Marshall Major Help

[JackBootedThug]

Michael r/T modded a few and got them sounding killer. He changed his name on here and disappeared after some issues with his work. Shame. He could play and seemed really likable and knowledgeable…

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

Yes, some people actually play what's known as "music" through their "music gear," instead of letting it collect dust in their mancave - which is why I noted both options

My concerns are very little if any about collectible value, more or less if I'm going to fuck up his tone dreams through replacing parts. I try not to let things collect dust if possible, though am guilty of it with some guitars, but mainly due to them being family heirlooms. The rest is just because I'm crazy and like to try as many things as I can, but pass them on if I get too bored or not used.

 

[DanTravis62]

My concerns are very little if any about collectible value, more or less if I'm going to fuck up his tone dreams through replacing parts. I try not to let things collect dust if possible, though am guilty of it with some guitars, but mainly due to them being family heirlooms. The rest is just because I'm crazy and like to try as many things as I can, but pass them on if I get too bored or not used.

I would suggest just doing a three prong cord mod to begin with then

And then play it by ear if he decides he wants something different from it

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

Michael r/T modded a few and got them sounding killer. He changed his name on here and disappeared after some issues with his work. Shame. He could play and seemed really likable and knowledgeable…

R/T? 440Cuda, maybe?

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

I would suggest just doing a three prong cord mod to begin with then

And then play it by ear if he decides he wants something different from it

Kinda the route I'm leaning. Was just seeing if there were any must have mods. I think I'll go with that advice. Did you see the added pics on that post, btw? Not sure about the transformers being original or not off the top of my head.

 

[DanTravis62]

Kinda the route I'm leaning. Was just seeing if there were any must have mods. I think I'll go with that advice. Did you see the added pics on that post, btw? Not sure about the transformers being original or not off the top of my head.

I did, I can't tell from the pics if theyre the originals or not

I think that's a great idea, let your husband decide if he thinks it needs any extra sauce on top

 

[M@ttC3]

What mods are common? Is it dumb to mod one if it's original? Not that it's super important because it would probably be a lifelong amp. Was def feeling adding a grounded power cord, but what else do you think is a good idea? Here are some gut shots. There are other pics that look like the caps are probably NOS or original, but have pretty much everything in that department on hand if needed. Not seeing any service labels, either. Not the best pics, will probably try and get more to get a better idea before heading to Seattle this weekend to check it out. It's $3500.

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Wow- that's pretty damn cool.