Highly recommended video! The technical information was thorough and important for all of us 1987X owners. This dude is brilliant on so many levels, from the actual design to the applications. The best I’ve seen. Respect.
Hey there, I just watched your mark 4 and Mark 5 boogie videos and now I'm starting this one but I wanted to drop a message here and just thank you for creating such wonderful and excellent content. These reviews are so detailed and so thoughtful that you're making my whole night completely awesome! Kudos so much and please never stop 🏆❣️
Awesome review, learned a lot and had no idea the reason for the “channel jumper” cables and the blending of both channels. Really cool. Thanks man! I remember looking at these 1987x’s back in college in the early 2000’s. They still sound awesome. Rock on
Great run through! I have that amp in my living room and there are really no bad tones. It is the amp, or at least AN amp that is a holy grail level amp. Other amps are always compared to it, not the the other way around. Think “Machine Head”, “How the West was Won” or “Rockin’ the Fillmore”. Good job buddy!
Even though i like the 1959 Fender Bassman as the best tone i've ever heard.. i agree the Plexi 1959 SLO/1987X 50W have to be the holy grails because...well they just cut through! Where as the Bassman has this unending amber magic at it's core, the Plexi has this glassy crystal shine that sizzles and chimes at the same time. But then, the VOX AC30 is ringing a bell in my head. And just when you think you have it all cut and dried, i heard a '68 Bassman do ALL those tones, somewhere??. i will have to get back to you on that .actually i've allways wondered why they never got a Vox AC30 to sound like a Plexi?
@@starcloud4959 Great reply! Haha! Looking back, I think that a lot of us growing up didn’t understand that the sounds we were hearing were not coming from the guitar alone. Deep Purple for instance has a heavy organ and bass, The Who has a giant fuzzy bass, and every band has at least a bass. Thin little guitar sounds are pretty underwhelming in isolation. Especially a Strat. But the 1987x is so great!
Nice review...very detailed. I have a '72 Superlead with a post-phase inverter master volume mod. I always jump the channels. Great amp, but even with the master volume you need to have it up pretty loud for the magic to happen.
This had a lot of good info in it, and I'll always hit the thumbs-up button for a video where someone's put in this much effort... But, my God, this guy loves to talk.
It's true haha, part of the reason I started this channel was because my girlfriend was tired of me explaining all of this stuff to her (she's not even a guitar player). Cheers
@@totallyradguitars959 More history, reviews, AND comparisons (1v1), please... With insights on where you think each shines, in a given category, or situation... Euge Valovirta (you might want to check him out, if you haven't) uses impulse response, and little monitors to crank his amps... He has his favorite (jcm800) that he invariably compares, atleast shortly, with almost any amp he features... If nothing else, his jcm800 serves as a baseline sound, by which the viewer can form his/her own opinion/mental picture of what we're hearing... Sorry if my suggestions come off as bossy; thanks for the cool content.
@@estebangarcia102 No problem! I love Euge's channel, he gets amazing tones. I'm trying to avoid using the impulse response for now but they do sound good in the right application. Too bad I'm not as good of a player as he is, he could make anything sound great I think!
Awesome! More people should subscribe 😅 would you say that one wire mod makes a sound similar to like a 2204? Look to build a 2204 someday but would opt for 1987 with ppimv and one wire mod built in as it would cover (I’d imagine) a lot more ground.. waiting on 2500 mark iii in the mail so pretty pumped ;) your demeanor and whatnot make a convincing product demo tape from the early 90s minus the Marshall shirt lol super job!
Thanks! And no - one wire mod is definitely gainier than stock but it's not like a 2204 or 2203 type of gain. Those amps both have a cold clipper V2 gain stage, which essentially causes asymmetric distortion (top half of the signal is clipped differently from the bottom half), which is what gives those amps that trademark grittiness and cutting tone. You could theoretically do the one wire mode AND rebias V1B (or V1A, whichever comes second, depends on how you do the mod) to be cold (change cathode resistor to something like 10k or 33k), which would be a lot closer but not exact. I mean, technically speaking, you could convert a 1987x to a 2204 exactly 1:1 if you changed enough components over, they aren't drastically different, but you'll lose some of the 1987x magic by doing so - how much you're ok with converting is up to your personal taste. Making V1B a cold clipper for example will probably make the 1-wire mod sound more badass, but it might ruin what you liked about the high treble channel in regular plexi mode (1-wire not active). Congrats on the 2500 Mk III btw. One of my all time favorite amps. I've had 4 or 5 of them - finally settled on a nice 2100 head, and it's a keeper. I only sold the others for money reasons, never because I didn't love the tone. That's also similar to a 2204 but also lacks the cold clipper, but adds a diode clipper stage which you control separately with the "sensitivity" control. I love it myself, some prefer the standard 2204 style design. My best advice: Get all 3 (1987x, 2204, 2500). Cheers
Hey thanks and thanks for the thorough replies :) yeah I figured I must as I’ve got a 1960a 900 cab I got at a pawnshop years ago for $200.. so you know… it says 900 but isn’t the sound most would associate with 900.. and you know I’ve got a rectoverb 25, 50 caliber +, (Windsor I got at same pawnshop for $200), the twin, 5e3 copy, 68 bronco amp, and badger 18 I just got last month .. most I love but don’t do.. that sound you know lol plus I feel the mark iii is in line to be the vintage ish Marshall to have as 800s are way more than can justify paying lol
A couple years ago I bought a reissue 1987x, and I must say, unless you plug into the lower inputs or roll off the volume on your guitar, it’s balls to the wall on both volume and gain. Once the volume knob hits 3 on the amp, its full volume. Turning the volume knob further only adds gain.
Hey man, I really appreciate you, you stunningly remind me of the movie “Birdie”. That amp there, is the Live At The Fillmore East MACHINE. Break out that Les Paul or SG… Thx so much for your warm & detailed breakdowns of amplifier functions & histories,schematics etc. C’mon my dude, bust into Stormy Monday…. both Dickey & Duane absolutely kill it.. It’s like an instruction manual. Much love!!
Thanks! I'm still around, just super busy. Trying to find some more time because I have lots of other amps I want to cover (like a new Orange OR50 I snagged a few months ago!)
I've a late '90s 1987x I had converted to Plexi specification (changed Output Transformer), I also had a PPI Master Volume installed. I'm running that through a Vintage 2x12" Bluesbreaker style closed-back cabinet. I've got it loaded with a pair of Greenback 25W speakers. You really do need to crank this amplifier up to attain the tone they are famous for. Have you ever considered building a speaker isolation cabinet for a 1x12" extension cab? That would go a long way for your recording situation. Also, in this demo did you mention what kind of speakers/cabinet you were using? As I'm sure you're well aware of, speaker choice can be more important than which guitar you're playing. I'm lucky enough to have a home Studio/Office where I can play at full volume without affecting the rest of the household/family, these type amplifiers really do need to be used at their upper output levels (main reason I chose the small-box instead of the 100W). Great work, thanks for the demo.
I do notice it sounds really great through a greenback I have, but I have to keep the volume low since I only have one (rated at 25w) so I don't blow it up. In this video, I'm playing through 1986 G12T-75's, which are awesome sounding speakers, and much different sounding than the current production G12T-75's. Closer to the current G12-65 Heritage. I agree, the speaker is probably the 2nd most important part of the tone besides the amp itself, it plays a huge part in the sound. I do think the isolated cab would be a great way to get the best out of this amp. I've thought about putting one together but the plan is to move sometime in the next year so I haven't started on anything like that until I see what the new living situation is like. I'm hoping to find a place where I can just crank it without having to do any extra work... we'll see what happens.
@@totallyradguitars959 While I totally agree with your plans to move to a more volume friendly location I would like to also add that considering the amplifiers you're working with a good isolation cab/system would never collect dust on it. Something like an isolation cab is good to have no matter what your studio situation is. Just saying, it might be a good project as well as content for your channel. When I first got my 1987x up and running I was running the Vintage 30s. I really wanted to like those speakers however I was trying to get the classic/vintage Marshall tone. I switched to the Greenbacks are was amazed at the difference in volume/sound pressure levels. With the V30s I could barely stand to be in the same room with the 1987x cranked up. Changing to the Greenbacks the volume/sound pressure levels became much more manageable/tolerable. I think the Greenback's rated efficiency are 97db @ 1W while the V30s are upwards of 100db @1W. The difference of 3db is startlingly noticeable.
the jose hi gain mod(friedman,cameron etc) is basically a jcm 800 cascading stage with added extra gain in front of the circuit? a 3 cascading gain stage
If you're on MF look up John H's attenuator thread, I just built his reactive M2 design and can crank my 2204 to gig levels but bring it down to bedroom level, 8 levels of attenuation down to -32.5 dB. I don't even need to use the ppimv I added so I can get all the power section cooking too, and it's so pleasing to the ears after just the pre-amp distortion. Feels/responds way better too. All my drive pedals are now redundant and I can finally plug straight in again and get everything from the guitar's volume and tone controls, no distractions or pedal-board tap-dancing, just shear pleasure ;) Cheers for a great run-through, a 1987 is my next build.
Hey, it's a 1986 Marshall 1960A with the same year G12-T75's. They do not sound like modern G12-T75's and have a slightly different construction. Some of my favorite speakers for sure - I have some 2014 G12T75's and they are not nearly as good.
Man, I thought this amp was generally a bright saltine cracker gain amp but it sounds nice with the low end also. I’ve been seeking a Marshall to replace my sv20 for more headroom with pedals. I wanted a super bass but the way people have ridiculously jacked prices up the past year deters that. Nice video man
Thanks! I was surprised myself, it's a very full sounding amp but I expected it to be "too bright" because that is the reputation they have. This one still has the factory bright cap in place, I've heard of people snipping/reducing this value too but it doesn't seem necessary, at least on mine. Prices have gone a bit wild lately but if you keep your eyes peeled I'm sure I'll find something good.
As soon as you cranked the High Treble channel I was just like 'Yep, there it is.' Not super high gain but just right for a lot of guitar tones. Could use that as a rhythm guitar sound for a whole record and be pretty set.
That tone has to be one of the best and most iconic of all time. It’s also hard to argue that the majority of modern high gain tones can trace their dna right back to that high treble channel.
Great video. Totally Awesome. I have a brand new 1987X ordered , should be delivered this Thursday. I have an orange Cabinet with Celestion G12 NEO speakers. I have a 1988 Rat pedal. A question I have is what is your preference on the phase 90 pedal. should it go thru the front of the amp, or thru the effects loop? I Also have the Catalin Bread Belle Epoch. should I run that thru the effects loop or thru the front of the Amp.
I prefer the phase 90 in front, at least for overdriven EVH style stuff. As for echos/delays like the Belle Epoch, most of the time I use it in the loop. That sounds better to my ears and is a little closer to an echo added at the board back in the pre-Fx loop era of amps. However if I’m using it for a short, single repeat “slap back” type delay, I’d put it in front instead. Enjoy the new amp!
@@totallyradguitars959 thank you! I did purchase a brand new 75th anniversary 59 Bassman two months ago, I will also Be playing the Bassman and the 1987x in stereo. I’m looking forward to that, two more days.
@@totallyradguitars959 the 1978X came in this afternoon. its a great Amp, I ran out , got the Boss SD-1, sounds fantastic. Thank you for your video and your time! Bill
31:00 sounds wonderfully sludgy to me. I think I'm broken, I keep hearing someone say "this sound isn't exactly pleasing" or "it doesn't sound good when you do this" and then all of a sudden it's one of my favorite types of sounds, lol
I totally agree. Lots of people say they never use the normal channel and I think it sounds great too. It probably depends on the type of music being played, I wouldn't use that sludgy tone for prog metal for example but it'd be perfect for stoner/doom stuff.
Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Did you try a volume pedal in the FX loop? I believe the FX loop is post the phase inverter, so you can still achieve the power tubes saturation.
Hey! The FX loop is pre phase inverter, right before the presence control. The volume knob I put across the loop here would be the same result as using a volume pedal in the loop. Even if it were post phase inverter though, you'd only be saturating one more preamp tube, not the power tubes. I still think it sounds great but the 130 decibel power tube crowd would say otherwise no matter how you do it (besides cranking the amp up in a soundproof room, which most of us can't do). Thanks for watching!
Absolutely. I’m very very behind... filmed some material but haven’t had a chance to put it together yet. It’s coming though - that’s a hell of an amp too. Thanks for watching!
Do you have an email, I own a plexi and am considering the cascading mod you featured towards the 3rd half of vid. Do you have schematics to do the mod?? Could you provide a way that I can get it done?
Hey, sure thing email anytime at totallyradguitars@gmail.com I don’t have a schematic but I could send you pictures or draw something up… it was all based on a forum post which I’ll link here which will set you on the right track, the only thing I did differently was tie in a push-pull pot across the fx loop so I could have a pre-PI master so I could use the mod at lower volumes and switch it on or off (so I could still use it as a regular plexi) www.marshallforum.com/threads/for-more-gain-the-one-wire-mod.97/ Cheers
Have you ever had any trouble with the indicator light ? Every time I touch mine seems like it has a false contact or anything, It turns off but the amp is still working.
Not on this amp, but the light on my JCM900 SLX stays off even when the amp is on, until it gets heated up a bit then it pops on. It is likely just a small lamp or LED diode, so if it’s not behaving for you it should be a simple fix. Might not even need a new part, just touch up the solder connections to the current part, they crack and loose connection over time
@@totallyradguitars959 you were right, the only think that bothered me is that it was a new amp. I opened it and indeed, there was a false contact with one end of the led. Just needed a small solder point.
My 1987x doesn't sound that warm and beefy at all in the high treble mode. Rather thin sounding with much treble, maybe like the sound on songs like Kiss' I was made for loving you...what are you doing to get that "Ac-Dc-Sound" out of it? 🤔
Thanks! I think it sounds pretty beefy too - it's completely stock besides the master volume though. I know these notoriously sound different based on the year and individual component changes and so on - mine has a 4700pf bright cap installed (stock value for RI's). It is definitely brighter "in the room" than in this video, maybe you could try swapping in a lower bright cap value, or even temporarily clipping one leg just to see if that is beefy enough for you? It's C5 on the PCB (be careful if you do this, make sure you don't hurt yourself). Also my settings - P/B/M/T are 4/8/6/4 so it's skewed towards the bassy side and played through vintage G12T75's which are a bit muted at the high end. Through my V30's it's absolutely piercing and I have to lower the presence/treble even further to compensate when using those speakers.
i heard machine head was done with vox amps, ac 30..not sure, but it was modded majors on, ....made in japan an up to about 1994 or so, thn engl amps..........
Hey man, awesome demo! I watched it all, and i rarely watch videos this long! You mentioned that the volumes dont interact. I might be mistaken, but dont they bleed into each other? I saw some examples on yt where lets say u re connected to input 2 (not jumpered) and the sound changes as you raise volume 1
Interesting, I was waiting to reply until I had a chance to test that on mine and there's no audible difference. If I plug into input 2 and strum a few notes while raising and lowering vol 1 I don't hear any change at all. Maybe the channel bleed gets a little worse over time as components wear out and such? This plexi is a reissue so it's probably newer than the "average" one so that may be part of it too.
@@totallyradguitars959 Depends on whether the cathode is shared or split between channels. My 1987x has been modded for a shared cathode and both volumes interact regardless of which input you plug into. I believe this is also how the Marshall super bass is wired.
@@johnsmusicchannel5409 Might have to give that a try just to see how it sounds. I was pretty happy with how it stands now so I haven't opened it up in a while but I'm sure I will again.
I had a THD Hotplate a while ago and didn't think it sounded that great, although that was before I had this NMV amp. I found that I'm able to play loud enough that amps with a decent MV sounded better without the attenuator and assumed the same would apply here. Of course, attenuator technology has improved a lot since then so I may check out the Two Notes Captor for example and see if I like that better. In this video, my dB meter was reading 105-110db, so it's not like I'm playing it quietly... I should definitely get some ear plugs though.
@@totallyradguitars959 hey I’ve tried Fryette PS and rivera rockcrusher - they are equally good but rivera is better choice for the money Plus it doesn’t have any extra options - just great attenuation, compensating equalization and nice line outs (incl. balanced) for recording The unit itself is well built, nice and sturdy
@@qirico thanks! I’m going to get one soon I think, just need to sell a few things. It’d be nice to have the attenuator as an option especially now that I have neighbors (I didn’t before so I could really blast it)
@@totallyradguitars959 i really recommend you to try recording with this using balanced out and IRS at the end of the chain. Quite impressive BTW thanks for the informative and well thought out videos, cheers from Russia
I would strongly suggest changing your mv to a type 2 or lar mar master vol. It's so much better and you'll get some very nice bedroom level overdrive. Also the ceriatone pussy trimmer is an easy mod !
Excellent review, are you able to share the master volume modification schematic? Interested in knowing where exactly you connected the volume pod wiring. I think it makes all the difference in using the amp in a home or studio environment. Thanks
Hey, since this is an RI with an FX loop, I did it very simply - I used a 500k pot, with a wire from W3 on the FX loop PCB to the center lug, then the other lug has a wire that goes to ground (the same common ground all the other pots use). Effectively, it's the same thing as if I'd just put a volume pedal in the FX loop. If the FX loop is bypassed, so is my volume control. It's pre-PI - there's probably better sounding or more elegant ways to do it but this worked well enough for me and it was super easy. Cheers
Back at you! I love your video on the MXR EQ, I've been thinking about something along those lines with amp EQ's but can't wrap my head around how to make it work accurately.
@@totallyradguitars959 thanks! I have had similar thoughts to do that with my SV20; ie run noise through it, connect it to a loadbox, demonstrate how the eq changes as volume is increased etc
Yeah they are great! The black one is an older 2 channel EH, which I got first and loved. I got the EH3 later and didn't get along with it at first, it has less gain than the original EH and it was a lot brighter. Then I discovered that the NFB knob on the EH3 has about double the range as the older one, so tweaking that a bit I could make it as bright or as dull as I wanted, so I found a nice balance. Throw a tubescreamer in front if I want more gain and now I love it just as much. My only complaint so far is it seems on the EH3 if you use really high output pickups, like EMG's, it overloads the input stage and it farts out. Kind of like a ProCo Rat if you've ever used one of those turned up really high. I think it's just not filtering a lot of bass in that first stage, because it sounds fine with an overdrive pedal (which usually cut bass first). Just an odd quirk I haven't seen on any other amps.
It sounds great to me personally, but I'm not too heavy on the effects. I have a digital reverb and digital delay - haven't tried anything else in there. I have heard modulation effects are more picky (chorus, etc).
You technically can, but it'd require rebiasing. I'm not sure if there's enough in the pot, if there isn't you'd have to swap a resistor in the bias circuit to give it more range... something I haven't tried yet. Either way, it won't sound like a JTM45 but it would be closer. For KT66's, I picked up a Vintage Modern. Not ready to review that one yet but they sound great in there.
The introduction of a Master Volume into the circuit would change some of the tone and playing characteristics as compared to the original. Some people would most likely not even notice the difference however die-hard amplifier enthusiasts most certainly would. I think omitting the Master Volume on this model shows Marshall's dedication to their original design/sound. I will agree with you though that on an amplifier like this that can potentially produce pretty intense sound pressure levels a Master Volume only makes sense. The flip side of that coin is that if this amplifier is too loud for your use perhaps you need to choose a different amp!
I do think it's strange they don't just put a master volume knob on the effects loop like I've done. Then if you bypass the effects loop, you have your non-master glory because it's out of the circuit. But if you need to practice at home, you have that ability too. It took me probably 20 minutes, a pot, and 2 wires to do it. It does seem strange to me but I think Marshall has to cater to a crowd who want an exact replica of the original including all of its flaws. That at least applies to the 1987x and 1959x, but they added the effects loops to those anyway... So some strange decision making going on there. As for the SV20H though, since it's not technically a replica/reissue of anything, I'm completely surprised that they wouldn't put a master volume on the back panel that can be bypassed. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Hey, there is a thread I posted over on the Marshall forums about it: www.marshallforum.com/threads/1987x-re-modded.117485/ In short, you put the pot across R6 on the effects loop board, or as I did, on the signal wires coming out of the fx loop (not as elegant). If you put it across R6 the "bypass fx loop" button also bypasses the master volume, which is cool. The one wire mod see here: www.marshallforum.com/threads/for-more-gain-the-one-wire-mod.97/ In short for that one, you put a resistor across the center lug of one of the channel volume pots, and then the other end goes to the input of the opposite channel to cascade the gain together.
Im looking at a 1987x from the 90's ...price is good enough but im just still not sure...i have enough pedals to get some good tones im sure but a decent departure from what im used to owning... decisions decisions
I'm sure you'll love it, but my attitude is that when buying used amps for a fair price, you can almost always sell it on and break even or close to it. I think you'd be missing out not to give it a shot!
Thanks glad you like it! And yes - prices have gone up quite a bit on them - hard to argue with the classic sound they produce so it’s well worth getting and since they are so simple, easy to mod a bit too if you don’t love it stock.
The 1987X Reissue is not a "plexi", it is a 72,73 metal panel replica.. not just semantics, Plexis were sweeter, but 71 and later are flamethrowers :)) my 1971 is louder than my 70s DR103 Hiwatts ... all due to prominent upper mids.. it just cuts through everything 🤩 My favorite 1987 version is from 1968 .. metal panels are overkill for me.. cant appreciate them fully wound up but the 68 I can
While the 1987x isn’t a reissue/replica of a specific year, it does indeed have a plexiglass front panel and has the tones I think most players would consider to be plexi tones. I would argue that it is indeed a plexi - same circuit, same physical construction, a few minor value differences doesn’t mean it isn’t a plexi anymore. If it bothers you, swap a few values to 68 or 69 spec - I’m not one to believe in mojo magic in circuits, the values add up directly to the sound we hear. Cheers
@@totallyradguitars959 1968 and 1971 (and later) 1987s are a world of difference when you play them side by side through the same speakers. Feel, gain structure.. very different amps. The circuits differ quite a bit, different NFB from different tabs to begin with. Theres more than just from a quick glimpse on schematics .. But yes, "Plexi" sure is more "sexi" moniker than just Metal panel.. it sells better ;) Not trying to convince you... I know what I hear, and reasons behind it.. Cheers ;)
Nice documentary, but you really need to study a little more , you should really do an authentic demo ! And the Van Halen Marshall is a story in itself !!
Thanks! I had the volumes maxed out, I guess mine isn't as gain-y. I hear there are a lot of circuit variations and component values shift etc so I've played some that felt much more intense and others more on the clean side, like this one.
@@totallyradguitars959 yeye my friend owned one (no master volume mod) and with the high treble on about 3 and everything on noon through a 4x12 it was ac dc level gain Haha
Uh bro. Look down at your guitar again. I don’t see a middle pickup? There is a middle position for your pickup selector but that’s playing through both pickups.
I clicked over a dozen spots through this video, and you were only playing the guitar once. The rest of the time you were rabbiting on like a granny chinwagging away on her third glass of sherry. Yanks seem to love the sound of their own voices.
You’re not wrong! I’ve been working on a playlist that is just tones, no talking. Keep an eye out for that coming up - I’m just a bit delayed getting them finished and uploaded. Thanks!
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Highly recommended video! The technical information was thorough and important for all of us 1987X owners. This dude is brilliant on so many levels, from the actual design to the applications. The best I’ve seen. Respect.
Thanks so much! I need to do some more of these!
Thanks, Rad, I learned more about Marshall in 41 minutes than I have in the previous twenty years.
Haha glad to help! Rock on
Hey there, I just watched your mark 4 and Mark 5 boogie videos and now I'm starting this one but I wanted to drop a message here and just thank you for creating such wonderful and excellent content. These reviews are so detailed and so thoughtful that you're making my whole night completely awesome! Kudos so much and please never stop 🏆❣️
Thank you! I appreciate that - I'll do my best to keep them coming 😄
These are the best amp vids on TH-cam 🙌🏾👊🏾👏🏾
I came here to hear it, and ended up learning a few things.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's much better with an attenuator instead of the master volume mod. More $$
Not with a PPIMV Ken Fischer Type 2.
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Awesome review, learned a lot and had no idea the reason for the “channel jumper” cables and the blending of both channels. Really cool. Thanks man! I remember looking at these 1987x’s back in college in the early 2000’s. They still sound awesome. Rock on
Great run through! I have that amp in my living room and there are really no bad tones. It is the amp, or at least AN amp that is a holy grail level amp. Other amps are always compared to it, not the the other way around. Think “Machine Head”, “How the West was Won” or “Rockin’ the Fillmore”. Good job buddy!
Totally agreed! It’s a must have in any studio and there’s no substitute
Even though i like the 1959 Fender Bassman as the best tone i've ever heard.. i agree the Plexi 1959 SLO/1987X 50W have to be the holy grails because...well they just cut through! Where as the Bassman has this unending amber magic at it's core, the Plexi has this glassy crystal shine that sizzles and chimes at the same time. But then, the VOX AC30 is ringing a bell in my head.
And just when you think you have it all cut and dried, i heard a '68 Bassman do ALL those tones, somewhere??. i will have to get back to you on that .actually i've allways wondered why they never got a Vox AC30 to sound like a Plexi?
@@starcloud4959 Great reply! Haha! Looking back, I think that a lot of us growing up didn’t understand that the sounds we were hearing were not coming from the guitar alone. Deep Purple for instance has a heavy organ and bass, The Who has a giant fuzzy bass, and every band has at least a bass. Thin little guitar sounds are pretty underwhelming in isolation. Especially a Strat. But the 1987x is so great!
What a fantastic resource you are. Fabulous!
Nice review...very detailed. I have a '72 Superlead with a post-phase inverter master volume mod. I always jump the channels. Great amp, but even with the master volume you need to have it up pretty loud for the magic to happen.
I own a '75 SLP that has a PPIMV. And I totally agree with you on the fact that you still gotta turn it up pretty loud to get that magic going.
This had a lot of good info in it, and I'll always hit the thumbs-up button for a video where someone's put in this much effort... But, my God, this guy loves to talk.
It's true haha, part of the reason I started this channel was because my girlfriend was tired of me explaining all of this stuff to her (she's not even a guitar player). Cheers
Great video, cant wait to see more in-depth reviews of more of those amps you have in background.
Thanks! I'm working on them but it's been a very busy few months (new job). I have a Hiwatt on the way I can't wait to cover as well.
@@totallyradguitars959 More history, reviews, AND comparisons (1v1), please... With insights on where you think each shines, in a given category, or situation... Euge Valovirta (you might want to check him out, if you haven't) uses impulse response, and little monitors to crank his amps... He has his favorite (jcm800) that he invariably compares, atleast shortly, with almost any amp he features... If nothing else, his jcm800 serves as a baseline sound, by which the viewer can form his/her own opinion/mental picture of what we're hearing... Sorry if my suggestions come off as bossy; thanks for the cool content.
@@estebangarcia102 No problem! I love Euge's channel, he gets amazing tones. I'm trying to avoid using the impulse response for now but they do sound good in the right application. Too bad I'm not as good of a player as he is, he could make anything sound great I think!
@@totallyradguitars959 I like/subscribe to both of you guys. Rock on, bro.
thanks for the info man....have a great day!
What a great video! You got yourself a new subscriber
Thanks!
Awesome! More people should subscribe 😅 would you say that one wire mod makes a sound similar to like a 2204? Look to build a 2204 someday but would opt for 1987 with ppimv and one wire mod built in as it would cover (I’d imagine) a lot more ground.. waiting on 2500 mark iii in the mail so pretty pumped ;) your demeanor and whatnot make a convincing product demo tape from the early 90s minus the Marshall shirt lol super job!
Thanks!
And no - one wire mod is definitely gainier than stock but it's not like a 2204 or 2203 type of gain. Those amps both have a cold clipper V2 gain stage, which essentially causes asymmetric distortion (top half of the signal is clipped differently from the bottom half), which is what gives those amps that trademark grittiness and cutting tone. You could theoretically do the one wire mode AND rebias V1B (or V1A, whichever comes second, depends on how you do the mod) to be cold (change cathode resistor to something like 10k or 33k), which would be a lot closer but not exact. I mean, technically speaking, you could convert a 1987x to a 2204 exactly 1:1 if you changed enough components over, they aren't drastically different, but you'll lose some of the 1987x magic by doing so - how much you're ok with converting is up to your personal taste. Making V1B a cold clipper for example will probably make the 1-wire mod sound more badass, but it might ruin what you liked about the high treble channel in regular plexi mode (1-wire not active).
Congrats on the 2500 Mk III btw. One of my all time favorite amps. I've had 4 or 5 of them - finally settled on a nice 2100 head, and it's a keeper. I only sold the others for money reasons, never because I didn't love the tone. That's also similar to a 2204 but also lacks the cold clipper, but adds a diode clipper stage which you control separately with the "sensitivity" control. I love it myself, some prefer the standard 2204 style design. My best advice: Get all 3 (1987x, 2204, 2500). Cheers
Hey thanks and thanks for the thorough replies :) yeah I figured I must as I’ve got a 1960a 900 cab I got at a pawnshop years ago for $200.. so you know… it says 900 but isn’t the sound most would associate with 900.. and you know I’ve got a rectoverb 25, 50 caliber +, (Windsor I got at same pawnshop for $200), the twin, 5e3 copy, 68 bronco amp, and badger 18 I just got last month .. most I love but don’t do.. that sound you know lol plus I feel the mark iii is in line to be the vintage ish Marshall to have as 800s are way more than can justify paying lol
A couple years ago I bought a reissue 1987x, and I must say, unless you plug into the lower inputs or roll off the volume on your guitar, it’s balls to the wall on both volume and gain. Once the volume knob hits 3 on the amp, its full volume. Turning the volume knob further only adds gain.
Yep - adds gain, compression .. lots of feedback, and love from your neighbors :))
Very informative video! Thx!
thanks!
Hey man, I really appreciate you, you stunningly remind me of the movie “Birdie”.
That amp there, is the
Live At The Fillmore East MACHINE.
Break out that Les Paul or SG…
Thx so much for your warm & detailed breakdowns of amplifier functions & histories,schematics etc.
C’mon my dude, bust into Stormy Monday….
both Dickey & Duane absolutely kill it..
It’s like an instruction manual.
Much love!!
I miss the videos man! I hope you'll have more!
Thanks! I'm still around, just super busy. Trying to find some more time because I have lots of other amps I want to cover (like a new Orange OR50 I snagged a few months ago!)
@@totallyradguitars959 Sweet. Cant wait to hear it! Take care man!
Nice channel content man!
Thank you for this video! Was all i wanted to know about this amp, keep up the good work! 😎🤘
Thanks!
I've a late '90s 1987x I had converted to Plexi specification (changed Output Transformer), I also had a PPI Master Volume installed.
I'm running that through a Vintage 2x12" Bluesbreaker style closed-back cabinet. I've got it loaded with a pair of Greenback 25W speakers.
You really do need to crank this amplifier up to attain the tone they are famous for. Have you ever considered building a speaker isolation cabinet for a 1x12" extension cab? That would go a long way for your recording situation. Also, in this demo did you mention what kind of speakers/cabinet you were using? As I'm sure you're well aware of, speaker choice can be more important than which guitar you're playing.
I'm lucky enough to have a home Studio/Office where I can play at full volume without affecting the rest of the household/family, these type amplifiers really do need to be used at their upper output levels (main reason I chose the small-box instead of the 100W).
Great work, thanks for the demo.
I do notice it sounds really great through a greenback I have, but I have to keep the volume low since I only have one (rated at 25w) so I don't blow it up. In this video, I'm playing through 1986 G12T-75's, which are awesome sounding speakers, and much different sounding than the current production G12T-75's. Closer to the current G12-65 Heritage. I agree, the speaker is probably the 2nd most important part of the tone besides the amp itself, it plays a huge part in the sound.
I do think the isolated cab would be a great way to get the best out of this amp. I've thought about putting one together but the plan is to move sometime in the next year so I haven't started on anything like that until I see what the new living situation is like. I'm hoping to find a place where I can just crank it without having to do any extra work... we'll see what happens.
@@totallyradguitars959 While I totally agree with your plans to move to a more volume friendly location I would like to also add that considering the amplifiers you're working with a good isolation cab/system would never collect dust on it. Something like an isolation cab is good to have no matter what your studio situation is. Just saying, it might be a good project as well as content for your channel.
When I first got my 1987x up and running I was running the Vintage 30s. I really wanted to like those speakers however I was trying to get the classic/vintage Marshall tone. I switched to the Greenbacks are was amazed at the difference in volume/sound pressure levels.
With the V30s I could barely stand to be in the same room with the 1987x cranked up. Changing to the Greenbacks the volume/sound pressure levels became much more manageable/tolerable. I think the Greenback's rated efficiency are 97db @ 1W while the V30s are upwards of 100db @1W. The difference of 3db is startlingly noticeable.
I just found your channel and I really enjoyed your video so I subscribed thanks
Thank you!
Hi, very informative. Do you happen to have a schematic of the circuit you employed for the cascading input stages?
the jose hi gain mod(friedman,cameron etc) is basically a jcm 800 cascading stage with added extra gain in front of the circuit? a 3 cascading gain stage
If you're on MF look up John H's attenuator thread, I just built his reactive M2 design and can crank my 2204 to gig levels but bring it down to bedroom level, 8 levels of attenuation down to -32.5 dB. I don't even need to use the ppimv I added so I can get all the power section cooking too, and it's so pleasing to the ears after just the pre-amp distortion. Feels/responds way better too.
All my drive pedals are now redundant and I can finally plug straight in again and get everything from the guitar's volume and tone controls, no distractions or pedal-board tap-dancing, just shear pleasure ;)
Cheers for a great run-through, a 1987 is my next build.
With the SD-1 it sounded glorious!
Like the Black Sabbath 3 song(31:45)you're playin' there, it sizzles with nasty harsh grit! Easy to jump on and ride, but difficult to master.
That sounds particular good. Which cabinet are you using? 1960a?
Hey, it's a 1986 Marshall 1960A with the same year G12-T75's. They do not sound like modern G12-T75's and have a slightly different construction. Some of my favorite speakers for sure - I have some 2014 G12T75's and they are not nearly as good.
Man, I thought this amp was generally a bright saltine cracker gain amp but it sounds nice with the low end also. I’ve been seeking a Marshall to replace my sv20 for more headroom with pedals. I wanted a super bass but the way people have ridiculously jacked prices up the past year deters that. Nice video man
Thanks! I was surprised myself, it's a very full sounding amp but I expected it to be "too bright" because that is the reputation they have. This one still has the factory bright cap in place, I've heard of people snipping/reducing this value too but it doesn't seem necessary, at least on mine.
Prices have gone a bit wild lately but if you keep your eyes peeled I'm sure I'll find something good.
Very informative and well presented video!
What a beautiful guitar man! I got a beak pacer to one of the first Floyd’s! Guitars are solid!
As soon as you cranked the High Treble channel I was just like 'Yep, there it is.' Not super high gain but just right for a lot of guitar tones. Could use that as a rhythm guitar sound for a whole record and be pretty set.
That tone has to be one of the best and most iconic of all time. It’s also hard to argue that the majority of modern high gain tones can trace their dna right back to that high treble channel.
Great video. Totally Awesome. I have a brand new 1987X ordered , should be delivered this Thursday. I have an orange Cabinet with Celestion G12 NEO speakers. I have a 1988 Rat pedal. A question I have is what is your preference on the phase 90 pedal. should it go thru the front of the amp, or thru the effects loop? I Also have the Catalin Bread Belle Epoch. should I run that thru the effects loop or thru the front of the Amp.
I prefer the phase 90 in front, at least for overdriven EVH style stuff.
As for echos/delays like the Belle Epoch, most of the time I use it in the loop. That sounds better to my ears and is a little closer to an echo added at the board back in the pre-Fx loop era of amps. However if I’m using it for a short, single repeat “slap back” type delay, I’d put it in front instead.
Enjoy the new amp!
@@totallyradguitars959 thank you! I did purchase a brand new 75th anniversary 59 Bassman two months ago, I will also Be playing the Bassman and the 1987x in stereo. I’m looking forward to that, two more days.
@@williamnapolitano1550 Wow! I'd love to get my hands on a bassman. That'll be an absolutely killer sound I'm sure.
@@totallyradguitars959 the 1978X came in this afternoon. its a great Amp, I ran out , got the Boss SD-1, sounds fantastic. Thank you for your video and your time!
Bill
@@totallyradguitars959 Stereo with both Amps is incredible
31:00 sounds wonderfully sludgy to me. I think I'm broken, I keep hearing someone say "this sound isn't exactly pleasing" or "it doesn't sound good when you do this" and then all of a sudden it's one of my favorite types of sounds, lol
I totally agree. Lots of people say they never use the normal channel and I think it sounds great too. It probably depends on the type of music being played, I wouldn't use that sludgy tone for prog metal for example but it'd be perfect for stoner/doom stuff.
Excellent video!
Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Did you try a volume pedal in the FX loop? I believe the FX loop is post the phase inverter, so you can still achieve the power tubes saturation.
Hey! The FX loop is pre phase inverter, right before the presence control. The volume knob I put across the loop here would be the same result as using a volume pedal in the loop. Even if it were post phase inverter though, you'd only be saturating one more preamp tube, not the power tubes. I still think it sounds great but the 130 decibel power tube crowd would say otherwise no matter how you do it (besides cranking the amp up in a soundproof room, which most of us can't do). Thanks for watching!
I saw you got a ceriatone King Kong. Any chance of doing a video on it?
Absolutely. I’m very very behind... filmed some material but haven’t had a chance to put it together yet. It’s coming though - that’s a hell of an amp too. Thanks for watching!
Do you have an email, I own a plexi and am considering the cascading mod you featured towards the 3rd half of vid. Do you have schematics to do the mod?? Could you provide a way that I can get it done?
Hey, sure thing email anytime at totallyradguitars@gmail.com
I don’t have a schematic but I could send you pictures or draw something up… it was all based on a forum post which I’ll link here which will set you on the right track, the only thing I did differently was tie in a push-pull pot across the fx loop so I could have a pre-PI master so I could use the mod at lower volumes and switch it on or off (so I could still use it as a regular plexi)
www.marshallforum.com/threads/for-more-gain-the-one-wire-mod.97/
Cheers
Have you ever had any trouble with the indicator light ? Every time I touch mine seems like it has a false contact or anything, It turns off but the amp is still working.
Not on this amp, but the light on my JCM900 SLX stays off even when the amp is on, until it gets heated up a bit then it pops on. It is likely just a small lamp or LED diode, so if it’s not behaving for you it should be a simple fix. Might not even need a new part, just touch up the solder connections to the current part, they crack and loose connection over time
@@totallyradguitars959 you were right, the only think that bothered me is that it was a new amp. I opened it and indeed, there was a false contact with one end of the led. Just needed a small solder point.
Thanks!
My 1987x doesn't sound that warm and beefy at all in the high treble mode. Rather thin sounding with much treble, maybe like the sound on songs like Kiss' I was made for loving you...what are you doing to get that "Ac-Dc-Sound" out of it? 🤔
Thanks! I think it sounds pretty beefy too - it's completely stock besides the master volume though. I know these notoriously sound different based on the year and individual component changes and so on - mine has a 4700pf bright cap installed (stock value for RI's). It is definitely brighter "in the room" than in this video, maybe you could try swapping in a lower bright cap value, or even temporarily clipping one leg just to see if that is beefy enough for you? It's C5 on the PCB (be careful if you do this, make sure you don't hurt yourself).
Also my settings - P/B/M/T are 4/8/6/4 so it's skewed towards the bassy side and played through vintage G12T75's which are a bit muted at the high end. Through my V30's it's absolutely piercing and I have to lower the presence/treble even further to compensate when using those speakers.
i heard machine head was done with vox amps, ac 30..not sure, but it was modded majors on, ....made in japan an up to about 1994 or so, thn engl amps..........
Hey man, awesome demo! I watched it all, and i rarely watch videos this long! You mentioned that the volumes dont interact. I might be mistaken, but dont they bleed into each other? I saw some examples on yt where lets say u re connected to input 2 (not jumpered) and the sound changes as you raise volume 1
Interesting, I was waiting to reply until I had a chance to test that on mine and there's no audible difference. If I plug into input 2 and strum a few notes while raising and lowering vol 1 I don't hear any change at all. Maybe the channel bleed gets a little worse over time as components wear out and such? This plexi is a reissue so it's probably newer than the "average" one so that may be part of it too.
@@totallyradguitars959 Yeah, i imagine so, could very well be that! Thanks! :D
@@totallyradguitars959 Depends on whether the cathode is shared or split between channels. My 1987x has been modded for a shared cathode and both volumes interact regardless of which input you plug into. I believe this is also
how the Marshall super bass is wired.
@@johnsmusicchannel5409 Might have to give that a try just to see how it sounds. I was pretty happy with how it stands now so I haven't opened it up in a while but I'm sure I will again.
Hi, why you don't use an attenuator to crank the power amp?
I had a THD Hotplate a while ago and didn't think it sounded that great, although that was before I had this NMV amp. I found that I'm able to play loud enough that amps with a decent MV sounded better without the attenuator and assumed the same would apply here.
Of course, attenuator technology has improved a lot since then so I may check out the Two Notes Captor for example and see if I like that better. In this video, my dB meter was reading 105-110db, so it's not like I'm playing it quietly... I should definitely get some ear plugs though.
@@totallyradguitars959 hey
I’ve tried Fryette PS and rivera rockcrusher - they are equally good but rivera is better choice for the money
Plus it doesn’t have any extra options - just great attenuation, compensating equalization and nice line outs (incl. balanced) for recording
The unit itself is well built, nice and sturdy
@@qirico thanks! I’m going to get one soon I think, just need to sell a few things. It’d be nice to have the attenuator as an option especially now that I have neighbors (I didn’t before so I could really blast it)
@@totallyradguitars959 i really recommend you to try recording with this using balanced out and IRS at the end of the chain. Quite impressive
BTW thanks for the informative and well thought out videos, cheers from Russia
thank god for IRs
I would strongly suggest changing your mv to a type 2 or lar mar master vol.
It's so much better and you'll get some very nice bedroom level overdrive. Also the ceriatone pussy trimmer is an easy mod !
I'm swamped but I'd love to try a few of the different MV's out. Just need time to sit down and break out the soldering iron.
Excellent review, are you able to share the master volume modification schematic? Interested in knowing where exactly you connected the volume pod wiring. I think it makes all the difference in using the amp in a home or studio environment. Thanks
Hey, since this is an RI with an FX loop, I did it very simply - I used a 500k pot, with a wire from W3 on the FX loop PCB to the center lug, then the other lug has a wire that goes to ground (the same common ground all the other pots use). Effectively, it's the same thing as if I'd just put a volume pedal in the FX loop. If the FX loop is bypassed, so is my volume control. It's pre-PI - there's probably better sounding or more elegant ways to do it but this worked well enough for me and it was super easy. Cheers
@@totallyradguitars959 thank you very much for the explanation.
Awesome tones! Subbed
Back at you! I love your video on the MXR EQ, I've been thinking about something along those lines with amp EQ's but can't wrap my head around how to make it work accurately.
@@totallyradguitars959 thanks! I have had similar thoughts to do that with my SV20; ie run noise through it, connect it to a loadbox, demonstrate how the eq changes as volume is increased etc
Love the PWE amps! Can see 2 there. How do you like them? I've owned 2 currently own 1 EH3. Also own his guitars.
Yeah they are great! The black one is an older 2 channel EH, which I got first and loved. I got the EH3 later and didn't get along with it at first, it has less gain than the original EH and it was a lot brighter. Then I discovered that the NFB knob on the EH3 has about double the range as the older one, so tweaking that a bit I could make it as bright or as dull as I wanted, so I found a nice balance. Throw a tubescreamer in front if I want more gain and now I love it just as much.
My only complaint so far is it seems on the EH3 if you use really high output pickups, like EMG's, it overloads the input stage and it farts out. Kind of like a ProCo Rat if you've ever used one of those turned up really high. I think it's just not filtering a lot of bass in that first stage, because it sounds fine with an overdrive pedal (which usually cut bass first). Just an odd quirk I haven't seen on any other amps.
@@totallyradguitars959 yeah I liked the EH2 I had vs the EH3 I currently have. That 2nd channel sounds great.
The matching kramer t shirt is real dedication
Haha, came in the mail the day I filmed this and figured I had to wear it :)
Great job man!
Hi! have you tried effect loop with delay and reverb? many people say that the loop of this amp it's tone sucker... it's true?
It sounds great to me personally, but I'm not too heavy on the effects. I have a digital reverb and digital delay - haven't tried anything else in there. I have heard modulation effects are more picky (chorus, etc).
Can you put kt66 in that amp,I know you can put them in the jtm45.
You technically can, but it'd require rebiasing. I'm not sure if there's enough in the pot, if there isn't you'd have to swap a resistor in the bias circuit to give it more range... something I haven't tried yet. Either way, it won't sound like a JTM45 but it would be closer.
For KT66's, I picked up a Vintage Modern. Not ready to review that one yet but they sound great in there.
Nice Job! Maybe someday I will understand that schematic. Ha Ha!! I still have no idea why "they" dont put a master volume on the reissue.
The introduction of a Master Volume into the circuit would change some of the tone and playing characteristics as compared to the original. Some people would most likely not even notice the difference however die-hard amplifier enthusiasts most certainly would.
I think omitting the Master Volume on this model shows Marshall's dedication to their original design/sound.
I will agree with you though that on an amplifier like this that can potentially produce pretty intense sound pressure levels a Master Volume only makes sense. The flip side of that coin is that if this amplifier is too loud for your use perhaps you need to choose a different amp!
I do think it's strange they don't just put a master volume knob on the effects loop like I've done. Then if you bypass the effects loop, you have your non-master glory because it's out of the circuit. But if you need to practice at home, you have that ability too. It took me probably 20 minutes, a pot, and 2 wires to do it.
It does seem strange to me but I think Marshall has to cater to a crowd who want an exact replica of the original including all of its flaws. That at least applies to the 1987x and 1959x, but they added the effects loops to those anyway... So some strange decision making going on there.
As for the SV20H though, since it's not technically a replica/reissue of anything, I'm completely surprised that they wouldn't put a master volume on the back panel that can be bypassed. Seems like a no brainer to me.
Really great job, well done. Where can I find the details of the mod?
Hey, there is a thread I posted over on the Marshall forums about it:
www.marshallforum.com/threads/1987x-re-modded.117485/
In short, you put the pot across R6 on the effects loop board, or as I did, on the signal wires coming out of the fx loop (not as elegant). If you put it across R6 the "bypass fx loop" button also bypasses the master volume, which is cool.
The one wire mod see here:
www.marshallforum.com/threads/for-more-gain-the-one-wire-mod.97/
In short for that one, you put a resistor across the center lug of one of the channel volume pots, and then the other end goes to the input of the opposite channel to cascade the gain together.
@@totallyradguitars959 thanks so much!
Can definitely hear the odd order harmonics in the top end of these reissues. Ain’t nothing like the real thing baby.
How would these odd order harmonics be more present in the reissues?
Im looking at a 1987x from the 90's ...price is good enough but im just still not sure...i have enough pedals to get some good tones im sure but a decent departure from what im used to owning... decisions decisions
I'm sure you'll love it, but my attitude is that when buying used amps for a fair price, you can almost always sell it on and break even or close to it. I think you'd be missing out not to give it a shot!
I have that same amp and it freakin’ roars on about 7.
My new favorite channel. Love the content. Owning a 1987x is a goal of the hopefully near future... before they get anymore expensive.
Thanks glad you like it! And yes - prices have gone up quite a bit on them - hard to argue with the classic sound they produce so it’s well worth getting and since they are so simple, easy to mod a bit too if you don’t love it stock.
They shouldn't be too expensive. Worth the money though. I have a 1959 but one of these is tempting too.
Just put one in layaway at my local store.. lorrrrrrrrd, have mercy, bout to be loud AF up Toler Creek, y'all.
Wooo! Rock on!
The 1987X Reissue is not a "plexi", it is a 72,73 metal panel replica.. not just semantics, Plexis were sweeter,
but 71 and later are flamethrowers :))
my 1971 is louder than my 70s DR103 Hiwatts ... all due to prominent upper mids.. it just cuts through everything 🤩
My favorite 1987 version is from 1968 .. metal panels are overkill for me.. cant appreciate them fully wound up
but the 68 I can
While the 1987x isn’t a reissue/replica of a specific year, it does indeed have a plexiglass front panel and has the tones I think most players would consider to be plexi tones. I would argue that it is indeed a plexi - same circuit, same physical construction, a few minor value differences doesn’t mean it isn’t a plexi anymore. If it bothers you, swap a few values to 68 or 69 spec - I’m not one to believe in mojo magic in circuits, the values add up directly to the sound we hear. Cheers
@@totallyradguitars959 1968 and 1971 (and later) 1987s are a world of difference when you play them side by side through the same speakers. Feel, gain structure.. very different amps. The circuits differ quite a bit, different NFB from different tabs to begin with. Theres more than just from a quick glimpse on schematics ..
But yes, "Plexi" sure is more "sexi" moniker than just Metal panel..
it sells better ;)
Not trying to convince you... I know what I hear, and reasons behind it.. Cheers ;)
I never knew that about the bassman!
50 watts clean headroom, about 70 watts overdriven iirc. marshall rates their amps based on clean headroom
Man, with this kind of amp you must HIT the strings ! Play dynamic. Here you are gently cuddling them. BEAT THEM HARD !!!!!!!!
No such thing as Plexi specs . Plexi just means it had a plexi glass panel . JTM 45/100 are also called Plexis .
Sure, but people still commonly refer to 4-input Marshalls as "plexis" or "plexi-like" even if they are metal faced JMP models for example.
I mean 1 wire mod
Was about to subscribe until you mentioned Jazz.
Haha well, I have to try to appeal to all audiences ;)
Nice documentary, but you really need to study a little more , you should really do an authentic demo !
And the Van Halen Marshall is a story in itself !!
🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
1987x is alot gainer than this. Intresting review tho
Thanks! I had the volumes maxed out, I guess mine isn't as gain-y. I hear there are a lot of circuit variations and component values shift etc so I've played some that felt much more intense and others more on the clean side, like this one.
@@totallyradguitars959 yeye my friend owned one (no master volume mod) and with the high treble on about 3 and everything on noon through a 4x12 it was ac dc level gain Haha
Um.
Uh bro. Look down at your guitar again. I don’t see a middle pickup? There is a middle position for your pickup selector but that’s playing through both pickups.
lol that's your takeaway from this whole video? One time where I accidentally said "pickup" instead of "position?"
thanx for washing, wow, he did get too loud,an some didnt sound too goodd, too much can ruin things.........
I clicked over a dozen spots through this video, and you were only playing the guitar once. The rest of the time you were rabbiting on like a granny chinwagging away on her third glass of sherry. Yanks seem to love the sound of their own voices.
Talk moore
Too much TALK, too little TONES!
You’re not wrong! I’ve been working on a playlist that is just tones, no talking. Keep an eye out for that coming up - I’m just a bit delayed getting them finished and uploaded. Thanks!
To much talkin man
Great video!