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Ok next question! What if i mod with an master volume mod and an high gain mod? Would this get an crunchy sound out of it?

Ok, how much is it worth in the UK? I just need an indication.

Just for the record, how much could i get for it? (i live in the netherlands)

Thanks for the reply guys! The marshall doesn't have a gain knob, or else I would be turning it! I've read about the preamp tends to distort (crunch if u will) at the end stages at high volumes.

Yoo, I've read on some forums that people can get a crunchy sound out of their marshall JCM 800 bass(1992 model) Its been told to crank up your master volume somewhere from 7 to 10. But I haven't found that crunchy sound despite turning the volume up and playing with the knobs. I use 3 preamp 12AX7 no name tubes and 4 sovtek tubes. Any advice or maybe a demo?

Hey guys, Thanks for the advice and all! Im not looking really looking for a distortion, but it would be nice if its there. But what do you mean by boosting input signal? higher output pickups? (using a MM stingray)

Yo, I've recently bought a Marshall JCM800 bass 1992 MKII head and im reading everwhere that you can get valve overdrive out of it. Im using it in home so you can imagine that i cant crank it up to test if its really overdrives. So does anyone have experience with the overdrive? and can i produce it with a weber powersoak or something of that kind? My second question is: I want a nice cab underneath it, but my room is on the 3rd floor so i need a light cab for it. I was thinking about a 2x10 which should be plenty if i want it for in home, but is it loud enough for gigs and stuff? because if im going to gig then i don't want to buy another cab to support it. Thanks guys!

[quote name='scalpy' post='1239955' date='May 22 2011, 09:01 AM']Never had an 800 bass amp, and I'm not entirely sure how similar they are but my 800 guitar amp is a double edged sword. It sounds fantastic, but the PCB bends as it gets hot and over the years a crack developed and it's very difficult to fix. Marshall at the time weren't splashing out on top quality components either so I've blown capacitors etc. They are now "vintage" but they weren't considered in the same league as earlier models even at the time. I gave up repairing mine all the time and just bought a newer one. I'd ask whoever sells you theirs to let you rag it for the length of time of gig at least and see how it holds up.[/quote] Damn, thats a shame! Is this a known problem of the marshall? I don't think its going to be a 4x12 because my room is on the 3rd floor of my house... probably going to trade my Peavey 115 with black widow in for a 4x10 peavey or something. And I currently use a mm stingray. Thanks for the help so far!

[quote name='lucky' post='1239855' date='May 22 2011, 01:19 AM']yes yes i have one- with the matching 4x10B cab. it is immense and i'm always amazed at the range of styles that it can pull off. it's a great sounding amp for sure but as with all old valve amps- it's not light, and the controls are pretty basic. and it's also worth mentioning that there will be- obviously depending on your exact setup- surplus headroom most of the time. i'm currently eying up a hot plate to allow me to really use the valves. is the 500 euros a budget for a cab or for the whole rig?[/quote] Ah thanks! My main priority is the head, which I've reserved 500 euros (around 435 pounds) The cab will be a bought at a later time but I already wanting to research it. And how about the gain/drive when u crack the volume up and the drive/gain at a low volume (i.e. for in house)

Yoo, I'm probably getting a new amp soon, and I was looking into the Marshall JCM 800 bass series to buy. Anyone who own or have own it can tell me their experience with the amp? And what kind of cab do you guys suggest to use to get the full potential of the marshall? (1x15, 4x10 hartke hycones etc etc) I usually play metal/hardrock-ish so what do you guys recommend with a budget of around 500 euros? Thanks guys! ~ Phoenix