marshall jcm 800 original

Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:05 pm

I think you shouldnÂ´t buy a new Marshall unless you have the cash because they are all waaaay over prized imo.
A few months ago I bought a SLP59 (1993 reissue, without the effects loop) for real cheap from somebody who never used it much and it sounds awesome!

Take some time (check ebay etc.) and try to buy a used 1959HW plexi (or a vintage JMP like Randy had) for half the price!
Hence a good tube amp will last a lifetime.

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:15 pm

Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:06 pm

Yes I know, unfortunately tube amps are expensive but thatÂ´s still where the sound is..... (imo)

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:59 pm

Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:43 pm

Yep especially the Marshall HW serie amps are ridiculous prized......
Luckily I could buy a brand new one from someone in Germany for half the prize. But I have to say that a PCB board Marshall when set up right sounds as good as a handwired.

rice_pudding · Post by **rice_pudding** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:49 pm

The Flying Dutchman wrote:Yep especially the Marshall HW serie amps are ridiculous prized......
Luckily I could buy a brand new one from someone in Germany for half the prize. But I have to say that a PCB board Marshall when set up right sounds as good as a handwired.

its a matter of how far your willing to go for that perfect tone. the more expensive gear gets the less difference there is in tone IMO.

the difference between a marshall MG and say a fender blues junior is tremendous but the difference between a marshall SLP and the handwired model is not so much...

it comes down to rolling out lots of $ just for a small boost

with all the affordable boutique alternatives it makes you wonder why marshall keep their price so high.

Rob

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:10 pm

Post by **The Flying Dutchman** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:46 pm

wareagle wrote:i didnt like the jcm as much as the slp, what about the 20 watt handwired head? is it loud enough? good tone?

I heard it's like a mini plexi and should be loud enough for band practice.
Hower it won't have the headroom and balls of a 100 Watt SLP.

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:33 pm

Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:24 pm

wareagle wrote:so it wont sound the same? i may get the slp anyway.

I think it's best to try for yourself. Some people really dig the 2061CX from Marshall.

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:03 am

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 4:05 am

i got it! a '78 jmp combo super lead, mkII woot.

Blight · Post by **Blight** » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am

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Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:33 am

wareagle wrote:i got it! a '78 jmp combo super lead, mkII woot.

Congrats!