Members MattyOvertone Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 I'll start by saying this amp is an 8/10 and is not all original. I had to replace the output transformer, however replaced with the best; Mercury Magnetics Tone Clone. All the filter caps and power transformer and choke are original. The amp is currently setup for EL34 power tubes which required a resistor mod. Also, the amp has a few other tone mods for boosted gain and mid range. Recently retubed and properly biased. All reissue Mullard tubes in the pre and power sections. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL PHOTOS or scroll down to check out a few added to this post. This is an awesome sounding Marshall. I have over $1400 into buying and fixing up the amp. Will sell for $1100 shipped or best offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Junnage Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 ElectricDream is going to kick my ass for asking this, but, Would you interested in a trade for a Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Amp? I'm also quite close and would be able to drive out about an hour or so to meet ya I'm near New York City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted September 15, 2009 Members Share Posted September 15, 2009 interested in trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted September 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2009 Possible partial trades depending on what you have... Only thing I would be willing to add money to is a trade for a nice black Gibson LP custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Junnage Posted September 18, 2009 Members Share Posted September 18, 2009 My amp has the same selling value as yours (approximately $1100 U.S.) Plus, I'm about an hours drive away, so we could make a direct trade if you decided to trade for my amp (no scams this way, it is failproof). From your comment, it seems you have a JCM800, which would be able to cover hi-gain and stuff like that. At the same time, you'll be able to have a really good Marshall that can cover shimmering, sparkling, beautiful cleans (the Bluesbreaker is better than Fender Cleans in my opinion) and if cranked, can get the meanest Jimmy Page sort of bluesy hard rock sort of tone. This amp also takes all pedals that I've tried VERY well. My Les Paul into this Marshall gives a godly sort of tone. I really hope you decide to trade with me, because frankly, I REALLY want this amp. I don't care about pictures or sound clips, but they would be nice. I can send you pictures via. PM if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted September 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 19, 2009 My amp has the same selling value as yours (approximately $1100 U.S.) Plus, I'm about an hours drive away, so we could make a direct trade if you decided to trade for my amp (no scams this way, it is failproof).From your comment, it seems you have a JCM800, which would be able to cover hi-gain and stuff like that. At the same time, you'll be able to have a really good Marshall that can cover shimmering, sparkling, beautiful cleans (the Bluesbreaker is better than Fender Cleans in my opinion) and if cranked, can get the meanest Jimmy Page sort of bluesy hard rock sort of tone.This amp also takes all pedals that I've tried VERY well. My Les Paul into this Marshall gives a godly sort of tone.I really hope you decide to trade with me, because frankly, I REALLY want this amp.I don't care about pictures or sound clips, but they would be nice. I can send you pictures via. PM if you're interested. I'm remotely familiar with the bluesbreaker. I used to have a 50watt reissue plexi head that was probably similar in sound. And actually my JCM800 isn't really a heavy amp because it's a model 1987, which is similar to the plexi circuit. The JMP and JCM800 2203 and 2204 amps were the "metal" amps of the day, and still are to an extent. That said, I'm really looking for a cash deal or a trade towards a black LP custom. In a perfect world I'd love to have your amp in my collection, but can't really afford that right now with the other things I want to get. I'll definitely consider it heavily though, maybe I'll change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Junnage Posted September 19, 2009 Members Share Posted September 19, 2009 Good to know. I'll hope for the best =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 3, 2009 Bump for photos added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 3, 2009 Apparently the fad for quasi-vintage tube amps is wearing thin. No interest at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bostonrocks Posted October 4, 2009 Members Share Posted October 4, 2009 Apparently the fad for quasi-vintage tube amps is wearing thin. No interest at all?Tons of interest just no money or trades you'd want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 5, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 Tons of interest just no money or trades you'd want oh ballzz... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrathchild1 Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 I gotta Marshall SLX and $ I also got a budda SD80. let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charveldan Posted October 5, 2009 Members Share Posted October 5, 2009 Nice amp, too bad about the O.T.:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 I gotta Marshall SLX and $I also got a budda SD80. let me know. Was hoping for a cash deal... may be interested in what you have to trade. I'll consider your offers and let you know. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nice amp, too bad about the O.T. :poke: Yeah it would be nice if all original, but it's still a great sounding and working amp. I'm another supporter of Mercury Magnetics. I have no complaints about the transformer at all. It's a quality chunk of iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1960LesPaul Posted October 7, 2009 Members Share Posted October 7, 2009 Man I had a 78 JMP that I let go cheap because I needed cash really fast. You say this amp because of some replacement parts has a bit more gain. Can you explain that or let me know who has a similar gain. I always wished mine had a bit more. I am sure it isn't going to have what my 2205 has but that is what interest me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Well most of the added "distortion" comes from the EL34s. It came stock with 6550 power tubes which are a cleaner. Only other mods are a few resistor value changes to tweak the sound, but they don't make a dramatic difference. A bit more distortion and a bit more beef. I found setting the master to about 5.5, the pre-amp to 7.5, presence at 4.5, bass at 6.5, mid at 4.5, and treble around 5 through a marshall 4x12, boosted with a fulltone fatboost and using a gibson or EMG pickup awesome 80s hard rock/modern rock type of sounds. Can be dialed down to more 70s rock tones if desired. Never tryed getting a really harsh metal sound from it, though i think it's doable with maybe a different pedal on the front end. It seems 2203s are pretty universal and a lot of people use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JonesCrusher Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I remember my 50 watter. I played a party in the mountains and I remember every knob was on 10 and "War Pigs" sounded cool. Back in my teens thirty years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrathchild1 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I can add 300 bucks plus my SLX. Tone wise, you really wont be missing much. check some of the clips out on the SLX on utube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 I can add 300 bucks plus my SLX.Tone wise, you really wont be missing much. check some of the clips out on the SLX on utube Does the SLX have the 5881 power tubes? Is it 50 or 100 watt? debating whether I would want another single channel marshall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrathchild1 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Does the SLX have the 5881 power tubes? Is it 50 or 100 watt?debating whether I would want another single channel marshall... 6L6s. its a 2 channel amp. comes with the 1 button foot switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 6L6s. its a 2 channel amp. comes with the 1 button foot switch. Isn't it essentially a single channel amp with switchable volumes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wrathchild1 Posted October 8, 2009 Members Share Posted October 8, 2009 Isn't it essentially a single channel amp with switchable volumes? yes. shares the same EQs. just think about it. If no offer fall your way, my offer stand. Tony. Just PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1960LesPaul Posted October 9, 2009 Members Share Posted October 9, 2009 Sice some mods were doe how tight is the lowend. Sometimes they get a little loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattyOvertone Posted October 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sice some mods were doe how tight is the lowend. Sometimes they get a little loose. I think the low end is nice. I've only ever owned marshalls and this one has the biggest and tightest low end of the marshalls I've ever owned. I'll try to get sound clips up to give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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