Author Topic: Best small modelling amp with good marshall tone (Read 6309 times)

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

dave_mc · « **Reply #1 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

hunter · « **Reply #2 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.

Muso · « **Reply #3 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

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #4 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

hunter · « **Reply #5 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

_tom_ · « **Reply #6 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?!

indysmith · « **Reply #7 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

38thBeatle · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2006, 09:47:55 PM »

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

_tom_ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2006, 10:13:13 PM »

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

Muso · « **Reply #10 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.