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Marshall 2203 JCM800 Reissue

Tube Guitar Amp Head from Marshall belonging to the Vintage series

piway piway
Published on 01/28/08 at 06:38
-All has already been said ... I just say that the EL34 version (there is a version in 6550)

-The power is phenomenal ... they are mad at marshall lol.
We just have acceptable sound at low volume! but the higher you go the more you master s'aproche sound.

"I have the version without the effects loop.

UTILIZATION

Simple hyper-config

-The sound is easily obtained.
It is a passive eq so it is always with her typed enough. Beware the treble on the amp are hyper piercing should not be afraid to go there. The mid is very effective. The bass is very solid and consistent but not overwhelming!
The button also presence filled his role although not be made without mimum problem (for me that's what I do).

-No need for manual ...

SOUNDS

-It is perfect for my style of music! (Blues, blues rock, classic rock, 70's, hard, heavy ...)

-I play nothing not to spoil the sound. the guitar direct into the amp and rock'n'roll!
I've had to try OCASI mxr zw44 with and is the only one to have with me regarding compliance with the amp. It allows you to have a channel more ...
This amp reacts directly with the guitar with which it is connected.

-For clean sounds (Marshallian eh;)) is really enjoyable ... The subtle blend of clean, which is not quite! You can play with her pop rock with a soft attack and by attacking a good strong crunch. This is really Excellent!
The settings are highly dependent on the type of scraper, type of lamp, etc. ... For me its a 70's style plexi (listen free, humble pie, etc..) I is the presence and sharp minimum. the preamp 2.

For a more bold with the slash a shot preamp and mid right! by adjusting the eq moving from one of his more Black Sabbath beginning to sound more heavy metal 80 '90'

There is only one sound and I love it! You just have to be careful to understand the fontionnement the eq and it is excellent.

If there were 11 I would put 11 for the sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months.
"I love everything about this amp. It has character .. we love or hate. It's super simple (if you find a gas plant go your way!)
"I had the chance to try a lot of tube amps in my young life. To give you an idea here that I remember them ..:

Orange: AD30HTC, Tiny Terror, Rockerverb,
Marshall: Bluesbraker, JCM2000, JMP1
Soldano: SLO
Bogner Shiva, ubershall
Vox: AC30
Engl screamer
Peavy, 5150
Mesa Boogie: Stilleto, F30, MarkIII, Triple front,
Ashdown Fallen Angel
Epihone: valve junior
Fender: Bassman, Showman, Fender Twin Reverb, blackface
Hiwatt, high gain 100
Randall: Rh100
Sound City, London City and so on.

Of all the amps I find the 800 much better AD30HTC except that I find as good but has the advantage of having 2 channels!
I have the ear of course very old rock-oriented ... if you like it too go for it!

-Qualité/Prix: Good on the occasion ... but the sound is priceless: wink: Hurry up the Argus every month!

With experience, this choice I would do without hesitation! I will keep the head until I die.

I put 9 because argus rising, rising ...