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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Muso on April 06, 2006, 11:05:54 AM

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: Muso on April 06, 2006, 11:05:54 AM

Hi guys

I mentioned before I'm looking at a very small and portable amp for carrying around with myself so i can jam easily. Anyway I really want something with a good marshall jcm800 model. The two amps I'm currently looking at are the line 6 spider mark 2 15 wat and the VOX AD15VT. Theres a real problem as in theres no music shops around Nottingham which stock both amps so I have no way of trying before I buy.
If anyone can let me know about these amps it would be great.

Cheers

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: dave_mc on April 06, 2006, 11:11:47 AM

i haven't tried the vox, but from what i hear, it gets a more "natural" sounding tone, so I'd assume it gets the better jcm800 tone.

Wait till someone who actually knows chimes in, though!

 :D

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: hunter on April 06, 2006, 11:45:58 AM

Suggest you check some of the clips in my post, which have all been done with a Vox Tonelab. This is the same modeling as in the Vox AD30VT and the like.

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3356

Hope this doesn't sound patronising, but if you want a Marshall Sound, why not buy a Marshall instead? The DSL or TSLs have a decent crunch channel which is designed to replicate exactly that tone.

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: Muso on April 06, 2006, 12:25:14 PM

There are no modern small marshall amps which have anywhere near the sound of a Jcm800, this is why I am going for modelling. I'm not going for the best tone as this is just a stop gap until I manage to a proper JCM800.
 I will check out your sound clips when I get off work cheers hunter

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 06, 2006, 02:21:13 PM

Quote from: Muso

There are no modern small marshall amps which have anywhere near the sound of a Jcm800, this is why I am going for modelling. I'm not going for the best tone as this is just a stop gap until I manage to a proper JCM800.

How about this:
http://www.fargenamps.com/miniplex.html

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: hunter on April 06, 2006, 05:14:51 PM

YUPPIIIEEEHHH, I'm a flyweight now!!!  You bantam and welterweight guys must be serious geeks though  :P

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: _tom_ on April 06, 2006, 08:05:18 PM

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: Muso

There are no modern small marshall amps which have anywhere near the sound of a Jcm800, this is why I am going for modelling. I'm not going for the best tone as this is just a stop gap until I manage to a proper JCM800.

How about this:
http://www.fargenamps.com/miniplex.html

WOWOWOW! That sounds awesome!! Where can I get one of these beasts?!

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: indysmith on April 06, 2006, 09:46:31 PM

Quote from: _tom_

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

Quote from: Muso

There are no modern small marshall amps which have anywhere near the sound of a Jcm800, this is why I am going for modelling. I'm not going for the best tone as this is just a stop gap until I manage to a proper JCM800.

How about this:
http://www.fargenamps.com/miniplex.html

WOWOWOW! That sounds awesome!! Where can I get one of these beasts?!

dude they're ridiculously expensive. over here the 4watt heads seem to be going for like £700 :? unless i just found a dodgy price list

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: 38thBeatle on April 06, 2006, 09:47:55 PM

Looks like you'd have to get one from Italy Tom.

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: _tom_ on April 06, 2006, 10:13:13 PM

Well I'd definately not pay £700 for it! Ripoff..

Title: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone
Post by: Muso on April 07, 2006, 08:17:17 AM

I think I'm going to go with the Vox, hopefully get it for saturday cheers for the advice dudes.