Holy Grail Marshall's - Top 5??

[nobbydog]

Looking to get a new rig, TSL 602 has done me well but I'm itching for the best Marshall can offer. So, without going into too much techy detail (as its all subjective of course) what wuld the top 5 holy grail Marshall's be for classic rock tones - usually the amps that newer models like to emulate etc. (we play ACDC covers + half a set of 80/90's rock and metal). I'm not talking 'Jim's first amp he ever made is No.1', just a pecking order of Plexi, JVM, DSL40 etc etc. Thanks chaps.....

 

[MonstersOfTheMidway]

 

[clutch71]

JTM 45, Bluesbreaker, 1959, JMP 2203, JCM 2000 DSL. In no particular order.

 

[Midnight Blues]

I'm kind of with clutch and if I had to rank them, I'd go: 1959SLP, 1987, JTM45 (2245), 1962 and JCM 800 (2203)

 

[67mike]

Jcm 2000 dsl 100

Silver jubilee

Vintage Modern

That is all you need.

 

[Jab996]

For AC/DC tones and other classic rock tones at reasonable volume levels, I'm a big fan of the 2061x. This amp really nails the whole early AC/DC tones.

 

[JimiRules]

My holy grail Marshall is the YJM. I've only played a few different Marshalls and so far its my favorite.

 

[Jethro Rocker]

Your amp actually should do that fairly well, it's subjective whether gou need new speakers.

For playing a variety of music like that, regardless of what is considered holy grail, may I add:
2203
6100
JVM
Jubilee
I think you may have troubles gigging a 1959 unless you attenuate, which is fine, not sure how easy it is to do metal. 2203 with an OD, JVM, 6100 all do this easily and more and do not sound "worse" as it were.
Subjective and yadda yadda

 

[S9X]

1987
Major
2204
900 sl-x
6100

but that's mine top 5 marshalls. for AC/DC tones jtm45.

 

[GIBSON67]

2203
1987
2266
2100
4210

Those are the best five I've owned, and in order.

The only other Marshall I've owned is the 5005.

 

[ricksconnected]

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[proxy]

Jcm 2000 dsl 100

Silver jubilee

Vintage Modern

That is all you need.

Well I agree here with Vintage Modern.It is fabulous kick ass amplifier that can give you many different sounds ....But is it Holy Grail?I am not sure.

 

[marshallmellowed]

For tone, but not necessarily most versatile...

1959 SLP (Reissue)
1987x
JCM 800 2203x
6100
2555

 

[dptone5]

For tone, but not necessarily most versatile...

1959 SLP (Reissue)
1987x
JCM 800 2203x
6100
2555

EXACTLY my list!! That is hilarious Marshallmellowed!!! I didn't even have to type it!

 

[marshallmellowed]

EXACTLY my list!! That is hilarious Marshallmellowed!!! I didn't even have to type it!

Hah! Funny

 

[67mike]

Well I agree here with Vintage Modern.It is fabulous kick ass amplifier that can give you many different sounds ....But is it Holy Grail?I am not sure.

Well it is. Jtm in ldr mode. So I do believe it qualifies.

The dsl does 800 plus whole lot more.

 

[Adrian R]

2203

Well it is. Jtm in ldr mode. So I do believe it qualifies.

The dsl does 800 plus whole lot more.

It does it WAY better if you swap out the stock trannies and add a choke! Man I cannot stress this enough.

 

[ThePitbullofLove]

1987, 2204, 2555, Vintage Modern, JCM2000 DSL50

 

[Geeze]

1987, JMP 2204, JMP 2203, 2555X, JTM45 [clone] in no order. Which ever one I happen to be playing at the moment reminds me why it stays. If the house was on fire it would be a struggle - the JTM45 & 1987 would be the first out the door. Speakers elevate the grailness - GB's, V30's, Scumback M75 or J75LD.

Russ

 

[Marshall4Metal]

SLP JCM900 4100reissue SL-x JCM800 2203 JCM2000