Marshall style amp head or combo with switchable dual master volumes

ChrisCox1994

As the title suggests really, I really fancy getting a marshall style amp but need that volume boost for solos and don't want to run 4 cables to put a boost in the loop etc.

I remember the cornford mk50kii had switchable dual MVs and I think there's a Friedman with the same. 

Anything else I'm missing?

Flanging_Fred

My memory is a little hazy, but I think the Marshall JCM900 SLX did this.

Jonathangus

The DSL40C and DSL100H, but you'll need the 6-button footswitch.

Moe_Zambeek

Orange OR30?

StefB

All JVM models do this.

noisepolluter

DSL40CR - if you buy the 6 way footswitch and upgrade to a Creamback celestion (subject to taste obvs - just not a fan of the V-type personally) it should still cost less than £850. 

The cheapest JVM is well over a grand new and to be honest for the classic rock sounds I use, I actually prefer the DSL voicing to the JVM once they’re on a level playing field speaker-wise. I have a JVM502C going out the door this week for that very reason, as the DSL40 has displaced it. 

exocet

Ceriatone King Kong?

https://ceriatone.com/hot-rodded-plexi-king-kong-50/

Two separate Plexi Preamps with switchable options.

StefB

Laney TT50 & TT100 as older, wildcard options too.

Cols

DSL40CR with the 6 button foot switch.  Job done, and you can also switch between clean, crunch, ultra gain and ultra-ultra gain.  It also lets you switch the loop in and out, but I apprehend this will not be of interest to you.

ChrisCox1994

Yeah not really interested in the JVM or DSL40c I had a dsl50 and 100 back in the day. 

I really want a 20-40w compact head that does super lead to jcm800 tones.

Basically a marshall studio 20w jcm800 head but with a single button that gives a volume boost.

ChrisCox1994

exocet said:

Ceriatone King Kong?

https://ceriatone.com/hot-rodded-plexi-king-kong-50/

Two separate Plexi Preamps with switchable options.

Looks great, but more after a single channel with a volume boost type of thing

Jonathangus

The Rhythm Clip on the Studio Jubilee is JCM800-ish.  Then you can footswitch to the lead channel which has an independent volume control.

timmypix

The new Victory Super Sheriff has dual master volumes. Spendy, though.

Cols

ChrisCox1994 said:

Yeah not really interested in the JVM or DSL40c I had a dsl50 and 100 back in the day. 

I really want a 20-40w compact head that does super lead to jcm800 tones.

Basically a marshall studio 20w jcm800 head but with a single button that gives a volume boost.

Out of interest, why not a DSL40CR?  If it’s previous bad experience with DSL reliability, the 40C doesn’t have this issue.  

My understanding is that the DSL was basically designed to replicate the 800 and more besides.

ICBM

JCM900 High Gain Master Volume and SL-X
JVMs
New DSL40 and 100

Petepassion

Maybe try my Hook R20 when I get it back mate. One channel does the Fender thing but the other channel does a very good Marshall with switchable dual master volumes 

De_Batz

ChrisCox1994 said:

As the title suggests really, I really fancy getting a marshall style amp but need that volume boost for solos and don't want to run 4 cables to put a boost in the loop etc.

I remember the cornford mk50kii had switchable dual MVs and I think there's a Friedman with the same. 

Anything else I'm missing?

I can vouch for the Cornford. It’s a stellar amp if you want that bright, crisp sound and also has the gain boost in the drive channel. It’s far and away the most complete gigging amp I own or indeed have owned, but it’s not a cheap date and there are some sounds it needs help for. 

Yorkie

I think Marshall really need to produce a 40 or 50 watt modern-day DSL head.

robinbowes

ChrisCox1994 said:

As the title suggests really, I really fancy getting a marshall style amp but need that volume boost for solos and don't want to run 4 cables to put a boost in the loop etc.

I remember the cornford mk50kii had switchable dual MVs and I think there's a Friedman with the same. 

Anything else I'm missing?

Sounds to me like you're the exact target market the the Gigrig Underliner.

ChrisCox1994

robinbowes said:

ChrisCox1994 said:

As the title suggests really, I really fancy getting a marshall style amp but need that volume boost for solos and don't want to run 4 cables to put a boost in the loop etc.

I remember the cornford mk50kii had switchable dual MVs and I think there's a Friedman with the same. 

Anything else I'm missing?

Sounds to me like you're the exact target market the the Gigrig Underliner.

yeah i mean, this with the badcat combo i already own would be a killer rock gig setup to be honest 

Jonathangus

Out of interest, what's your objection to just popping an EQ in the loop?  It's simple, cheap, and you can boost the mids too.