The MV on the vintage modern is post phase inverter so not only does it lower the volume but it also significantly impacts the negative feedback which is why the presence didn't do anything. Turn up the MV and the presence will work and circuit will behave more like a early plaxi. Those KT66 tubes will be magic too.
They all sounded great and having an original Jubilee 2555 have to day it's an amazing versatile amp that sounds great straight in and takes pedals well that also features a great effects loop!
The Vintage Modern is Marshall's masterpiece. I can't think of a better amp for a Strat. There is a reason why Malmsteem (Strat) and Slash (Les Paul) loved this amp. You need to set it up using the Body and Detail controls in conjunction with the guitar's volume and tone knobs. The EQ is largely for decoration but you can use them to fine tune your sound.
@@craighughes-shug6694 it is a single channel but you have to balance the body and detail to get the sounds you want, it is a balance between the two, so kind of like having two channels in one. That is why I found it so awkward at first.
The Vintage Modern can sound a lot different, you can get into Silver Jub territory (at least with the 2466 100(80?) watter. It is the finest Marshall released after the JCM800 series was discontinued, in my book. They sound spectacular and are so versatile. A true Marshall fan would buy all three of these models, of course.
If only they would reissue the vintage modern in a 20 watt/studio package then I would be all over it . I have the Mini Jubilee but don't have the mini 800 as I am not really an 800 guyy . I was going to buy one anyway because why not but found it was much to loud when I got it up to overdrive levels. The Mini Jube is alot more Manageable at lower volumes tone wise . Even on 5 watt mode the mini 800 was still crazy loud
@@adamwatson6916 the "50" watt Vintage Modern is more like around 30 watt. So no need to reissue it as a puny 20 watt version for home noodlers. Get the real thing. And get a Rivera Rockcrusher. Then you can use it at home just as in the studio. I never understood the Studio series, it's a Marshall cash and crab. 50 watts is where it is at if you play with a band.
@@adamwatson6916 the Vintage Modern is a 30 watt amp. Not much different to a 20 watter, but more of that good oomph and better in a band situation. The Studio versions are just meeh.
Just came here from the Mesa video, yeah a lot has changed and thankfully your production is much better so I’d love to see a revisit to these three... and more of the silver jubilee in any video!
I own all 3...the best amp out of these with out a doubt in my opinion is the Vintage Modern hands down, its a find it and keep it set type amp( not meant for switching between modes live) i can get the 800 out of it and defenatly get the silver. I spouse it can take a bit to get use to the detail and body circuit as it has a wide range between the 2 in 1 amp that it is
The Vintage Modern is gorgeous, period!! The 4-input non-master volume JCM 800, is a forgotten thing. I have an old Marshall catalog, from when the Silver Jubilee first came out in the late 80s, and even there you have to look carefully to realize it’s not the same as the standard Master volume JCM 800. I’ve always wondered where these amps ended up in the wild. How do they compare to plexi Super-leads, and JMPs?
I know this is abit of a weird/ random question, but when blending speakers where there is some loudness difference between the two, lets just say a V30 and a g12m Greenback, is it the DB rating, or the wattage or both that is mainly accounting for the loudness difference between the two? if I took a 150w speaker and blended it with a 30w speaker, but they both had 100db ratings, how would the difference in loudness between the speakers compare to say 100w speaker with a 97db rating blended with a 15w speaker with 100db rating? I hope that question sort of makes sense lol. Also when blending speakers that have a loudness difference in a 4x12, would you reccomend an X pattern, or Two on top/Two on bottom?(let's just say in a straight cab).
Hi James, they are great questions. It is the sensitivity rating on the speaker that accounts for its effective loudness. You can blend speakers with different power ratings just fine but have to work off the "weakest" speaker.... so a 30+150 would give you a 60 watt cab (to be safe). Then when mixing speakers with different ratings in a 4x12 I do definitely prefer an X pattern. Some people will argue against this but that is what I do. You can put two quieter speakers on the top if you like, I would do that in a vertical 2x12 but do prefer an X pattern in a 4x12.... Also mixing different sensitivities in a 2x12 isn't such a big deal. Some people get sniffy about it but if the blend in tones works then I say go for it.... Music isn't a science, but I think a lot of contributors to the internet would have you believe it is ;)... I hope this helps.
You guys aren't gonna get those amps to give up the goods without pushing them. A quality attenuator is a vital part of the signal chain when running the big iron. Also imo, the plexi circuit is where it's at.
We do have an attenuator and we are going to be doing a video in the next few weeks on it. ... and as much as I love the Silver Jubilee and Vintage Modern the plexi circuit is where its at for me too. Thanks for getting in touch.
Some cool sounds. Never heard of a 4 input JCM 800 before. Particularly liked the Silver J with the Strat, but that PRS Mira is a good sounding guitar too.
Yeah the strat with the SJ is great, that strat does sound particularly cool. The four input JCM800 is a funny one, as it was my first proper amp I always thought they were common but Joe had never heard of them either.... I love them but you need a power soak. Thanks for watching Patrick.
@@jeffdunne5032 That's right, as far as I remember the story is they were getting out of a distribution deal so everything go re-badged (along with some cosmetic changes).
Use a micro amp then a boss ce1 preamp on the clean and you have the John Frusciante clean sound. And it’s brilliant !! Marshall silver jubilee all the way. Drive channel with Les Paul and micro amp hitting front end is pure slash
That is right, JMC800 is a big word... as far as I have always gathered they are extremely similar to the late JMP equivalents... I love both of those amps.
The VM needs the gain stage tweaked to more like the Silver Jubilee in my opinion. The VM is like two amps in one and not bad but just needs more gain period to make it fun to play. Easily modded to get better gain and worth it to Modernize
I owned a Vintage Modern for two years. It's a cool amp with a lot of downsides. Low E always sounded farty, and the high dynamic range had more of a fizzy overdrive.
@@ZillaCabs That cab and the JCM800 sounded like monster! It's hard to get an 800 below 600 now. * I can't find the pound symbol as im using n american gaming keyboard!
That Ibanez guitar sounded like crap, he couldn't make it sound good and that guy is quite a player yet he was unimpressive with that guitar on that VM...All a jumper does on a JCM 800 is ruin the entire tonal.experience...Best tone was the PRS through the Silver Jubilee...Throw that Ibanez away and shoot the breeze a little less or get more interesting with it...Peace Boys...
I'm not sure which one of you are referring to here, me I assume, but the 1959 800 isn't a well known amp at all, they were not very popular so there aren't many about. We probably have well over a dozen Marshall here, and Joe hadn't heard of that amp. I think you've taken this a little out of context, unless you only think there is one model of JCM800.
The MV on the vintage modern is post phase inverter so not only does it lower the volume but it also significantly impacts the negative feedback which is why the presence didn't do anything. Turn up the MV and the presence will work and circuit will behave more like a early plaxi. Those KT66 tubes will be magic too.
Thanks mate. We recently put it through an attenuator and lifted the master volume and it was sounding amazing.
They all sounded great and having an original Jubilee 2555 have to day it's an amazing versatile amp that sounds great straight in and takes pedals well that also features a great effects loop!
The Vintage Modern is Marshall's masterpiece. I can't think of a better amp for a Strat. There is a reason why Malmsteem (Strat) and Slash (Les Paul) loved this amp. You need to set it up using the Body and Detail controls in conjunction with the guitar's volume and tone knobs. The EQ is largely for decoration but you can use them to fine tune your sound.
Yeah they are great, I put my hands up I just didn't get them, but after hearing some of the tones that can come out of them they sound great.
Im i right and thinking vintage moderns just a one channel amp has the dynamic switch witch just boots the gain
@@craighughes-shug6694 it is a single channel but you have to balance the body and detail to get the sounds you want, it is a balance between the two, so kind of like having two channels in one. That is why I found it so awkward at first.
The Vintage Modern can sound a lot different, you can get into Silver Jub territory (at least with the 2466 100(80?) watter. It is the finest Marshall released after the JCM800 series was discontinued, in my book. They sound spectacular and are so versatile. A true Marshall fan would buy all three of these models, of course.
If only they would reissue the vintage modern in a 20 watt/studio package then I would be all over it .
I have the Mini Jubilee but don't have the mini 800 as I am not really an 800 guyy . I was going to buy one anyway because why not but found it was much to loud when I got it up to overdrive levels. The Mini Jube is alot more Manageable at lower volumes tone wise .
Even on 5 watt mode the mini 800 was still crazy loud
@@adamwatson6916 the "50" watt Vintage Modern is more like around 30 watt. So no need to reissue it as a puny 20 watt version for home noodlers. Get the real thing. And get a Rivera Rockcrusher. Then you can use it at home just as in the studio. I never understood the Studio series, it's a Marshall cash and crab. 50 watts is where it is at if you play with a band.
@@adamwatson6916 the Vintage Modern is a 30 watt amp. Not much different to a 20 watter, but more of that good oomph and better in a band situation. The Studio versions are just meeh.
Just came here from the Mesa video, yeah a lot has changed and thankfully your production is much better so I’d love to see a revisit to these three... and more of the silver jubilee in any video!
Thanks Robert, I really appreciate the feedback. Any excuse to get that amp out of the lock up ;)
I own all 3...the best amp out of these with out a doubt in my opinion is the Vintage Modern hands down, its a find it and keep it set type amp( not meant for switching between modes live) i can get the 800 out of it and defenatly get the silver. I spouse it can take a bit to get use to the detail and body circuit as it has a wide range between the 2 in 1 amp that it is
They are a great amp, easy to use once you've figured them out too. Thanks for watching.
Great demo guys !!
Thanks Lou, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
That silver jubilee sounds 👌 quintessentially Marshall
They are great amps, really fun to play, and the 25 watt setting makes it really useful too
That vintage modern sounds monstrous
That's why you are buying a silver jubilee ;)
Zilla Cabs no, Slash is why I’m buying a silver jubilee!
Yeah, love the Zilla Videos !!! Own a custom 4x12 and it sounds absolutely brilliant. Use it with a Mesa triaxis and a 2:50. great sounding cab
The Vintage Modern is gorgeous, period!! The 4-input non-master volume JCM 800, is a forgotten thing. I have an old Marshall catalog, from when the Silver Jubilee first came out in the late 80s, and even there you have to look carefully to realize it’s not the same as the standard Master volume JCM 800. I’ve always wondered where these amps ended up in the wild. How do they compare to plexi Super-leads, and JMPs?
The Silver Jubilee I find is a bit harder to work than a master volume JCM800 or JMP but they are a great sounding amp.
I know this is abit of a weird/ random question, but when blending speakers where there is some loudness difference between the two, lets just say a V30 and a g12m Greenback, is it the DB rating, or the wattage or both that is mainly accounting for the loudness difference between the two? if I took a 150w speaker and blended it with a 30w speaker, but they both had 100db ratings, how would the difference in loudness between the speakers compare to say 100w speaker with a 97db rating blended with a 15w speaker with 100db rating? I hope that question sort of makes sense lol. Also when blending speakers that have a loudness difference in a 4x12, would you reccomend an X pattern, or Two on top/Two on bottom?(let's just say in a straight cab).
Hi James, they are great questions. It is the sensitivity rating on the speaker that accounts for its effective loudness. You can blend speakers with different power ratings just fine but have to work off the "weakest" speaker.... so a 30+150 would give you a 60 watt cab (to be safe). Then when mixing speakers with different ratings in a 4x12 I do definitely prefer an X pattern. Some people will argue against this but that is what I do. You can put two quieter speakers on the top if you like, I would do that in a vertical 2x12 but do prefer an X pattern in a 4x12.... Also mixing different sensitivities in a 2x12 isn't such a big deal. Some people get sniffy about it but if the blend in tones works then I say go for it.... Music isn't a science, but I think a lot of contributors to the internet would have you believe it is ;)... I hope this helps.
You guys r pretty funny. Great banter btw u two 🤘🎶
Thanks... I take it not many other people thought that as this is our worst rated video ;)
You guys aren't gonna get those amps to give up the goods without pushing them. A quality attenuator is a vital part of the signal chain when running the big iron. Also imo, the plexi circuit is where it's at.
We do have an attenuator and we are going to be doing a video in the next few weeks on it. ... and as much as I love the Silver Jubilee and Vintage Modern the plexi circuit is where its at for me too. Thanks for getting in touch.
Hi dudes, perfect!! Damned I have the same wall papaer in my kitchen (no jock), looks like we have the same same artistic taste.
That's great, I love that wallpaper ;) I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Love how these things sound with no pedals.
Yeah, so simple, just straight in and make some noise. Thanks for watching.
Hey Zilla Cabs, are you by chance building cabs with the silver jubilee tolex and style?
We can do that, or at least we can with the silver elephant grain tolex. If you email us at info@zillacabs.com I can get you the info.
Some cool sounds. Never heard of a 4 input JCM 800 before. Particularly liked the Silver J with the Strat, but that PRS Mira is a good sounding guitar too.
Yeah the strat with the SJ is great, that strat does sound particularly cool. The four input JCM800 is a funny one, as it was my first proper amp I always thought they were common but Joe had never heard of them either.... I love them but you need a power soak. Thanks for watching Patrick.
@@jeffdunne5032 That's right, as far as I remember the story is they were getting out of a distribution deal so everything go re-badged (along with some cosmetic changes).
Same amps as always, the 4 holer non master volume, just in a jcm800 head cabinet. They are just as good as the early plexis
I don’t think they ever made a 4 input JCM 800
@@mrmatthew2443Yes they did. The model 1987 50 watt NMV JCM 800. Mine is an absolute monster. At full volume it is stunning.
Use a micro amp then a boss ce1 preamp on the clean and you have the John Frusciante clean sound. And it’s brilliant !! Marshall silver jubilee all the way.
Drive channel with Les Paul and micro amp hitting front end is pure slash
Your volume way is up & down ?
I've got a vintage modern and I love that thing.... But the jubilee is THE One, been to try one out 3 times and I'm addicted.
yeah those amps are really good fun. Thanks for stopping by.
That JCM 800 has a circuit more similar to a plexi circuit than it does a 2 input 2204
That is right, JMC800 is a big word... as far as I have always gathered they are extremely similar to the late JMP equivalents... I love both of those amps.
@@ZillaCabs The SL5 sounds great demo := th-cam.com/video/AdDeodu521I/w-d-xo.html
It's exactly the same circuit
Just a tip for 800 users.... if you run a volume pedal in the loop, it can greatly help manage the volume
Most 800’s do not have an effects loop
Not the good early ones anyway
Marshall never learned how to make a good effects loop
Horrible tone suckers
The VM needs the gain stage tweaked to more like the Silver Jubilee in my opinion. The VM is like two amps in one and not bad but just needs more gain period to make it fun to play. Easily modded to get better gain and worth it to Modernize
I owned a Vintage Modern for two years. It's a cool amp with a lot of downsides. Low E always sounded farty, and the high dynamic range had more of a fizzy overdrive.
We have revisited this video, playing the amps a little louder if you are interested.
th-cam.com/video/P_hZJiTAGeU/w-d-xo.html
Was that the 50w Vintage Modern or the 100w?
Jcm800!!!!!!!!! First amp? Lucky.
I know, used to pick those beast up for £100-£200
You actually had two speakers from my first ever Marshall. They were the G12H100s, from a white bass 4x12 I got with my first JCM800
@@ZillaCabs That cab and the JCM800 sounded like monster! It's hard to get an 800 below 600 now.
* I can't find the pound symbol as im using n american gaming keyboard!
@@acbundy88 600 squid is still a decent price for one but yeah when you are used to pay less than £300 it sounds expensive.
should have put old DSL into the comparision.
Yeah, that is a good call. Just another excuse to buy more gear.
You need a noise gate sir.The noise broke the purity of the sound.It's very important.
That Ibby Artist sounds sexy with the VM…. Very ballsy
Vintage Modern sounded great plus ease of use. The JCM 1959 next for pure tone. The jubilee was bland in comparison.
What do you mean ., that no body knows about .!!!??? It’s one of the most popular 80’s amps ..!!! The JCM800
there are lots of different JCM800s, the 1959 model wasn't that popular as it has no master volume, so not many got made.
yes, this is a 4-hole non-master volume model. Basically and JMP/Plexi type head with JCM800 aesthetic.
That Ibanez guitar sounded like crap, he couldn't make it sound good and that guy is quite a player yet he was unimpressive with that guitar on that VM...All a jumper does on a JCM 800 is ruin the entire tonal.experience...Best tone was the PRS through the Silver Jubilee...Throw that Ibanez away and shoot the breeze a little less or get more interesting with it...Peace Boys...
Too much talking
It was one of our first videos, we changed the format.
Great. thanks.
ok so the guy cant get good tone out of a marshall and thinks the jcm800 is an amp that noone knows about. get off youtube. lol
I'm not sure which one of you are referring to here, me I assume, but the 1959 800 isn't a well known amp at all, they were not very popular so there aren't many about. We probably have well over a dozen Marshall here, and Joe hadn't heard of that amp. I think you've taken this a little out of context, unless you only think there is one model of JCM800.