At my age it takes a lot to blow me away. Every video. Every mod you do. Every lick you play. I'm blown away. Just wow. Thanks for putting this stuff out there.
That was incredibly clean and clear for as much gain as it was pumping out. The tap into the clean channel no doubt was the key to that. Nice playing too.
Hmmm, they sound pretty good from the factory if you spend the time tweaking the knobs and maybe adding a good drive pedal (like an SD-1). Modifications will always make an amp sound better if you think it sounds better because they should get you closer to the sound you hear in your head. Keep in mind that he's demoing with active pickups that increase the gain too.
Great sounding amp! I'm sure it's due to the modifications you've done. Too bad you didn't have a clip of how it sounded pre-mod. I've never understood how so many players get such good sounds out of their 2205/2210 amps. I have a stock 1989 2210 and no matter how I set the EQ it sounds like a solid-state amp with a phony/bloated bass, flat/uninspiring mids and spikey treble with fizzy distortion. Not even close to my 1984 2204 and 1972 Super Lead amps. Your modifications have me intrigued! The decision I'm now facing is to ether modify it or sell it and pick up something else.
Pretty much sounding like this, maybe a few tweaks. I've posted the schematic of my mods on this amp on one of the amp forums, so I might as well just post it on my website too (along with my other mods that I have made public)
How important do you think the power stage mods are? Do you think it's worthwhile just to do the preamp mods you did? It made a huge difference to the amount of pleasant gain on tap.
@@HeadfirstAmps Thanks for the response! I think I'll give it a try. I'm hoping my 2205 from 86 is the same circuit. Thanks for publishing the schematic.
I haven’t worked on one yet, but they are the backbone for the Wizard amps so hold promise. The issue with the reissue is that it’s all PCB which makes it a bit harder to mod.
@@HeadfirstAmps Thanks for your quick reply. What do you think is the most affordable hot rodded plexi? Would it be best to mod an Origin 20 or build a clone kit plexi?
This amp is a beast! I have always hated the split (stock). The other day a good friend of mine bought for the 2nd time a split as it was a real bargain. He wrote me: " Do you want to mod it for me? Maybe sir34/36?" "Yes it requires some work but I can definitively do that, but it will cost you at least 2 pizzas!" Then he passed me today the link to this video. "Oooh Vale look it is great, do you know this guy's channel?" "Yes...maybe...not sure... I have watched "some" of his videos 😂" So here we go again... I will mod his split as you did in this video, thank you again for all the useful informations you share with us!
I have a ‘87 2210 - would it be better to mod as per your 2205 - or use as a donor amp / parts chassis etc for a take on your twin channel 2204 ? Btw - did you look at the loop on this as mine is unusable as stock .. Cheers and thanks for sharing info and practical advice - tempted to JLE my ‘78 2204 - I snipped bright cap as amp v bright - would it have to go back to get best from JLE mods ?
@@HeadfirstAmps Cheers for reply re bright cap - is this based on a G12M type speaker frequency profile as a reference. Re the jcm 2210 question - how can I get some detailed advice from you - via website / insta / email ? Im UK based so shipping for mods etc is unrealistic unfortunately
Hi there,great video! thanks for the info you have provided! and tips! I was curious, what did you think of the fx loop as I was running a delay through it and I thought it didnt sound that great compared to my 5150 III 50 watt combo, any thoughts?
@@HeadfirstAmps thanks for the confirmation, I see there are fxLoop kits to swap out,but dont really need it for now as it is more a home recording setup currently!
Great demo , did it have channel bleed issues ? Also is your mod requires having to scratch the board and can be done by piggy backing or changing values ?
These amps don't have a clean channel Marshall call it a normal channel so I don't think it was meant to be clean, the more the volume is increased the more it breaks up. Its a bit like a JMP1959 the way the channel works, more channel volume more gain.
I don't Know why you would say they are dreadful amps stock. The boost channel volume has to be on 10 and then add a boost pedal maybe a EQ pedal as well. The mod sounds better than stock definitely, but they are not dreadful amps.
@@HeadfirstAmps awesome! Here’s my Situation: I’ve been in the market for a 2203/2204 but not opposed to a 2205. I know a guy that has a 2205 for sale for a pretty good price relative to what they’re going for on eBay and reverb. The 2205 on this video is one of the best sounding jcm’s I’ve heard and if I could get that tone or pretty close that would be awesome. To do everything that you did to that 2205 what kind of price am I looking at?
@@HeadfirstAmps do you ever share mods? I’m looking at a 2210 or 4211. I used to have a 2203 (should’ve never let that amp go). I’d like to make the 2210 more like the 2203 with the Frank Levi SIR 34 mod, but not sure if it’s possible.
I do mate, I've shared quite a few on this channel. I have shared my modded schematic (for this amp) to one of the amp DIY forums, so I'm happy enough to send it to you. Email me mate (website).
At my age it takes a lot to blow me away.
Every video. Every mod you do. Every lick you play.
I'm blown away. Just wow. Thanks for putting this stuff out there.
Steve, thank you for the very kind words, much appreciated! 🙏
That was incredibly clean and clear for as much gain as it was pumping out. The tap into the clean channel no doubt was the key to that.
Nice playing too.
Cool vid - appreciate the information. 2210 is my favorite Marshall!
Awesome tone, awesome playing! Sounds amazing!
Thanks!
Every 2210 and 2205 should have this mod.
Man I love that tone. Thanks for the demo.
Nice. Sounds a little more open & dynamic than stock. Much more like a one-wire modded Plexi.
Sounds 100 times better then mine. Never thought about cranking the volume rather then the master. Need to give that a try
That's a great sounding 2205 indeed!
Cheers!
Insane. It’s a shame they can’t sound this good from the factory.
Hmmm, they sound pretty good from the factory if you spend the time tweaking the knobs and maybe adding a good drive pedal (like an SD-1). Modifications will always make an amp sound better if you think it sounds better because they should get you closer to the sound you hear in your head. Keep in mind that he's demoing with active pickups that increase the gain too.
Guessing you took V2B to the OD circuit and then added the Jubilee asymmetrical diode/led circuit instead of the bridge rectifier etc?? Good work.
That's a bloody good guess! I have the schematic up on my website if you want to check it out.
@@HeadfirstAmps Nice and thx, very generous.....great playing too btw! Rare these days with both talents.
Thank you, it's appreciated
Sounds incredible, would love this mod on mine👌
You are the whole package!! .Amazing smart, Super Handsome, and a amazing player!!! ..In my next life I wanna be you!!! 😉
Wow, thanks
Sounds great. I have a Plexi 1959 that I would love to have modded similar to this to make it more useful and to breathe fire!!
Where are you based mate?
@@HeadfirstAmps I'm in NSW, I am more than willing to send the amp to you or drive it down myself when these borders open again...
Perfect. Please PM me if you'd like to arrange!
@@HeadfirstAmps email sent....thanks
Jeez that sounds tough!
🤘
Is this 50 watt? Any info link the modded guy? GREAT MARSHALL SOUND.. Gainny still kick ass less compress
50w. Tnx for the comments man.
This is crazy good!
Came out ok this one!
Good job bro sounds great !!!
Hey John, tnx man! Hope you're well brother.
Great sounding amp! I'm sure it's due to the modifications you've done. Too bad you didn't have a clip of how it sounded pre-mod. I've never understood how so many players get such good sounds out of their 2205/2210 amps. I have a stock 1989 2210 and no matter how I set the EQ it sounds like a solid-state amp with a phony/bloated bass, flat/uninspiring mids and spikey treble with fizzy distortion. Not even close to my 1984 2204 and 1972 Super Lead amps. Your modifications have me intrigued! The decision I'm now facing is to ether modify it or sell it and pick up something else.
that is a beautiful les paul
Thanks! It's a 2012 Standard. It plays really well.
@@jasonktong1 whats that color called?
@@therottingsun666 flamed maple top, tobacco burst
So dude when going to the clean channel did it just sound like that or did you have to do some adjustments
Pretty much sounding like this, maybe a few tweaks. I've posted the schematic of my mods on this amp on one of the amp forums, so I might as well just post it on my website too (along with my other mods that I have made public)
How important do you think the power stage mods are? Do you think it's worthwhile just to do the preamp mods you did? It made a huge difference to the amount of pleasant gain on tap.
The tone here is all in the pre-amp, a depth circuit helps give it low end kick but the gain is all in the pre
@@HeadfirstAmps Thanks for the response! I think I'll give it a try. I'm hoping my 2205 from 86 is the same circuit. Thanks for publishing the schematic.
Do you know of any mods for the Marshal Silver Jubilee 2555x Reissue?
I haven’t worked on one yet, but they are the backbone for the Wizard amps so hold promise. The issue with the reissue is that it’s all PCB which makes it a bit harder to mod.
@@HeadfirstAmps Thanks for your quick reply. What do you think is the most affordable hot rodded plexi? Would it be best to mod an Origin 20 or build a clone kit plexi?
Probably a kit, the Origin20 comes up pretty good but the cathode bias power section does add its own flavour to it.
This amp is a beast! I have always hated the split (stock). The other day a good friend of mine bought
for the 2nd time a split as it was a real bargain.
He wrote me: " Do you want to mod it for me? Maybe sir34/36?"
"Yes it requires some work but I can definitively do that, but it will cost you at least 2 pizzas!"
Then he passed me today the link to this video.
"Oooh Vale look it is great, do you know this guy's channel?"
"Yes...maybe...not sure... I have watched "some" of his videos 😂"
So here we go again... I will mod his split as you did in this video, thank you again for all the useful informations you share with us!
Hey man, hahaha sorry for creating the work for you!!
@@HeadfirstAmps it also creates pizza as a reward so I am happy :P
sounds great!
Thanks Fraser!
What speakers are you using?
You’re a beast🤘🏼
I have a ‘87 2210 - would it be better to mod as per your 2205 - or use as a donor amp / parts chassis etc for a take on your twin channel 2204 ? Btw - did you look at the loop on this as mine is unusable as stock ..
Cheers and thanks for sharing info and practical advice - tempted to JLE my ‘78 2204 - I snipped bright cap as amp v bright - would it have to go back to get best from JLE mods ?
Yes, bright caps are a must in a Marshall imho
@@HeadfirstAmps
Cheers for reply re bright cap - is this based on a G12M type speaker frequency profile as a reference.
Re the jcm 2210 question - how can I get some detailed advice from you - via website / insta / email ?
Im UK based so shipping for mods etc is unrealistic unfortunately
Hi there,great video! thanks for the info you have provided! and tips! I was curious, what did you think of the fx loop as I was running a delay through it and I thought it didnt sound that great compared to my 5150 III 50 watt combo, any thoughts?
Thanks! None of these Marshall fx loops are that great to be honest. Even the newer reissue amps are pretty bad.
@@HeadfirstAmps thanks for the confirmation, I see there are fxLoop kits to swap out,but dont really need it for now as it is more a home recording setup currently!
Heavy duty J!!!
Tnx man!
Holy shit!!!!
Is there any mod info on this on your website? Would love to attempt these mods
There’s a schematic
Great demo , did it have channel bleed issues ? Also is your mod requires having to scratch the board and can be done by piggy backing or changing values ?
Quite a lot of work this mod, lots of jumping signal paths
Hello Jason
Does this mod work on 4211 combo or would you do something different?
I think so - they are very similar circuits
Could you get a 900 to sound as good as this? Just thinking they’re cheaper
Hmm, maybe a 900 - SLX because that is tube amp...the straight up 900's have solid state gain stages and is not suitable.
@@HeadfirstAmps how about a jcm2000 tcl100? I can get one cheap
These amps don't have a clean channel Marshall call it a normal channel so I don't think it was meant to be clean, the more the volume is increased the more it breaks up. Its a bit like a JMP1959 the way the channel works, more channel volume more gain.
Killer
These were/are a dreadful amp. Thanks so much for taking time to work out meaningful mods and sharing them.
I don't Know why you would say they are dreadful amps stock. The boost channel volume has to be on 10 and then add a boost pedal maybe a EQ pedal as well. The mod sounds better than stock definitely, but they are not dreadful amps.
Ask Michael Schenker how dreadful they are, only amp he uses, incredible tone!
Wtf!! Damn that sounds badass! So are you in the business of doing mods?
Sure am. Most of the Marshalls featured on the channel belong to customers.
@@HeadfirstAmps awesome! Here’s my Situation: I’ve been in the market for a 2203/2204 but not opposed to a 2205. I know a guy that has a 2205 for sale for a pretty good price relative to what they’re going for on eBay and reverb. The 2205 on this video is one of the best sounding jcm’s I’ve heard and if I could get that tone or pretty close that would be awesome. To do everything that you did to that 2205 what kind of price am I looking at?
Hey mate, you can email me at headfirst.amplification@gmail.com
Ho lo stesso ampli e mi piacerebbe capire come fare la tua modifica. Hai uno schema ?
The scheme is on my website for free download
What mods were done on this?
Pushed it towards a hot rodded Jubilee
@@HeadfirstAmps do you ever share mods? I’m looking at a 2210 or 4211. I used to have a 2203 (should’ve never let that amp go). I’d like to make the 2210 more like the 2203 with the Frank Levi SIR 34 mod, but not sure if it’s possible.
I do mate, I've shared quite a few on this channel. I have shared my modded schematic (for this amp) to one of the amp DIY forums, so I'm happy enough to send it to you. Email me mate (website).
What's the speakers?
A Suhr reactive load with a Celestion Greenback IR
@@HeadfirstAmps Thanks.
Other than taking the gain stage out
EMG's....gross. Would love to have heard it with Gibson pickups