Marshall Amps - What You Might Not Know
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Join Steve as he explores various Marshall Amp designs from over the decades to answer the question - Has The Marshall Sound Changed?
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🎸 🔊 - Guitar Nerd Gear I Use:
Amps:
1: Marshall Silver Jubilee
2: Marshall JVM410
3: Marshall Studio Classic 20H
4: Marshall Studio Vintage 20H
5: Marshall Vintage Modern
6: Marshal JCM2000 DSL100 w/Senes Custom Modification from Voodoo Amps
7: EVH 5150III
8: 1970 Fender Bandmaster
Speaker Cabinets:
1: Splawn Clone 4x12 with Celestion G12 EVH speakers
2: Bogner 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
3: 1979 Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12-65 speakers
4: 1982 Marshall 4x12 with WGS Veteran 30 and HM75 speakers in an X pattern
Voodoo Amps Senes Mod for Marshall JCM2000 Amps
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KHE Amp/Cab Switcher 8x4
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Voodoo Labs Hex Loop Switcher
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Little Labs Redeye 3D DI/Reamp Box
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Kemper Profiler Power Rack
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Universal Audio Apollo X8P Interfaces
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Audient Evo SP8
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SSL UC-1 Plugin Controller
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Behringer X-Touch and X-Touch Extender Control Surfaces
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X-Touch Extender
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HEDD Audio Type 30 Speakers
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Stream Deck XL
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Audient Nero Monitor Controller
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Guitars used in most of my videos:
Custom built Fender Stratocasters with Seymour Duncan Pickups:
Bridge = JB
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Middle=Classic Hot Stack
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Neck=Vintage Hot Stack
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Epiphone Les Paul Custom Blackback
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Epiphone ES-335 Traditional Pro
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Epiphone Les Paul Special
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Fender Player Telecaster with
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Seymour Duncan Vintage Broadcaster Pickup Set for Tele
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#Guitars #Rock #Metal
You almost need an award for dialing those in to show their similarities. Good work on the video
Haha thank you! I just play and twist knobs till it sounds good to me.
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@TheGuitarNerdShow they're all unique in their own way, but you almost made them sound identical to my ears.
I just ran across your channel recently while doing research on the Marshall JVM 410 I was looking at buying (I did order the JVM 410C) and was really impressed with your videos. You have fast become one of my favorite guitar channels. Keep doing what you're doing and you will find your channel growing by leaps and bounds.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your kind words!!!!! I’ve been sidelined since early Dec recovering from heart surgery but I’m healing more and more each day and hope to be back soon with new videos.
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Being a big fan of vintage tone I was suprised how much I liked the JTM. Its got a crazy amount of Clarity .
I liked the SV20 the best though . The Jubilee was my second favorite . I have a mini Jubilee and its fantastic.
Damn I want a JVM now . The 50 watt 1 by 12 JVM is tempting now.
Yeah the JVM surprised me as well. And what I used in this video is just the OD1 channel. Each channel has 3 gain modes, and there are 4 channels! An in depth deep dive of this amp may be forthcoming - would take about a month to shoot LOL! Just kidding. I might do one on this amp.
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I just sold my JCM2000 after having it for 6 years and don't' miss it. I could never get along with it and this video confirms what I thought. I have an SL-X & SC20h. I put a HOT MOD v2 into the SC20 it's like a different beast so much more gain. My favorite is the SL-X. Need to put the Boss GE-7 in the loop to add lower end. It's a beast of an amp from low A/C D/C crunch to high saturated gain with insane sustain keeping the old school Marshall grind that the 2000 & JVM just don't have.
I’d LOVE to get my hands on an SL-X. Been on my bucket list for years.
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I have a similar habit - I always use an old Rochester MXR Commande preamp pedal - that is unpopular with many on the internet that never used one. But it works amazingly for thickening the sound up and goes hand in glove with my old solid state Marshalls (never tried it with my 1980 Marshall valve head). I don't ever want to play without it, and I tried other amps but got rid of them all for Marshall. Love those old skool latter riffs at the end, much better than modern Djent stuff.
Thank you for your kind words, I truly appreciate it!
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great demo - they all sound so very good - the tone is in the hands as they say in reference to any of them would not be a bad choice - you will get the Marshall sound - that's not a bad thing at all!
Absolutely!
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Right on, nice playing cool as heck you did all of this. Props !
Thank you, that’s very nice of you!
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Great Video! I own multiple Marshall Tube Amps, and each one sounds exactly like a Marshall.
I prefer a Boss SD-1 or The Way Huge Green Rhino to hit the front. Gain down and Volume Up.
So nice chops there!
Ya know what? I used my JCM2000 for YEARS with a Keeley Modded SD-1 in front and LOVED it. It was so powerful and brutal.
When making this video, I did mess with an SD-1 but, for whatever reason, whatever I was getting wasn't doing it for me, so I didn't include it here.
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Fantastic demonstration
Thank you so much - such a cool comment. I really appreciate it!
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I listen for 2 things, growl and thump. In this case it’s just what’s your flavor. They all have their strengths.
Exactly!
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Love that Greenback, for a Marshall this is a great choice. Also their 25w current production speaker satisfies me greatly. All the M magnets are such a good choice. H magnets, sounds harder and stiffer, I guess to be expected. V30s have a bass cone, so your drop tunings can really thump your inputs. For recording, that’s not ideal. You handle it well.
Since I don’t have any pedals, I can’t really hop up the front end any way besides using a different guitar, hotter pickup. To get that drive sound sometimes I set the mic pre with a hotter input level and this adds some mic pre gain (and noise). To carve the bottom I move the mic toward/away from center. The volume change from this mic position really changes so much bottom end and the proximity effect is used to get something I like.
You sound amazing! Those are some great recordings, really enjoyed this video, I love Marshall.
Thank you for such kind words! It took me a lot of time to find a miking scheme that works for me but with this setup, I've found I almost never have to move a mic - I've got four 4x12 cabs each with the same mic setup permanently set up and wired so I can just switch between amps and cabs and be ready to go. Really makes switching things up (amps, cabs, pedals) a breeze!
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I think it's worth mentioning that Marshall introduced the Origin 20 and 50 in 2018, I believe. This amp is somewhat of a re-issue of their old circuit JTM 45 with some slightly modern appointments like the boost, the tilt, to replace channel input jumping, and the effects loop.
I own a JTM 45, as well as an Origin 20, and I can say that they did a pretty good job with getting the old circuit sound and feel.
For this video I stuck with amps I already have on hand. I’d really love to try the Origin but just haven’t had the opportunity yet.
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Completely understood. My intention, with my comment, was to add that while changing their sound and supplying more drive / gain needs, ect., there is an exception to this with the fairly recent addition of the Origin.
Thankyou for your content brother,..it has been great. God bless.
That double bound Epiphone looks ultra clean.
It sure does - Gibson, IMHO, messed up letting such great guitars come out of Epiphone for a short time. I'd put this LP up against a true Gibson any day of the week.
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I have a few Marshalls, most 100W; each one becomes a fav, then I go to the next. I recently picked up a new DSL40CR and I think it sounds great, it's my lowest watt Marshall - I prefer big power sections. My current fav is my JCM-900 SL-X 2100 with 5881 power tubes.
Mmmm, I love those old SLX's - such great tone! I prefer 100w power sections as well - that said, a lot of progress has been made in that area & there are some guys out there making 50W amps that just crush!!!
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JCM 800 SC20 "studio classic" (amp gain only) greenbacks sounded so good 💯 3:04
Thank you - I concur!
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Killer video!! They all sound great. I love the slight upper mid range bark that the Vintage/Modern has with V30’s in your demo that is less pronounced with Greenbacks. I have the VM bottom cab with my VM head, but sometimes run it through my 1960a cab with 2 V30’s and 2 Greenbacks in a X pattern for something different. I love my Vintage Modern, but this video has me missing my JVM I sold a couple years ago……might have to get another one…..🤔
Thanks for your kind words!
Yeah, the VM is a special amp - it sucks that it didn't catch on because I believe it's special on par with the release of the JCM800 series. At the time, though, everyone was more concerned with more gain, more knobs and channels etc. I think if they re-released it now, without the spectre of another 'new' release, it would slay! I'm gonna do my part to revive interest in the VM.
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@@TheGuitarNerdShow I think the VM will eventually be one of those more rare sought after amps in a few more years. They’re a bit harder to find, but once people hear them, they seem to really like them. I even use it with some preamps like my JMP-1 into the fx return to just use the power section. There’s something about those KT66’s that sounds big and open that pairs really nice with other pre’s. Try it if you get the chance! 👍
Wow! That's a great idea! I do have a JMP-1 that's been modified by Voodoo Amps and sounds insanely good. I usually use it with my Marshall 9200 power amp - that thing is a BEAST to carry around! Strangely I've never even thought to use it through the FX Return of any of my amps - I'm gonna have to try that - thank you!
As for the VM - man, I bought that sight unseen last year - I'd never played one. Something in my mind kept telling me to try and find one so I did, got a decent deal on it (I think I paid around $900 USD on it). Once it arrived and I set it up and learned how to use it - whoa Nelly!
To be honest I think that it's easily the biggest Marshall 'sleeper' out there. Those who've used one know how amazing it is, but being released alongside the JVM in the era of Nu Metal tones and everyone seemingly wanting more gain and more knobs, it just fell by the wayside and that's a shame.
I'm thinking of making a video going over the amp and showing how versatile and amazing it is - because of it's relative obscurity I don't know how many views it would bring me but that amp deserves a higher place in the Marshall hierarchy.
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@@TheGuitarNerdShow Cool! I’ll be tuning in for that video for sure! 🤘🤘
Excellent, everything!
Thank you! And thank you for watching!
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Feels like the sv20h is the benchmark but I’m surprised by the JVM and vintage modern. Really nice !
Yeah, when you get right down to it, that Plexi tone really does seem to be the benchmark!
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Something about that studiio vintage always sounds a few percent better to me than any orher model.
I know right? There’s just something about that Plexi circuit!
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Interesting comparison and demonstration of the Marshall sound thru the ages. All the amps sounded great and my comments are relatively speaking. To my ears as you progressed thru the amps, the sound became less "splashy", more "controlled" and duller sounding (in my opinion). The "Plexi" sounded more harmonically rich while sounding more raw and "wild". Personally, I prefer that "Plexi" sound. I have a '72 Super Lead with a PPIMV mod that some of my fellow guitar player buddies comment that it is a difficult amp to play thru. I think it's because of that out-of-control characteristic it has. It definitely takes some getting used to and an adjustment (more control) to your playing style, but you're rewarded with that marvelous organic "Plexi" sound. Once you get accustomed to hearing it, other amps seem to be somehow missing something.
Man, I couldn't have put it any better! I only got my SV20 a few months ago, but once I lit into it, it immediately became clear to me that that 'something' I'd been trying to get through more overdrive, pedals etc, was there all along in the form of the Plexi.
Now, since then, I've learned that you can get some of that through other amps if you crank the Master but it's still not quite the same. I will say, though, when I was making last week's video on the Vintage Modern, I experienced a lot of the same kind of awakening - and it stands to reason - that amp is based on the JTM45 and it's drive tones are very organic.
Thanks for your thoughtful and kind words and thanks for watching!
@@TheGuitarNerdShow Sure thing! I've never played thru a Vintage Modern model, but I've heard good things about them though. I don't think Marshall makes them anymore. I've never played thru a JTM45 either, but I have played thru a late-90's Bluesbreaker Reissue which is basically the same amp in 2x12 combo form with a tremolo circuit. It was one of the best amps I've ever heard.
Studio Vintage sounded killer, Jube was huge without being to aggressive. But the Vintage Modern is the surprise here. Plexi type sound, smooth and clear. Really like the Vintage Modern
I agree - it’s surprised me too!
I put up a full walkthrough of the Vi rage Modern last weekend, sounds even better than in this video - check it out! ua-cam.com/video/qgLmTIgS5e4/v-deo.htmlsi=1mKC396Ie9zMFGHy
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“What’s the point of having them all” duh, because they made them all. Great video on one of the greatest amp producers of all time. My neighbors don’t appreciate them but I love my Marshalls.
Hahahaha, great comment - I think I'm gonna use it next time someone asks why I have so many Marshalls (it really isn't THAT many).
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The SV20 sounded exactly like the tone I have in my head when I think of Marshall, it just nails that vintage crunch with out all the extra treble, only issue is even at 20w it’s quite a loud amp to get it to the place where it needs to be.
You're so right on both counts - to me THAT is THE Marshall sound, no frills. But damn it's a loud little booger. 5 watts isn't quite loud enough to keep up with a drummer, 20 is balls out loud! But man! How amazing it sounds!
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Of all my marshalls and I have a few my 1968 50w plxi is the ONE but hor more gain you need an overdrive pedal it's almost as loud as my 100 w but somehow sweeter I purchased my first marshall in 73 just out of high-school 50w head and 8/10 cabinet great show cheers !
I'd like to get my hands on a 50w Plexi type amp - I don't have any experience with those but I think I'd really love it!
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I used 2 100w JMP heads for years, after coming back to guitar again later in life, I was terrified I wouldn't like the newer Marshall's, but I bought a dsl20 only for recording, I think it sounds good.
The DSL's do sound great - very solid amp.
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Awesome video!
Thank you very much. ❤
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching!
JCM800 master volume with a boost is all ya need
I really need to get ahold of a 2203 - I do miss the low end thump of the 100 watts.
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Do you use the GE-7 in front of the amp, or in the loop? Thanks
It’s in front of the amp. I find bringing down that 200Hz affects how the amp renders its overdrive.
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I think these are all modern Marshslls, save for the circuit of the JVM (JTM 45) and the SV20 (68' plexi). I'm wondering if you had a re-issue or straight up clone of a JTM 45, would you need to dial out some bass.
That's hard to say - I have no real experience with the actual JTM45 circuit but I'd sure like to give it a go!
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Sounds awesome!
PS, long videos are cool if they sound great!
Thank you. Believe it or not it I try and get them as short as I can but I always struggle to balance brevity without skimping on the info.
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@@TheGuitarNerdShow you're welcome! I don't watch TV as I watch UA-cam videos that interest me. Longer videos are like watching a long TV show to me.
What is your recommendation for a middle floor apartment night owl bouncer with six month old twins? PS I have a Marshall Major stack cause my P.O. said he had one, too.
LOL - Marshall JMP-1 Preamp and headphones FTW!
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If Marshall wants some money they need to do a small version of the Vintage Modern, their last great amp
Maaaaaan I concur. The VM is such a misunderstood amp. So amazing!!!!!
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If the EP Booster is set to no boost, what does it do?
It's hard to put it into words. I suppose it adds a tiny amount of boost but it also colors the tone a little bit. back in the day some people would play through an Echoplex just for the effect it has on the guitar tone and feel. This pedal is meant to emulate that.
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Tuxedo Les Paul. Long no see one of those
Yeah we don't get to see very many of those in the wild. Great great guitar though!
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When I first got my Jcm800 studio stealth, I was so disappointed..I did not like the sound of the high sensitivity cha. But then I tried Revv G3 on the clean cha. + 10 bands eq in the loop = 🔥👌
Luckily, I did not return it! 😂
I’m gonna have to try that. To be honest, I do like the Studio Vintage 20 better than the Studio Classic. I think it’s because the JCM800 circuit compresses more and sooner & without those 100 watts pushing it, doesn’t have the low end kick of its big brother.
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Yes, I have 2 on my list. Actually!
Sv20 & let someone modify it
Jtm20!
I play just hight gain riffs.. but I'm afraid that the Sv20 is going to be harsh! So I want to try it first!
It can be harsh with the volume turned down but once it's cranked a bit, the highs smooth right out! At that point turning the highs up basically just adds more drive.
@@TheGuitarNerdShow Thanks for your tips!
I have a Marshall DSL40C with original 70/80 speaker and do you have any tips on how i could get it sounding closer to a Plexi tone?Maybe a out board EQ or with the EQ settings on the amp itself?
Buy a Celestion Creamback, 70/80 honestly are kinda meh
To be honest, I'm not sure. I'd say, probably, put a Greenback in it. If it's the old school DSL (I have no experience with the 'newer' DSLs), use the clean mode of the green channel. Dial the bass back a bit, crank the mids and highs and drive that clean channel with lots of preamp gain and especially volume. That should go a long way.
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I found the green channel far too boomy and the red channel far too gainy. So I've swapped the preamp valves (V1 and V2) for 12AY7: their gain is around half the supplied 12AX7 (=ecc83). This allows the red channel to be used (well, at least the first quarter rotation of the gain pot!)
Don't give up on the 70/80: I think it's underrated, and I prefer it to the greenback and creamback.
@@digitalchris6681 Thanks for the info!Speakers are priced too high for me to replace and hope a different one may sound better then my original 70/80,i cut out a round 4.5" piece of felt(same size of a CD) and taped it to the inside of my speaker grill to filter out some of the high end harshness,this works like a beam blocker and i think it sounds better!
I like the Jubilee! But that’s because I have one lol But I also have a 900
Which 900 do you have? I don't have any experience with the JCM900 series/line but I'd sure like to check 'em all out!
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the ubilee def has a lot more top end sparkle, the JVM2000 seemed scooped in the mids. Otherwise, they were all "Marshall". That circuit is really strong.
I was really surprised at how scooped the JCM2000 sounded net to the others because I've used that amp more, by a long shot, than I have the others (because I've had it for nearly 20 years). I used it with a 4x12 loaded with G12-65's and the modifications were voiced for that speaker. Interesting how they translate to other speakers.
Yeah the Marshall circuit - whatever it is that gives all these amps the Marshall sound, is very strong!
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JVM 410h is one of the most underated high gain amps of ALL time! Nice tones!
I'll be totally honest - the only channel I get along well with is OD1. OD2 hasn't done it for me and to my ears, I haven't been able to get what I want out of the Crunch channel - that said I also haven't spent enough time on those modes to try and dial them in - I'm sure if I did I'd find some sounds I dig.
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Steve you have become so…… well known for that Strat that at first I was like, what in the hell is he playing lol. My opinion of Marshall’s have never changed.. they are the best plug and play amp out of the box. Meaning you don’t have to search to long for a tone.
Thank you Bro - yeah I was wondering if using my LP in this video would throw anyone off LOL!!!
As always, thank you for watching Bro!
Whats your favourite of those amps?
Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹
Ya know, I don't really think I have a favorite, for the most part. That said though, if I just wanna plug in and play for the heck of it, I think the SV20 is my go to - it just has THAT particular feel. But if I wanna play some crunchy rhythm stuff I might switch to my Jubilee....or my DSL.....or my JVM....LOL! I guess it just depends on what I'm playing at the time.
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And the best amp is: all of them, but VM is a shame that went out of production. The best Marshall made since JCM800.
The amp that makes millions of tones just by rolling the volume knob of your guitar! And Marshall caracter all day long!
I agree - actually, I think I prefer the VM to the JCM800 line. More available gain and the character is more 'Plexi' if that makes sense. It can sound beautiful and it can sound mean!
I just shot sort of a deep dive video of my VM today, it should be edited and live on Saturday.
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The price. 😂😂😂
😂🤣😅
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Except now everyone is whining about volume.
Well.......yeah LOL!!!! Dangit!
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what I get from this ....If you have a couple marshalls you are set ......quit chasing the magic tone amp
Ya know, they do all have their “flavor” but if you only have one tube Marshall you should never be stuck for lack of a great tone!
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I have an unmodded 75 1987 MKII 50w and a 04 dsl 100w full stacks. I can get the DSL close but the MKII is too unique. The response and the feel is hard to emulate.
Mmmmmmm! I’d love to play that 1987 mkII!
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@TheGuitarNerdShow if u come to Providence let me know Changed my pic to show the 2 stacks
Killer sounds...
Thank you. With great Marshalls, it’s hard NOT to sound great!
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So I open up your video about Marshall lamps and you’re sitting there with an acoustic guitar in your hand? I know it’s just optics but? Anyways, I didn’t watch the video because of that.
It’s not an acoustic guitar. It’s an Epiphone Les Paul Custom. Aged white finish. And quite a great sounding guitar. Should've watched. 🤣