Can You Guys Tell Me A Little About The Marshall JCM 2000 DSL?

[skoora]

I liked the 50w better than the 100w for the jcm2000s, for some reason it just sounded a bit "Sweeter", even though i'm sure I wasn't getting a ton of power amp saturation

It’s not necessarily about pushing the power section as it is about the voltages throughout the amp that will affect how “sweet” it is.

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Preferring the 50w to 100w Marshalls is definitely common. Both wattage denominations have their own kind of tone.

 

[angelspade]

Haven't played it yet, I'm Sorry...This thing just plain killer to look at (in my opinion).

 

[acidvoodoo]

Haven't played it yet, I'm Sorry...This thing just plain killer to look at (in my opinion).

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Thats awesome man! I always wanted that color combo, I remember seeing it in the Musicians Friend catalog.

 

[DanTravis62]

Haven't played it yet, I'm Sorry...This thing just plain killer to look at (in my opinion).

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Dude im jealous that is beautiful

 

[Techdeth]

To me it just sounded a little more real and a little less spikey.

I liked the spiky for agression

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Haven't played it yet, I'm Sorry...This thing just plain killer to look at (in my opinion).

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Dude that's cool as hell.

 

[angelspade]

Dude that's cool as hell.

Thanks brother.

 

[reprovisional]

Had the 100w back in the early 2000s and was using second gain channel, scooping mids, trying to get a Pittbull UL sound a la Helmet. The cleans on channel 1 were actually quite nice.

 

[Briman24]

Haven't played it yet, I'm Sorry...This thing just plain killer to look at (in my opinion).

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Wow awesome rig! Congrats!

 

[JiMB]

I get them as backline on fly dates, definitely usable Marshall tones. I use the Lead 1 mode as TheGreatGreen mentioned. I have an EP Boost hitting the front if needed and a Nobels ODR 1 but for what I do, the Lead 1 is all I need. They’re not as chewy or greasy like my MGL100.

 

[shar-vell Dan]

There was the Marshall DSL Orange Crush too.

 

[angelspade]

There was the Marshall DSL Orange Crush too.

Also pretty cool...

 

[angelspade]

Dude im jealous that is beautiful

Thanks Man!

 

[Rick Lee]

Yeah, if I found one with the grey tolex and mirror panel, I'd be on that like a pitbull on a poodle.

 

[angelspade]

That’s so cool it’s the silver series ! Don’t forget to use it with the vh4 . It’s an incredible tone

I'm gonna give that shot as soon as I get this Marshall dialed in....I'm sure it sounds insane.

 

[Meanjoegreene]

Actually fairly surprised how positive the feedback is on this question. Assuming many of us are hard rock / metal guys here....Can I assume most of you are using a boost with the JCM2000?

It was my main amp for years…now I’m waiting for the replacement boards to be available again.

I love the amp and can’t wait till it’s repaired. I always used the OD1 red channel and boosted it for leads. I could also set the green channel to a good clean at the same time even with the shared EQ.

It’s got plenty of gain without a boost for almost all hard rock applications. It also might seem a tad smaller if compared to a modern amp with huge low end…but it sits perfect in a band mix where some of those others might be too bassy and loose.