Author Topic: Need JCM800 help!!!!!!!! (Read 4675 times)

Woogie · « **on:** June 17, 2007, 12:54:17 PM »

I can get my hands on a reissue head (2203) for £350. Shall I go for it or hold out for an original?

It has an effects loop for my boss gt8 but I`m not sure.

Helppppppppp

ChrisMetal · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:01:03 PM »

Damn wish i could get one for that much money... seriously want a JCM800. Anyway is it in good condition? when were the Valves last changed etc. stuff like that you need to find out. Cause you don't want to have to get a Valve replacement virtually straight after you buy one...

Miracle Man · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:02:33 PM »

I think 350 quid is a great deal! You should go for it! They sound great, but you shoud have it serviced by a qualified rapairman if you buy it. A lot of them are biased to cold and the result is a cold, sterile sound. Also, if you find it to bright you should definitely do the bright clip mod. It's simple, reversible and sounds great (I did it on my 1981 50W model).

Here's the link for the bright clip mod:
http://www.tone-lizard.com/Ultimate_JCM800.htm

Miracle Man · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:07:32 PM »

Quote from: ChrisMetal

Damn wish i could get one for that much money... seriously want a JCM800. Anyway is it in good condition? when were the Valves last changed etc. stuff like that you need to find out. Cause you don't want to have to get a Valve replacement virtually straight after you buy one...

Actually, when I buy a used amp the first thing I do is take it to a repairman and have the valves changed. When you buy a used amp you never know how the valves are biased and this affects the tone a lot.

Just my opinion though :D

Woogie · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:07:49 PM »

Yep good condition. Just a few rips on the bottom which can be glued or something. Will it sound really full? What are they like compared to originals? Should I be worried about the output transformer etc? It was serviced about 10 - 12 months ago.

Seems alot of amp for the money.

indysmith · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:08:52 PM »

dude buy it definately. if you don't like it sell it for twice what yu paid for it and get an original

Woogie · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:14:52 PM »

I have no idea what I`m gonna run this through!!

ChrisMetal · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:25:20 PM »

a 1960B Marshall Cab :twisted:

Woogie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:41:27 PM »

I was thinking maybe a used Marshall cab. They go for £200 usually in good nick. Could change speakers out for G12H30's or something.

So I shall go for the amp yes??

If its not my bag, I`ll sell it on here for a reasonable price :)

Tarzan · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:42:43 PM »

Quote from: Troy

Quote from: ChrisMetal
Damn wish i could get one for that much money... seriously want a JCM800. Anyway is it in good condition? when were the Valves last changed etc. stuff like that you need to find out. Cause you don't want to have to get a Valve replacement virtually straight after you buy one...

Actually, when I buy a used amp the first thing I do is take it to a repairman and have the valves changed. When you buy a used amp you never know how the valves are biased and this affects the tone a lot.

Just my opinion though :D

What exactly is a valve bias?

indysmith · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:43:09 PM »

do yu really need a 4x12? i'd get that framus 2x12 that comes with v30s... for £200

Woogie · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:47:00 PM »

I`m not sure whether the V30's will mike it too bright and trebly.

Tom's cab would be good but its only 60w capacticy.

Should I pull 2 tubes maybe?

Can't think of many other speakers that would work with a 2x12.

Twinfan · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:37:33 PM »

That's a REALLY low price. Get it bought ;)

Woogie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:52:16 PM »

Should I pull 2 tubes when I get it? Will cost less to retube in future and I can drive it harder, plus I can have more speaker options.

Also, I`m worried it will sound weak compared to an original due to the output transformer.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2007, 04:04:40 PM »

£350 is a great price but I'd hold out for an original - if you're patient you'll get a 70s master vol JMP for that price (or certainly another £100). the original will appreciate in value where the reissue won't for a long time.

:twisted: