Author Topic: Marshall amps summary for reference (Read 13002 times)

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #60 on:** December 31, 2007, 05:08:02 PM »

Quote from: JamesHealey

what about the early 80s JCM800s with no master volume and pre-amp control.. and 4 inputs?

aka the JCM800 MkII's

I've had one, they're just the 1959 model with the JCM800 cosmetics. Mine was a gain monster/total beast.

Most people looking for that 'plexi' tone would rule these out but they'd be well advised to check them out while they're still priced sensible.

:twisted:

JamesHealey · « **Reply #61 on:** January 04, 2008, 08:15:25 AM »

just got one, really looking forward to giving it a spin.

grrrpoop · « **Reply #62 on:** January 09, 2008, 05:24:45 PM »

Not a hugely successful model but the Marshall Artiste was in production from 1971 to 1978.

I've got a 1974 2040 model (50W 2x12) combo with Celestion Greenbacks. Pretty bassy and by nature very clean but used with a THD Hotplate I can get some sweet natural distortion from it, though it's not exactly screaming.

With a Tube Screamer in front it's more flexible. :)

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #63 on:** January 09, 2008, 08:15:42 PM »

Quote from: grrrpoop

Not a hugely successful model but the Marshall Artiste was in production from 1971 to 1978.

I've got a 1974 2040 model (50W 2x12) combo with Celestion Greenbacks. Pretty bassy and by nature very clean but used with a THD Hotplate I can get some sweet natural distortion from it, though it's not exactly screaming.

With a Tube Screamer in front it's more flexible. :)

glad you like that amp, I'm sure you can coax some decent tones out of it.

that's the amp that Jim Marshall lists as his least favourite Marshall ever made (yikes!)