Wild find, Real Cameron Atomica made in 1999.

[Monomyth]

Hopefully without unearthing all the drama I can share some pics and info of an amp that has some significant history and adds to the story that’s been told on these forums for years. This is a 1978 Marshall jmp 100w master volume that’s been converted to a 4 holer / handwired and modded by Mark Cameron signed and dated 1999. I was pretty suprised at the workmanship and attention to detail, it’s pretty safe to say this was a significant build with a lot of attention to details / LOTS of wire shielding. After all my research and reading tons of things I wish I could erase from my memory I feel pretty confident to say this amp is the real Cameron Atomica which is a low gain Jose style, not the same that was released years back which was closer to the ccv. Jose died in late 1994, im not sure of the year that the shop in Huntington Beach acquired his gear but the timeline definitely makes sense. Anyways just wanted to share and geek on some modded history. Cheers!

 

[LP Freak]

Very cool, congrats So how’s it sound? Is this the one with Atomica stenciled on the top?

 

[SpiderWars]

Wow, how cool is that! Look at all the shielded cable. And it looks like a couple of Tantalum caps in there too.

 

[Monomyth]

Very cool, congrats So how’s it sound? Is this the one with Atomica stenciled on the top?

It does the early vh thing well, nope it wasnt that one or the one that was created about 8 years ago. It sounds just like the YouTube videos of the atomic pumpkin they made.

 

[BeZo]

I want one.

 

[Mikeyboyeee]

I'm pretty sure my 74 1959 of yours sounds better.

 

[Monomyth]

"find" Like, in a pawn shop, or music store basement?

Even better, corporate box store.

 

[Monomyth]

I'm pretty sure my 74 1959 of yours sounds better.

Totally different thing, this is a low gain amp and mine are not, thanks!

 

[Bloodrock]

Mark who?

 

[LP Freak]

Even better, corporate box store.

Tell the story

 

[Techdeth]

Tell the story

I second this

 

[Monomyth]

It’s not really my story but here is confirmation from the source awhile back that adds to it.

 

[japetus]

Couldnt give 2 shits and a fuck lol

 

[Monomyth]

Couldnt give 2 shits and a fuck lol

Not true, that’s very emotional, read the first sentence of this post again.

 

[Fret-Shredder]

Congratulations. Even though Mark's reputation is terrible , his amps are undeniably awesome. Its so rare anything ever comes up for sale. Enjoy it.

 

[Monomyth]

Just so everyone is on board this is a documentation post and we need those, it’s important.

 

[thenine]

Cool amp no doubt!

 

[Racerxrated]

Definitely a piece of modded Marshall history, no matter the opinions on the modder. All of mine were top of the heap.

 

[panhead]

These stories have more to do with Brent Magnano than John at A/V.

 

[Fret-Shredder]

Even better, corporate box store.

Spill the beans already. Where did you find this unicorn.