Cadorman
Ambassador of the Catocaster
Do it. Just do it....
Any Marshalls and which ones ya got?
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gball
Ambassador of Boogie
I knew nobody would try to talk me off the ledge around here.
gball
Ambassador of Boogie
So true, but we could help steer you!!
That's a given. I bought the Jubilee Mini earlier this year and wanted to like it so badly but in the end it just wasn't the sound I was looking for (it was really well-made though).
I'm thinking of giving the small JCM-800 a try - I don't have room for full-size heads and more so I have switched to small ones. With the Mesas I have I don't give up anything in tone, but my first experience with a downsized Marshall wasn't all that I'd hoped so I have been a little gunshy about buying another.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Gball, if you do get a new/used Marshall, I sure hope you are tickled with it and not frustrated so bad you give up on the whole Marshall experience.
Having had only 2 Tube amps, my '72 JMP and my 90's Red Knob Fender The Twin for my initial experiences I added a third one about 5-6 years ago. This would be my Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead 50 watt Head, I will say the Marshall 4 hole JMP set the standard. While it did not stay trouble free, I learned many things about the technical side of tube amp design, circuitry, and essentially the basics because of this Marshall.
Having learned quite a lot from some of our current members, I wound up pulling the plug on a PCB type Marshall that is 6 years newer than my 50 watt. I am sure you remember my Orange Mk II 1978 JMP SuperLead/Superbass "Marsh" head.
Needless to say, I am looking forward to getting all my amps 100%. When I sort out some heavy family issues and can concentrate on my projects, I hope to really find out what each of my amps can really deliver.
As for you, Gary. I am sure your skills and ear will guide you to choosing a great Marshall and any other amp you take a chance on. At a time like this, I hear Col Mustard's advice for choosing a guitar. Try many choices and buy the one you like best by how it speaks to you.
Having had only 2 Tube amps, my '72 JMP and my 90's Red Knob Fender The Twin for my initial experiences I added a third one about 5-6 years ago. This would be my Laney AOR Pro Tube Lead 50 watt Head, I will say the Marshall 4 hole JMP set the standard. While it did not stay trouble free, I learned many things about the technical side of tube amp design, circuitry, and essentially the basics because of this Marshall.
Having learned quite a lot from some of our current members, I wound up pulling the plug on a PCB type Marshall that is 6 years newer than my 50 watt. I am sure you remember my Orange Mk II 1978 JMP SuperLead/Superbass "Marsh" head.
Needless to say, I am looking forward to getting all my amps 100%. When I sort out some heavy family issues and can concentrate on my projects, I hope to really find out what each of my amps can really deliver.
As for you, Gary. I am sure your skills and ear will guide you to choosing a great Marshall and any other amp you take a chance on. At a time like this, I hear Col Mustard's advice for choosing a guitar. Try many choices and buy the one you like best by how it speaks to you.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
Speaking of Rose Tattoo, Pete Wells' earlier band Buffalo has been living in my cd player quite a bit lately.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
BTW John, Congrats on getting to meet Java and the unreal story of that Cippolina SG he made and gave you. I remember that build and my jaw hit the floor when I saw the finished product.
Jethro Rocker
Ambassador of Live & Loud Action
They are supposed to be just like the big brothers - very loud early and same tone. Live can slaughter other 50 watt amps, so I've read. Maybe because of that raw, midrange 800 grunt. I'd get one but I have a 4010 already amongst others.
Do it.
Do it!!
I have only been able to play the SV 20, and from my brief experience, that is a great Marshall to have.
He my buddy John is going for the SC20 next, and has already got the matching cab for the SV
He my buddy John is going for the SC20 next, and has already got the matching cab for the SV
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Now Gball says he wants a small Marshall, When I see small, other than a Walter Woods, I think of Jet City 20-22 watt heads.
ivan H
Ambassador of Tubes & Grooves
Good to see someone else that is into Pete Wells music. He was a big contributor to the Aussie music scene. As well as founding Rose Tattoo & playing bass with Buffalo, he also played with Hillbilly Moon, Angry Anderson Pete Wells & the Damn Fine Band, & the Pete Wells Band. Cheers
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor
Underrated, for the time being lol.
Most definitely underrated.imo of course.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
syscokid
Ambassador of War & Peace
IMO, no one does low watt Marshalls better than Ben Fargen. How about a 25 watt (JCM)800:
Olde 800 MKIII – Fargen Amps
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SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
Boston has always had a love of Australian bands. I think it's because we have so many college radio stations, and they are able to play the bands. If you ask any rocker in the Boston area who Radio Birdman, The Scientists, Hoodoo Gurus, The Screaming Tribesmen, Cosmic Psychos, Buffalo, Rose Tattoo, The Saints, The New Christs, and the Celibate Rifles are, and they will most likely tell you about a few more bands. We seem to know there is more to Oz music than AC/DC, The Church, and Nick Cave.
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ivan H
Ambassador of Tubes & Grooves
Impressive SG John, I know a lot of Aussie's who wouldn't have a clue who Radio's, Scientists or The Saints are (we occasionally throw a cover of The Saints "I'm Stranded" into our set list). Cheers
steveb63
Ambassador of the Capacitor