JCM2000 Factory Head Changes

[Highroller54]

I consider when properly setup the JCM2000 DSL 100 watt amps are really nice amps. Due to the run away bias issues all JCM2000 seem to have gotten a bad rap. I've been picking up these heads, 2005 and newer and what I consider fair prices, I own 5 at this point in time. I never really noticed but a couple weeks ago I picked up a 2009 model. When I stacked it on the other amps I have, only then did I notice the cosmetic changes from the factory. Black Levant covering instead of Elephant, Black Pipeing instead of white and a flat black rear panel. Other than cosmetic changes are there any circuit differences, Once I installed a new set of tubes and biased the amp it does seem much more aggressive than the others I have, but that could be the tubes, all vintage NOS Ruby's, have had them in a closet for over 30 years. Additional info would help.

Thank You

Highroller

 

[Lance Chambers]

 

[Dogs of Doom]

If it's an actual JCM2000, they were constantly revising the boards. There was an issue 20 board, which was the last one available before they stopped making them & are now obsolete.

There was a lot of minor changes.

The newer series (non JCM2000) had more changes right out of the box, trying to fix everything w/ new board design. There's a few revisions among them also.

Hard to say what's different in the one you have vs the others w/o being able to inspect/compare...

 

[God of Thunder]

That is a 2009 Marshall DSL MLB. It was limited edition. I’ve got one currently. A lot seem to believe it’s slightly different - but I don’t own another to compare it to!

 

[Leonard Neemoil]

You're lucky, you got the MLB. Those supposedly don't have any of the issues that the other JCMs are plauged by.

They were only made for 1 year afaik so they're hard to find and from what I've seen, more expensive.

Been trying to get one for a while now but either they're not around or I'm broke when they are available.

Enjoy that one and let me know if you ever want to sell it.

 

[Lance Chambers]

That is a 2009 Marshall DSL MLB. It was limited edition. I’ve got one currently. A lot seem to believe it’s slightly different - but I don’t own another to compare it to!

I have a 2008 model. They were only produced two years. The amp has the issue 20 board but the only difference (other than the board) is simply cosmetic.

FWIW: I own 3 JCM’s and the new HR model.

 

[Lance Chambers]

The MLB (Marshall Levant Black) models were marketed and sold through an exclusive “GC” deal only for two years. 2008-09!

 

[Lance Chambers]

BTW! They came with a matching MLB 1960A cab……..no B cab though! ;-(

 

[Leonard Neemoil]

BTW! They came with a matching MLB 1960A cab……..no B cab though! ;-(

I've been eyeing this one for a couple of weeks now just to see if it sells. The price is too high imo. Those cabs are nothing special afaik and I don't need a cab but have been thinking about offering $1000.

I thought the cabs were MG cabs or something.

 

[Highroller54]

Thanks to all for your input! I guess a scored a rare one, without knowing anything about it! Hey sometimes you get lucky!

 

[God of Thunder]

Thanks to all for your input! I guess a scored a rare one, without knowing anything about it! Hey sometimes you get lucky!

That’s how I got mine. I bought it off GC used gear with NO photos. And the MLB showed up and it practically brand new.

 

[Lance Chambers]

I changed the piping on mine so it looks like an original JCM 2000…………no ugly black anymore.