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[dirtyfunkg]

When the hell did a JCM-900 High Gain Dual Reverb 100W 4100 head... become a $1900 head? Is there something about this reissue that justifies the $1400 price difference between the original and the new?

What gives? Sweetwater has this amp at $1899.99.

I used to own a 50W Hi Gain Dual Reverb. It wasn't a bad amp. Dave Navarro has making these things sound amazing for the past 20 years. But it's NOT AN $1900 amp! GC had one also for the same price. I couldn't believe it.

The originals go used for $500-600 these days.

Is there anything special about the new ones? Granted I did not try the one in GC, but I know the originals well.

 

[rlord1974]

Is there anything special about the new ones?

Yes, the Queen personally urinated in the tube sockets. Gives the amp more of a greasy feel and pungent tonality.

 

[bonedarrell]

if it's more expensive, it HAS to be better.......right?

 

[OUTLAW1969]

if it's more expensive, it HAS to be better.......right?

and improved !

 

[SFW]

What makes the JCM 800 reissue a $1900 amp? There are several factors. The dollar has been devalued to the point where anything coming in from the EU is going to cost you a lot more these days. Thank your Government (both parties) for the raping of our economy.

So yeah... A JCM900 reissue costs. $1900.

 

[sandman]

What makes the JCM 800 reissue a $1900 amp? There are several factors. The dollar has been devalued to the point where anything coming in from the EU is going to cost you a lot more these days. Thank your Government (both parties) for the raping of our economy.

So yeah... A JCM900 reissue costs. $1900.

This

 

[rlord1974]

Actually, the relative exchange rate between the U.S. greenback and British pound has remained relatively stable since 1990.....

Jan 1990 = 0.61
Jan 1995 = 0.64
Jan 2000 = 0.61
Jan 2005 = 0.53
Jan 2010 = 0.62
July 2013 = 0.66

In fact, the value of the U.S. dollar has IMPROVED relative to the British pound over the past 23 years.

Just sayin'

 

[Red_Label]

What makes the JCM 800 reissue a $1900 amp? There are several factors. The dollar has been devalued to the point where anything coming in from the EU is going to cost you a lot more these days. Thank your Government (both parties) for the raping of our economy.

So yeah... A JCM900 reissue costs. $1900.

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Ditto... plus, in the case of the 800RI you get an FX loop.

(And speaking as a new 2203X owner... I'm thrilled with this amp -- despite its high cost.)

 

[thiswaythatway]

A JCM900 s for the Marshall Kool Aid drinkers who think because it says Marshall on it that it will sound good . And the only thing amazing about Dave Navarro is the women he has banged.

 

[Red_Label]

A JCM900 s for the Marshall Kool Aid drinkers who think because it says Marshall on it that it will sound good . And the only thing amazing about Dave Navarro is the women he has banged.

Though I'm not a fan of the 900's thin tone in general, I've heard some good stuff done on them. Including Navarro doing "Just Because" with JA.

 

[Jer]

Who knows really, maybe because people are paying more for boutique amps and Marshall figures, "why not"? Dunno.... I don't personally dig on the 4100 but if it suits you pick one up or look for a used one on the cheap.

Funny side note. My son and I are watching Ink Masters on Tuesday and my sister/brother in-law stop by. Brother in law asks, what is Dave Navarro famous for? I start to spit out Jayne's, stint with the Peppers, then I answer, Carmen, he banged Carmen Electra. lol.

 

[SFW]

I played a 900 for several years. In the context of a band, they do sound very good. They fit nicely into the mix. They also take pedals very well. If I ran across one of dirt cheap, I would have no issues buying another one.

 

[Rogue]

I bought a new Dual Reverb in the early 90s (maybe mid) for $750.

According to this....

http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm


$750 in 1993 has the same buying power as: $1,212.44 in 2013

And $1212 USD is $1603 Euro to account for a modern currency exchange.

Those are the steps I can do to get that far. Not sure how accurate it is.

 

[rlord1974]

Come on. You did NOT get a brand new Dual Rec in the mid-90's for $750! In 1993, a standard black chassis Dual Rec sold direct from Mesa for USD $1,195!

 

[Rogue]

Come on. You did NOT get a brand new Dual Rec in the mid-90's for $750!

Dual Reverb (JCM900). Yes, I'm pretty sure it was $750 plus some tax. I saved and saved until I had the money.

 

[rlord1974]

Oops. Did you change your original post to 'Dual Reverb', or am I just seeing things?

 

[Rogue]

Oops. Did you change your original post to 'Dual Reverb', or am I just seeing things?

No, you are seeing things. I thought you miss typed rev as rec before you added the pic. I didn't even know what a Mesa was back then.

 

[blackba]

I think Marshall is just allowing more room for Bugera to sell their jcm900 style amp for around $1000.

I have seen everything when a jcm900 has been cloned and reissued for crazy money on both. Add to the fact that if I was going to get a jcm900 I would get an slx.

 

[Ventura]

A JCM900 s for the Marshall Kool Aid drinkers who think because it says Marshall on it that it will sound good . And the only thing amazing about Dave Navarro is the women he has banged.

I actually have had several opportunities to speak with Mr. Navarro and I gotsta say, he's an alright cat.

Just sayin'...