JCM800 100w 1959 model...ever played one?..

[al3d]

OK...wondering if anyone has played with a JCM800 100w 1959 model yes..the 4 input one...?..i'm offered one in a trade deal and i can't actually try it first, and never head them myself. SO just wondering what they are like compared to a regular 100w marshall.!...

Thanks..

 

[Codyjohns]

OK...wondering if anyone has played with a JCM800 100w 1959 model yes..the 4 input one...?..i'm offered one in a trade deal and i can't actually try it first, and never head them myself. SO just wondering what they are like compared to a regular 100w marshall.!...

Thanks..

I have a '78 JMP 1959 and if the JCM 800 1959 sounds like it ....go for it.

The Marshall 1959 is my all time favorite amp.....the best amp head they ever made IMO.

 

[al3d]

Thanks Micheal....any idea of their worth?...so not to over pay?

 

[Codyjohns]

Thanks Micheal....any idea of their worth?...so not to over pay?

I would say for a '80 1959 .......1,200 bucks Canadian is fair.

 

[al3d]

Thanks..

 

[V-man]

a 1980 1959 is what RR played

 

[al3d]

a 1980 1959 is what RR played

ok..but his was'nt a JCM800 doh...it was a JMP style head...

 

[V-man]

correct. JCM 800s began in 1981.

 

[al3d]

correct. JCM 800s began in 1981.

Any difference inside the head?...i mean was there much différence between the 80 and JCM model?

 

[jcmjmp]

The JCM800 1959 head is the same as the older style 1959. The big difference is in the cosmetics.

 

[al3d]

OK..cool info guys....was'nt sure. SO..let me ask you THIS..if a choice was presented to you..a 1959SLP reissue...VS a Jcm 800 1959...!!..wish one?...price not withstanding...

 

[V-man]

Any difference inside the head?...i mean was there much différence between the 80 and JCM model?

Age old discussion/debate.

What is the difference between the late MV JMPs and the JCM 2203/2204s? Arguably nothing other than the headbox. Yet, amps varied from example to example in the same year. Nevertheless, many favor the JMPs even there is zero guarantee of a (positive) difference.

 

[Codyjohns]

OK..cool info guys....was'nt sure. SO..let me ask you THIS..if a choice was presented to you..a 1959SLP reissue...VS a Jcm 800 1959...!!..wish one?...price not withstanding...

I think the older the better. IMO

 

[jcmjmp]

OK..cool info guys....was'nt sure. SO..let me ask you THIS..if a choice was presented to you..a 1959SLP reissue...VS a Jcm 800 1959...!!..wish one?...price not withstanding...

The one you prefer is the one you buy. Tonally, they're the same. Its all cosmetics.

 

[CKCinMass]

The JCM800 1959 head is the same as the older style 1959. The big difference is in the cosmetics.

If I am not mistaken, wasn't there a difference in the filter caps between the earlier and later 1959's? (6 multisection caps vs 3)

 

[Codyjohns]

If I am not mistaken, wasn't there a difference in the filter caps between the earlier and later 1959's? (6 multisection caps vs 3)

I think the transformers was the biggest differences over the years.

 

[jcmjmp]

If I am not mistaken, wasn't there a difference in the filter caps between the earlier and later 1959's? (6 multisection caps vs 3)

No. Check your facts. That happened later.

 

[jcmjmp]

I think the transformers was the biggest differences over the years.

but a late 70's and early 80's Marshall would have the same quality transformers.

 

[al3d]

The one you prefer is the one you buy.

I can't buy both..and just test them....so asking for opinions always help..

I already have a JMP 78 50w, a JCM800 4101 combo...but always wanted a 1959 as well.....what can i say...me love me marshall amps..

 

[rpurdue]

I have a Canadian JCM 800 1959. I think it's 1986. I also have a 2204. The 1959 just sounds MASSIVE!!! I find there's so many tonal varieties with jumping the channels etc. I have an Alex Attenuator but I also put in a PPIMV which i really like as well. The 1959 cranked and attenuated sounds so full and round. It's really a sound i've never heard before. I find if i use the PPIMV it sounds more modern and very close to my 2204. The only drawback i've found for me is the lack of effects loop. I'm going to do a wet dry rig though which would solve that.