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I had Martin Whelan add a metro zero loss FX loop to mine and it's adds a ton of versatility, especially with the FX8 being able to add volume and reduce gain which basically creates more channels. But to be honest these amps work just as well with a Tubescreamer/SD1/etc in front and your volume knob.
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The first-version 2204 is a bit of an aberration - it has the input channels in parallel not cascaded, so the High input is thinner and weaker-sounding than the Low, not the classic 2203 High input sound we know and love...
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The bass amp at the back not so much tho. Bill commented to me that it sounded “zingy and toppy in a not good way” - I agreed and decided to have a play. Tucked away in between “pre-gain” and the eq knobs was a “bright” switch which was on. Turns out the bright switch was actually a “get rid of most of the decent bass and mid, add a layer of treble, and then accentuate the metallic sound of anything going through it” or, in common parlance a “make the shit amp sound even shitter”
"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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Would something like a Harlot valve Kingsley pedal work well into the lo channel of these amps you think?
A Mesa V-Twin works well though, if that's any help...
"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 a damming report on modern Marshall’s when players who have only used the modern ones play the old ones and realise just how great they sound. The JCM 800, JTM 45, 1987x or any of the pre 1987 Marshall’s just sound absolutely brilliant. They just need a little bit of modern touches to make them more user friendly.
Marshall made great amps and they are the quitisential sound of rock music (pre 1990). It’s sad how far off the boil they’ve gone by trying to reinvent the wheel.
The lead 100 is ace, and definitely catches the spirit of the jcm800 for less money.
Jcm800 is one of the best amps ever. I prefer jtm45 style, but jcms really are epic.
"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
ICBM
Would the 50 w 800 give a 65 twin a run for it's money in the VOLUME dept?
I guess I am talking about the lo input channel on the Marshall.....can it shift some air like the 65 twin?