Quick back story:
I like my JCM 800 2203. It's awesome. I want it in combo form.
I did consider a 1x12 cab but then it gets a bit dangerous running that head into one speaker. I could use an attenuator and knock 3dB off. But that's another piece of gear to set up at a gig.
So. Basically my requirements are thus:
An amp that is as near as damnit a JCM 800 or very much Marshall.
Combo format.
At least 45-50 watts
Fx loop capable of controlling the volume. I.e. Can boost volume for solos with a pedal.
Don't need a clean channel. The beauty of the 2203 is that one channel basically gives you the platform to do whatever you want..
I can possibly entertain a head and 1x12 cab.
I feel like my options are basically the Friedman Dirty Shirley/Small Box combo and maybe the Victory Sheriff?
Any others I can add to the list to check out?
I find it mildly irritating that Marshall don't make a 2204 reissue in a combo box. Mind you Marshall, other than the vintage reissue and handwired stuff make basically zero that anyone would want to buy. They miss the mark so often with their new products, it's retarded.
Comments
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Also as a former owner of a 4010 1x12 it was brilliant at cleanish boosted with pedals etc.
I have an 2204 clone & the above said cab. It sounds remarkable.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein