You are absolutely right! 2205 and 2210 are the direct 2-channel successors of the 2203 1-channel series, so the sound hasn't deteriorated but improved. I play/love my 1982 2205 to this day - the sound is UNBEATABLE even on "10"... Friedmann, Randall, Blackstar and other imitators can't keep up with Marshall's basic aggressiveness. Marshall simply offers the best dynamic result when you strum the guitar. And that's why only use passive pickups like EVH Frankenstein or EVH Wolfgang, DiMarzio Super Distortion or Seymour Duncan!
The 2210 slays! Just meaner and fuller tighter low end. I’m partial to the 2210 because I own one,lol. I usually run it lil weird , i have the ch volume at 2-3 0clock and the master 11 o’clock. Channel gain cranked . I’m running 6550’s as well so it just massive . Kudos cool vid
The 2203 is definitely cleaner but I'd go with either one!! The 2205 and 2210 can be modified to either remove the clipping or to adjust the amount you wish to deal in. Truly a beast either way!!!
Hi..To me the 2205 is best..I have owned probally 6-7 Marshalls ..istill have a 800..but the 2205 with 2-6550 tubes was the best..it was from the first run with the brownish cloth like yours..Thanks ,,,Dave
Yep, all have that great 800 tone. When isolated as here, we can hear a difference but in a recording mix or live band experience, probably wouldn't hear a difference.
Thanks, i have a 4211 combo, its same 2210...love it. Mine has a bass noise, I think isnt normal, now the amp is being repaired by a expert. I hope the noise gone. :)
i have a 4211 too, he has a killer sound. My amp has a problem, at low volume you can hear the clean channel in the overdrive channel. It seems to be a default of this kind of amp
Sounds awesome! Only the master should really be at 5 to get those 100 watters to open up, really engages the low and high end and the distortion saturates better
Nice, what year is the 2203? Trying to figure out if they sounded consistently good through the whole decade. I've heard that somes years sound better than others.
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I love my 2205! I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. Its the only one I've ever loved so much.
I love my 2205 too and I own an original 1971 Superlead and a 1987 Silver Jubilee. Still love my 2205 BEST,
I agree! I just got a 2205. Mostly because it’s Michael schenkers favorite amp and I’ve owned just about every Marshall head.
You are absolutely right! 2205 and 2210 are the direct 2-channel successors of the 2203 1-channel series, so the sound hasn't deteriorated but improved.
I play/love my 1982 2205 to this day - the sound is UNBEATABLE even on "10"... Friedmann, Randall, Blackstar and other imitators can't keep up with Marshall's basic aggressiveness.
Marshall simply offers the best dynamic result when you strum the guitar. And that's why only use passive pickups like EVH Frankenstein or EVH Wolfgang, DiMarzio Super Distortion or Seymour Duncan!
The 2210 slays! Just meaner and fuller tighter low end. I’m partial to the 2210 because I own one,lol. I usually run it lil weird , i have the ch volume at 2-3 0clock and the master 11 o’clock. Channel gain cranked . I’m running 6550’s as well so it just massive . Kudos cool vid
The 2203 is definitely cleaner but I'd go with either one!! The 2205 and 2210 can be modified to either remove the clipping or to adjust the amount you wish to deal in. Truly a beast either way!!!
my favorite is the 2210
Modifying a beautiful amp like these is blasphemous.
Try a FRIEDMAN then ... 🙂
Hi..To me the 2205 is best..I have owned probally 6-7 Marshalls ..istill have a 800..but the 2205 with 2-6550 tubes was the best..it was from the first run with the brownish cloth like yours..Thanks ,,,Dave
2203 for the win. They are very different beasts, although all are JCM 800's.
not so much different...talking about nuances
Janne Väätäinen very different...and i agree 2230 is the best starting point...pure and beautiful aunch...80s punch...i dont like to much gain....
Yep, all have that great 800 tone. When isolated as here, we can hear a difference but in a recording mix or live band experience, probably wouldn't hear a difference.
Got one, think it's great. Play mostly punk.Appreciate you going through your settings. I use a ProCo Rat May check out the Boss SD-1. Thanks
Thanks, i have a 4211 combo, its same 2210...love it. Mine has a bass noise, I think isnt normal, now the amp is being repaired by a expert. I hope the noise gone. :)
i have a 4211 too, he has a killer sound. My amp has a problem, at low volume you can hear the clean channel in the overdrive channel. It seems to be a default of this kind of amp
2203 kills it. Clearly hear that Marshall roar!
Sounds awesome! Only the master should really be at 5 to get those 100 watters to open up, really engages the low and high end and the distortion saturates better
yes but i cant put them at this level in my room^^
2203 looks and sounds the best!
Cool demo! I think the 2205/2210's sound mean and punchy - classic 80's Marshall clang! The 2203 ALWAYS needs a pedal to get that kinda gain.
yes, with a pedal the 2203 is cool, but you can put a pedal on the 2210 too, i do it and it sound good
The 2203 it's a beast! What's the years?
1984 i think
That 2205 has some kind of somethin’🤙🏼
2203 - 0:00
2205 - 2:03
2210 - 4:03
I like the 2210 best 😎🤟
I agree
KILLER RIFFS
Nice, what year is the 2203? Trying to figure out if they sounded consistently good through the whole decade. I've heard that somes years sound better than others.
i dont know, i will check the serial numbers
2205 cheers👍👍👍👍👍
Good afternoon! Cool sound! What can you say about the Marshall 6100 compared to the jcm 800?I am interested in your opinion. Thanks
2210!
it's my favorite too
What year are the 2205 & 2210 ? Of you don’t know, what’s the letter in the serial numbers ? In ‘87, the circuit changed....is why I ask....
I used to own a 2204 (made in 1987) and a 2205 (from 1989 or 1990). Both very completely different sounding beasts.
what's the extra knob on the 2205?
It's like another channel to add volume for solos if I remember. I never used it
@@jimrockmusic yes it is 2 channel,
Excellent vid, very well done. Q: What speakers? IMHO edit to jump between each amp at every different riff.
What's the name of the riff you played at the very beginning of the video? Sounds killer🤘😉
it's "antisocial", a famous song by a French Song called Trust. You can hear the song in my cover
What songs are playing after and before Whole Lotta?
Before it's "antisocial" by Trust (french band) et after it's a composition, "A l'intérieur" (available on my channel)
@@jimrockmusic thanks!
What year are the heads ? The Channel switching ones had a circuit change (for the better in my opinion) in 87+.....
I dont remember exactly but before 1987 i think, i will check it
2210 has the most character and a nice round bottom. I dub thee the winner
Also, the 2205/2210 models were changed in 87, fixing bugs and adding more gain. So what year were both of these?
i don t know
@@jimrockmusic the letter in the serial number describes which year it was made.
@@firstboyonthemoon8876 i will check it and tell you
@@firstboyonthemoon8876 S32816 for the 2203, T15344 for the 2205, S06408 for the 2210
@@firstboyonthemoon8876 so i think they are from 1984 (S) and 1985 (T)
Excellent comparison. For those of you who are interested here is another JCM800 super lead 1959 4 hole (1984) No mods, no pedals, no post processing-just a post reverb added. Cheers everybody 🤘🍷 th-cam.com/video/wpSbXzwgEKs/w-d-xo.html
2210 had the most clarity , hard to distinguish, need better playing to clear it up
I think the 2203 sounds the best here.
Cool: how do you record it ? Did you use any booster for 2203 ?
i record it with the camera. No boost for the 2203
Grindrod knows all.
Damn that 2203 got the tones that kills
Rock n roll!
2203 all the way!
My favorite is the 2210 cause he has more gain, but the 2203 has something cool for crunch
2203 hands down. It just hits you in the face like a ton of bricks, and if you want more gain you can easily throw a pedal in front of it.
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le meilleur riff du rock français^^
2203 is too fizzy
Master on 1... xD
yes, this amp is very loud, even at 1