him know how amazing the amp is and how it makes you feel extremely happy every time you plug in to it.

Oh @Neptical, dude?! You got a mean streak buddy,….


(I love it)

 

[EADGBE]

Yeah those are nice amps. Was yours designed for 6550s?

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

@Springfield Scooter
That is actually a good problem to have.
Enjoy your amp, you will never lose a dime on it..

Cheers
Mitch

 

[marshallmellowed]

Had to replace a couple of amps due to seller's remorse. Think I learned my lesson, haven't sold an amp in years.

 

[Tatzmann]

Well if they guy want it that bad he betta
lay down some big fat bag of dirty money.

And a blowjob is mandatory.

How much is a late 60s SuperLead/Bass in your
part of hell?

 

[jgab]

And a blowjob is mandatory.

From a dude? No thanks.

 

[Springfield Scooter]

Yeah those are nice amps. Was yours designed for 6550s?

Yes, that is the only modification that this amp has had. At some point, it was converted over to EL34's, which I personally prefer.

 

[Kelia]

There are two amps I used to own that I'd love to buy back.
One is Mesa/Boogie Mark IIA HRG head serial no. 3116.
And the other is a Mesa/Boogie Mark III

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[Rozman62]

Tell him one last time he's 1st in line shall you want to sell. After that block him. You don't owe him any answers.

 

[scozz]

Well if they guy want it that bad he betta
lay down some big fat bag of dirty money.

And a blow job is mandatory.

Um,….ah…. Ohhhh……. kay,….