Members petejt Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm muddled by this. This Marshall JCM800 has "(1988)" in brackets, in its description. Does that mean it was made in 1988? Or just another model name like "1959 SLP", "1974x" etc.? Here is what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SFW Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'd say made in 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted February 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'd say made in 88. If that's the case, then those had solid-state clipping in them, rather than full-valve amplification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members petejt Posted February 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 does anyone else know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 If that's the case, then those had solid-state clipping in them, rather than full-valve amplification? Does it sound good, if so whats the problem?You might prefer the sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boonestunes Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 made in 88. if you look on the drake transformer there should be a month/year date.... both my 2210 and my 3203 were made in '88. I know some folks bag on the "later" amps in these series, but I think they sound awesome, at least the ones I have......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axe2 2001 Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 If that's the case, then those had solid-state clipping in them, rather than full-valve amplification? That's either a 2204, 50 watt or a 2203, 100 watt. No diodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SFW Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 If that's the case, then those had solid-state clipping in them, rather than full-valve amplification? The 255x series or Jubilee series had diode clipping in them. With that said, they are probably my favorite Marshall amps, in terms of tone. The 2203 or 04 you have in the picture above doesn't have diode clipping circuits- unless it was "modified." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members grumphh Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 both my 2210 and my 3203 were made in '88. I know some folks bag on the "later" amps in these series, but I think they sound awesome, at least the ones I have......... Actually, on this board the responses i have seen indicate that the later channelswitcher JCM800's are the best of the bunch - because Marshall redesigned the circuits and rectified some minor flaws found in the first (early 80's) revisions. The '87 channelswitcher i used to have sounded great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moshaholic Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm muddled by this. This Marshall JCM800 has "(1988)" in brackets, in its description. Does that mean it was made in 1988? Or just another model name like "1959 SLP", "1974x" etc.? Here is what it looks like. thats a badass looking 1988 model... looks CLEAN AS {censored}! wish I could buy it NOW!!! too bad it is not in the USA... xgx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SLfreak Posted February 1, 2008 Members Share Posted February 1, 2008 I would do nasty things to the inputs of that amp. She's a beauty! Don't let her get away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members axe2 2001 Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Actually, on this board the responses i have seen indicate that the later channelswitcher JCM800's are the best of the bunch - because Marshall redesigned the circuits and rectified some minor flaws found in the first (early 80's) revisions. The '87 channelswitcher i used to have sounded great True. I had a 1984 2205 that had channel bleed issues. I'm not sure when they addressed the problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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