Members -DOOM- Posted December 16, 2007 Members Share Posted December 16, 2007 because compared to a modded 2203, the JVM blows. i have a modded 2204 that i had a room full of people agree DESTROYED a JVM at our ampfest a couple of weeks ago. What mods were done to the 2204 mate???? I'm quite intersted as am looking at similar options........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 What mods were done to the 2204 mate???? I'm quite intersted as am looking at similar options........it's kind of a mod, and just as much of a new amp. basically, the 2204 preamps is gone, and now it's got Voodoo's CP preamp design, designating the amp a CP-50. still has all the upsides of a 2204, but with with way more controls, more gain on tap, and a richer bottom end. i would STRONGLY recommend contacting Voodoo, telling them what you're looking for out of it, and listening to what they have to offer you. each of their prototype designs i've owned was the best amp i had ever owned... until i bought the next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keano Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 I got a JMP and loooove the tone man, I put a clean boost in front, preamp on 8, and then hit it with a OCD lightly on for solo. don't butcher that ha! Though...... I am curious to hear it. You live in L.A. area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 it's kind of a mod, and just as much of a new amp. basically, the 2204 preamps is gone, and now it's got Voodoo's CP preamp design, designating the amp a CP-50. still has all the upsides of a 2204, but with with way more controls, more gain on tap, and a richer bottom end. i would STRONGLY recommend contacting Voodoo, telling them what you're looking for out of it, and listening to what they have to offer you. each of their prototype designs i've owned was the best amp i had ever owned... until i bought the next one So then you don't have a 2204 that destroyed a JVM.....:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 So then you don't have a 2204 that destroyed a JVM.....:poke: sure i do. since the topic of the whole thread was mods on a 2203, and someone said eff that, just buy a JVM, i felt obliged to tell them that my modded 2204 blew away the JVM. i never said it was a straight 2204. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 sure i do. since the topic of the whole thread was mods on a 2203, and someone said eff that, just buy a JVM, i felt obliged to tell them that my modded 2204 blew away the JVM. i never said it was a straight 2204.OK....yeah a 2204 headshell with a Voodoo amp inside, more accurate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bullhead Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 OK....yeah a 2204 headshell with a Voodoo amp inside, more accurate? ... yes and no. only thing that's been changed is the preamp (and there's now a loop). the power section and transformers the same, and the amp sounds very Marshall-y. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members telephant Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Id take a stock 2203 over every single amp mentioned in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 ... yes and no. only thing that's been changed is the preamp (and there's now a loop). the power section and transformers the same, and the amp sounds very Marshall-y.every modded amp sounds like a hot rodded Marshall though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greazygeo Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Id take a stock 2203 over every single amp mentioned in this thread. the only good 2203 is a heavily modded 2203 (or plexi for that matter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Satyrist Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 :thu: Big Time for modded JMPs!!I have a 50-watt JMP ('79 or so) that I had modded at the Amp Shop out here in LA. They put in a gain boost, an extra tube that's only activated when you go through the "hi gain" input. Through the "lo" input, it's classic JMP all the way. They also installed a resonance/speaker damping knob that really tames the woofiness. It sounds amazing and totally stomps a JVM.So go for it, Mod away!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvanSinga Posted December 26, 2007 Members Share Posted December 26, 2007 is it possible to heavily mod the 2203 yourself? as in DIY?im getting a 2203 soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members telephant Posted December 26, 2007 Members Share Posted December 26, 2007 the only good 2203 is a heavily modded 2203 (or plexi for that matter) Because you cant make a stock one for you... I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keano Posted May 7, 2008 Members Share Posted May 7, 2008 Anry hippie kicks ass but you can't have an Fx loop if u get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members atrox Posted May 7, 2008 Members Share Posted May 7, 2008 Id take a stock 2203 over every single amp mentioned in this thread. You know. I bought a JVM410H for it's versatility and it is a great amp. The perfect amp for my needs actually. However, I have a stock 1982 2203 that I considered modding. Then I tried to sell it instead after I got the JVM, but ultimately have kept it in stock condition and it's off the market. For the few different tones you can get out of it, they are simply the best tones ever IMO. Sooooo glad I never sold it or had it modded. I don't use it much right now as I can get pretty accurate tones out of the crunch channel on the JVM and much more, but for those straight up rock or metal projects I get here and there, it is ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarded_1 Posted May 7, 2008 Members Share Posted May 7, 2008 His modifications just scream in a wonderful way and they're not that expensive.Any thoughts? I don't know, man. $675 for a mod is really expensive in my book. I'm kind of kicking myself for not getting an amp modded by Dave back when it cost $250 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshallmel Posted May 7, 2008 Members Share Posted May 7, 2008 I owned a Bray modded 1987x and I had to fight that thing for every note.I listened to the clips on his website and they sounded great. I played the thing and was not happy. I say do not hack up a desireable amp to get hot rodded Marshall tones. Buy something that already does them or get a reissue and have it modded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darkride Posted May 7, 2008 Members Share Posted May 7, 2008 It's getting modified! LOL! It's not going to get the Bray treatment, though I love his stuff. It's going to Dave Friedman. If you're not going to keep it stock & use a boost or eq, then IMO this is a wise choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Heineken Posted May 8, 2008 Members Share Posted May 8, 2008 Am i the only one here who thinks modding a JMP is like holy virgin Maria having a boobjob:eek:. Please do that to a JCM800 2203 and cherish our heritage:o (and that of your children) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 8, 2008 Members Share Posted May 8, 2008 I have a Bray modded 1987x as well, im not real thrilled with its tone either. I may be either sending it to Trace for a Jose HG mod, or selling it and my other amp and buying something else, Ecstasy, Cameron Marshall, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ComingApart Posted May 8, 2008 Members Share Posted May 8, 2008 My Lee Jackson modded JMP 2203 is just about to be shipped out to be put back to stock. (if i can ever make it back to the office to ship it out) Anything more than some minor tweaks i'd be pretty hesitant to do. Especially if it's all stock now. EDIT: I just realized this thread is teh olde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshallmel Posted May 8, 2008 Members Share Posted May 8, 2008 I have a Bray modded 1987x as well, im not real thrilled with its tone either. I may be either sending it to Trace for a Jose HG mod, or selling it and my other amp and buying something else, Ecstasy, Cameron Marshall, etc... Send it to Trace. The HG Jose will make you sport wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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