Holy Grail Marshall's - Top 5??

[jlinde1973]

If we're talking HOLY GRAIL it would have to be the 1967 jtm 50 with tube rectifier....just before the black flag. I owned one years back and foolishly traded it for a mid 50's gibson ga40. Didn't realize the thing would be worth 5k now!!! I also had a really nice 81' 2104 combo that really ripped. But today I am happy with my jvm410. Doesn't have the sweet midrange of the old amps but the versatility serves me right for what I'm playing these days....and I don't need to crank it to get great tones.

 

[Deep Purple fan]

JVM 4 Series
Silver JUB - Any of them
1959 SLP HW
JCM 2000 DSL
JCM800 2203

 

[jleftyy]

My JVM410HJS is the only Marshall I've ever played therefore it is at the top of my list. Picked it over the 1959HW after weeks of back and forth. I could not be more pleased.

 

[marshallmellowed]

My JVM410HJS is the only Marshall I've ever played therefore it is at the top of my list. Picked it over the 1959HW after weeks of back and forth. I could not be more pleased.

Just sold my HJS, I'm happy and the new owner loves it.

 

[grainman]

1959slp x 10

 

[slagg]

1986
1987
JTM50
3203(fav)Hybrid
2061

 

[plexilespaul]

add to the list is the old real plexi lead 50

 

[GT08]

JCM 2000 TSL 100 head and a 1960a Cab.

That is all you need.

 

[WholeLottaGlove]

1987x Plexi
Bluesbreaker
JTM45
JCM800 2203

and.....

JCM2000 DSL50
Maybe the last great Marshall

 

[Buzzard]

Gt08 curious why you pick the tsl100 and what kind of music do you play.

 

[thunderstruck507]

If OP already has the TSL60 and is looking for more there are 2 prime choices IMO although I would consider neither the "holy grail": TSL100 (cheap at ~$500-600) or JVM410 (much expense). Pair either with a 1960a cab and your choice of speakers and enjoy. I'm sure there are better amps if you only want that AC/DC type sound but the amps that do that extremely well aren't as likely to be able to cover the 80s metal that was mentioned (I could be wrong here too).

The TSL100 is a lot more versatile than it gets credit for, it's just a bit picky about getting dialed in. The Lead channel is especially finicky about EQ and gain settings. Mine has all aftermarket tubes so it might sound like crap stock and maybe that's why it gets a bad rap.

 

[Heavy Metal]

The JMP 2203 or 2204 amps, JCM 800's you can't go wrong with any of them.

 

[Kris Ford]

JMP2203
JMP1959
JMP1992
JMP1967
JMP1978

That should cover it for me.

Glad to have 2 of 'em!

 

[Marshallhead]

Holy Grail 5 for me:

Original 1963 close input JTM45
JTM45/100 Super Lead
18 watt 2x12 combo
1968/69 Super Lead
1987 Jubilee 2555

I've had every one of these at one time or another, and every one sounded great.

 

[GibsonKramer]

Top of my list, is a Jubilee. It hits most all the tones I want, and is the sound I associate with Marshall. I like the JCM for its similar tone. I like the JVM for the pure insanity of it all. Though... it's still distinctly Marshall. I like the JMP for the big, full, ballsy, Marshall honk. I like the DSL, because everything seems to sound good on it (though most of my guitars were tested on one).

 

[Metroman]

JTM45/100..Considering Marshall doesn't make this amp anymore..... GERMINO Monterey. This is the amp I want.

JTM45/Drake Trans

67 Superlead

68 Superlead

JTM50

 

[GibsonKramer]

JTM45/100..Considering Marshall doesn't make this amp anymore.....

One of these came through my local GC. Full stack. I didn't get a chance to play it. A buddy said a guy walked in, asked if he could play it. Plugged in, turned it up to... well, the heavens heard that one. Said he busted into a bunch of old 70s stuff and it sounded incredible.

He unplugged, and left. Everyone was kind of dazed.

Though, he came back within the week and bought it.

I don't even remember how much they wanted. It was a considerable amount.

 

[G the wildman]

Just love my JVM205c, it can produce classic sounds. And not too expensive.

 

[tomsvintage]

Top 5

How is this for a rare early Metal Badge Marshall JTM45 and Block Logo white grill 4 x 12.



Not to mention the Offset !! Pleximaster !!!!



Marshallhead !! Offset



One of my favorite Block Logo Marshall JTM45 videos by Johan !

 

[tomsvintage]

My early Block Logo White Grill Marshall BB would easily rank in my top 5 !!

The 1967 JTM45 / 100 and the 1964/65 Block Logo JTM45 are a few more in my top 5 !!









1966 - 1967 Pinstripe grill 2 x 12 combo 18 watt

1967 - 1968 Super Bass / Super Lead