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I quite like them, but they definitely are a bit more 'modern' (in comparison to the 800s) in tone, and therefore aren't quite the same as the 800s. But then you'd be forgiven for thinking 'taste' is objective around here sometimes...
I played through a JCM900 head for a few years at a rehearsal studio. Always enjoyed it, never knew they looked down upon until I read about it on here.
I've heard it's a bit different, but I've never compared.
I doubt the Dual Reverb is truly an awful amp. I doubt, for example, it sounds as bad as a Blues junior.
When my mate first saw Muse all those years ago (it was when showbiz was released!), it was pre-dual rec... They used DSL and jcm900s at full volume.
not that he is not using a proper 2203 for the comparison.
Some things just cant shake an association.
Like the doctor dentist thing with PRS or That Telecasters are poo.
Pretty much everyone agrees that no matter what 5150 variant you're getting, it'll have some good toanz.
But Marshall seem to inspire this whole 'I only like ONE MARSHALL AMP YOU MOTHERFUCKAAA!!!' attitude that you don't really see with other companies. Possibly Fender. Possibly.
I've liked the JCM800 and 900's that I've played. I even like the DSL, but 2 channels is too limiting for me. So the original JVM I liked, but the JVM Satch version was better.
Don't think I've ever played a shit Marshall tbh!
No jokes, try a tsl.
The dsl has some pretty cool sounds in it. The tsl is actually such a buzzy, raspy piece of crap I wonder how they ever let it see the light of day. Apparently they catch fire even more than dsl amps, too.
I didn't think the jcm900 I tried was bad tbh, I really liked it. I'd happily own one! Although I preferred the Laney lh50 anyway so...
I also quite liked the mg series... Not the best loud ss amp but far from the worst, great sounds to be had with the gain at a reasonable level and a les paul.
I'd take a 6505+ over any of them though
I've had 800's and 900's- they are both fine depending on what you are trying to do.
My main issue with Marshall is their reliability.
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I remember trying them both in a shop and thinking the DR would be my choice for versatility.
not a chance. The SLX sounded far better
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Had a 100 watt Dual Reverb - it was in fact my first "real" valve amp - it was shite!
(much) Later I had a 50 watt SL-X and it was pretty good - all the rock tones and some old school metal - only got rid of it as I needed two channels, but I'd buy one again!