I was having trouble in my life, I got a 1987X Plexi and now I am on top of the world , My girlfriend came back, I got money in the bank and my weenie grew 3 inches , Thanks EUGE!!
As a child of the ‘90s/early 2000s, I remember being pissed that we were stuck with the JCM900 (which I owned, and had a good clean channel and crunch boost on said clean channel but clipped a diode for the dirty channel which made it suck, one was better off just stick to the Channel A and using a tubescreamer TS9 or TS808 for your dirty channel) and the JCM2000 series which I liked even less lol despite all the channel options, the tone from diode clipping and tone overall just was inferior to the clean channel with crunch boost of the JCM900s and overall the earlier JCM800 2203 of the mid-80s and especially all the plexis before - the only good stuff we had was the JP-1 preamp and the el34 50/50 and 100/100 power amps but no one could afford that when we were kids lol the Mesa Triple rectis were cool though. But yeah Marshall really dropped off after the late JCM800 models, even more with the JCM900s and then the most with the JCM2000s (DSL and TSL series). Wish we would’ve had the Plexis and early JCM800s around, especially now with reissues and reverb.com and eBay and stuff when it’s easy to snag them.
That smile and happiness at around 3:10 when the rig is sounding so good it feels magical. Such a great feeling when the sonics make you feel like king of the world and everything you play feels like it is channeling something. So jazzed to see you get goosebumps from the sound. Definitely cool.
I think that you are the first person enjoying the video, It´s amazing to see how happy you look (and it is contagious !!) when you play, as It should be. Fantastic as always Euge
No Kidding, that was the first thing I noticed when I started watching this. A couple years back I purchased an older 1987x (pre effects-loop) and I couldn't be happier with that amp. I most likely have the same grin when I crank mine up!
@@EugeValovirta230V I just subscribed to your channel. I've been playing guitar since 1974 and am still in a position of not knowing what I don't know! As such I've always referred to myself and a "Practicing Guitarist"! Lots of great content Euge, thanks for sharing much of what you know. I had to laugh when you mentioned the volume control situation with the 1987x input section as it really doesn't get any louder after 1.5, maybe 2. I'm running two amplifiers now, the 1987x and my old Silverface Twin Reverb I purchased new in 1976, these two amplifiers couldn't be more different from each other however they pair up surprisingly well. I obviously don't play out anymore, too much equipment to move around!
Dude, your videos always brighten my day. It's great to see somebody who has found their sound and is having fun with it. I remember the first time I played a Plexi and really "got" what everybody was talking about. Man what a circuit.
It's awesome to see how animated with so much passion for the amp, for playing and how much you enjoy your craft, inspiring. Will you try the Mercuriall 1987x plugin that released recently?
Nice! Nothing beats a dimed plexi. With a load box/attenuator you get that seventies/eighties feeling without moving too much air. I didn't found a pedal yet which can nail the gain structure of a fully dimed Marshall. It's getting close but with an attenuator I get closer. I liked the Zakk Wylde head in this video too. Keep on rockin!
No kidding in the 100 watt Plexi! I had a Plexi I got from Daisy Berkowitz from MM and it's the loudest amp I've ever plugged into. It was impossible to play at home. The whole building would cave in and it was just too painful, so it had to go! I still have his 5150 Block though. That thing will never leave.
This was the most encouraging and enjoyable "Marshall classic rock" channel I have heard. Brilliant sound, contagious joy! “If you have troubles in your life get a plexi” is still the most hillarious and still dead serious piece of advice I keep pondering on a daily basis...
yo euge! been playin for the last 15 years with a marshall valvestate 8080 and bought the x1987 two months ago. you were completely right. everytime a see that giant shoebox it makes my day. everything was cured.
Great video and superb playing, the cure for life’s worries and troubles - get a Plexi. The best advice I have heard in many years. You have a new subscriber!!
i just come here for the amazing intro, the way he asserts his mystical mysterious dialect in the first 10 seconds of him saying "im so and so, and thisssss oneeeeee, is about......" lol, LOVE IT
Great video, Euge!! This amp is such a great amp. The perfect rock-n-roll beast…..and simple. The best part of this demo is how little gain you had dialed in. People today are using WAY too much gain in my opinion. And, it’s causing the modern guitar tones to lose articulation, definition, and bite. That’s also one of the reasons I absolutely LOVE the Bogner Helios. Splawn amps are a lot like that too. Lot’s of percussive, bite. You’re showing perfectly that EVH didn’t use a ton of gain to get that awesome tone on Fair Warning…….that was the PERFECT amount of gain (IMO). I believe that was also plexi that this re-issue model was based on (correct me if I’m wrong on that). Great opening riff too! Very inspiring demo, Euge.
Thanks man! Exactly 👌. Ed used a 100 watt Plexi so no but they’re quite similar. I like the 50 watt a bit more ’cos the tone is pretty much the same and the 100 watt is just insanely loud and puts out way more power than 100 watt (I’d say around 180 watt) that most reactive loads & speakers can’t handle it that well 😎.
@@EugeValovirta230V That's good to know. I'm using a Fryette PS-2 on my Soldano right now, and absolutely love it. There's virtually no difference between the cranked SLO tone and the attenuator. I may pick one of these up. I think the clean tone on these are criminally underrated, as well. That super warm Jimmy Hendrix thing... You should do a video Euge about the importance of not over-doing it with gain for these young players who think that because they're using a High Gain amp, that that equates to cranking the gain itself all the way up. Even with my SLO, I'll either use the Crunch Channel pushed, or with the Overdrive channel, I'll use it on 3, maybe 4 at the most. But, this was not only a fun video to watch, but informative, with great riffs. Btw...I'm out of my mind how good that EVH "frankie" guitar sounds. That Marshall lit up when you plugged that in. Do you know what pickup that is in that guitar?
@@EugeValovirta230V I have been mulling over getting a Plexi because of our hero king Eddie. I think you have convinced me to get this one Euge! Thank you and great playing like always!🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏
The EVH,Randy Rhodes and so many others of of punchy crispy beautiful rock tone, hate to say it im favoring it over your 800 ,your guitaring is definatly flawless and inspirational im so glad i found your channel!
nothing compares to your videos and reviews...you explain every amp and tone the best!!! how it feels, etc..everything feels so natural and of course, your playing doing those tones justice!!!!
@@EugeValovirta230V hey Euge, what year is it 1987 plexi? And how original is it inside? I know you're probably replaced the filter caps and possibly a leaking dc stray cap here or there . What brand of caps did you go with any New Old stock caps to keep his original as possible an authentically vintage sounding??
I can't remember but I bought it as new a few years ago. I haven't replaced anything so it's 100% stock like it came from the factory. Even the tubes are still the original factory tubes. I don't really care and I'm not that interested in those things you mentioned 'cos if it sounds good and does the job it's good and does the job. That's all I care 👌😎 @davebird534
It is all about the punch they have!!! The tone also is what it is all about....the warmth!!! The foundation of countless rock albums!!! You have some serious hand strength.....the way you precisely navigated through "Eruption" without slowing down a bit, or stopping! 👍 Yeah!!!
Seeing you so happy made my day. In fact all of your video's do! You seem like such a nice guy and that's exactly what we need in this world! And the video is top noch. Wish I could be there in the room to enjoy these beauties to the fullest!
They have a JCM 800 down the rehearsal studio we use, my Son was like Dad, how does this work, thinking it just be full high gain! Dad casts mind back! but been a long time since I played a Plexi, some outstanding playing dude, I'll def give your Music a listen.
Peoud owner of a 100 watt 71 metalface, changed the bright cap for the plexi value and installed a Post phase inverter master volume, had this amp for over 20 years as i bought it as a teenager, Love it!!!!, My go to every time
Don't ever let that one go. My first head was a 1973 Super bass mk.2 with a simple master vol. added. I was around 16 when I bought it. I recorded and gigged with that amp. I wanted more sounds and sold it to search for more versatile heads, big mistake. More circuits doesn't mean bigger tone!! More circuits = more repairs, more expenses, less time spent playing. Old Marshalls are different because of the transformers, there is soo much current moving in those amps giving a world of dynamics ;-)
@@christianboddum8783 No way!!! I re-amp at smaller gigs, load it down with a load box and then to a pedal sized power amp through a 2x12, kind of miss having a effects loop, but, if you don't gain the snot out of it it is fine running everything through the front, Good enough for the Drunks we play for!!!, I have had other guys tell me it is the best re-issue they ever hear....LOL, I don't tell them it's the real deal, Can't leave it out of my sight!!
@@Guneslinger Cool. The missing efx loop is what gave my Super bass problems live when running delays, but I didn't get a loop installed, I thought going modern with another amp would be more economical. A Fryette powerstationion could give you the loop you need, a little costly though. I've gone the full Helix route also, and can use my Tube amps as a powerstage, I hope it works without going 4CM, I need a gig to try it out for real ;-)
Haha. Great Video! You’ve demonstrated the face of a Marshall owner = happiness. I love the VH1 sound. It’s so fun to play. Good articulation. Great amount of drive. That was some great playing too. My buddy looked at my pedalboard and said “wow, that stuff is redundant”, and I said “you’re crazy, nothing redundant. I have a Jubilee tube preamp, a JMP Plexi tube preamp, an 8100 SS preamp, a JCM 800 preamp, and one preamp that does vintage Vox, Fender, and Marshall. That’s a ton of variety! Plus it all goes into my Bogner that does great Marshall flavor tones by itself too.”
Hello. Amazing sound. I´m play Hard´n Heavy 80´s. And this video is a great surprise. My favorite amps, are Marshall Plexi and 2203. Thanks for the video. Regards!
Dude !! KILLER sound and playing…. Way better than many famous TH-camrs out there !! You really need more exposure :) This is THE Amp I was looking for …. Playing with a Strat and LP for classic rock and 80s tones ! Thanks a lot and have a blast ! Which IRs of your are you using ? Any links ? Subbed of course too ;)
Thanks! Really glad to hear! Can’t remember but if I wasn’t using my real mic’d cabs then it was most likely Bogren Digital IR. My affiliate link in the description 👌🤟🙏.
I dig it made go out and buy the 20 watt and the JCM800 20 studio I like them both but your our correct the Plexi punches you in the gut and face i play both of mine through a full stack Marshall cabs no attenuator’s I’m in a basement under ground my neighbor ( Across the street ) heard me said my stereo sounded good 😁 I knew then that the Marshall Plexi is something special brother I come and watch your channel once a week I know don’t reply much but I like your playing bro Keep on jamming my brothers and sisters 🤘
Love the passion as usual! I used to play through my buddies mid 70's Lead II and his Plexi, A LOT. How I described the Plexi sound to him is what I called it has those "bubbly mids". Like you, I have to have mid range in there as well and the overtones from the mid-centric tone of these is great. That LTD's pups sound quite PAF'y to me and from that classic crunch, of 70's 80's to the EVH tone, you're right. If you're feeling blue, play through or better yet, get a Plexi!
Oh and what I love about your rig I've never mentioned is the simplicity. To borrow for the Great Steve Lukather, you don't use a lot of "grease" . Love it..
You make all these amps sound great! Your 800s must be really something special. I used to own an 800 made in March 1981 (one of the first 800s ever) but I sold it. For two reasons: it was way too loud and it didn't have the amount of gain yours have. Soon after I replaced it with a JCM Slash model which to me sounds better at lower volume levels. Anyway, keep rockin' Elge - I love your videos
I've had some of the worst relationship crap happen to me in the past week. Spent the weekend getting re-aquainted with my 50 watt plexi and you're right, the problems melt away once you plug in and crank it.
@@EugeValovirta230V You're the coolest and nicest musician on TH-cam, hope to see you in person and playing live one day Euge. It is really the coolest ever to have a musician take the time and interact with thier fans, like you always do! So kind and considerte has to come back to you Euge. Take Care and thank you.👻
all sound a little different, but all have the Marshall heart! I have the 1987x,DSL50 (made in England),JMP-1 preamp (Def Leppard) and I love them all! Great review!
Today is Van Halen day! I think they all sounded awesome, but the 50 watt Plexi sounded a bit thin compared to the 100 watt heads. On my end, the 50 has a weak bottom-end. The 100 watters sounded more full, with more low-end. I like them better, but I know that 50 watt plexi would sound great in a mix! You make everything sound great, because you are such a great player. You know how to get the best tones out of your gear. You know what works and what doesn't. Your channel has helped me a lot! Thanks, Euge!
Yeah! Yeah a 100w amp has more everything and part of the magic of the Plexi is the mid focused ”honk” that cuts through anything. But so does the 800 2203. Both are just absolutely fantastic amps 👌.
Yeah !! Thank's Euge for this test and the shootout with the JCM 800. It's definitely a great amp. A big dynamic sound like the 100 watts version but more easy to saturate. And a killer vintage look... 😉👍
If you're used to amps that have channels and modes and master volumes and built-in graphic EQ's and depth and bright switches and "gain" knobs and solo boost pedals and all that, you might have a bit of a tough time, at first, with an unmodified Marshall plexi. You can still get almost all of those sounds out of one, but *you* are going to have to make them with your picking dynamics, your guitar's volume and tone knobs and pickup selector switch and a pedal or two. But *that's not a disadvantage!* Since a plexi is such a simple machine, it colors the tone of your guitar and pedals very little. What goes in comes out. Just louder and with some Marshall plexi goodness and shine on it and without muddying up your guitar and pedals' tone. Unless *you* go hog-wild with pedals that add too much distortion and/or compression or weird modulation, delay or reverb effects, you're going to be forced into upping your guitar playing game because there's nothing to hide behind. What goes in comes out, only louder, remember. But don't worry. You won't be thinking "Ah, shit, I _have to_ play this pain-in-the-ass plexi now so I can get better at my touch on electric guitar." No. It'll be _fun._ You'll _want_ to do it because it's so much fun. The better you get, the better you'll sound and the better you'll like it. It's like an automatic positive reinforcement behavioral modification machine that sounds _really bitchin'._ It's definitely one of those "better off in the long run" deals.
Ha Euge, thanks for taking your time to respond to me. I looked your TSL you're selling on Reverb. Either you just sold it or I need to take another look. Don't know if I can afford it but I know I want it. I know you have taken good care of it. Anyway you are the man and I enjoy listening to you. We'll see about that bad ass sounding TSL you have. Keep rocking my new friend.
Loved this video Euge! Outstanding playing! That Plexi cut through that metal mix in drop C like butter. Fantastic demonstration man 👌 All that being said, the Bad Boy is still king 🤘🤘
Nah the plexi is the big sound and feel…it also reacts better than 800 to mood… 800 really sounds pissed when I play…even playing blusy schmoozy… plex even when pissed picks you up playing….
You could not be more right. The plexi makes you such a better player. I been gigging with the SV20. To me it felt as loud as the Friedman Runt 50. I sold the Friedman and now saving for the 1987X because why not. Yngwie said more is more. lol.
Hi Euge, I think you come across as so likeable and authentic it's really fun to watch you. No fake and your passion is simply contagious! In the meantime your channel has become my favourite channel and I look forward to your videos every time :) Your performance is brilliant! Great guitarist and so calm and full of passion. Thanks for your efforts and the great content.
Well, this video is awesome... like all the others I have watched tonight. New member for sure I am looking forward to discovering all the rest of these videos.
Great video! I had a small box 50W Plexi with a Marshall 8x10 cabinet back in the day. That thing was a beast. Soundmen hated me for my stage volume! Dimebag Darrell tried to buy it off me one time when we were playing a show with Pantera (funny story). I wouldn't part with it back then, but ended up having to sell it years later due to family issues. I really miss that amp. I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to get that tone back ever since. I just ordered a Marshall SV20H that should be here today. Looking forward to getting that tone back! Thanks for the video!
Hi Euge, again thank you for your quick response. It's me.... Kerry in Houston. Thanks for the link to your TSL 100. Now that I see it I realized that I have seen it a few weeks ago. But when I saw it coming from Switzerland it was out of the running right there. I just had already made up my mind that I'm not buying a sensitive piece of electrical gear like a TSL from overseas. With twice the chance of it getting here damaged from shipping. It's bad enough for me to get one shipped here in the states. Not to mention that I myself could drop it from the top of my staircase and watch it tumble to the bottom only to become a pile of damaged goods. To be honest with you I have been looking at the TSL directly next to yours on Reverb. $1199 + $185 shipping + probably tax. Mint condition, from New Jersey. That one has been on my radar. Looks like original owner. Anyway I'm sure you don't to hear me talk about other amps. I am sorry about that Euge. I must say that your love for that Plexi is quite noticable. I love your passion for that amp. Expensive for sure. So I will be keeping in touch and watching your videos. I need to subscribe. Congratulations on over 10k subscribers. There's a lot more coming your way the longer you are around. Glad to have found you. I know you will keep on rocking my friend. Thanks again for everything. Sorry .....you are man of few words and I ramble on. Take care.
Hi Euge, thanks for your understanding reply man. One thing that I like about your particular TSL is that it's really the only one I get to hear before buying and I already know it sounds great. It's tempting me. Probably would get here in good shape like your Canadian 5150. As you can see I can get one mint and for less money here in the states. But again.....I thought your TSL sounds great compared to the other amps in this informative video that I just watched again. Your new song that you wrote with your ESP and Plexi sounds great dude. That's a keeper. Amazing how you figured out how to get everything you're getting out of that Plexi. You obviously know what the hell you're doing. The FBE pedal sounds great too. Well sir, I'm out for now. Keep jamming. I'll be in touch and watching your work. Take care Euge (Huge)
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear! Yeah the TSL is a really good one and especially after my tech maintenanced & fixed all the issues these amps usually have. Likewise man!
Ha Euge, Kerry in Houston again. I actually grew up in Los Angeles. Followed a girl to Houston just before turning 20. So I grew up enjoying those California summers, listening to Van Halen on the beach, then going home and trying to figure out what he was doing with that guitar of his. Anyway, wanted to say how beautiful it is to see a grown man brought nearly to tears over a Plexi amp. You are a great example of what it means to love playing guitar and loving the amps they come through. Man.....I enjoy your you my friend. And yes, your tech did a great job fixing your TSL 100 to sound great. Despite the some comments you've received about how crappy the JCM 2000 series was. We know that some of them, like yours can sound pretty darn good if lucky enough to have gotten a good one or one that has been properly fixed. Keep on crying over your Plexi🎸we all love you passion for everything guitars. May God Himself bless you with His peace. Take care man. Maybe I'll get to meet you sometime. I have cancer, but It's not going to kill me by the grace of God. Kerry out.✌️🙏😁🎸
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I was having trouble in my life, I got a 1987X Plexi and now I am on top of the world , My girlfriend came back, I got money in the bank and my weenie grew 3 inches , Thanks EUGE!!
Good 💪😎👌.
Hopefully, for your sake and the girlfriends, you meant 3 "more".
haha,at least in your head! :-)
Thanks
“If you have troubles in your life get a plexi” love that saying! Sounded great, may be my favorite tone you’ve recorded ed on TH-cam!
Thanks! 😊
@@EugeValovirta230V Jos on elämässä vaikeeta, niin vedä plexit.
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Extremely right sentence. Except when you have trouble in your bank account..😮🤭😂😂
oh this one is classic! hahaaaaaa
I’m a child of the 80s, grew up on MTV, especially Headbangers Ball. So, THANK YOU for that intro song!
I’m late 70s and I did too 😎. Good times? 🤘
Glad to hear that! Thanks man!
As a child of the ‘90s/early 2000s, I remember being pissed that we were stuck with the JCM900 (which I owned, and had a good clean channel and crunch boost on said clean channel but clipped a diode for the dirty channel which made it suck, one was better off just stick to the Channel A and using a tubescreamer TS9 or TS808 for your dirty channel) and the JCM2000 series which I liked even less lol despite all the channel options, the tone from diode clipping and tone overall just was inferior to the clean channel with crunch boost of the JCM900s and overall the earlier JCM800 2203 of the mid-80s and especially all the plexis before - the only good stuff we had was the JP-1 preamp and the el34 50/50 and 100/100 power amps but no one could afford that when we were kids lol the Mesa Triple rectis were cool though.
But yeah Marshall really dropped off after the late JCM800 models, even more with the JCM900s and then the most with the JCM2000s (DSL and TSL series). Wish we would’ve had the Plexis and early JCM800s around, especially now with reissues and reverb.com and eBay and stuff when it’s easy to snag them.
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Never seen a better ad for a plexi! Take my money, Marshall.
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That smile and happiness at around 3:10 when the rig is sounding so good it feels magical. Such a great feeling when the sonics make you feel like king of the world and everything you play feels like it is channeling something. So jazzed to see you get goosebumps from the sound. Definitely cool.
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Well that may be true but my smile was actually your style of playing! That's what made me smile!
I think that you are the first person enjoying the video, It´s amazing to see how happy you look (and it is contagious !!) when you play, as It should be. Fantastic as always Euge
Thanks man! 🙏☺️
No Kidding, that was the first thing I noticed when I started watching this.
A couple years back I purchased an older 1987x (pre effects-loop) and I couldn't be happier with that amp.
I most likely have the same grin when I crank mine up!
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@@EugeValovirta230V I just subscribed to your channel.
I've been playing guitar since 1974 and am still in a position of not knowing what I don't know!
As such I've always referred to myself and a "Practicing Guitarist"!
Lots of great content Euge, thanks for sharing much of what you know.
I had to laugh when you mentioned the volume control situation with the 1987x input section as it really doesn't get any louder after 1.5, maybe 2.
I'm running two amplifiers now, the 1987x and my old Silverface Twin Reverb I purchased new in 1976, these two amplifiers couldn't be more different from each other however they pair up surprisingly well.
I obviously don't play out anymore, too much equipment to move around!
nicely spent saturday afternoon with Euge’s Marshall video! Thank you...
Glad to hear! 😊
Thanks!
Holy shit, talk about nailing the brown sound....damn! This was great......cheers from Canada!
Thanks man! Cheers!
Man, your videos put me in a good mood all the time, no joke!!
Glad to hear that! Thanks! 😊
This has become my favorite guitar channel this year
Thanks! Glad to hear!
Dude, your videos always brighten my day.
It's great to see somebody who has found their sound and is having fun with it.
I remember the first time I played a Plexi and really "got" what everybody was talking about. Man what a circuit.
Glad to hear! Thanks man!
Indeed 👌.
Thanks Euge, you are teaching me so much about music. And... your songs are always AWESOME!!!
Oh thanks man! 🙏☺️
It's awesome to see how animated with so much passion for the amp, for playing and how much you enjoy your craft, inspiring. Will you try the Mercuriall 1987x plugin that released recently?
Loved the playing, love the tones, loved your passion and admiration behind the 87 plexi!!
BRAVO!! Thank you!!
Oh thanks man! 🙏☺️
Nice! Nothing beats a dimed plexi. With a load box/attenuator you get that seventies/eighties feeling without moving too much air. I didn't found a pedal yet which can nail the gain structure of a fully dimed Marshall. It's getting close but with an attenuator I get closer. I liked the Zakk Wylde head in this video too. Keep on rockin!
Indeed 💪👌. Thanks!
No kidding in the 100 watt Plexi!
I had a Plexi I got from Daisy Berkowitz from MM and it's the loudest amp I've ever plugged into. It was impossible to play at home. The whole building would cave in and it was just too painful, so it had to go! I still have his 5150 Block though. That thing will never leave.
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This was the most encouraging and enjoyable "Marshall classic rock" channel I have heard. Brilliant sound, contagious joy!
“If you have troubles in your life get a plexi” is still the most hillarious and still dead serious piece of advice I keep pondering on a daily basis...
Thanks! Glad to hear! 😊🙏💪
Back a year later and gaddamn the badboy is SUCH a tone-beast!!! Your playing in general is damn great and that 2nd track simply kills!!
Thanks man!
yo euge! been playin for the last 15 years with a marshall valvestate 8080 and bought the x1987 two months ago. you were completely right. everytime a see that giant shoebox it makes my day. everything was cured.
Good 😎🕺.
Great video and superb playing, the cure for life’s worries and troubles - get a Plexi. The best advice I have heard in many years. You have a new subscriber!!
Thanks! Much appreciated 🙏🤟.
i just come here for the amazing intro, the way he asserts his mystical mysterious dialect in the first 10 seconds of him saying "im so and so, and thisssss oneeeeee, is about......" lol, LOVE IT
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Great video, Euge!! This amp is such a great amp. The perfect rock-n-roll beast…..and simple. The best part of this demo is how little gain you had dialed in. People today are using WAY too much gain in my opinion. And, it’s causing the modern guitar tones to lose articulation, definition, and bite. That’s also one of the reasons I absolutely LOVE the Bogner Helios. Splawn amps are a lot like that too. Lot’s of percussive, bite. You’re showing perfectly that EVH didn’t use a ton of gain to get that awesome tone on Fair Warning…….that was the PERFECT amount of gain (IMO). I believe that was also plexi that this re-issue model was based on (correct me if I’m wrong on that). Great opening riff too! Very inspiring demo, Euge.
Thanks man!
Exactly 👌.
Ed used a 100 watt Plexi so no but they’re quite similar. I like the 50 watt a bit more ’cos the tone is pretty much the same and the 100 watt is just insanely loud and puts out way more power than 100 watt (I’d say around 180 watt) that most reactive loads & speakers can’t handle it that well 😎.
@@EugeValovirta230V That's good to know. I'm using a Fryette PS-2 on my Soldano right now, and absolutely love it. There's virtually no difference between the cranked SLO tone and the attenuator. I may pick one of these up. I think the clean tone on these are criminally underrated, as well. That super warm Jimmy Hendrix thing... You should do a video Euge about the importance of not over-doing it with gain for these young players who think that because they're using a High Gain amp, that that equates to cranking the gain itself all the way up. Even with my SLO, I'll either use the Crunch Channel pushed, or with the Overdrive channel, I'll use it on 3, maybe 4 at the most. But, this was not only a fun video to watch, but informative, with great riffs. Btw...I'm out of my mind how good that EVH "frankie" guitar sounds. That Marshall lit up when you plugged that in. Do you know what pickup that is in that guitar?
@@EugeValovirta230V I have been mulling over getting a Plexi because of our hero king Eddie. I think you have convinced me to get this one Euge! Thank you and great playing like always!🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏
👌🤟. I think my Frankie has a Wolfgang pickup.
Thanks man!
The EVH,Randy Rhodes and so many others of of punchy crispy beautiful rock tone, hate to say it im favoring it over your 800 ,your guitaring is definatly flawless and inspirational im so glad i found your channel!
Thanks man!
Yeah Plexi does the ’classic rock’ thing the best and 800 a bit more modern tones and I love them both 😎👌.
@@EugeValovirta230V For sure and your smiling as your playing we can tell you love it !
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nothing compares to your videos and reviews...you explain every amp and tone the best!!! how it feels, etc..everything feels so natural and of course, your playing doing those tones justice!!!!
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this! 🙏☺️
1987 yep I like the 1987 best! Thicker focused it cuts through the mix just right! Great playing brother! You made me smile 😊!
Yeah! Thanks!
@@EugeValovirta230V hey Euge, what year is it 1987 plexi? And how original is it inside? I know you're probably replaced the filter caps and possibly a leaking dc stray cap here or there . What brand of caps did you go with any New Old stock caps to keep his original as possible an authentically vintage sounding??
I can't remember but I bought it as new a few years ago. I haven't replaced anything so it's 100% stock like it came from the factory. Even the tubes are still the original factory tubes. I don't really care and I'm not that interested in those things you mentioned 'cos if it sounds good and does the job it's good and does the job. That's all I care 👌😎 @davebird534
You play very well on the lower gain plexi amps. Your a master of the Marshalls my friend!
Thanks Mr. Marshall! 😎🙏
Right said. Gain that's not all. The dynamics is the real thing
Exactly 👌.
It is all about the punch they have!!! The tone also is what it is all about....the warmth!!! The foundation of countless rock albums!!! You have some serious hand strength.....the way you precisely navigated through "Eruption" without slowing down a bit, or stopping! 👍 Yeah!!!
Indeed 💪. Thanks! 😎🙏
Seeing you so happy made my day. In fact all of your video's do! You seem like such a nice guy and that's exactly what we need in this world!
And the video is top noch. Wish I could be there in the room to enjoy these beauties to the fullest!
Glad to hear that! Thanks man!
Fantastic video. It's great to see how much you dig Marshalls and guitar in general. You got me playing my 1987x half stack again
Glad to hear! Thanks Justin!
Amazing playing, and that song was just awesome!
Thanks!
I just can't get enough of your videos... such great playing, and thanks for sharing your knowledge and ability to do great reviews.
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this! 🙏
Great playing and tones Euge and reminds me of the first time I plugged into a Plexi. It was Heaven!!
Thanks Steve! Indeed! 👌
@@EugeValovirta230V 🤙🏽
They have a JCM 800 down the rehearsal studio we use, my Son was like Dad, how does this work, thinking it just be full high gain! Dad casts mind back! but been a long time since I played a Plexi, some outstanding playing dude, I'll def give your Music a listen.
😎. Thanks!
It's great to see all these amps, the super tight playing and the enjoyment they bring. Awesome job fella! 🍻
Thanks Christopher!
Peoud owner of a 100 watt 71 metalface, changed the bright cap for the plexi value and installed a Post phase inverter master volume, had this amp for over 20 years as i bought it as a teenager, Love it!!!!, My go to every time
Yeah! 💪
Don't ever let that one go. My first head was a 1973 Super bass mk.2 with a simple master vol. added. I was around 16 when I bought it. I recorded and gigged with that amp. I wanted more sounds and sold it to search for more versatile heads, big mistake. More circuits doesn't mean bigger tone!! More circuits = more repairs, more expenses, less time spent playing. Old Marshalls are different because of the transformers, there is soo much current moving in those amps giving a world of dynamics ;-)
@@christianboddum8783 No way!!! I re-amp at smaller gigs, load it down with a load box and then to a pedal sized power amp through a 2x12, kind of miss having a effects loop, but, if you don't gain the snot out of it it is fine running everything through the front, Good enough for the Drunks we play for!!!, I have had other guys tell me it is the best re-issue they ever hear....LOL, I don't tell them it's the real deal, Can't leave it out of my sight!!
@@Guneslinger Cool. The missing efx loop is what gave my Super bass problems live when running delays, but I didn't get a loop installed, I thought going modern with another amp would be more economical. A Fryette powerstationion could give you the loop you need, a little costly though. I've gone the full Helix route also, and can use my Tube amps as a powerstage, I hope it works without going 4CM, I need a gig to try it out for real ;-)
Haha. Great Video! You’ve demonstrated the face of a Marshall owner = happiness. I love the VH1 sound. It’s so fun to play. Good articulation. Great amount of drive. That was some great playing too.
My buddy looked at my pedalboard and said “wow, that stuff is redundant”, and I said “you’re crazy, nothing redundant. I have a Jubilee tube preamp, a JMP Plexi tube preamp, an 8100 SS preamp, a JCM 800 preamp, and one preamp that does vintage Vox, Fender, and Marshall. That’s a ton of variety! Plus it all goes into my Bogner that does great Marshall flavor tones by itself too.”
Thanks man!
One can’t never have too much great Marshall tones 😊😊.
I pronounce you and the plexi man and wife. Congrats Euge lol
Great as always.
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Thanks man!
Great video 👍👍 just got my Jcm 2000 tsl back from the doctor , new valves sound amazing 😁
Thanks! Cool!
Thanks for the review and demos. Love it. Now i am eyeing for the 1987x plexi too.
You’re welcome 🙏. That’s the way! 😎💪
Marshall Saturday! They all sound good! 🤘😎💪
Yeah! 👌💪
Hello. Amazing sound. I´m play Hard´n Heavy 80´s. And this video is a great surprise. My favorite amps, are Marshall Plexi and 2203. Thanks for the video. Regards!
Cool, thanks!
Man you are so incredibly entertaining in your videos. I really dig your passion. I bet you're a blast to hang with. Rock on man!
Thanks! 🕺😎🤟
Love your energy man. Great to watch & listen to your passion.
Ps. I purchased one of the new Plexis that are 20 watts. Soooooooooo sweet.
Thanks Lee! Cool! 🤟
fantastic tone, fantastic playing = fantastic video! ahah great job, love it.
Thanks man!
Dude !! KILLER sound and playing…. Way better than many famous TH-camrs out there !! You really need more exposure :) This is THE Amp I was looking for …. Playing with a Strat and LP for classic rock and 80s tones ! Thanks a lot and have a blast ! Which IRs of your are you using ? Any links ? Subbed of course too ;)
Thanks! Really glad to hear!
Can’t remember but if I wasn’t using my real mic’d cabs then it was most likely Bogren Digital IR. My affiliate link in the description 👌🤟🙏.
@@EugeValovirta230V THANK YOU !
I dig it made go out and buy the 20 watt and the JCM800 20 studio I like them both but your our correct the Plexi punches you in the gut and face
i play both of mine through a full stack Marshall
cabs no attenuator’s I’m in a basement under ground my neighbor ( Across the street ) heard me said my stereo sounded good 😁 I knew then that the Marshall Plexi is something special brother I come and watch your channel once a week I know don’t reply much but I like your playing bro
Keep on jamming my brothers and sisters 🤘
Love the passion as usual! I used to play through my buddies mid 70's Lead II and his Plexi, A LOT. How I described the Plexi sound to him is what I called it has those "bubbly mids". Like you, I have to have mid range in there as well and the overtones from the mid-centric tone of these is great. That LTD's pups sound quite PAF'y to me and from that classic crunch, of 70's 80's to the EVH tone, you're right. If you're feeling blue, play through or better yet, get a Plexi!
Oh and what I love about your rig I've never mentioned is the simplicity. To borrow for the Great Steve Lukather, you don't use a lot of "grease" . Love it..
Thanks man!
I agree 👌.
The simpler the better 😎💪.
These are the best guitar tones I've EVER heard on TH-cam....and I watch a shit-ton of TH-cam guitar videos. Amazing chops too....I'm speechless.
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this! 🙏☺️🤟
i love how happy it makes you :)
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You make all these amps sound great! Your 800s must be really something special. I used to own an 800 made in March 1981 (one of the first 800s ever) but I sold it. For two reasons: it was way too loud and it didn't have the amount of gain yours have. Soon after I replaced it with a JCM Slash model which to me sounds better at lower volume levels.
Anyway, keep rockin' Elge - I love your videos
Thanks!
Yeah the ’84 & ’85 ones are quite special 💪😎.
Yeah that’s a great amp too; basically a Silver Jube.
Glad to hear that man! I will.
I've had some of the worst relationship crap happen to me in the past week. Spent the weekend getting re-aquainted with my 50 watt plexi and you're right, the problems melt away once you plug in and crank it.
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Fan en av de bästa videos du gjort, och det vill inte säga lite. Guld, Euge!
Tack!
the plexi sounds more raw, more mids. It's a beast to tame. Also the loudest shit ever
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The grin and smile says all I need; so I just bought one! Amazing sooooooounding crema de la captain crunch demo Euge!
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@@EugeValovirta230V You're the coolest and nicest musician on TH-cam, hope to see you in person and playing live one day Euge. It is really the coolest ever to have a musician take the time and interact with thier fans, like you always do! So kind and considerte has to come back to you Euge. Take Care and thank you.👻
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this! 🙏☺️
all sound a little different, but all have the Marshall heart! I have the 1987x,DSL50 (made in England),JMP-1 preamp (Def Leppard) and I love them all! Great review!
Great video! Great sound. I just got one and it’s the best amp I own. And I’ve just been playing it clean. Big round sound for me. ❤👍😃🎸
Thanks! Rock on!
These amps definitely make you a better player . As you said , every tiny little mistake is VERY audible lol
Today is Van Halen day! I think they all sounded awesome, but the 50 watt Plexi sounded a bit thin compared to the 100 watt heads. On my end, the 50 has a weak bottom-end. The 100 watters sounded more full, with more low-end. I like them better, but I know that 50 watt plexi would sound great in a mix! You make everything sound great, because you are such a great player. You know how to get the best tones out of your gear. You know what works and what doesn't. Your channel has helped me a lot! Thanks, Euge!
Yeah!
Yeah a 100w amp has more everything and part of the magic of the Plexi is the mid focused ”honk” that cuts through anything. But so does the 800 2203. Both are just absolutely fantastic amps 👌.
Yeah !! Thank's Euge for this test and the shootout with the JCM 800.
It's definitely a great amp. A big dynamic sound like the 100 watts version but more easy to saturate.
And a killer vintage look... 😉👍
Thanks Steve! Indeed 👌💪.
Very stoked on these man! Not particularly a Marshall fan, but love these deep dives. Helps get a better understanding.
Thanks man! Really glad to hear that!
Wow!! The Plexi sounds great in your hands!!
Yeah it’s a fantastic amp! 👌👊
Fuck yeah a valovirta video at saturday night. What else
Hell Yeah! 😎
Great video.
I’m keeping my ‘73 JMP
Thanks Euge,
Good choice! Thanks!
"just get a plexi" love it! great playing and tone!
Thanks! 🙏😎
If you're used to amps that have channels and modes and master volumes and built-in graphic EQ's and depth and bright switches and "gain" knobs and solo boost pedals and all that, you might have a bit of a tough time, at first, with an unmodified Marshall plexi. You can still get almost all of those sounds out of one, but *you* are going to have to make them with your picking dynamics, your guitar's volume and tone knobs and pickup selector switch and a pedal or two. But *that's not a disadvantage!*
Since a plexi is such a simple machine, it colors the tone of your guitar and pedals very little. What goes in comes out. Just louder and with some Marshall plexi goodness and shine on it and without muddying up your guitar and pedals' tone.
Unless *you* go hog-wild with pedals that add too much distortion and/or compression or weird modulation, delay or reverb effects, you're going to be forced into upping your guitar playing game because there's nothing to hide behind. What goes in comes out, only louder, remember.
But don't worry. You won't be thinking "Ah, shit, I _have to_ play this pain-in-the-ass plexi now so I can get better at my touch on electric guitar." No. It'll be _fun._ You'll _want_ to do it because it's so much fun. The better you get, the better you'll sound and the better you'll like it. It's like an automatic positive reinforcement behavioral modification machine that sounds _really bitchin'._ It's definitely one of those "better off in the long run" deals.
Word 👌.
The simpler the better 🙏😎.
Ha Euge, thanks for taking your time to respond to me. I looked your TSL you're selling on Reverb. Either you just sold it or I need to take another look. Don't know if I can afford it but I know I want it. I know you have taken good care of it. Anyway you are the man and I enjoy listening to you. We'll see about that bad ass sounding TSL you have. Keep rocking my new friend.
I haven’t sold it 😎: reverb.com/item/44015984-marshall-jcm2000-tsl100?
Thanks man!
nice sounds like 80s metal love the marshall tones
Thanks! Me too 👌😎.
Excellent! Explanation you got it down to the T
Bravo!
Thanks man!
Loved this video Euge! Outstanding playing! That Plexi cut through that metal mix in drop C like butter. Fantastic demonstration man 👌 All that being said, the Bad Boy is still king 🤘🤘
Glad to hear man! Indeed 👌.
And Bad Boy still has the crown yes 😎.
You look so happy haha. I feel the same way when I plug into mine
Good 😊👌.
Great plaing and tones!
Thanks a lot!
Plexi is unforgiving, great sound......Your 800's are still fan favorite's!!! Great vid as usual Euge!!!!!
Indeed! Thanks Jimmy!
Great playing as always. Loved the sound of that plexi.
Thanks! Me too 😎.
Man great tones love the feel…wish we all could have at least four plexi two to record two to gig
Nah the plexi is the big sound and feel…it also reacts better than 800 to mood… 800 really sounds pissed when I play…even playing blusy schmoozy… plex even when pissed picks you up playing….
Thanks!
You could not be more right. The plexi makes you such a better player. I been gigging with the SV20. To me it felt as loud as the Friedman Runt 50. I sold the Friedman and now saving for the 1987X because why not. Yngwie said more is more. lol.
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The plexi is absolutely amazing. The separation of The tones is far better then The 800
It is great indeed but so are the 800s 👌💪😎.
Both are essential. The JCM800 has that aggression and bigger presence.
Schenker used 50s, Randy used 100s, 3 full stacks live, thanks for sharing knowledge
Yeah! Thanks!
Hi Euge, I think you come across as so likeable and authentic it's really fun to watch you.
No fake and your passion is simply contagious!
In the meantime your channel has become my favourite channel and I look forward to your videos every time :)
Your performance is brilliant! Great guitarist and so calm and full of passion. Thanks for your efforts and the great content.
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this! 🙏☺️
Agreed!
@@EugeValovirta230V No homo here, just the truth and honest feedback 😅🤣
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That is so Creamy Crunched ROCKED DOPE sounding!
Yeah! 💪😎
@@EugeValovirta230V 👻🎯
Well, this video is awesome... like all the others I have watched tonight. New member for sure I am looking forward to discovering all the rest of these videos.
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear this and welcome on board! 🙏😎
I had to buy a 1987x too due to your videos... :-) my god, it's great!
It is indeed 👌. Glad to hear!
Great video! I had a small box 50W Plexi with a Marshall 8x10 cabinet back in the day. That thing was a beast. Soundmen hated me for my stage volume! Dimebag Darrell tried to buy it off me one time when we were playing a show with Pantera (funny story). I wouldn't part with it back then, but ended up having to sell it years later due to family issues. I really miss that amp. I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to get that tone back ever since. I just ordered a Marshall SV20H that should be here today. Looking forward to getting that tone back! Thanks for the video!
Thanks Benny!
Oh that’s a cool story indeed 😎👌.
Big help in my wattage decision. The best review Euge.🤘💪🎸
Glad to hear! Thanks!
always brings a smile on my face when you upload ÄOGEE :D keep 'em coming!
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Thanks! I will 👌😊.
Hi Euge, again thank you for your quick response. It's me.... Kerry in Houston. Thanks for the link to your TSL 100. Now that I see it I realized that I have seen it a few weeks ago. But when I saw it coming from Switzerland it was out of the running right there. I just had already made up my mind that I'm not buying a sensitive piece of electrical gear like a TSL from overseas. With twice the chance of it getting here damaged from shipping. It's bad enough for me to get one shipped here in the states. Not to mention that I myself could drop it from the top of my staircase and watch it tumble to the bottom only to become a pile of damaged goods. To be honest with you I have been looking at the TSL directly next to yours on Reverb. $1199 + $185 shipping + probably tax. Mint condition, from New Jersey. That one has been on my radar. Looks like original owner. Anyway I'm sure you don't to hear me talk about other amps. I am sorry about that Euge. I must say that your love for that Plexi is quite noticable. I love your passion for that amp. Expensive for sure. So I will be keeping in touch and watching your videos. I need to subscribe. Congratulations on over 10k subscribers. There's a lot more coming your way the longer you are around. Glad to have found you. I know you will keep on rocking my friend. Thanks again for everything. Sorry
.....you are man of few words and I ramble on. Take care.
No worries man! All good!
I bought my 5150 from Canada some years and had no problems with the shipping but I understand what you mean 😎👌.
Hi Euge, thanks for your understanding reply man. One thing that I like about your particular TSL is that it's really the only one I get to hear before buying and I already know it sounds great. It's tempting me. Probably would get here in good shape like your Canadian 5150. As you can see I can get one mint and for less money here in the states. But again.....I thought your TSL sounds great compared to the other amps in this informative video that I just watched again. Your new song that you wrote with your ESP and Plexi sounds great dude. That's a keeper. Amazing how you figured out how to get everything you're getting out of that Plexi. You obviously know what the hell you're doing. The FBE pedal sounds great too. Well sir, I'm out for now. Keep jamming. I'll be in touch and watching your work. Take care Euge (Huge)
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear!
Yeah the TSL is a really good one and especially after my tech maintenanced & fixed all the issues these amps usually have. Likewise man!
Ha Euge, Kerry in Houston again. I actually grew up in Los Angeles. Followed a girl to Houston just before turning 20. So I grew up enjoying those California summers, listening to Van Halen on the beach, then going home and trying to figure out what he was doing with that guitar of his. Anyway, wanted to say how beautiful it is to see a grown man brought nearly to tears over a Plexi amp. You are a great example of what it means to love playing guitar and loving the amps they come through. Man.....I enjoy your you my friend. And yes, your tech did a great job fixing your TSL 100 to sound great. Despite the some comments you've received about how crappy the JCM 2000 series was. We know that some of them, like yours can sound pretty darn good if lucky enough to have gotten a good one or one that has been properly fixed. Keep on crying over your Plexi🎸we all love you passion for everything guitars. May God Himself bless you with His peace. Take care man. Maybe I'll get to meet you sometime. I have cancer, but It's not going to kill me by the grace of God. Kerry out.✌️🙏😁🎸
Bless you man 🙏🤟🔥.
I've played 1987 plexi since 1976. And I am living proof that hus statement is 1000% correct..Thank you my friend.
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Loving my PRS HX/DA 1987x Plexi 50 watt and 1986 Bassman circuit, basically two amps in one super lead 100 and Bassman - keeper for life.
Cool!
@@EugeValovirta230V very! Thank Mate
Another well done video! I don't know why but the intro song reminded me of Summertime Girls by Y&T.
Thanks!
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Great stuff! Your videos really make me want to look into Marshall a bit more! :)
Thanks! Mission accomplished one by one 😁.
Man, i really love how you play! Youre my new source of inspiration dude! Keep up the good work :)
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear!
I try my best 😎🎼🎸.
You and Johan probably have the best demos for this amp online. Sounds great! Cheers.
👌💪😎. Thanks!
That van Halen stuff was dead on ! Awesome
Thanks! 🙏☺️
I just bought a 75 1987 50w lead to pair with my 74 1960a cab w/creambacks. And i am alot happier now
Good 💪.
Euge you got the early VH sound straight up when you started playing with the 1987X.
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Love the smallbox - wish they weren't so rare. Put me down for a JCM800 2204S and a 1966a, but that thing sounds amazing.
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I love your videos, amazingly enjoyable content! Thank You Euge
Thanks man! 🙏
I have a 1987x in my sights, to add to my Germino Lead 55lv, so that's why I'm here. But that playing, dude.
Cool! Thanks!
@@EugeValovirta230V also are those Genelec 8010s?
8020s
i love the plexi,awesome job with this video!!!
Thanks! 🙏
Outstanding video! In spite of the (9) f**king commercial interruptions...
Thanks!
Those are up to Google / TH-cam but it’s naturally ok to me since gotta try to make a living somehow in these special times👌😎.
@@EugeValovirta230V I know it my friend. Love your videos, and share your love for the Marshall Plexi. Godspeed.
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Euge, I recently stumbled upon your channel..... Absolutely love your attitude and playing.... Thanks all the great content, keep it up.... :-)
Oh thanks man! Really glad to hear that! 🙏☺️