Amplifiers

Marshall JCM 800 2203 Head 100w 1985, Black

$2,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Amplifiers
Brand	Marshall
Model	JCM 800 2203 Head 100w
Finish	Black
SKU	AP3472-A
Made In Year	1985
Preamp	12AX7 (x3)
Power	EL34 (x4)
Rectifier	SS
Wattage	100w
Circuit	2203
Transformers	Original Dagnall

Description

The JCM 800 Marshall is widely regarded as the stepping stone in which most modern high-gain amps are based upon. It's a great evolution from the original JTM45 designs, featuring a cold-clipper gain stage designed strictly for the purpose of distorting the sound. While this amp is mostly original, it does have a changed resistor value in the cold clipper stage, down from 10k to 4.7k, which results in a much warmer type of breakup. The input resistor on the "low" side was changed to 33k, which helps balance the incoming gain, giving more usefulness for the seldom used input. The transformers and caps are all original, and the amp sounds excellent overall. Condition-wise the amp looks fantastic as well, with only minimal signs of previous wear.

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