1977 JMP Super Lead MK2 NMV Fawn

[fender101punk]

Currently in the market for a different head. Considering a 70's JMP. I'm looking at a 77 100 watt super lead MK2. Fawn tolex. Excellent condition. From what I've read, in the late 70's Marshall made a bunch of little changes to the amp line. This is before the 2203/JCM800 circuit I believe because of the 4 inputs. Converted to JJ EL34's I believe.

I've owned two '82 JCM800 2204's and they were super loud. Nevermind a 2203. I'm just looking for opinions on the amp. Non master volume. I would be using pedals to get some dirt for heavier playing (alexisonfire like). What is this head even worth?

 

[peterichardz]

Depending on condition, where you live, and work needed, $700 to $1100 USD

 

[fender101punk]

 

[fender101punk]

Anyone else want to chime in on the quality and value? I have a feeling the US market is much different than it is over here in Canada.. but still nice to get some opinions

 

[Mbird6854]

wow the tolex looks beautiful

 

[lewis_grey]

That's a Super Lead and won't really have a lot in common with the 2204's you've had. Non Master amps will basically stay completely clean until nuclear volume levels, you'd have to use a pedal for all of your overdrive at lower volumes. The only option to get natural distortion from those amps for most people is an attenuator which is not ideal.

A JMP 2203/4 would have much more in common with a JCM 800, same circuit save some components here and there.

Hope this helps!

 

[Kylelagz]

Yea unless you want to use an attenuator youll have to use an od pedal. I have a 79 jmp 2204 and the only other pedal i use is a green rhino. perfect for hardcore punk, punk, post, emo, doom, whatever. if you can find a way to get drive without making your ears bleed id say any NMV would do the job, just matters how YOU use it.

 

[Kylelagz]

also, that tolex is to die for MY GOD

 

[Nudge68]

I have a '77 1959. Love it.

Cheers,

Matt.

 

[vintagevoltage351]

So do i!

 

[fender101punk]

Is it possible to remove power tubes to safely run the head at 50W?

 

[Nudge68]

Is it possible to remove power tubes to safely run the head at 50W?

A few folk remove the 2 outer valves. I don't bother, 100w isn't much different to 50w in terms of volume and as the circuit is designed for 4 valves, I use all 4.

Cheers,

Matt.

 

[vintagevoltage351]

Halve the Impedance to the cabinet too if you pull 2 valves, and yeah, not much difference though.

 

[blues_n_cues]

Halve the Impedance to the cabinet too if you pull 2 valves, and yeah, not much difference though.

just less headroom.

 

[Nudge68]

Halve the Impedance to the cabinet too if you pull 2 valves, and yeah, not much difference though.

YES!!!! Good pickup, mate!

Cheers,

Matt.