That's my experience with them, and most Marshalls for that matter. Need to get closer to band volumes to deliver the goods.
For me it’s all about where the preamp gain is set since the bright cap is on the gain pot. If the preamp is high enough it’s not bright regardless of where the master is set. At least that’s the way this amp behaves. It’s a 2024 build and it is totally stock.
I find this less of an issue if you live in Gibson land, but it can be a real battle to balance gain and brightness on a 2203 if you’re using fenders with single coils. The only mistake Marshall made with these amps is failing to put that input stage bright cap on a pull knob. Sometimes I want the cap, sometimes I don’t.
Preamp gain on 10 is my go to on them, so the bright cap was out of the picture. :)
I sometimes run it that high. I was playing it last night and found about 2:30-3:00 o'clock on the gain was ideal for me. Add a boost and watch out!
Playing live in a fast paced cover band, I need the room and I need to keep it simple.All that dead space is killing me.
That pic was before we started. Actually was able to turn it up a bit more.
Great rig man!!!
They are built very well. Not cheap.
