Whats the best marshall for a Fortin, Friedman, Cameron mod?

[Anonymous]

I know I know, its a pretty vast question... but truly what is the best to get for each modder? I am thinking a 72 Superlead or earlier for a Friedman C45/Brown Eye, MKII for a Fortin Hulk mod, and a 2203 or 2204 for a Cameron Jose, or Aldrich. I have no idea, but am just guessing which would be the best platforms for these mods. Anyone feel free to chime in and give some much needed advice, because I am not very knowledgeable on this topic and thought it would be an interesting thing to throw out there for you guys.

 

[stephen sawall]

Cameron has not done modification for some time. Fortin is only doing his own amps. Friedman is the only one you mention that does modifications.

For me the answer is simple ..... Metro.
I see doing a modification to a vintage amp the same as giving a old women a boob job.

 

[Anonymous]

HAHA, true that!

 

[MrDan666]

I do the Fortin Cali Mods for the UK and European customers, and i have modified JMP's, SuperBasses, Superleads, 2203/2204's etc. Most of the older Marshalls (1959/1987/2203/2204) work great for the mods.

I usually suggest JCM800's, since they have great sounding transformers and they also have plenty of free chassis space to work with, which is important when you are adding a lot of extra features/circuitry. That way i can space everything out carefully and keep the amp's noise floor as low as possible. When the noise floor is at it's lowest, the tone always sounds better IMO.

 

[LP Freak]

Cameron has not done modification for some time. Fortin is only doing his own amps. Friedman is the only one you mention that does modifications.

For me the answer is simple ..... Metro.
I see doing a modification to a vintage amp the same as giving a old women a boob job.

Isn't this a hypathetical question, not whether or not the modder is willing to do the work?

 

[ericsabbath]

just grab anything with the Marshall ST1 board
jmp, jmp master model, jcm 800 2203/2204 (except the horizontal input versions), 1959x, 1987x, 2203x, jtm45 reissue
they all have the same board

this or something pre 74 with the turret board

those mods sound very different from each other, imo
except maybe for the fortin cali x cameron jose, that seem to be close

I'd hit that in a second
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[Anonymous]

stephen sawall wrote:
Cameron has not done modification for some time. Fortin is only doing his own amps. Friedman is the only one you mention that does modifications.

For me the answer is simple ..... Metro.
I see doing a modification to a vintage amp the same as giving a old women a boob job.

Isn't this a hypathetical question, not whether or not the modder is willing to do the work?

It was meant to be one, but no harm done... its all good!!!

 

[Anonymous]

I do the Fortin Cali Mods for the UK and European customers, and i have modified JMP's, SuperBasses, Superleads, 2203/2204's etc. Most of the older Marshalls (1959/1987/2203/2204) work great for the mods.

I usually suggest JCM800's, since they have great sounding transformers and they also have plenty of free chassis space to work with, which is important when you are adding a lot of extra features/circuitry. That way i can space everything out carefully and keep the amp's noise floor as low as possible. When the noise floor is at it's lowest, the tone always sounds better IMO.

Great advice!!! Does Mike allow you to do his mods for him? Thats freakin fantastic!

 

[MrDan666]

Great advice!!! Does Mike allow you to do his mods for him? Thats freakin fantastic!

Yes Mike sends the UK and European customers my way for the Cali Mods. I worked together with Mike when we designed the mod, so I know the circuit inside out

 

[stephen sawall]

Isn't this a hypathetical question, not whether or not the modder is willing to do the work?

I had no idea ? .... and was only pointing something out. You are right I only saw it as hypothetical and gave a reply as such ..... if you are really curious.

 

[RoidRage]

Cameron has not done modification for some time. Fortin is only doing his own amps. Friedman is the only one you mention that does modifications.

For me the answer is simple ..... Metro.
I see doing a modification to a vintage amp the same as giving a old women a boob job.

Don't Forget Jerry @ FJA amps in Upstate NY...

Excellent work, and reliable and fast turn arounds...

An 800 or JMP would be an excellent base... Plexi's are just too expensive

RoidRage

 

[stephen sawall]

Cameron has not done modification for some time. Fortin is only doing his own amps. Friedman is the only one you mention that does modifications.

For me the answer is simple ..... Metro.
I see doing a modification to a vintage amp the same as giving a old women a boob job.

Don't Forget Jerry @ FJA amps in Upstate NY...

Excellent work, and reliable and fast turn arounds...

An 800 or JMP would be an excellent base... Plexi's are just too expensive

RoidRage

Absolutely .... his work and reputation speaks for it's self.

 

[Anonymous]

No doubt about Jerry, his stuff is just as great!

 

[Digital Jams]

90s SLP without the shitastic loop.

 

[ericsabbath]

90s SLP without the shitastic loop.

having a loop is a good thing, so you can use the extra tubes for more gain or channels
and also the extra holes for the extra knobs or footswitch

 

[MrDan666]

It's not because of it having the crappy Loop.. it's because those 1959SLP reissues with the FX Loop have shitty sounding transformers. Better to go for the older non FX Loop reissues since the transformers are better

 

[Digital Jams]

90s SLP without the shitastic loop.

having a loop is a good thing, so you can use the extra tubes for more gain or channels
and also the extra holes for the extra knobs or footswitch

There are tools to make extra holes

Dan is right as well, those earlier SLPs have better transformers and I have heard that from many builders and people that have worked for marshall.