1978 Jmp Mkii 50 Watt

[FIREpunkMEDIC]

Hey guys!! I have an opporrunity to grab a 1978 JMP nmv mkii 50 watter. GREAT condition. I play hatder rock/punkish type of stuff. Think Dropkick Murphys type stuff. Had a Rockerverb 100 mkiii amd realized its no Marshall. Right now playing a JCM 2000 DSL 50. What can I expect from the JMP mkii? oh, main guitar is an SG standard with a JB in the bridge.

Cheers!

 

[neikeel]

Depends on if it is original or has been modded and well maintained.
Surprised your Orange did not hit the mark for the style you play and DSL50 is not a bad amp either.
A good 50w NMV is a very good versatile amp but will need to be turned up loud to crunch and you might need a pedal like an early RAT to go really dirty.

 

[FIREpunkMEDIC]

Thanks!! it is unmodded and very well maintained. The Rockerverb was a great amp it just didnt have IT for me. DSL 50 is pretty decent, faaaar better than they get credit for.

 

[soundboy57]

What Neikeel said. The '78 will have a much more classic tone, punch and dynamics, IMO, but may be hard getting used to after having a master volume DSL with all that gain available. I too, am surprised you didn't like the Orange. Great sounding amps.
I would hold out for a MV JMP, just me, otherwise an attenuator or pedals can sound darn good, too.

 

[Polvo]

You can always have a POINV installed it will add a bit more phase inverter crunch at manageable volumes...turn it up all the way and it's out of the circuit. Easy for a tech to install, put it in an extra speaker jack so no new holes are necessary.

 

[FIREpunkMEDIC]

You can always have a POINV installed it will add a bit more phase inverter crunch at manageable volumes...turn it up all the way and it's out of the circuit. Easy for a tech to install, put it in an extra speaker jack so no new holes are necessary.

Thanks for the reply!! what is a POINV? I have heard of a PPIMV (post phase inverter master volume).

 

[tomsvintage]

Isn't the Marshall forums "Let's talk vintage" section for amps 1962-1973 ?

 

[FIREpunkMEDIC]

Isn't the Marshall forums "Let's talk vintage" section for amps 1962-1973 ?

If it is, my apologies.

 

[tomsvintage]

Let's Talk Vintage
Discussion area for all vintage Marshall amps. From 1962 to 1973.

 

[MarshallDog]

I would agree, hold out for a MV unit seeing as you play hard rock otherwise you will need an attenuator along with a serious distortion/OD pedal up front. A friend of mine has one of these I believe a 76 and it is a rather clean sounding amp, it has great tone I just dont think you will like it???

 

[Kris Ford]

Cascade pre-amp mod..and you will have a 2204 killer...

 

[Polvo]

Thanks for the reply!! what is a POINV? I have heard of a PPIMV (post phase inverter master volume).

Sorry autocorrect sucks as bad as not proofreading. Yes a PPIMV.