What’s going on with Marshall??

[paisleywookiee]

I did ask. And it wasn’t even loud enough to warrant taking it into the loud room nor was there anyone else in the store. But some salespeople just don’t understand.

I figured you would, you're a stand-up kinda guy. Then that's all you can do. The salesman can fuck off then. Look, these are amplifiers. If the nitwit can't handle it, he should find a job at a mattress store.

 

[6CA7-A]

Yep. In the 80s/99s the import stuff was indeed trash but that changed over the years, which is a good thing. These days, I look at gear based on how it sounds and ease of use, not where it's made.

But with that said, the top stuff for me is still the classics. My favorite amp is my '77 NMV 100w JMP. I use it with a Fryette Power Station and it sounds great. I don't think the DSLs can touch a wound up JMP.

But it's a hard rig to gig with, specially in my situation where we usually share the night with 3-4 other bands and barely get a line check, let alone a soundcheck.
The DSLs are much more practical for these gigs and they're good amps. So many players use them as their backlines.

But if I was in a position where I had a crew or at least proper time to dial in the rig, the JMP would be my rig of choice for sure.

I got a Teisco ET-200 from Montgomery Ward Catalog early 70's. I really wanted a Les Paul [of course]. Couldn't really get serious with guitar til 1982 after coming home from a 15 month deployment in the Military. Had been pulling duty which included being up for 3 days at a time.
I drank heavily & smoked pot to sleep but that only works some.
VA was no help. Ended up w/a 20 yr alcohol / drug addition. Getting clean in 2001.
Could devote more to guitar & gear. I work alot now my shift starts 02:30hrs. Go to bed @ 19:00 hrs.
Married 10 years now to a wonderful wife. Been in many bands. Most folks here don't know the material.
All bands aren't created equal !
Cant really gig Fri & Sat nights as i work Tuesday thru Saturday.
But music is yuge with me. I never would have survived the 80's if it wern't for the music.
I was finally able to score the only guitar i ever wanted a Custom Shop LPC in Antique White. Only took 40years but who cares lol.
I can't retire til 67 so my wife & i do our best.

 

[GuitarBilly74]

I got a Teisco ET-200 from Montgomery Ward Catalog early 70's. I really wanted a Les Paul [of course]. Couldn't really get serious with guitar til 1982 after coming home from a 15 month deployment in the Military. Had been pulling duty which included being up for 3 days at a time.
I drank heavily & smoked pot to sleep but that only works some.
VA was no help. Ended up w/a 20 yr alcohol / drug addition. Getting clean in 2001.
Could devote more to guitar & gear. I work alot now my shift starts 02:30hrs. Go to bed @ 19:00 hrs.
Married 10 years now to a wonderful wife. Been in many bands. Most folks here don't know the material.
All bands aren't created equal !
Cant really gig Fri & Sat nights as i work Tuesday thru Saturday.
But music is yuge with me. I never would have survived the80's if it wern't for the music.
I was finally able to score the only guitar i ever wanted a Custom Shop LPC in Antique White. Only took 40years but who cares lol.
I can't retire til 67 so my wife & i do our best.

Good on you for getting sober, man. I got sober in 2018, after spending some crazy years in Vegas that damn nearly killed me. My wife (then gf) also got sober with me, we got married, moved away from that craziness and closer to family and its been great ever since.
I hear what you say about music, I wouldnt have survived without it. So yeah I can totally related to all of this and I appreciate your perspective.

 

[HomespunEffects]

I don’t think that was the intention, they lean much more toward the JTM as far as gain is concerned. I have both the 20 and 50 combos, they’re great platforms for going down the dirt pedal rabbit hole.

Check out the initial reviews on YouTube. Lots of chuffnuts making the claim that it sounds like a plexi. It’s silliness.

 

[Frodebro]

Check out the initial reviews on YouTube. Lots of chuffnuts making the claim that it sounds like a plexi. It’s silliness.

I’ve seen all of that, but I strongly disagree with them.

 

[HomespunEffects]

I’ve seen all of that, but I strongly disagree with them.

Yep. Same here.

 

[Frodebro]

Good on you for getting sober, man. I got sober in 2018, after spending some crazy years in Vegas that damn nearly killed me. My wife (then gf) also got sober with me, we got married, moved away from that craziness and closer to family and its been great ever since.
I hear what you say about music, I wouldnt have survived without it. So yeah I can totally related to all of this and I appreciate your perspective.

I quit drinking in 2005. One of the better decisions I’ve made in my life…

 

[6CA7-A]

Good on you for getting sober, man. I got sober in 2018, after spending some crazy years in Vegas that damn nearly killed me. My wife (then gf) also got sober with me, we got married, moved away from that craziness and closer to family and its been great ever since.
I hear what you say about music, I wouldnt have survived without it. So yeah I can totally related to all of this and I appreciate your perspective.

Congratulations to you & Kimmy. Thats no small feat. Many don't make it. We are blessed.
I always knew there was something about you my buddy Jerry and i used to talk about you all the time.
And .... you got an aresenal of wicked licks. I still remember that Hamer guitar you had. You threw down on that.
Many thanks Bro.

 

[GuitarBilly74]

Congratulations to you & Kimmy. Thats no small feat. Many don't make it. We are blessed.
I always knew there was something about you my buddy Jerry and i used to talk about you all the time.
And .... you got an aresenal of wicked licks. I still remember that Hamer guitar you had. You threw down on that.
Many thanks Bro.

Are you talking about Surreal Jerry?? How's he doing?
Amazing builder and super nice guy!! His Colt 45 amp was incredible.

 

[6CA7-A]

Are you talking about Surreal Jerry?? How's he doing?
Amazing builder and super nice guy!! His Colt 45 amp was incredible.

No not him tho i heard he was still in the amp world in some capacity.
A journey of a million miles all starts with the first step.
Peace Hombre'.

 

[spawnofthesith]

Always pleasant when thread goes like this

 

[KingsXJJ]

Good stuff in this thread. Peace and happy playing for all is my holiday wish.

 

[6CA7-A]

 

[greatmutah]

Pro tip on the DSL: if you have a SD-1 handy, run the amp on Lead 2, gain between 2 and 3 max. Deep switch in. Mid shift out (no scoop). Set your SD-1 to gain minimum (maybe on 1 so it breathes a bit), volume at 3 and tone to taste (I like noon to 1 o clock). You get a bit more low mid saturation vs Lead 1, but the SD-1 tightens up the Lead 2 so it’s not as muddy as it would be on its own.

 

[6CA7-A]

Pro tip on the DSL: if you have a SD-1 handy, run the amp on Lead 2, gain between 2 and 3 max. Deep switch in. Mid shift out (no scoop). Set your SD-1 to gain minimum (maybe on 1 so it breathes a bit), volume at 3 and tone to taste (I like noon to 1 o clock). You get a bit more low mid saturation vs Lead 1, but the SD-1 tightens up the Lead 2 so it’s not as muddy as it would be on its own.

I run lead #1 gain & volume @ noon w/a variety of boost. Really pops.

 

[6CA7-A]

I could be a little "biased" lol.

 

[la szum]

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

The "Captain" runs Anderton's.

 

[Diary Of An Axeman]

i thought goldman sachs was buying marshall?

Worry, especially if Gibson were to buy Marshall .... Gibson has that magic Caca touch ....

 

[6CA7-A]

Lee is too diplomatic. Ask Terry why Dr. Jim Marshall OBE has been spinning in his grave as his children in just a few short years has destroyed what it took his Pappy 70 years to build. Terry Marshall as a "musician" ? GTFO >