MARSHALL JCM800 20W Studio | As good as the 100W Amp?

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Check out the JCM800 Studio here: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it... The 100W JCM800 is one of my desert island amps. Can the 20W version hold up? Full signal chain below. ⬇️
0:00 Playing
10:36 Talking
============== SIGNAL CHAIN:
GUITARS:
Fender Made in Japan Modern Jazzmaster
Gibson Les Paul Custom
Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom
Gretsch Richard Fortus Falcon: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
Squier Strat
PEDALS:
Friedman Golden Pearl: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
Maxon OD808:
Boss DD-500: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
AMP & CAB:
Marshall JCM800 Studio: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724/it...
Cabinet: Suhr Pete Thorn 2x12 w/ Celestion Creamback 75's
Microphone: Shure SM57 & Neumann TLM102
All into: Universal Audio Apollo 8p, Logic Pro X
Shopping for gear? Do it here and support the channel in the process: www.zzounds.com/a--3978724
============== RIFFS PLAYED:
Random Noodling inspired by Roger Öjersson
Mastodon - Blood & Thunder
Blink 182 - Give Me One Good Reason
AC/DC - Riff Raff
Deftones - Around The Fur
Drab Majesty - Dot in the Sky
The Darkness - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us
Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Comin'
Clean Noodling
Smashing Pumpkins - Drown
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Proudly playing Ernie Ball strings.
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Пікірлер: 260

@mitchpalmer5116 6 ай бұрын

I played a JCM 800 for years. It's a lot more versatile than most people think.

@ryanpullin Жыл бұрын

Took me forever to figure it out, but JCM800 and 800-style tones are where it’s at. Perfect for clean and gain.

@andrewgarcia3136 Жыл бұрын

I've had mine for about ten years. In that time I've bought other amps and drifted around a bit but I always keep coming back

@AtTheSourceStudios Жыл бұрын

I mean I don't know about clean but gain for sure!

@PainterDans 2 ай бұрын

Best Part of the clean is when you hear that volume knob roll up

@B2Rockin Жыл бұрын

Dude so many people are demo’ing amps through UA Ox boxes now with simulated cabs it’s really hard to get an idea of what things actually sound like. Love your channel because you don’t do that and what we hear in your recordings even though it’s through KZfaq, is authentic and pretty much what you are going to get. Just want to say thank you man and you rock brother! 🙏🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

@amaurythewarrior Жыл бұрын

i completely agree... but i think what it mostly means is recording a cab properly is not that. you see some demos with a 57 right in the center of the cone which sound horribly bright, etc.

@bce3210 Жыл бұрын

Thats because the aux is authentic as heck, ultimately.

@amaurythewarrior Жыл бұрын

@@bce3210 the what

@bce3210 Жыл бұрын

@@amaurythewarrior apologies. Correction: The UAD OX

@Sep45 Жыл бұрын

Exactly right!

@aaronsepulveda2874 Жыл бұрын

Zach my guy, you always play THE RIGHT RIFFS and dial in THE RIGHT TONE! Love your channel!

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron!

@spaceburger80 Жыл бұрын

What A-A-Ron said 🤜🤛

@elcowboyspace Жыл бұрын

I know right. Never watched this channel before but fuck me it's nice to see thing used for what it's supposed to be used for. I get tired of everyone playing blues licks and talking about how well amps clean up. It's not that kind of amp! Yet 90% of reviews do just that

@keithrt99 Жыл бұрын

You always pick the best riffs to play. You're like a kindred spirit for my musical tastes.

@sxzzle1237 7 күн бұрын

man drown sounded great on this thing, it was nice hearing that awesome pumpkins song!

@mountainssea9642 Жыл бұрын

Imagine how good that couch is on the guitar. It learned by osmosis.

@ibanezman1025 Жыл бұрын

Your playing and tones sound absolutely killer! That gretsch is something special.

@adambrzycki8088 Жыл бұрын

I had never heard of Drab Majesty before but loved the chords and tone so much I looked up Dot in the Sky and now have gone through their whole catalog and am hooked!

@BrunoAmaral2 Жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome. And that Gretsch Falcon Richard Fortus' signature looks and sound great too. Love your playing on all this, I like how tight you play the rhythm stuff.

@BrianMorris-zc4md Жыл бұрын

Fantastic demonstration of an amp I bought a couple weeks ago and need time to dial-in...thanks a bunch Zach!

@josieturner3800 2 ай бұрын

I bought one of these a couple weeks ago but I'm still waiting for my new cab to arrive so I'm just living vicariously through youtube demos until I can play it 😩

@LeeKAspinall 3 ай бұрын

I just love listening to you play iconic riffs through all these great amps! Your tone always sounds freaking amazing!!!

@ZachWish 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!

@KevinNolin Жыл бұрын

That deftones riff got me. It’s the first song I heard from them back in the day and I was hooked. Great playing as always dude

@camai75 Жыл бұрын

Love that Mastodon riff!! Awesome vid as usual

@sgriffin588 Жыл бұрын

Awesome playing as always! A big heck yeah for Dot in the Sky, sounds great on the Gretsch

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Killer vid man! Always know there is gonna be good tones here. Well done.

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brett! Really appreciate it. Hope you're doing well.

@hailmaryrecordings8255 Жыл бұрын

Cool intro. ☮️ I gotta get one of these! I’m digging the mini-versions of these classic amps coming-out. Perfect for project studios.

@JesseUnderdog Жыл бұрын

That 'Give Me One Good Reason' playthrough 👌

@TheOtherJohnBrowne Жыл бұрын

Sounds glorious! Awesome playing too as usual

@thomasfokas Жыл бұрын

Even as mainly a hard rock and metal guy, I have been in love with Dot The Sky since the first time I heard it when it came out. I’ve seen them a few times live.

@PhuketMyMac Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to the ears to hang up on your channel

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@charlesfitzgerald3201 Жыл бұрын

Cool video , Thanks for doing the low input stuff towards the end.

@andremouracosta Жыл бұрын

Amazing, as always!

@Justafeller Жыл бұрын

One of many things that attracted me to buying my Friedman BE and SmallBox is being able to get those great tones at a manageable volume, even with 50 and 100 watt amps. Although I've always wanted a JCM 800 and have had my eye on this amp for the reasons you mentioned. It's on my radar, but I haven't quite committed yet. Nice playing and good information. Amp sounds real good.

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. Friedman amps have the best master volume on the market in my opinion. Good stuff.

@ziggyz2958 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video showing a wide range of this amp's capabilities! I have one and i'm very happy with it. Your drummer must pound like the incredible hulk because these are pretty loud, almost a little too loud for a basement. I absolutely love that beautiful black Gretsch, and it sounds killer through the SC20.

@robomalo Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I’ve been thinking about the little fella since all retailers can’t seem to get the big boy.

@horsimusmaximus3886 Жыл бұрын

Killer as always dude! Man, I'd love to see what you can do with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII, the old Thunderverb and so on. All of the Mastodon riffs... Also, slow car fast anology = best analogy.

@just.for.the.downshifts Жыл бұрын

Totally caught me by surprise when you played Give Me One Good Reason.. such a catchy riff though 👊

@filipedelbel Жыл бұрын

Great video, as always!

@hk30bgaming6 Жыл бұрын

that blink riff was heavenly

@brianbeattie4358 Ай бұрын

Excellent demo!

@phillamoore157 Жыл бұрын

You did something that VERY few other people have done with this amp, and that's show off the clean channel, which I thought was non-existent until this video. WOW. It sounded great with that strat! I'm trying to get the Nuno Bettencourt tone (from the 1st Extreme album) at bedroom volumes, which he apparently go by hitting a JCM800 with a RAT pedal. I can handle that part of it (if it truly has those 800 characteristics). That said, he didn't say anything about whole "learning how to play" thing....so I may have a slight hangup with that end of things. But, the JCM800 and a RAT pedal I can definitely handle. Thanks for the great demo, brother!👍

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Nuno is such a monster player. Thanks so much for the kind words Phil! Really appreciate it.

@M81_WOODLAND Жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's bigger brother to me.🤷 Always wanted to try one of these as it would be the perfect size for my small home studio. Excellent riffage, as always. 👍🤘

@GuitarMan54321 Жыл бұрын

I have one. They’re awesome. Also chiming in to say, I Love your work Zach.

@guitarz Жыл бұрын

Loving the darkness tunes! Cool little amp for sure

@GuitarMan54321 Жыл бұрын

I have this amp and really like it. I like your videos Zach because you set the amps in their sweet spots. This amp comes alive when the pre-amp is set between 6 and 8. I’ve seen other reviewers including a big one in England that set the preamp at 12oclock and say it’s just a good amp…. But they aren’t even hitting the sweet spot.

@jeffreylazzarinisr7419 Жыл бұрын

Great demo!!

@RokDAWG1 Жыл бұрын

That sounds so crazy awesome!

@LOliveiraBss Жыл бұрын

Commented just because you played Riff Raff. Awesome sounds!

@luigigiannuzzi 10 ай бұрын

Drab Majesty ❤ Amazing playing, man!

@ATK10155 Жыл бұрын

Love that AC/DC Riff Raff thing you threw in there!!!

@JackStolz Жыл бұрын

the Gretsch tones were absolutely perfect. Awesome playing too dude!

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! Really appreciate it.

@hafizimranYT Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the talking part!

@cmartinrel Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, as usual. You always get amazing tone. 🤘

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Craig!

@DevinRyanVitek Жыл бұрын

Around The Fur sounded menacing, I have the mini Jub version of this 20watt series but I love this JCM 800 version. I tried it at GC once and loved it. (Even if it wasn’t my gear/pedalboard with it)

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing

@Music.is.my.Fuel. Жыл бұрын

Incredible playing and sound!

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@kahlrhoam6769 2 ай бұрын

I’m late to this party, but as a sub > your channel, you’re band’s lucky to have you & that FMan GPearl nearly stole the show, THX for turning us onto that! 👏

@danielpines4229 Жыл бұрын

Killing it as always. Hoping to hear some Opeth on the next one! Maybe something from the new album ICV?

@brownsfan7753 Жыл бұрын

Killer demo!!

@pilottchan1996 Жыл бұрын

I am personally not knowing a lot about those amps, but I just keep coming back and watch this video because of his amazing guitar solo. the way he played make me fall in love with Marshall.

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words.

@chairmanJackie Жыл бұрын

DOOD. I did not expect a Drab Majesty riff in a JCM 800 demo but hell yeah sounds awesome!

@CFChristian Жыл бұрын

Frickin-A, Shiner @ CME and now a Deftones cover by you. 😁 I obsessed over his tone and finally got it, but it never felt right when I tried to play along to the album with that particular song. Now I've got inspiration to try again! A pleasure to watch, as always.

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

I checked out that Shiner video as well. So awesome. Thanks for the kind words Christian!

@5150powder Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Zach. Cheers.

@klauswhitedreamer Жыл бұрын

It sounds awesome, indeed, great video ! 🙏😽❤️

@Natenie Жыл бұрын

Didn’t expect to hear blink 182 in this haha but great sounding amp and super tight playing as always!

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nate!

@mountainssea9642 Жыл бұрын

Love that song and love his diversity across so many decades and genres.

@kurdtjohn Жыл бұрын

After growing too old, I found that it's not a surprise. When I was younger, I really thought his studio sound for Enema and TOYPAJ was his Strat with an SD Invader through a Triple Rectifier - turns out they're mostly Les Paul's through a Silver Jubilee. Not many probably know this.

@andrewmasterman2034 Жыл бұрын

@@kurdtjohn interesting! I always thought some of Tom’s tones on that record were a jcm900, very iconic.

@guitarexpert2245 Жыл бұрын

Blink uses Mesa Boogie amps

@SkullCity Жыл бұрын

The Drab Majesty sounded so good!

@lovecraftmusic8717 Жыл бұрын

Criminally underrated band.

@bp7152 Жыл бұрын

Better than the 100w- I don’t know it depends on what you need but that amp sounds awesome! I’m still loving that Gretsch, too. So cool. And the black custom LP w uncovered buckers always makes me smile.

@joshualove6586 Жыл бұрын

Bro, that Jazzmaster is SICK!

@johnp1908 Жыл бұрын

We need more mgl videos. God I love that amp.

@elcowboyspace Жыл бұрын

Never watched this channel before but fuck me it's nice to see the thing used for what it's supposed to be used for. I get tired of everyone playing blues licks and talking about how well amps clean up. It's not that kind of amp! Yet 90% of reviews do just that *Edit. I picked up one of these a few months back and was just looking for videos for tone setting tips when I came across this.

@Iskaral_Pust Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demo! I love this amp. I just wish it could also do the band practice thing also. It would be an absolute dream.

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Definitely! I think it could hang in a band practice situation depending on the band, but if your band is pretty damn loud, it's asking a lot of the amp. When I tried it out, I could see it working in a pinch, but the volume was maxed out and it wouldn't have been able to clean up much when you're pushing it that hard. Still a killer amp, and for playing at home, I'd rather play this 20W than the 100W head. Thanks for checking out the video!

@jldkrank Жыл бұрын

@@ZachWish would putting more efficient speakers help with that? It's amazing how much more volume you can get with the right speaker

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

@@jldkrank Sure! More efficient speakers definitely pump out some additional volume. I was playing it through an EVH 4x12 cab with Vintage 30s.

@rodrigocutini8308 7 ай бұрын

I've never seen that Jazzmaster before, so beautiful.

@takumi-avto Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👏🤘

@TheRealDealBobbySteele Жыл бұрын

Love that silver burst

@OlesMusic Жыл бұрын

That is one of the coolest Fenders I've ever seen.

@crflores76 Жыл бұрын

Zach, one of the best demos of sc20h, even low imput… no doubts…. I wish to see your demo of sv20h….

Жыл бұрын

Yum! Been eyeing that amp for some time now. Might just pull the trigger on it. Hey, a request: How about a studio tour of your setup (gear)? Would be fun and informative!

@Iskaral_Pust Жыл бұрын

Seconded! You've got an awesome collection.

@dangiampietro6606 Жыл бұрын

I third this!

@braunsonlalonde3546 Жыл бұрын

I fourth it!

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lars! I'm in the process of changing up a few things at the moment (have a dying computer and a supremely shitty desk) but I'll see what I can do. Appreciate you checking out the video!

Жыл бұрын

@@ZachWish Ah best of luck w the upgrades and hope to see something studio related when you're done and happy :)

@soxandbears 3 күн бұрын

nice guitar collection. amp sounds great

@paests Жыл бұрын

Man i love these demoes! Can you do one with the Marshall DSL1 pls! 🙏

@BravoActual4756 Жыл бұрын

12.6k subs only? Truly criminal. Zach you deserve so many more. Always enjoy your stellar demos.

@callethomer Жыл бұрын

Great hand tone!

@rikh78 Жыл бұрын

that Gretsch sounds so good

@giorgosk2884 Жыл бұрын

Priest tone with the hollow body was spot on incredible bite and fat tone

@bestboy897 Жыл бұрын

sick crunch tone

@luisalextorres Жыл бұрын

you make me want to buy this amp RIGHT NOW!!!!

@mikejones-vd3fg Жыл бұрын

sounds great

@fenderbender9aoc 8 күн бұрын

Hey Zach thank you for making some of the best guitar videos out there. Your tones are unmatched. I was wondering if you think I should get this amp or the pink taco v2. I have a mesa badlander and I'm looking to get something a bit different. Thanks!

@chadnathanbenson Жыл бұрын

Always throwing in those Darkness songs! 👊🏻

@grantmcmichen40 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man. Doesn’t matter what you play through, you always find a way to get killer rock tones. Any tips and/or experience with the Marshall DSL series? I find that they are a little harsh. Do you think that greenback speakers would help? Thanks

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant! I've had a few DSL's and JCM2000's over the years. Great amps. My favorite sounds out of those amps were always from cranking the gain on the "Classic Gain" channel with the Crunch mode engaged. That gets you into pretty solid JCM800 territory that'll clean up nice with your volume knob and then just hit it with a boost from there like a Tube Screamer, SD-1, BB Preamp or something if you need more gain. The Ultra Gain channel on those amps can be cool for certain tones but can also be kind of buzzy and like you said "harsh." Greenbacks have a softer high end than the typical G12T75s found in a lot of Marshall cabs, or V30s and they're lower wattage as well, so it can help tame some volume and top end. Thanks for checking out the video.

@ryanteacher8134 Жыл бұрын

Roll the treble back and push the presence knob higher, that's a good tip for DSLs. But yeh, waht Zach said. Crunch mode on the clean channel, and put an overdrive in front of it with full volume + a little bit of gain.

@pbjam2182 Жыл бұрын

Dude, fine taste in gear and riffs. Came for the amp but subbing for the future. Really wish this amp came in a 50w version though......

@anthonybelladonna5675 Жыл бұрын

JCM 800 2204

@soundstorm9508 7 ай бұрын

Like the above comment says, there's been 50 watt versions floating around for 40 years now.

@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur Жыл бұрын

That first guitar. Greenish…. Jazzmaster shape guitar in olive. Ohhh dear… what a beautiful guitar.

@anthonysilva5312 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to my home. In my living room are two giant stacks of amplification and a rack full of guitars. (Oh, and behind them is my fireplace) 👍🇨🇦

@jordanpene5279 Ай бұрын

Finishing with Drown 😍🖤

@mackenziegreen1215 Жыл бұрын

that deftness riff at 5 mins. good taste

@bigoldSupaD Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my Lovepedal Redhead tone, delicious.

@FilipSoldan1 7 ай бұрын

Incredible playing. Finaly a demo, that doesn't just show ultra metal but actually clean and melodic playing.

@caleshtcincredibles Жыл бұрын

Yeh its awesome !

@TAdamRox Жыл бұрын

Wow, excellent selection of riffs and phrasing! Love the tone, but I have a suspicion it's mostly your fingers, not the JCM800 🤣. Btw, if anyone got a tight budget and want to get into the Marshall tube tone, I cannot recommend the DSL series enough.

@angusorvid8840 Жыл бұрын

I always preferred single channel JCM 800s. I also preferred the 50 watt to the 100. I loved the Jubilee when they released it in '87, especially the 50 watt. 100 watts is seldom ideal, 50 is much better, and sometimes even 50 is too much.

@vibrator-heavymetal-miskolc Жыл бұрын

Nice and informative review I enjoyed listening through the playing and then the verbal conclusion. Flirting with the idea to save up for one as the 20w head possibly suits what my band does: when we play unmiced it is a small venue and in larger places microphones do the heavy lifting. Currently running a 20w tube head so got some experience this way. However I use a L6 POD GO with 4 cable method purely to add boost or fx to my tone. With this unit I would have the possibility to set things up bypassing the amp's preamp and going into the poweramp with a let's say clean preamp of my POD GO. How good would that work in your oppinion, how clean would it stay? This way I might have the possibility to turn this perfect little monster into a two channel one which would be a huge thing for me!

@aujax1 Жыл бұрын

everything sounds amazing through that thing!!

@Jonny33333 Жыл бұрын

Sounding awesome Zach. Out of interest, did you have any issues with the FX loop being noisey?

@jimmychapman9964 Жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! Kids live these videos.

@ZachWish Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man! Hope you're doing well.

@amperoworldofficial Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@klotzamplification9142 Жыл бұрын

The JCM800 is a classic schematic that never will fail, even this little 20watt Marshall sounds great.. :D Also there is a ton of JCM clones out there..