What does JCM stand for Marshall?

James Charles Marshall
The “JCM” stands for Jim’s full initials — James Charles Marshall.

How many watts is a JCM800?

Marshall Studio Classic JCM 800 Guitar Amplifier Head 20 Watts.

What does JCM800 mean?

The JCM800 was the first series produced after the contract expired. The name comes from Jim Marshall’s initials, “J.C.M.”, coupled with the meaningless “800” from the number plate on his car. It was later noted that “800” stood for the decade.

Who used JCM800?

Marshall’s original JCM800 was used by countless rockstars throughout the ’80s and ’90s, including Billy Corgan, Jeff Beck and Tom Morello; spanning many different genres and proving just how versatile the amp circuit is.

Is JCM 800 high gain?

Boosted jcm 800 indeed can be considered gain wise in high gain territory, but there’s a lot more factors, mostly in the way the amp reacts to player’s picking. 6505 for example, despite it’s limitations (I don’t like them stock too much, fizzy and overly saturated), is one of the “fastest” high gain amps ever.

Which Marshall amp is the best?

Best Marshall Amps: Top Four Picks

Title	Rated	Browse
Marshall DSL20 (budget-friendly)	95.2	Browse on Sweetwater Compare +
Marshall DSL40C (budget-friendly)	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater Compare +
Marshall JVM Head	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater Compare +
Marshall JVM Combo	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater Compare +

Who uses Marshall amps?

Since then, an enormous array of bands and artists have used Marshall amps for both sudio and live use. Some of these include Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Slash, Eric Clapton, Graham Coxon, Zakk Wylde, Angus Young, Joe Perry, Simon Neil, Joe Trohman, Noel Gallagher, Lzzy Hale, Sid Glover, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck….

Why are JCM 800 so expensive?

They are so expensive because Marshall is cashing in, “on what once was!” The new re-issues do not sound anything like the originals and the originals were great beast. Here’s what’s funny, you could go to a custom builder and get one built for less and have it almost too Original specs, not the tamed down RI’s.

Is the JCM800 a plexi?

The JCM800 has a plexi heart yet has a master volume to give you some gain sounds at lower level. The amount of gain is good enough for most pop & rock rhythm sounds – it is smooth/controlled and sounds good. If you want more then you need an o/d pedal or a preamp.

When did Marshall come out with the JCM 800?

Since 1962, the Marshall company has crafted music amplification equipment. It introduced its JCM 800 series in March 1981, ushering in a new guitar amp line to replace those created in partnership with Rose-Morris. Marshall creates both bass and lead/rhythm guitar amps.

Can you sell a JCM 800 50 watt head?

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What kind of sound does a JCM 800 guitar make?

The affordable JCM 800 became the classic, go-to amp of the heavy metal era. It also is often used in hard rock. It can achieve a sound similar to that of 1980s Guns ‘N Roses, AC/DC, or Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde. Its updated tube provides a warm, distorted sound. This line features speaker cabinets in angled or non-angled designs.

What kind of amps do Marshall guitars use?

Marshall creates both bass and lead/rhythm guitar amps. The new design of amps replaced the EL34 power tubes in its 50- and 100-watt chassis with 6550 power tubes. This improved the reliability of the amplifiers and included an update of the user interface.