JVM knobs

[blackba]

I hate shaft wobble.

 

[Digital Jams]

MILSPEC BASEMENT SERIES AMPS.................ONLY THE BEST FOR FLIPPING AND PHOTO OPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[D-Rock]

Wow.

 

[blackba]

Wasn't meaning to be a dick at all. This topic was beaten into the ground a few years ago. I was surprised to see it revived, that is all.

Giles breathed some new life into the JVM knob situation when Marshall started bolting them to the chassis. He took close up pics of the bolted on knobs and everything.

My guess is now because of the change to the 410H's knobs, people are expecting the 210H's to have the knobs bolted down as well.

It is in Marshall's best interest to have the knobs 'feel' good and not wobble. Most people buy products based on perceptions and its aways better if the amp is perceived to be high qaulity. Hopefully Marshall addresses the 210H's knobs.

I know some people don't care about the knob feel, its a personal preference as to hope much you care about it.

 

[Shiny_Surface]

It is in Marshall's best interest to have the knobs 'feel' good and not wobble. Most people buy products based on perceptions and its aways better if the amp is perceived to be high qaulity. Hopefully Marshall addresses the 210H's knobs.

I know some people don't care about the knob feel, its a personal preference as to hope much you care about it.

If they did it for the 410H, they should do it for the 210H's as well just IMO.

Maybe Giles should come in and comment he's got a pair of newer 210H's.

 

[FortinAmps]

So the 210H at the local dealer has these flimsy, bendy, weak knobs. Really scary stuff. I read about this, but thought they chasis mounted these now?
The 410H next to it had solid, secure knobs. They even turned slower and smoother. Much better and more confident in those for sure.
But that is a deal breaker for me on the 210H. Sucks because the 410H is a little excessive feature wise for me.

Yeah the 210 has the pot just mount to the pcb with no nut to the faceplate. I wouldn't worry about it. The knob profile is close to the faceplate so there won't be much flexing. If something would happen, the pots are easy to get and that front panel board pops out in 2 seconds for a quick repair. It's a great layout for servicing.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[Digital Jams]

Wow.

I aim to please

 

[just42dave]

so I checked mine last night ant yeah they wobble if I wobble them but damn how often to I walk up and actually wobble and put alot of pressure on my knobs?? Should I be concerned???

 

[Shiny_Surface]

 

[rupe]

MILSPEC BASEMENT SERIES AMPS.................ONLY THE BEST FOR FLIPPING AND PHOTO OPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Right on!

 

[JonVengeance]

so I checked mine last night ant yeah they wobble if I wobble them but damn how often to I walk up and actually wobble and put alot of pressure on my knobs?? Should I be concerned???

Yes, if you keep wobbling them they might break off. I'd stop doing that.

 

[tfridgen]

Thank god I sold mine before the all broke off, I could never have gotten the price I did with no knobs.

 

[JonVengeance]

I've gigged with mine for four years. My solution to the knob situation is to keep it in a road case when not in use. I haven't had any problems with the knobs.

 

[Digital Jams]

I have to admit that I too should listen to these outstanding reviews and suggestions.

I do not buy LPs due to all the stories of headstocks breaking off

 

[just42dave]

jeeezus wtf??!!! I didnt start this shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[zuel69]

Exactly, and both companies are the kings of cost cutting and price hiking in the music world.

I have to admit that I too should listen to these outstanding reviews and suggestions.

I do not buy LPs due to all the stories of headstocks breaking off

 

[lolzgreg]

Exactly, and both companies are the kings of cost cutting and price hiking in the music world.

I think this statement has a very weak warrant. When is the last time you were under the hood of a new production Marshall? The JVM is cleaner looking on the inside than many of the production amps I have seen in the past several years. They use dual bias pots for the tubes, have a midi interface, individual eq knobs for each channel, have switchable loops, and ahave jack for each ohm value/cabinet choice. All the pots and jacks needed for that add to the cost a huge amount (multiply that number times every amp they have sold).

I'm no fan of Gibson's offerings since 7 years ago, as I've owned three brand new Gibson guitars with finish flaws and playability issues, but Marshall has been doing a fine job.

Greg

 

[jcj]

Why all the hostility?????

OP- most people haven't had any issues with the knobs on the JVM's.

 

[zuel69]

No hostility, but I was under the hood in 2007 when I purchased a JVM. I've also been in the electronic's world for 20 years...I like the amp, I also am impressed with how Marshall engineering can make the absolute most feature wise and tone-full amplifier utilizing the most cost cut cheap components(where it can be gotten away with), that's the reality and it's also big business everywhere. If somebody is worried about the pots on the latest Marshall's I can't really blame them but I do believe they are engineered so well with the design that it's nothing to worry about and yea like Mike said..I'd just get a back of 'em and change them cheap.

Exactly, and both companies are the kings of cost cutting and price hiking in the music world.

I think this statement has a very weak warrant. When is the last time you were under the hood of a new production Marshall? The JVM is cleaner looking on the inside than many of the production amps I have seen in the past several years. They use dual bias pots for the tubes, have a midi interface, individual eq knobs for each channel, have switchable loops, and ahave jack for each ohm value/cabinet choice. All the pots and jacks needed for that add to the cost a huge amount (multiply that number times every amp they have sold).

I'm no fan of Gibson's offerings since 7 years ago, as I've owned three brand new Gibson guitars with finish flaws and playability issues, but Marshall has been doing a fine job.

Greg

 

[just42dave]

I still like it