Marshall Vintage Modern series--- mildly interesting!

Blast9 · 10th November 2006, 04:46 PM

KT66 power stage! That's quite a departure >>> back to the JTM45 days.

Also they are single channel amps with some sorta switchable additional toob and adjustable tonal palatte.

Sounds like they're going for 60s Non-MV plus 70s MV tones (just a guess)

http://www.marshallamps.com/product....oductCode=2466

cdog · 10th November 2006, 04:52 PM

Could be interesting although I really feel the tranny they use in the new marshalls cripples the tone.

I bet these amps could sound really good if they didn't cut so many corners on parts.

Blast9 · 10th November 2006, 05:10 PM

Word!

Xformer --- Perhaps that's why I've ben underwhelmed by the DSL series all this time.

THey're not bad.... but

dtucker · 10th November 2006, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdog

bet these amps could sound really good if they didn't cut so many corners on parts.

And the irony is that they're charging "high end" prices. What would they be charging if they had not cut corners on parts? Twice as much?

Ridiculous.

Kyle Ashley · 10th November 2006, 08:01 PM

anybody ever see the xformer in a jcm900? it was about the size of a peanut.
i switched to bogners in the mid 90s and life is good...although the older I get the harder they are to lug around

Jeff16years · 25th January 2008, 04:07 PM

i played one of these amps at GC yesterday, I didn't have a lot of time but it sounded KILLER.
I have a DSL now and I like it but this thing blows the doors off.

anyone else have any experience with them?

Rripror · 27th January 2008, 09:43 PM

DSL 100 is on craigslist as I type. Bought the 50w vintage/modern head, running through a 4x12 w/greenbacks.
I really dig this amp.

I was extremely tired of looking for the perfect amp for my needs.

My search is over.

Even the clean mode is nice which isn't what I think a Marshall should be used for.

The fact that its so linear and simple in its design is what appealed to me.

Different guitars,pickups and playing style change the response of this amp dramatically. Once you find the right combination its just really cool!

Blast9 · 30th January 2008, 07:38 PM

awesome!

Suspects · 31st January 2008, 06:19 AM

We have the 50-watt head and matching 4 X 12 cabinet, which is loaded with modified Greenbacks from the Hendrix Tribute stack. The amp sounds WAY better through the matching cab than our Vintage-30 loaded 1960BV or the stock 1960 with the GT75 (no surprise there). The amp seems to be a little touchy about the pick-ups it likes... i would strongly advise taking it for a spin with the guitar you plan to use before plunking down cash (probably a good idea overall).

Dave/Suspect Studios

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10th November 2006, 04:46 PM	#1
Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,804	Marshall Vintage Modern series--- mildly interesting! KT66 power stage! That's quite a departure >>> back to the JTM45 days. Also they are single channel amps with some sorta switchable additional toob and adjustable tonal palatte. Sounds like they're going for 60s Non-MV plus 70s MV tones (just a guess) http://www.marshallamps.com/product....oductCode=2466 __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

10th November 2006, 05:10 PM	#3
Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,804	Word! Xformer --- Perhaps that's why I've ben underwhelmed by the DSL series all this time. THey're not bad.... but __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

10th November 2006, 08:01 PM	#5
Kyle Ashley Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tampa Bay/Cape Fear NC Posts: 659	anybody ever see the xformer in a jcm900? it was about the size of a peanut. i switched to bogners in the mid 90s and life is good...although the older I get the harder they are to lug around __________________ Kyle Ashley

25th January 2008, 04:07 PM	#6
Jeff16years Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weymouth, MA U.S.A. Posts: 687	i played one of these amps at GC yesterday, I didn't have a lot of time but it sounded KILLER. I have a DSL now and I like it but this thing blows the doors off. anyone else have any experience with them? __________________ www.sonicdisorder.com

10th November 2006, 04:52 PM	#2
cdog Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,219	Could be interesting although I really feel the tranny they use in the new marshalls cripples the tone. I bet these amps could sound really good if they didn't cut so many corners on parts.

27th January 2008, 09:43 PM	#7
Rripror Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TwinCities,MN. Posts: 106	DSL 100 is on craigslist as I type. Bought the 50w vintage/modern head, running through a 4x12 w/greenbacks. I really dig this amp. I was extremely tired of looking for the perfect amp for my needs. My search is over. Even the clean mode is nice which isn't what I think a Marshall should be used for. The fact that its so linear and simple in its design is what appealed to me. Different guitars,pickups and playing style change the response of this amp dramatically. Once you find the right combination its just really cool! __________________ " Descent into maelstrom "

30th January 2008, 07:38 PM	#8
Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,804	awesome! __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

31st January 2008, 06:19 AM	#9
Suspects Gear Head Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 65	Vintage Modern We have the 50-watt head and matching 4 X 12 cabinet, which is loaded with modified Greenbacks from the Hendrix Tribute stack. The amp sounds WAY better through the matching cab than our Vintage-30 loaded 1960BV or the stock 1960 with the GT75 (no surprise there). The amp seems to be a little touchy about the pick-ups it likes... i would strongly advise taking it for a spin with the guitar you plan to use before plunking down cash (probably a good idea overall). Dave/Suspect Studios

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