Author Topic: Marshall JCM2000 (Read 5317 times)

keith · « **on:** December 27, 2005, 05:43:13 PM »

Just interested in anyones opinions on this amp TSL 122 combo.Gibson Flying V (fitted with a set of Crawlers) Gibson Les Paul Standard(Burstbuckers but shortly to be fitted with a set of Mules). Finally what sort of sound I can expect to get from the Mules as opposed to the Crawlers. I'm really happy with the Crawlers they have transformed the V but I would like something a bit different for the Les Paul.

Cheers
Keith

Tim · « **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2005, 06:20:09 PM »

You'll get a much more open tone, although not lacking in power, they won't be as hot as the Crawlers but no slouch all the same. There'll be more bite in the highs and the bass should be warmer and not so prominent.The focus of the mids is broader and overall there'll be more dynamics too.

Searcher · « **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2005, 06:20:18 PM »

Dunno about the combo, but I had the ½ stack with a 100 watt head and I loved it at the time.

keith · « **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2005, 07:32:12 PM »

Quote from: Tim

You'll get a much more open tone, although not lacking in power, they won't be as hot as the Crawlers but no slouch all the same. There'll be more bite in the highs and the bass should be warmer and not so prominent.The focus of the mids is broader and overall there'll be more dynamics too.

Thanks Tim thats a great help.
Cheers
Keith

Skybone · « **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2005, 10:59:36 PM »

Keith,
I used to have a TSL122, and I thought it was a brilliant amp. I only sold it because I just wasn't using it (at the time).

The only thing with the TSL's is that it's not a "plug & play" amp, you have to spend a wee bit of time with it, tweaking the EQ to find that sweet spot (especially on Ch.2 & 3), but when you find that sweet spot... You'll know you've hit it!

My only advice is to run it with an attenuator.

keith · « **Reply #5 on:** December 28, 2005, 09:03:13 PM »

Quote from: Skybone

Keith,
I used to have a TSL122, and I thought it was a brilliant amp. I only sold it because I just wasn't using it (at the time).

The only thing with the TSL's is that it's not a "plug & play" amp, you have to spend a wee bit of time with it, tweaking the EQ to find that sweet spot (especially on Ch.2 & 3), but when you find that sweet spot... You'll know you've hit it!

My only advice is to run it with an attenuator.

Hi Skybone thanks for the reply I have a THD hotplate which I was going to get rid of but after your comment I might keep it now.
Cheers
Keith

carlaz · « **Reply #6 on:** December 29, 2005, 12:25:17 PM »

Quote from: Searcher

Dunno about the combo, but I had the ½ stack with a 100 watt head and I loved it at the time.

Guitarist in the band I play bass with has the JCM2000 half-stack too, and it sounds pretty good; plenty tones in it! Mind you, it doesn't sound as good as it would if he replaced his DiMarzios with BKPs and stopped scooping his mids so excessively! ;)

indysmith · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2005, 12:53:14 PM »

i can't say that i'm a huge fan of the JCM2000 series. they are versatile i suppose, but for the money, they never sound outstanding, just fizzy.
They're not a bad amp at all, but not what I'd expect from a Marshall.
I was looking at them yesterday actually and it made me laugh ro see that there's a button on the TSLs to scoop the mids, haha.

keith · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2005, 01:21:47 PM »

Quote from: carlaz

Quote from: Searcher
Dunno about the combo, but I had the ½ stack with a 100 watt head and I loved it at the time.

Guitarist in the band I play bass with has the JCM2000 half-stack too, and it sounds pretty good; plenty tones in it! Mind you, it doesn't sound as good as it would if he replaced his DiMarzios with BKPs and stopped scooping his mids so excessively! ;)

Hi Carlaz well it is sounding good at the moment I am using BKP Crawlers in my V
Cheers
Keith

keith · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2005, 01:28:48 PM »

Quote from: indysmith

i can't say that i'm a huge fan of the JCM2000 series. they are versatile i suppose, but for the money, they never sound outstanding, just fizzy.
They're not a bad amp at all, but not what I'd expect from a Marshall.
I was looking at them yesterday actually and it made me laugh ro see that there's a button on the TSLs to scoop the mids, haha.

Hi Indy I dont use the mids scoop button,but I got this amp after trying a mates who has the same amp (he doesnt have a fizzy sound) so I put the V through it and with the BKPs it sounded great. I suppose if I had the funds I would like a Hughes and Kettner Triamp they sound great.
Thanx for the opinions
Cheers
Keith

Skybone · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2005, 04:07:45 PM »

The mid scoop buttons are best left well alone, where the "deep" switch is great... ;)

More booty than a Fat Fighter's meeting...

keith · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2005, 04:32:51 PM »

Quote from: Skybone

The mid scoop buttons are best left well alone, where the "deep" switch is great... ;)

More booty than a Fat Fighter's meeting...

Hi sky yes I agree. Getting off the subject for a mo is that your cat in the av pic?
Cheers
Keith

Skybone · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2005, 10:52:39 AM »

No, I found the av on the "standard" set. It just reminds me of our cat! ;)

keith · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2005, 11:30:51 AM »

Quote from: Skybone

No, I found the av on the "standard" set. It just reminds me of our cat! ;)

Yes Sky its the same as ours..............mental he he
Keith