I'm so tempted to pick up one of the 20 watt marshall heads, probably the sv20 for me. Its a step in the right direction, I think they've realised 99% of us just don't need anymore than 20 watts. these days.
@@melexdyit's loud af. At rehearsal, full band. 2 guitars, bass and drums. My sv20h was in a 4x12, had volume on 3, and at 5 watts and has to face the cab towards me. That's how loud it is. It cuts right through the mix. And I'm rhythm guitarist lol. Their amp is 50 watt tube amp.
@@rocknroll1973 I wish that Marshall could do a true great sounding, with great feel to it that isn't loud at all. That would be my dream. I think that Vox (and Fender) has done that great so Marshall should be able too but maybe they don't want to.
I don’t want to be that guy, but the JTM45 isn’t really a “plexi.” The 1987 and 1959 models (50 watts and 100 watts, respectively) are usually the amps we think of when the term plexi is used. The JTM is the one that was basically an English Tweed Bassman which is why it has more sag and warmth in the mids than a plexi which is crunchier and has more of a bark.
I'll grant you that there are a lot of people that think of the more widely known 50 & 100 watters than the 30 watter. I think that's more to do with the number of players who used the newer ones and because they simply needed more stage volume. Having said that, there's more in common than is different in overall use and operation, and most importantly, its looks and the plexi panel which, as we all know, is where the expression originated. I 100% feel that not only is the JTM45 a plexi, but it was Marshall's first plexi. 😎
This amp is a great plexi type and this man has some serious chops. He has killer country phrases to go along with the rock playing.... Great Demo,...I'm at the threshold on this one.
I’ve been going back in forth on which 20 watt to pull the trigger on, it might be this one. I want the 800 but this one boosted with an OD seems like it would scratch the itch for a nasty old school rock tone.
Cant wait to play this thriugg my 4x12 loaded with greenbacks. My 2x12 has a greenback and an anniversary. Both sound so ballsy with my sv20h. Ill be selling my code 100h to go toward this. Since my head is 100 watts, it only useful for my 4x12. I have an origin 50h too. Love it. I originally got the code for the plexi and jtm45 on a budget. But now i can get the jtm45 in the studio range, its perfect. I go for a malcolm young tone. Or billy gibbons or angus young tone.
Surprised to see this style cabinet revived. I had one of them back in the 80/90s?, and regardless of what speakers I put in it, I just absolutely hated it compared to my 4x12. . . . The things that make you go 'hmm'.
A very nice demo indeed Aron. I just wondered if you could publish the settings on each sound, since it's almost impossible to see the settings on the close-ups. The knobs do not have any indicator, so it´s hard seeing how they are set.
Great demo and great playing. I’ll be alone in my statement, but probably I’m the only one who didn’t fall in love with this new 20w. And I have all other 3 studio amps.
When you buy it new you‘ll typically lose money if you try to sell back used. Depending on where you go to sell. Either direct from you where you could make max being probably $1400. Or to a guitar shop. And I could see them selling to you for $900. And then back on the shelf for over $1300 for profit
@@frankdou4132 thanks for the info. I guess we’re having to pay a lot of $$ to ship them to the new world. It’s especially egregious when you realize there is a ~22% VAT built into the European price. Since there isn’t a VAT in the US, you’d think the price would be less here.
I prefer Dr Z ANYTHING to Marshall’s bug corporate mass production.. I mean a used DSL15 for a couple hundred bucks is cool for kicking around and getting inspired by new sounds. But for equal money I’m going with Suhr, Victory, or similar over the big name every time for so many reasons!!
I’d love to know if these amps can handle KT66 tubes like the old JTM45 amps. The studio series are cathode biased and 5881 are in the same tube family as 6L6GC and KT66 tubes but can the power transformer handle it?
I sincerely doubt it.. I mean of course its possible and it might not sound absolutely horrendous.. IF you really know your way around the PCB version of this circuit’s ac supply voltage + rectification etc. And if you’re good working backwards taking measurements & doing the math to find the resistance/current voltages. The hardest part will be finding a way to tear the transformer data specs out of Marshall Corporate’s death grip!!!
I’m sure over the next week, retailers will find out possible stock, and be able to get pre-orders out. I’ve seen some places already list prices, but that’s about it
Sounds much too thin and shrill for a JTM45 to me. Too muddy bass, too sharp treble. Better use a 2245 (with rectifier tube) instead, if you have no real vintage JTM45 available. Not really a bad amp, but also not really a 100% authentic one for me. But a well made demo!
Marshalls are to the point now where the hype is exceeding their quality. This is 20w amp for $900. The cabinet is another $500. And the amp makers are wondering why tube amps have lost most of their market share to modeling amps and computer plug ins. There's an old saying in business, "pigs get fed and hogs get slaughtered". If the amp and guitar manufacturers don't get their heads out of their asses and soon, they will all be out of business within 5 years. Remember, Gibson filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and was sold to an equity firm. Gibson filed for bankruptcy again in 2020. Why? Because their sh*t is too expensive. No one is buying their products, especially when they can get a cheap, quality knockoff or an officially licensed Epiphone for a fraction of the cost of an actual Gibson instrument. Every major manufacturer is feeling the pinch. This past Spring, Marshall was acquired by a Swedish company, Zound Industries. By way of background, Marshall initially signed a licensing agreement with Zound Industries to produce other products such as headphones and a new line of speakers that brought Marshall products to a whole new market. But, 13 years later, sales have continued to dramatically decline. So, Zound industries wholly acquired Marshall this past Spring. Marshall has become synonymous with expensive gear. So has Gibson, Fender, PRS and every other major manufacturer. Like Eric Clapton said, the "age of the guitar is over". Why would anyone buy a $4000 Marshal amp when they can get an amp modeler for a few hundred bucks that sounds just as good, if not better, is far less temperamental and has dozens of other great amps modeled in it? Its a no brainer, really. All of these big manufacturers will be out of business very soon if they don't put a choke hold on their prices and get competitive with all of their cheaper and better quality competition. The age of the $3000 Les Paul and $5000 Marshall is over. Its really that simple.
There's nothing wrong with investing in your instrument. Just look at concert-level violins and cellos for example. The guitar shouldn't be any different. Just make sure that whichever piece of gear you select will last and bring the most out of your playing.
Well done, Aaron. A perfect example of how to demo a piece of gear and showcase your playing! You did yourself and the amp proud. 👍
Holy moly, this guy is violining it on the cranked LP. I liked the last guy but this one is a monster player too. Keep em coming!❤
Kudos for having TH-cam demos featuring people who can actually play a guitar!
I thought I was in an old folks home there for a bit.
I'm so tempted to pick up one of the 20 watt marshall heads, probably the sv20 for me. Its a step in the right direction, I think they've realised 99% of us just don't need anymore than 20 watts. these days.
I have a SV20 and absolutely love it. Sounds exactly the way it should.
@@barters8124 Loud ??? XD
My attenuator is at 90% when both levers are at noon, so loud!
@@melexdyit's loud af. At rehearsal, full band. 2 guitars, bass and drums. My sv20h was in a 4x12, had volume on 3, and at 5 watts and has to face the cab towards me. That's how loud it is. It cuts right through the mix. And I'm rhythm guitarist lol. Their amp is 50 watt tube amp.
@@rocknroll1973 I wish that Marshall could do a true great sounding, with great feel to it that isn't loud at all. That would be my dream. I think that Vox (and Fender) has done that great so Marshall should be able too but maybe they don't want to.
@@michaelkarlsson5966 no it's not possible. The lower the volume, the less air that is being pushed. You can't get any oomph from low volume
Just picked one up from peach. Cant wait. Absolutely love this store! The staff are great. Nothing is too much for them. Extreamly helpful!!!!
Thank you so much, we appreciate that so much. We're always happy to help!
Love this amp! What a fantastic demo. Playing and tones are on point! Very inspiring 👏
I'd like to watch the SV20 VS ST20 video
Finally someone puts a fuzz through one of these! TY
I don’t want to be that guy, but the JTM45 isn’t really a “plexi.” The 1987 and 1959 models (50 watts and 100 watts, respectively) are usually the amps we think of when the term plexi is used. The JTM is the one that was basically an English Tweed Bassman which is why it has more sag and warmth in the mids than a plexi which is crunchier and has more of a bark.
I’ll do you one better at being *that guy*. It also bugs me when people refer to the later metal panel models as “Plexis”.
I'll grant you that there are a lot of people that think of the more widely known 50 & 100 watters than the 30 watter. I think that's more to do with the number of players who used the newer ones and because they simply needed more stage volume. Having said that, there's more in common than is different in overall use and operation, and most importantly, its looks and the plexi panel which, as we all know, is where the expression originated.
I 100% feel that not only is the JTM45 a plexi, but it was Marshall's first plexi. 😎
Ya it’s ok to be that guy cause if you don’t say it then this will perpetuate even more confusion
This guy is a phenomenal player
This amp is a great plexi type and this man has some serious chops. He has killer country phrases to go along with the rock playing....
Great Demo,...I'm at the threshold on this one.
That Les Paul reissue sounds like the best of the real ‘59s, it’s incredible.
Stellar demo Aaron!
Best demos as usual. Great job.
That crunch whit strato is amazing ❤️
Just beautiful and very tempting!
We agree 😉
This is a great demo no doubt, loving what I hear so far. Check out the studio rats demo too, just a loose narley rock tone that sound sooo good.
Loved your playing. The Les Paul is a great jazz axe.
Cool playing & hot tones
Excellent demo!!
Beautiful guitar! Love those clay dots and bz fretboard, super nice!!
Clay dots ?
It has "crown" or trapezoid inlays and an American Rosewood fretboard,..Possibly Indian Laurel (Indian Rosewood).
Wow, only watched up to the LP going in clean but it sounds killer!
Geez, great demo.
I’ve been going back in forth on which 20 watt to pull the trigger on, it might be this one. I want the 800 but this one boosted with an OD seems like it would scratch the itch for a nasty old school rock tone.
Cant wait to play this thriugg my 4x12 loaded with greenbacks. My 2x12 has a greenback and an anniversary. Both sound so ballsy with my sv20h. Ill be selling my code 100h to go toward this. Since my head is 100 watts, it only useful for my 4x12. I have an origin 50h too. Love it. I originally got the code for the plexi and jtm45 on a budget. But now i can get the jtm45 in the studio range, its perfect.
I go for a malcolm young tone. Or billy gibbons or angus young tone.
Crazy good playing
Surprised to see this style cabinet revived. I had one of them back in the 80/90s?, and regardless of what speakers I put in it, I just absolutely hated it compared to my 4x12.
. . . The things that make you go 'hmm'.
Incredible amp. Amazing tones. Loved the Les Paul sounds. But is that Mick Taylor's Strat? Looks a lot like it....
A very nice demo indeed Aron. I just wondered if you could publish the settings on each sound, since it's almost impossible to see the settings on the close-ups. The knobs do not have any indicator, so it´s hard seeing how they are set.
Well done, great playing and sound. And that is a great looking Les Paul! Can you share what model it is? Thanks, keep it up!
Looks like a murphy lab 59, or a 59 custom shop at least
Thanks! Looks good... and expensive! :-D @@lukegalvan3093
Really impressed with this amp. What Stratocaster is that by the way? I love that too!
Great demo and great playing.
I’ll be alone in my statement, but probably I’m the only one who didn’t fall in love with this new 20w.
And I have all other 3 studio amps.
What did you not like about it?
@@AhrenField
The tone.
I like tight tones.
This JTM I think it’s even more lose at low ends than JTM45…
Could you please do a side by side comparison against the EL34s version? Thank you in advance!
Not sure where the $900 comes from. The head is listed on Sweetwater for $1750.
When you buy it new you‘ll typically lose money if you try to sell back used. Depending on where you go to sell. Either direct from you where you could make max being probably $1400. Or to a guitar shop. And I could see them selling to you for $900. And then back on the shelf for over $1300 for profit
these amps cost new € 899 in europe, that is where the $900 may come from. marshall amps are way more expensive in the US for whatever reason...
@@frankdou4132 thanks for the info. I guess we’re having to pay a lot of $$ to ship them to the new world. It’s especially egregious when you realize there is a ~22% VAT built into the European price. Since there isn’t a VAT in the US, you’d think the price would be less here.
I’m waiting until they release this in black tolex.
sweet amp! cool playin! (still prefer the dr.z Remedy :X)
I prefer Dr Z ANYTHING to Marshall’s bug corporate mass production.. I mean a used DSL15 for a couple hundred bucks is cool for kicking around and getting inspired by new sounds. But for equal money I’m going with Suhr, Victory, or similar over the big name every time for so many reasons!!
I’d love to know if these amps can handle KT66 tubes like the old JTM45 amps. The studio series are cathode biased and 5881 are in the same tube family as 6L6GC and KT66 tubes but can the power transformer handle it?
I sincerely doubt it.. I mean of course its possible and it might not sound absolutely horrendous.. IF you really know your way around the PCB version of this circuit’s ac supply voltage + rectification etc. And if you’re good working backwards taking measurements & doing the math to find the resistance/current voltages. The hardest part will be finding a way to tear the transformer data specs out of Marshall Corporate’s death grip!!!
Nice 🌵
I feel bad for this guy. Clearly an excellent player and seems like a nice guy. But man, I miss Jack. We were spoiled.
Still don't have the balls that my vintage 1966 Fender Super Reverb has rolled back to 3..🍷😎👌
Sounds super bright and brittle in the intro
These are nowhere to be found. When do they release?
I’m sure over the next week, retailers will find out possible stock, and be able to get pre-orders out.
I’ve seen some places already list prices, but that’s about it
@@samo1343 What's the price range?
"Higain" on this doesn't qualify as higain to me. Sounds like "low gain" or "overdrive" to me.
“High gain” in 1964 was not what people have considered high gain to mean since the 80s.
Sweet a.f
Sounds much too thin and shrill for a JTM45 to me. Too muddy bass, too sharp treble. Better use a 2245 (with rectifier tube) instead, if you have no real vintage JTM45 available.
Not really a bad amp, but also not really a 100% authentic one for me.
But a well made demo!
Love the amp, just not thrilled with the aesthetics of it. 🤷
If they don’t have a pre amp they not the real marshall
Widdly-widdly.
Ok., ok., but what about clean tones or at least just a medium gain tone
Plexi’s , JTMs get phenomenal clean tones , underrated clean tones..
There's videos of it with clean
-1000euros for the combo version after Watching.. can’t say thanks
mmmm fender bassman like sounds :( ...
Clean your shoes!!!!
Terrible demo. The amp sounds like a bunch of cymbals
Marshalls are to the point now where the hype is exceeding their quality. This is 20w amp for $900. The cabinet is another $500. And the amp makers are wondering why tube amps have lost most of their market share to modeling amps and computer plug ins.
There's an old saying in business, "pigs get fed and hogs get slaughtered". If the amp and guitar manufacturers don't get their heads out of their asses and soon, they will all be out of business within 5 years. Remember, Gibson filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and was sold to an equity firm. Gibson filed for bankruptcy again in 2020. Why? Because their sh*t is too expensive. No one is buying their products, especially when they can get a cheap, quality knockoff or an officially licensed Epiphone for a fraction of the cost of an actual Gibson instrument.
Every major manufacturer is feeling the pinch. This past Spring, Marshall was acquired by a Swedish company, Zound Industries. By way of background, Marshall initially signed a licensing agreement with Zound Industries to produce other products such as headphones and a new line of speakers that brought Marshall products to a whole new market. But, 13 years later, sales have continued to dramatically decline. So, Zound industries wholly acquired Marshall this past Spring. Marshall has become synonymous with expensive gear. So has Gibson, Fender, PRS and every other major manufacturer.
Like Eric Clapton said, the "age of the guitar is over". Why would anyone buy a $4000 Marshal amp when they can get an amp modeler for a few hundred bucks that sounds just as good, if not better, is far less temperamental and has dozens of other great amps modeled in it? Its a no brainer, really.
All of these big manufacturers will be out of business very soon if they don't put a choke hold on their prices and get competitive with all of their cheaper and better quality competition. The age of the $3000 Les Paul and $5000 Marshall is over.
Its really that simple.
$900 for a tube amp isn't that bad.
Bullshit.
@@peterkalavritinos9201 No? Can I borrow $900, then?
@@vandal_dk Not poor, bud. I work hard for my money just like you. I don't make it a point to give it away.
This amp is not worth $900. Sorry, m8.
There's nothing wrong with investing in your instrument. Just look at concert-level violins and cellos for example. The guitar shouldn't be any different. Just make sure that whichever piece of gear you select will last and bring the most out of your playing.