Marshall JVM Series JVM210C 100W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp (Used)
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Pros
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Marshall JVM Series JVM210C 100W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp:
I've played professionally and in studios for decades and have had dozens of amps including other Marshalls, boutique class-A amps, Fenders, custom builts, on and on. a couple months ago I started playing live again after a few years and wanted a new more versatile rig and got a JVM 210C. Bottom line: this is the best sounding amp I've ever owned.
The clean channel is clear and resonant with smooth presence and sparkle, and that's just the cleanest setting. There are two more presets which I add progressively more grunge to each and then there's the overdrive channel with three more presets topping out with the most incredible screaming crunch. Any one of these settings would make the amp worthwhile, and having all six at your foot (switches) for instant access is exactly what I've wanted... seemingly for ever. I plan to get another one soon and run stereo. It also delivers great sound in recording. I've almost quit using my THD class A (which is a great amp, don't get me wrong) but I get great sounds immediately with the JVM, whether using my Tele clean or a Strat or humbucker custom in overdrive.
Programming the foot switch was a bit of a bother and it has occasionally "forgotten" my settings and required a redo. However, the presets can be accessed by MIDI and I just ordered a pedal which should allow instant changes of channel presets and all my effects.
Whether you play full-tilt shred or a variety of styles, as I do, this amp will not disappoint.
Comments about Marshall JVM Series JVM210C 100W 2x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp:
After many years using a great 2 x12 Roland VGA-7 modeling amp I was ready to get into real tube sound. I had used a Fender Blues Deluxe Reissue for a while, and found the tone OK, but not what I was after. Enter the Marshall JVM 210C. I was amazed at the clean channel/mode. If you think that Marshalls are not meant for clean tones then plug in a Strat and check this amp out. The tone is lush and beautiful. Then start going through the modes and into the OD channel. Whoa baby, talk about great crunch and overdrive. The blend of Celestion Vintage with Heritage 12": speakers works. If you have pedals you like try them in front of the clean channel. Holy crap! I put an Ibanez TS9 in front and can get a really great SRV/Hendrix sound. Using my SG and other humbucker equipped guitars produces the more classic Marshall sounds we've come to expect from these amps --- hard driving and full of great overtones. The amp is not cheap. Yes, you are paying for the name too. But this amp is a keeper.
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