Poll - Which Amp Should I Be Looking At?

[angelspade]

I have really been getting into Marshall amps lately and currently have a JVM410H and DSL 100HR. Really like them both, very versatile and they cover a lot of ground. That said, I have found myself wanting a single channel amp that can authentically do both classic Plexi style tones as well as that aggressive Jose style high-gain thing we all love. After a deep internet dive, I have narrowed it down to 4 choices.

- Locate a used Marshall JTM reissue (show up pretty regularly in LA) and have it modded - jumped inputs / master volume / 3 - in - 1 Jose mod - Maybe the most "authentic" way to go, but will be expensive and may not be capable of the more aggressive tones some others offer

- Wait for a used Friedman Jose to show up - again, won't come cheap, but the amp sounds great to my ears - doesn't sound quite as mean as the Ceriatone Jose style amps

- Go for either a Ceriatone Chupacabra or Yeti - there will be a wait time - But may be the cheapest option out there - the "ERA" switch seems to make the amp pretty versatile - and they seem to be able to achieve an aggression that the others cannot

Would love to hear your thoughts and any other suggestions. Thanks!!!!

 

[Rottweiler]

1959 Factory modified

 

[napalmdeath]

Ceriatone Yeti.

 

[napalmdeath]

I'd add an MGL to the conversation.

 

[RaceU4her]

Bogner Helios?

 

[Beyond Black]

2203-04 with a TS/OD.

 

[gritstogroats]

All seem legit choices.
When I went down my rabbithole. Suhr was recommended more than a few times. I use Dr z ems now for plexi to hard rock stuff. Headfirst for more modern.

I think ceriatone has a jose mods evh plexi all access something or another now. Looked cool. I just have too much stuff and less time to play each freaking week.

 

[angelspade]

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Ceriatone Yeti.

Prefer the Yeti over the Chupacabra?

 

[griff10672]

Single channel JEL50 running 6550's

or a Headfirst Cali ... if you want a Jose

 

[Rottweiler]

Single channel JEL50 running 6550's
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or a Headfirst Cali ... if you want a Jose

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Did you make those?

 

[griff10672]

Did you make those?

yes sir .... headshells and everything .... I got me a Laser in my shop

 

[angelspade]

1959 Factory modified

This seems like an obvious choice...But frankly, the demos just don't sound very good...Loose, blurry and lacking attack and aggression. Not what you'd expect, particularly considering the price.

 

[Rottweiler]

This seems like an obvious choice...But frankly, the demos just don't sound very good...Loose, blurry and lacking attack and aggression. Not what you'd expect, particularly considering the price.

23:09. Link should take you there. These are no doubt expensive, but if I were to trip over a pile of cash, I would check it out for the same toanz you are looking for. I go back and forth over vintage with who knows what issues/mods vs these new modified models. I would like to see these 1959 modifieds up against a BATM

 

[BABMusic]

I've seen a couple of used Jose amps go for $2900-3000.

I'm also this close to just saying "fuck it" and buying the Jose. Just trying to decide if I want it stock or in a different color panel/tolex.

 

[angelspade]

23:09. Link should take you there. These are no doubt expensive, but if I were to trip over a pile of cash, I would check it out for the same toanz you are looking for. I go back and forth over vintage with who knows what issues/mods vs these new modified models. I would like to see these 1959 modifieds up against a BATM

Yeah...It's definitely "that" tone...but he needs a boost to get it tight and mean enough for my tastes. It seems that both the Friedman Jose and the Ceriatones can be tight and aggressive without any external drives.

 

[Racerxrated]

2203-04 with a TS/OD.

This.

Whenever I see a thread about 'I want a Marshall amp' and then the choices aren't really Marshalls, well that doesn't make sense to me. Do you want a Marshall or something that tries and fails to be a Marshall?

The only best answer is to buy a Marshall, like ^^^ and first try a pedal or two, then maybe send it out for a mod. The other amps try to 'approximate' a Marshall...just get a real one. I know you have a JVM/DSL but you need a 2203 or a vintage 1959 to get the real experience imo. Less is more and as cool as a JVM/DSL can be, a JMP/JCM 2203 or SL just sound better IMO. Or, maybe try the newer modified series. They might be exactly what you want.

 

[MetalHeadMike]

This.

Whenever I see a thread about 'I want a Marshall amp' and then the choices aren't really Marshalls, well that doesn't make sense to me. Do you want a Marshall or something that tries and fails to be a Marshall?

The only best answer is to buy a Marshall, like ^^^ and first try a pedal or two, then maybe send it out for a mod. The other amps try to 'approximate' a Marshall...just get a real one. I know you have a JVM/DSL but you need a 2203 or a vintage 1959 to get the real experience imo. Less is more and as cool as a JVM/DSL can be, a JMP/JCM 2203 or SL just sound better IMO. Or, maybe try the newer modified series. They might be exactly what you want.

This. I've had so many amps , so many. Stock JCM800 boosted and especially double boosted for heavy stuff...done.

 

[marvcus]

Morris. Pick one. Maybe a Sirrom

 

[Rottweiler]

yes sir .... headshells and everything .... I got me a Laser in my shop

Do you have a website where I can look up all of the cool stuff you make?

 

[Eazy-ESP]

23:09. Link should take you there. These are no doubt expensive, but if I were to trip over a pile of cash, I would check it out for the same toanz you are looking for. I go back and forth over vintage with who knows what issues/mods vs these new modified models. I would like to see these 1959 modifieds up against a BATM

I wish more of these were in people’s hands or I could find one to try. They seem awesome, but I haven’t loved the demos.