Racerxrated":52l95ed0 said:
misterspockyall":52l95ed0 said:
psychodave":52l95ed0 said:
It’s really not that loud. Maybe a little louder than TV volumes. Yeah, it kicks ass being pushed a little more...but it doesn’t need it. I would say if you need an effects loop, you need to pay someone to install something like a Metro Loop.
Thats awesome. Just realizing you were also the one with the RG100es mystery amp clip that sounded wicked as hell. Thank you for all the insight, and lemme know when you wanna come dial in my rig lol.
No offense to the Runt fans but I tried one out at a GC in MPLS and right next to it was an 87 2204. The Marshall sounded better to me and it wasn't close. Throw a boost in front and you will get a killer tone at a low volume all day...my 2210 is a fire breather with a boost and sounds killer at a low or high volume.
And to echo Dave, 800s/JMPs are reliable workhorses...never had one fail me yet.
Agreed. I honestly think if more guys heard those late 70’s JMP’s or even the 800’s side by side with the other amps mentioned (Friedman’s, Splawns, etc) you’d hear how how restrained and filtered they sound in comparison (it’s almost like hearing a recording of an amp versus the JMP sounding real). IMO it’s really a super simple decision: just get a good older JMP2203 or JCM800 (I prefer the JMP’s) and a good pedal to boost it or have it modded. If you want that upper mid growl Marshall flavor, I really don’t think it’s worth bothering with the others mentioned. Just my 2 cents
Listen to this clip of a 1978 JMP2203:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7XPQzWfhcU
It shows what a raw, organic firebreather these amps can be. I haven’t played any modern made amp that can match that type of sound, and especially not in the Friedman’s or Splawn’s. The Helios I used to own maybe would be the closest, but still not as good imo and more pricy on top of that. My Savage Blitz has that raw, oraganic sound in spades and probably the most growly amp I’ve owned, but more in the lower mids and it’s a looser amp not as well suited for metal