Marshall VM 2266

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What can you tell me about the Vintage Modern 2266? Would this be a good choice for a gigging amp for a typical bar band playing covers of 80's and 90's rock tunes? I love my rack setup, but it's a beast to transport for bar gigs. I'm looking for another rig that is a little simpler - head, 4x12 and a modest pedal board. What say you?
 
If you want something a little more portable get a Mesa Electra Dyne 1x12 combo. I had a 100 watt VM in my room with the Electra Dyne and i thought the Mesa sounded better everywhere, cleans and gains. And after boosting with a pedal. And for a 1x12 combo it's got a lot of thud and bottom to it. YMMV
 
I say "Hell's Yeah" to the VM 2266. This is a GREAT platform--IMHO sounds GREAT on the high dynamic range and has all the gain I need, but if you need more you can throw up a TS or SD-1, OCD, BB, etc. and REALLY go over the top. The KT66 valves sound awesome--I personally believe this is one amp that Marshall got right--exactly what it's intended to do. Give you the Vintage and Modern sounds, and act as a great platform for anything else you want to do. I've been thinking about selling my Mesa Mark V combo and going with a VM Combo.

Cheers,
 
Love the Vm with a boost pedal. The loop is picky though. If you need a super transparent loop and cleans Danyeo suggestion would be a doo idea IMO. But if the Marshall tone is what you're after then yes... the VM rocks!!
 
Thanks for the input :thumbsup:

Like I said, I'm looking for something a bit more portable than my rack rig. I've never owned a Marshall and all of the clips on here have me thinking about one. There are so many models that it's difficult to decide which one to go with. I'd love to have one of the cool modded ones, but don't want to throw out that kind of coin right now. From the clips on You Tube, the VM 2266 sounded like it might be a winner.

yngzaklynch - what do you mean by the loop being picky? If anything, I might put a delay in the loop. Would there be any problem with that? Most likely, I'll just go with a small pedal board into the front of the amp and call it a day. Does the VM 2266 clean up well with the guitar volume knob?
 
IndyWS6":3hmdvwsw said:
Thanks for the input :thumbsup:

Like I said, I'm looking for something a bit more portable than my rack rig. I've never owned a Marshall and all of the clips on here have me thinking about one. There are so many models that it's difficult to decide which one to go with. I'd love to have one of the cool modded ones, but don't want to throw out that kind of coin right now. From the clips on You Tube, the VM 2266 sounded like it might be a winner.

yngzaklynch - what do you mean by the loop being picky? If anything, I might put a delay in the loop. Would there be any problem with that? Most likely, I'll just go with a small pedal board into the front of the amp and call it a day. Does the VM 2266 clean up well with the guitar volume knob?
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Bro I've been a huge fan of the vintage modern. It's a really nice crunchy Marshall that does great with a boost out front. However it's got a PPIMV. Post Phase Inverter Master Volume. This allows the amp to sound really good at lower volumes. However the loop is not the most transparent I've had. Be ready to try a few pedals to find out what works for you. My boss pedals don't sound so great in the loop but my Rocktron Intellifex sounds great in the loop. It's the exact opposite when using my 5150II. I think the Marshall Vintage Modern is a great amp! It's got a crunch like no other amp. Whether or not it's for you... only you can decide. I have some clips of my 2466 here...



 
I love my VM (2466) and I really think it's an underrated amp. A lot (not saying all) of people who don't like the VM also claim that they didn't give it adequate time. As simple as the front panel seems on this amp, it does take some time to dial in and get used to. As mentioned above, the loop is fairly picky with what pedals it will take well. I've tried for a while to make my Boss DD-3 sound good in the loop, but it just never worked out that way and the loop was just not cooperating. Today I was getting some awesome mid-gain tones with my 425A cab (Greenbacks) and the following approximate settings:

Reverb: Off
Mid Boost: Off
MV: 6
Presence: 3.5
Bass: 5
Mid: 4
Treble: 5.5
Body: 5
Detail: 7

Played using these setting with my strat on the neck p'up for some overdriven bluesy tones, and used my LP on the bridge p'up for some nice punchy rock tones :rock:
 
LedZep77":8ew5f41l said:
I love my VM (2466) and I really think it's an underrated amp. A lot (not saying all) of people who don't like the VM also claim that they didn't give it adequate time. As simple as the front panel seems on this amp, it does take some time to dial in and get used to. As mentioned above, the loop is fairly picky with what pedals it will take well. I've tried for a while to make my Boss DD-3 sound good in the loop, but it just never worked out that way and the loop was just not cooperating. Today I was getting some awesome mid-gain tones with my 425A cab (Greenbacks) and the following approximate settings:

Reverb: Off
Mid Boost: Off
MV: 6
Presence: 3.5
Bass: 5
Mid: 4
Treble: 5.5
Body: 5
Detail: 7

Played using these setting with my strat on the neck p'up for some overdriven bluesy tones, and used my LP on the bridge p'up for some nice punchy rock tones :rock:
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I'm more into the hair metal thing so I run my Pres at 2:00 Bass and Mid at noon. Treb at 1:00. Big thing is I run my Detail very high and the Body at around 10:00. With a boost pedal I set the Drive all the way up, Tone at noon and gain around 8:00.

Jim
 
Cool - thanks for all of the info and the settings. I'm going to have to try one.
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I just bought a used 2266 head (on it's way). Without even trying it (although IIRC I may have briefly tried racerevlon's head at mightwarlock's house).

Looking forward to this. Haven't owned a Marshall in a few years...
 
My VM2266 full stack (425A/B) played through an Epiphone Les Paul Standard with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90's. Totally great for 70's - 80's rock sets with a simple pedal board. Recorded with a cheap Memorex digital recorder.

 
excellent demo. sound quality sucked but good enough to get the points. looking forward to this amp, seems to cover 90%+ of the sonic/stylistic area that I live in. hopefully it will like my G Major efx unit.
 
i was seriously looking at buying a used Reeves head but this 2266 for $700 is a good deal.
 
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