Next amp build
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2018 5:21 pm
Hello everyone,
It’s time for my next amp build. I finished the valvestorm JTM45 kit, and OMG! There are many four letter expletives that I’d like to use to describe how badass that amp is. I started using it live for Hendrix covers and everyone was head over heels on the tone. It also does fantastic Clapton/cream tone with my LP. I’ve recently been working on getting the VH tone, and getting close with the JTM. I set ch1 and ch2 gain about noon (they’re jumpered), eq bass at 9 o’clock, mid dimed, treble at 3 oclock. I use an ocd pedal in front with the gain all the down and some deep reverb after that. It’s close, not quite there.
So, my question is, what’s the best choice for my next build of the 50 watt-ers? The 1987 or the 2204? If I understand correctly the 2204 is a mv, which I don’t care about because I use a Weber load box so that I can run balls to the wall. I’m looking for a more agressive, tighter sound, but definitely not the new Marshall sound.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Mike
It’s time for my next amp build. I finished the valvestorm JTM45 kit, and OMG! There are many four letter expletives that I’d like to use to describe how badass that amp is. I started using it live for Hendrix covers and everyone was head over heels on the tone. It also does fantastic Clapton/cream tone with my LP. I’ve recently been working on getting the VH tone, and getting close with the JTM. I set ch1 and ch2 gain about noon (they’re jumpered), eq bass at 9 o’clock, mid dimed, treble at 3 oclock. I use an ocd pedal in front with the gain all the down and some deep reverb after that. It’s close, not quite there.
So, my question is, what’s the best choice for my next build of the 50 watt-ers? The 1987 or the 2204? If I understand correctly the 2204 is a mv, which I don’t care about because I use a Weber load box so that I can run balls to the wall. I’m looking for a more agressive, tighter sound, but definitely not the new Marshall sound.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Mike