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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: headtheball on May 30, 2006, 05:40:16 PM

Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 30, 2006, 05:40:16 PM
OK, so I've been offered one for 350, and probably could beat that down to about 300.

Is it worth it? Can I mod some of the "modernity" out of it? Can the FX loop be ripped out?

Go on...Help me out here folks!
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: fps_dean on May 30, 2006, 06:22:34 PM
Worth it? Perhaps.  If you can get it for $300, do it.

I'd imagine $100 worth of mods would go a very long way with a JCM 2000.  I mean they can't possibly make it much worse, so that's a start...
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 30, 2006, 06:27:32 PM
If only it was $300!! Sadly it's £300!

I don't know. it's mainly a kickaround amp for the house. I tned to gig with a borrowed twin, but at the minute im using a Roc-Pro 600 for the house, and it's just rubbish!
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: dave_mc on May 30, 2006, 06:28:40 PM
^ second hand? they normally go for around £400 new.

what type of music do you play? How much cash could you get together for an amp? what guitar, pickups, and current amp do you have? EDIT: ah, i see you've told us what amp you have, I've never heard of it... :(

:drink:
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 30, 2006, 06:36:28 PM
It's second hand, but hasn't been used. Twas a gift for a naughty child, but his Da is selling it on, having found out just how naughty (I'd go into details, but you don't wanna know!!) I usually play bluesy-rock stuff, veering up to the odd bit of metal.

Main guitar is Ugly Bob the Eggle wave with 2 BKP-90's
Also use a 70's tele deluxe for thicker tones.

The Roc-Pro is a god-awful fender hybrid amp from the mid nineties. It used to be called the Performer before that.
 I've got three and a bit hundred. Had my eye on a second hand laney VC-30 2x12, but it got snaffled...
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: fps_dean on May 30, 2006, 06:49:46 PM
Quote from: headtheball
If only it was $300!! Sadly it's £300!

I don't know. it's mainly a kickaround amp for the house. I tned to gig with a borrowed twin, but at the minute im using a Roc-Pro 600 for the house, and it's just rubbish!


That seems high.  About $550 if you talk them down to £300.  I can ebay one for less than that at any given moment.

My sugestion would be shop around for a Studio 15 if you like the older Marshall tone.  It will get a pretty good JTM45 tone and some of the JCM 800 tones as well.  That's what I use for my practice amp and I have been very pleased with it.  They have significantly gone up in price - $700-$1000usd on ebay these days, but in the UK you could probably fine one for less.
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 30, 2006, 07:13:21 PM
I really want a 50 watt JCM800 combo, but they're as rare as rocking horse poo with hens teeth in it.
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: indysmith on May 30, 2006, 07:52:15 PM
Quote from: headtheball
I really want a 50 watt JCM800 combo, but they're as rare as rocking horse poo with hens teeth in it.

i had no trouble finding mine on ebay about a year ago - there was always one or two on there... It's worth waiting for them to come up  8)
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 30, 2006, 09:13:35 PM
Ebay is teasing me. There's a twin in lovely nick for 450 (buy it now!) on there. But it's in canada. bar-stewards!
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: fps_dean on May 30, 2006, 10:03:59 PM
Quote from: headtheball
Ebay is teasing me. There's a twin in lovely nick for 450 (buy it now!) on there. But it's in canada. bar-stewards!

Maybe I shoudl buy it ;)
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: willo on May 30, 2006, 10:16:48 PM
Quote from: headtheball
I really want a 50 watt JCM800 combo, but they're as rare as rocking horse poo with hens teeth in it.


I'm probably (almost certainly) selling my JCM800 100W combo. Same difference as a 50W really if you use an attenuator. PM me if you're interested... :wink:
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: Dakine on May 30, 2006, 10:20:49 PM
^ why? :)
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: willo on May 30, 2006, 10:59:52 PM
Ah, I just need more versatility from my amp. I'm not really a metal player so I don't even need that much gain, you know?
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: Dakine on May 30, 2006, 11:04:23 PM
nnnnnnnot metal! mwahhahah (or however he does it ) :)

So whats on the WISH list then?
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: indysmith on May 30, 2006, 11:05:59 PM
Quote from: Dakine
So whats on the WISH list then?

ohhh i was thinking the same!
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: chrisola on May 30, 2006, 11:13:00 PM
a JCM800 combo AND a 1x12 extension just went for £380 odd on ebay, both looked mint!

They are there...
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: willo on May 30, 2006, 11:14:08 PM
Quote from: Dakine
nnnnnnnot metal! mwahhahah (or however he does it ) :)

So whats on the WISH list then?


me?

I'm looking at a trip to Matamp, or checking out one of the HiWatts. Not too certain. I only need mild breakup on an amp; I get most of my solo tones from fuzz.

Having said this, I have no money right now. Hence the desire to sell the JCM800 - need the money.
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 31, 2006, 05:33:53 PM
To be honest willo, I need an amp, but I'm also a tight git. Transportation could be a problem too, unless that's newcastle Co. Down you're located in!
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: willo on May 31, 2006, 06:10:40 PM
Quote from: headtheball
To be honest willo, I need an amp, but I'm also a tight git. Transportation could be a problem too, unless that's newcastle Co. Down you're located in!


Ha, no problem. But yeah, its Newcastle, England, unfortunately. If you can get a ferry over to Liverpool I could definitely meet you in summer, but hey, if you're broke/tight ( :lol: ), that's cool!
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: headtheball on May 31, 2006, 07:45:32 PM
It's hard to know which to say. If i'm broke, then i'm a waster, If I'm tight I'm an arse...

Can we have a complimentary term for the financially embarrased with ideas above their station?
Title: DSL 40 watt combo
Post by: dave_mc on May 31, 2006, 09:55:21 PM
Quote from: headtheball
Can we have a complimentary term for the financially embarrased with ideas above their station?


paris hilton?

although that's more an embarassed for her...