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    What ODs Are You Guys Using in Front of Your Marshalls

    Putting aside eq pedals for a moment, Id like to add to the tubescreamer list of pedals already mentioned, and add the Maxon OD 820 Overdrive Pro to the list. (If it hasn't already been mentioned). I let my Fulltone Mosfet Fulldrive go in preference for the Maxon OD 820, which I only mention...
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    What ODs Are You Guys Using in Front of Your Marshalls

    I previously mentioned David Gilmour using the Boss GE7 to fine tune the tone of his Rat pedals, but imo theres a lot to be said for using the GE7 or any 7 band eq pedal as a boost into the front end of your Marshall. I used one as my only pedal in front my 100 watt halfstack for the first 18...
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    Rft Tubes? Any Fans?

    After reading your post, I made some enquiries and your quite right. The very last Mullard el34, were used at this time. This information is accurate, but on the surface contradicts the testimony of those with both Tesla and RFT tubes in their mid 1970s Marshalls.. What are we to make of this...
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    Rft Tubes? Any Fans?

    It just hit me that all Marshalls for the US market were 6550 types. Doh!
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    Rft Tubes? Any Fans?

    According to some accounts of Marshall history, Tesla replaced Mullard in the '70's. Did Marshall include Siemens RFT alongside Tesla to meet the demand for Marshall amps ? When I bought my 1973 Marshall 50 watt head, from the original owner, he declared that all the valves were original, and...
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    Rft Tubes? Any Fans?

    I'm a big fan of RFT valves. The Siemens RFT EL34 is one of the most stable, long lasting and punchy sounding EL34 I've come across. It's a personal favourite of mine in both of my Marshall heads. The 12ax7 RFT is the toughest 12ax7 I've come across. The abuse this thing can take is...
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    Oh boy... you are going to hate this pedal... Chinese BE-OD Knockoff the "Freedman"

    So someone took the 1980s Marshall Guv'nor, modded it and the Chinese copied the mod..theres nothing new under the sun.
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    Best analog Delay Ever?

    I don't know how it compares with the DM-2 but I'm very fond of my Maxon AD-80, it has a permanent place on my board. Nevertheless I'd love to know.?
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    Clean headroom on 12,000 serial # Superleads?

    Wow, many thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated. You've actually given me a lot more to think about than I was expecting, given that this is one of my first serious enquiries I wasn't expecting such a positive response towards a relative newcomer. I suppose the central theme is how much...
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    Clean headroom on 12,000 serial # Superleads?

    I have a shared cathode 1964 model 50 watt Lead & Bass head made in 1973. With my Les Paul I have some stunning clean tone that turns dirty around 10 o'clock. This gives me enough high volume clean tone to use fuzz, od and dist pedals to colour my tone when needed and with a powerbreak...
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    What ODs Are You Guys Using in Front of Your Marshalls

    I'm a fan of putting my Rat in a loop with a 7 band eq pedal, David Gilmour style. The Rats character can be shaped and manipulated with subtle adjustments, hardly a shock I know, but not all pedals react as well to eq changes. Gilmour used several Rats each with its own eq curve using Boss...
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    What ODs Are You Guys Using in Front of Your Marshalls

    My Pro Co Rat looks like other 1980s Rats I've seen. It's made in the USA, and glows in the dark.. What should the serial number be if its indeed from the 1980s ?
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    Jcm 800 2203 x hum

    My reissue Superlead was noisy compared with my vintage version. The reason was the sloppy and loose wiring along the chassis wall. Once tidied to the same standard as my vintage Marshall the hum and noise retreated to the background, problem solved. If this has been covered I apologise
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    NAD: 1975 JMP 50 Bass Mk2 1986

    Amen to that brother
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    NAD: 1975 JMP 50 Bass Mk2 1986

    This kind of mod, although fairly straightforward is quite beyond my competency, but I've no doubt how good my model 1964 Lead&Bass would sound with the mod you've described. To my way of thinking this amp combines all that's best in Marshalls development of their circuits over the yrs. My own...
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    Advice Needed 1966 Park45/100

    Should you decide to run your amp at UK voltage, I know from experience that voltage measured at the wall here in the UK tends to be under 240V more often 236-7 Volts. I mention it on the off-chance that it is of use to you. All the very best..
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    1966 JTM45 with EL34s

    You know, this is a truly great guitar tone, it's so fat, full of harmonic overtones I'd never guess the guitar if you hadn't said so. Every once in a while an amp comes along that breaks a few rules, and is all the better for it. So familiar, but with a subtle character all its own. I love it...
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    NAD: 1975 JMP 50 Bass Mk2 1986

    Well.. Spooky synchronicity..!! I literally just left a post on another forum where I describe my love for this uber rare 50 watt Marshall classic, and it's unique tonal characteristics. My particular amp retains its shared cathode arrangement as I love its JTM Preamp. Perhaps we should start a...
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    NAD: 1975 JMP 50 Bass Mk2 1986

    I heard of this simple gain mod, so many yrs ago that today I have no recollection of its origin or who I first heard it from but if its known as the 'Parkhead Mod' then that's good enough for me
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    NAD: 1975 JMP 50 Bass Mk2 1986

    A great example of the classic 1986 bass circuit, one of Jim Marshalls finest imho, and a personal favourite. While a ppimv is an option, Its a solution best considered after less invasive measures have failed to deliver the tones your looking for. I'll skip the Power break, attenuator , as...

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