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It's extremely well-made and reliable - the reissues are Marshall's best current production amps, by a fair way on that score. I'm pretty sure I've never seen a single one with any fault other than valves.
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In fact try sticking a cheapo used Reflector pedal in front of it and play it totally clean, you might be amazed at how good it sounds.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Have you considered a tweed type amp if it's lovely drive tones you are after at home? I use my 5e3 for gigs and at home because it starts going into overdrive so early on the volume controls.
The only other thing I'm stuck on is not knowing which Marshall cab would be best suited to the JTM? I read somewhere that it likes Greenbacks, is that right? I wouldn't know wether to go for a 2x12 or 4x12 I think the 4x12 may be a bit overkill!
If you can find one for a sensible price, the old 2045 2x12" from the 70s is ideal too.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Have you thought about replacing the speaker? It's a Seventy/80, which is a bit… meh. A Creamback 65 or 75 would be a much better choice if you're after a JTM-type sound.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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Thank you for the info on the cabs, I think I better get saving!
would you recommend the Powerbrake over the Rock Crusher for attenuation? There is a mighty price difference!
They're fine if the amp has rubber feet, not quite so good if it has the hard plastic ones Marshall used in the 70s and 80s.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
It's more the potential for the whole top heavy amp and cabinet to topple over with a slightly mistaken nudge I'm worried about
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I used one when I was recording an album for about 70-80 hours straight, dimed into a THD Hotplate. (I think. Can't remember if I had it attenuated or not)
The amp was with me in the control room, because I wanted to get feedback etc. and get some guitar-amp interaction going on. Plus I was the engineer lol, as
ir was solo album. It was loud!
But, ultimately, the amp didn't miss a beat being absolutely hammered for literally 8 hours per day.
Best with the wick turned up a bit though or as folk above found, maybe attenuated to get the crunch without the hearing damage.
Highly recommended.
Cheers
Hugh
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