Jet city jca20hv anyone tried one ?

riffpowers

I've been offered a jet city jca20hv head for sale locally . 
Anyone tried one ?? Just want to do a bit research before I go and try it .

p90fool

I haven't tried one, but I have a 20H and a Custom 22 and they're great amps, don't see why the 20HV should be any different as long as you like its particular preamp voicing. 

They're well made using good quality components, and they're fun and easy to mod if you want a bit more of this or a bit less of that. 

ICBM

Likewise I haven’t played a 20HV, but all the other Jet City’s I’ve come across have been really well-made and sound great - although some need bright caps removing in order to not sound too bright. I don’t think this applies to any of the 20W series though.

Don't be put off by the low price - it’s hard to understand why they’re as cheap as they are, they’re as well or better-made than some amps costing two and three times as much.

riffpowers

Might give it a try . 

newi123

I have one - love It!

riffpowers

newi123 said:

I have one - love It!

I'm looking for a small but giggable amp that does Brit overdrive style sound up to jcm800 type gain , will it fit the bill ??

newi123

My main band plays rock - aerosmith, vh, pop punk through to ratm, soad. Covers it all with a drive pedal infront. Ive used an ac+, ts and sd1. The drive from the amp is more 70s than 80s - think acdc etc.

Through a 2x12 with a v30 and a heritage it sounds really good. Constant compliments. Loads of volume.

I did change the power valves to some mesa ones and that made a big difference.

thecolourbox

Out of interest do the Jet City amps do something like the 60s Marshall with the gain dialled back a bit

newi123

Never played a 60s Marshall, but my 20hv did replace a 1958x. Surprisingly similar, but the jet city is way louder and being solid state rectifier doesn't sag so much at volume.

jonnyburgo

I've got the single Channel 20w combo, I love it.

longjaw

I've got one - works great with humbucker guitars, but a bit too toppy with my strats and teles.

paulnb57

I have one, Its a keeper, I believe the V version to be a bit less trebly than the non V. I think the reason they are much cheaper than the opposition is because they have no dealer network, you buy direct, cutting out the middleman costs.....nice build quality, great sound, cheap! I did change the valves though......try it!

jellybelly

I’ve looked into these a couple of times - they look like they might be similar to a Dr Z Maz with the cleaner front end with Marshall and vox-like elements. I’m always keen on an amp with a good master volume ...