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MGR/Jeff, the amp guy.. « Marshall JCM 800 2210 »
Published on 04/14/02 at 15:00Bought new in 1987, $1,200 for head ($600 each for both cabinets)
The most flexible Marshall ever made, clean channel has it's own tone section, boost channel (distorted) has its own tone section. This is the ONLY true dual channel Marshall ever offered. This would be evidenced by the 5 12ax7's in the pre-section (3 pre-amp, 1 reverb driver, and the phase inverter tube) Has an exceptionally usable clean sound, although would advise a bright mod done.. exceptionally easy, and also has the most desired overdrive sound available by any amp!
The gain mismatch between the clean and boost channels (for those actually seeking a "clean sound") will usually force the clean sound to become somewhat distorted to achieve equal levels. Marshall never came closer to achieveing perfection. (I have modified mine to overcome this problem, but I realize not all of us are tech's) Even still is by far the best amp ever made (in my opinion) for playing a diverse songlist. (I play everything from Aretha to Eagles to Pantera and never change amps)
Marshall is the epitome of bullet-proof, as with all pro, but not quite famous guitar players, my amp is routinely "thrown" into the trailer after a night's gig. (You know the feeling, get the stuff loaded, get paid, go home and sleep.. when "careful" is in your vocabulary, but not in your actions). Mine finally got dropped off the top cabinet while rolling it out two months ago,... no problems just more "road wear".
AM NOT real fond of the Marshall plastic input jacks, they have less contact area than the older Fender jacks. A quick note for all Marshall owners, clean these jacks often as these have been the only source of problems in this amp...
By far the best amp ever made... I am an amp tech and I get the privilege of playing through amps all day long. There are amps that can outperform in certain genres. (1964 Fender Blackface Showman has a much superior clean sound,..like you didn't know that!!! And believe it or not an original PEAVEY Ultra 120 has a slightly tighter distorted sound... Killer if your playing thrash or death metal...) Anyway, the Marshall is exceptionally dependent on your pickup selection, your average Ibanez or Squier strat will sound horrible through this due to the pickup's tone. I have been playing for 24 yrs. and can honestly tell you that your pickup selection is the key to the world of tone... USE IT!!!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
The most flexible Marshall ever made, clean channel has it's own tone section, boost channel (distorted) has its own tone section. This is the ONLY true dual channel Marshall ever offered. This would be evidenced by the 5 12ax7's in the pre-section (3 pre-amp, 1 reverb driver, and the phase inverter tube) Has an exceptionally usable clean sound, although would advise a bright mod done.. exceptionally easy, and also has the most desired overdrive sound available by any amp!
The gain mismatch between the clean and boost channels (for those actually seeking a "clean sound") will usually force the clean sound to become somewhat distorted to achieve equal levels. Marshall never came closer to achieveing perfection. (I have modified mine to overcome this problem, but I realize not all of us are tech's) Even still is by far the best amp ever made (in my opinion) for playing a diverse songlist. (I play everything from Aretha to Eagles to Pantera and never change amps)
Marshall is the epitome of bullet-proof, as with all pro, but not quite famous guitar players, my amp is routinely "thrown" into the trailer after a night's gig. (You know the feeling, get the stuff loaded, get paid, go home and sleep.. when "careful" is in your vocabulary, but not in your actions). Mine finally got dropped off the top cabinet while rolling it out two months ago,... no problems just more "road wear".
AM NOT real fond of the Marshall plastic input jacks, they have less contact area than the older Fender jacks. A quick note for all Marshall owners, clean these jacks often as these have been the only source of problems in this amp...
By far the best amp ever made... I am an amp tech and I get the privilege of playing through amps all day long. There are amps that can outperform in certain genres. (1964 Fender Blackface Showman has a much superior clean sound,..like you didn't know that!!! And believe it or not an original PEAVEY Ultra 120 has a slightly tighter distorted sound... Killer if your playing thrash or death metal...) Anyway, the Marshall is exceptionally dependent on your pickup selection, your average Ibanez or Squier strat will sound horrible through this due to the pickup's tone. I have been playing for 24 yrs. and can honestly tell you that your pickup selection is the key to the world of tone... USE IT!!!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com