Ok, first world problem but I’m moving down the path of selling my 67 jtm50 and 67 pinstripe cab with 20w pre rolas on. I’ve become quite aware how valuable and fragile they are and as I don’t get to use them much as they don’t fit in my house, im thinking now is the time to move them on. They are a delight to own and sound spectacular but for a normal person, a risk in equal measure.
If I wanted to replace them with something modern what options are out there? I don’t gig so I’d probably want something slightly smaller footprint like a 1x12 or 2x12.
the best option I could come up with is to perhaps find a boutique builder to make me some kind of jtm replica.
Thoughts please?
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As for "when am I ready?" You'll never be ready. It works in reverse, you become ready by doing it. - pmbomb
You may want to replace the speakers since the matching cabs don’t come with entirely appropriate ones - Heritage G12M-20s would be better - but your budget should be sufficient…
"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
If you still want the power you can build a 50w head into a smaller cabinet. If you don't need the power then you could look at the stock Marshall options or other mini Marshall style amps out there
I know I’ll never be able to find anything 100% comparable to the real thing but it would be nice if I can find something a bit closer.
"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
The Hiwatt 200 was better than the 100 but crushingly heavy
Are the gems from that collection all gone now?
"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
Are you going to put the amp+cab on consignment with ATB/similar? (If so, please let me know how it goes. I have a '67 JMP + cabs to sell when I can get around to it.)
I am surprised Marshall have never re-issued these.
Gumbothewiddlers amp looks like a great find to anyone wanting one.