Before I bought my JCM 2000 DSL 100, I researched the piss outta it and what I concluded was the last revision was the 2001 pcb board. So my assumption is any amp after 2001 should be good?
I have certainly heard conflicting data.......but the boards are no longer being produced by Marshall...
I have a bunch of Marshall amps, sold off my Mesa amps.
Now I stupidly am gassing for a Recto flavor amp.
I am afraid my Silver Jubilee will cover the Badlander's territory and might even steal its lunch???
I have owned a few Mesa that were suppose to be Marshallesque, but they all fell short when I compared them to my Marshalls.
Not saying Mesa aren't great amps.
Guitarists:
Ian Thornley
Gordie Johnson
Jim Martin
Jon Hudson
Jennifer Turner
Stevie Salas
Bassists:
Geezer Butler
Billy Gould
Mark King
Rhonda Smith
Carmine Rojas
I like my Marshall 4x12 cabs. Sound great. I have changed out the handles to Metal ones on some. If a cab is rattling....I take it apart and look for issues....loose screws, marshalls stupid plastic side handles have been issues. Worst cab rattle ever was my Mesa Electradyne widebody combo...
There is a guy at TGP you should consult. Expert at just about everything, but especially being an asshole and proclaiming what is good relating to anything Dumble.