ATTN: Marshall Fanatics...I have a question

[Wade]

Ok guys,

I have a chance to buy a 1985 JCM 800 (50 Watt). It has some problems...It needs 3 pots, and the two inputs jacks need replacing, as the amp was dropped. Cosmetically, its in pretty good shape, there are a few tears in the Tolex, and it could use a little TLC. The tubes in it are new Groove Tubes 6L6's. I was wondering what you guys think it's worth. Here's a Pic: http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...9.jpg.orig.jpg

[Andy Sneap]

I've just bought one for £300 s/h exactly the same but fully working, they're quite collectable now, offer around £200,£250 as it needs some work, great amp for the money

[Wade]

Hey man, thanks for the reply. How much is that in dollars?

[Andy Sneap]

about $300 / $350 something like that

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[KaiXXX]

If you guys take JCM800 amps for Metalsounds where do you get the distortion from?

Andy, I've been reading, you use the Marshall instead of the Boogie sometimes, so do you use external distortion devices? Or has it something to do with the modification? [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Cheers

KaiXXX

[Wade]

I dont think I am going to buy this amp. I dont think it is the sound that I am looking for. Plus, I kinda want two independant channels. Bogner or Soldano would be my first choices, but I cant afford them. Boogie....here I come (in the near future, I hope). [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[KaiXXX]

Originally posted by KaiXXX:
If you guys take JCM800 amps for Metalsounds where do you get the distortion from?

Andy, I've been reading, you use the Marshall instead of the Boogie sometimes, so do you use external distortion devices? Or has it something to do with the modification? [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Cheers

KaiXXX

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[Andy Sneap]

The dual channel 800 has plenty of gain, and I use a soldano mod in the standard. Tube screamer or Boss GE7 works pretty good without the mod also.