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!!!!
