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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: JDC on June 01, 2011, 01:27:03 AM

Title: cost of jcm 800 fx loop mod?
Post by: JDC on June 01, 2011, 01:27:03 AM

I have a friend asking me how much it would cost to add an fx loop to his jcm 800, I haven't got a clue and didn't have much luck on google, any idea guys?

Title: Re: cost of jcm 800 fx loop mod?
Post by: hunter on June 01, 2011, 06:10:25 AM

95$ plus a solder iron

http://metroamp.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=78&products_id=499

Title: Re: cost of jcm 800 fx loop mod?
Post by: HTH AMPS on June 01, 2011, 07:04:07 PM

depends on what you want - you can add a purely passive 'loop' which is just two jacks inserted before the phase inverter (Ceriatone-style), or the MetroAmps one which I believe is FET driven, or you could add another valve to run the effects loop (though this would change the amp's tone somewhat).

Title: Re: cost of jcm 800 fx loop mod?
Post by: JDC on June 01, 2011, 07:57:22 PM

It appears he wants the loop so he can change the level for leads; it is the Kerry King signature if that makes any difference.

He tried pedals in front but it isn't boosting enough, I am guessing this is due to him going for a metal tone and so the amp is already highly saturated, turning down the gain makes it sound too AC/DC for him.

Title: Re: cost of jcm 800 fx loop mod?
Post by: HTH AMPS on June 01, 2011, 09:10:38 PM

if he just wants a level boost for solos, he could have a tech fit a relay and switch between two master volume pots - could install the second master on the back panel.