Marshall JCM 800 2210-1986

[jcm_rock]

Hi guys, can someone please give me an advice about this legendary guitar amp.
I have a Marshall JCM 800 2210 from 1986. I played on it for years, it worked perfectly. But due to personal reasons I didn't played on that amp for about 5 years, and now I have the opportunity to use the amp again. I must say that I don't know anything about electronics and I hope so someone could help me. So my question is: Since the amp wasn't powered on for that long time of period, should I have some precautions about firing it up? I am afraid that maybe it could blow up since I didn't played on it for a long time.
Cheers

 

[tce63]

I know you soon going to get a answer from members on the forum that know more then me

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[ampeq]

Hi guys, can someone please give me an advice about this legendary guitar amp.
I have a Marshall JCM 800 2210 from 1986. I played on it for years, it worked perfectly. But due to personal reasons I didn't played on that amp for about 5 years, and now I have the opportunity to use the amp again. I must say that I don't know anything about electronics and I hope so someone could help me. So my question is: Since the amp wasn't powered on for that long time of period, should I have some precautions about firing it up? I am afraid that maybe it could blow up since I didn't played on it for a long time.
Cheers

As long as it didn't get wet or has a mouse nest hanging out of it, let her rip! I would just make sure your plugged into the right speaker cab, volumes at 0 tones at 5 and std. by on. Turn it on, wait 3-4 min., take it off std. by and slowly raise the volume. If all is good, tie a necktie around your head like a bandana, lock the doors so the cops can't get in, dime everything and blast the hell out of it! Welcome to the forum!

 

[Lance Chambers]

.............should I have some precautions about firing it up?

Yes! One thing that I would do is thoroughly clean the amp first.......wipe tubes down, etc.,......but that's just my style.

 

[ampmadscientist]

Hi guys, can someone please give me an advice about this legendary guitar amp.
I have a Marshall JCM 800 2210 from 1986. I played on it for years, it worked perfectly. But due to personal reasons I didn't played on that amp for about 5 years, and now I have the opportunity to use the amp again. I must say that I don't know anything about electronics and I hope so someone could help me. So my question is: Since the amp wasn't powered on for that long time of period, should I have some precautions about firing it up? I am afraid that maybe it could blow up since I didn't played on it for a long time.
Cheers

Should be fine.
Plug it in, turn it up really loud and show the neighbors some love.

 

[Gutch220]

my vote goes to cleaning it first (sockets, pots, switches) assuming it has been kept "dry and rodent-free". you could also check to see if any of the caps have burst (bursted?). If you had a variac, you could slowly turn up the voltage. Some people do this with really old amps. i think you'll be fine though.

 

[Mitchell Pearrow]

Ahhh yes
Welcome to the forum of Marshall



Cheers Mitch

 

[ampmadscientist]

Ahhh yes
Welcome to the forum of Marshall



Cheers Mitch

 

[jcm_rock]

Thanks

As long as it didn't get wet or has a mouse nest hanging out of it, let her rip! I would just make sure your plugged into the right speaker cab, volumes at 0 tones at 5 and std. by on. Turn it on, wait 3-4 min., take it off std. by and slowly raise the volume. If all is good, tie a necktie around your head like a bandana, lock the doors so the cops can't get in, dime everything and blast the hell out of it! Welcome to the forum!

hahaha excellent, will do

 

[jcm_rock]

my vote goes to cleaning it first (sockets, pots, switches) assuming it has been kept "dry and rodent-free". you could also check to see if any of the caps have burst (bursted?). If you had a variac, you could slowly turn up the voltage. Some people do this with really old amps. i think you'll be fine though.

good idea, thanks.

 

[jcm_rock]

Thank you guys for the help and advices