Bluesbreaker I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT!!!! WHAT'S THE ETA!!!

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Bluesbreaker I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT!!!! WHAT'S THE ETA!!!

Post by newking70 » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:47 pm

i'am jonzen for it..... :mrgreen:

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Post by VelvetGeorge » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:13 pm

I think I can help you out!

While it's technically not a Bluesbreaker, due to lack of tremelo and being a stock JTM 45 chassis) I can build you a 2-12 combo.
We have been gathering resources for the new website, so I have info. Take a look at the attached pics, and take a listen to the sound clips here:

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this is my JTM 45 build in 2-12 BB combo cab, loaded with Celestion Golds. Price as shown is $2800. And is less with other speaker options.
I can aslo build this as JTM 50 specs, which is closer to a real BB with EL34's.

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Post by Big Mike » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:18 pm

George, that's AWESOME!!!

the clips sound killer too! I may have to rethink my stance on Alnicos.
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Post by Wayne » Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:04 am

Well - another pretty ordinary effort !!!!!!
When are you gonna' get your act together ???

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Post by MacGaden » Sun Apr 05, 2009 3:00 am

VelvetGeorge wrote:
... I can aslo build this as JTM 50 specs, which is closer to a real BB with EL34's.

george
Please explain ?
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Post by VelvetGeorge » Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:36 am

I keep going back and forth on KT66's vs EL34's in original Bluesbreakers. I may end up reversing this statement. I'm researching. And unfortunately, I don't have an original BB to use as a template.

There is also the alnico vs ceramic debate. We should start a "definitive Bluesbreaker" thread. I'll see if I get back form the LP jam today in time to spend some time here on the forum.

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Post by basisfunction » Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:47 pm

So I had just decided that I resist the temptaion of a 2203 kit (for a little while anyway) and then you start this thread. So many cool amps so little time!
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Post by Gaetano » Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:56 pm

It's absolutely STUNNING! :shock:
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Post by NY Chief » Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:55 am

I'm sure that is the one from the LA Amp show(George?). If so, I played that very amp and with a boost and gutpiles Les Paul it sure had Beano tone!

I thought the BB timeline was the series l was a JTM45 circuit with Alnico speakers and the BB series ll (the beano BB) was also JTM45 but with greenbacks. I don't think I've ever heard of BB with EL34's?
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Post by MacGaden » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:29 pm

NY Chief wrote:I'm sure that is the one from the LA Amp show(George?). If so, I played that very amp and with a boost and gutpiles Les Paul it sure had Beano tone!

I thought the BB timeline was the series l was a JTM45 circuit with Alnico speakers and the BB series ll (the beano BB) was also JTM45 but with greenbacks. I don't think I've ever heard of BB with EL34's?
BB´s (Or more correctly: Marshall Combos model # 1961 (4X10") and 1962 (2X12") ) just followed Marshall´s "upgrades". So when they went from KT66 to EL34´s they changed too.. I´ve never seen a tube rectified Marshall combo with EL34´s, but it should exist, and I´ve played at few SS recto EL34 combo´s.. A ´69 1961 4 X 10" sounded very impressive...

According to legend EC´s "Beano" amp had grey Alnico´s from a Vox. How "they" know this..?

I´d go with a head and an open back cab with Scumnico´s.. Much more versatile setup. I just sold my 2104, and now use my Park75 w. EL34´s and a cab with old G12H30´s when I need a "small" Marshall setup. Much easier to lug around, and if I need more push: A 4 X 12" cab. :D
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Post by neikeel » Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:27 pm

I am really pleased with my JTM45 with a pair of Alnico Golds. It gets used regularly either by me or our keyboard player, the only down side is the weight of it in its very solid mojo cab (which is wider than a standard 4x12 and large box).

I do have a cab which is a Marshall copy the same size and weight as an AC30 which I might try. What size is this cab?
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Post by yngwie308 » Wed May 06, 2009 4:19 pm

My '66 JTM 45 was a late year model and it had EL 34's, sounded great with the GZ 34 rectifier..
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