When I plugged into this
https://imgur.com/gallery/mETBEand turned it up louder than I’d usually have it. After playing for about 10 mins I stopped and checked what I had turned it up to. Bearing in mind that some of the decor was vibrating and I was definitely going deaf during the aftermath I realised I had turned the master up to 1!
This amp is going out to the display end of my workshop in 2 weeks but I can’t help but think that it’s just too much. Then again, I love the amp. I love the way it looks, sounds and feels but god damn... its LOUD.
The inside of the cab is also signed by Jim so I don’t think I could sell but there’s that nagging little voice in my head that says sell it and get something more versatile and volume friendly.
I know a PB100 would help and I had wanted a Schaffer Storm pedal too but is throwing another £150-350 at this rig going to help it THAT much?
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youNow that is an awesome amp - and the feeling playing them is fantastic - but you have hit on the issue they are LOUD!
I've got a 76 JMP four input, it was made the same year as me and I love it, but I've always had to use an attenuator. It recently needed a filter cap job and while I was talking to my tech he asked me if I wanted a post phase inverter master volume fitted and since then – boom – no attenuator, for my needs it makes it way more versatile and if I want it back the way it was before just max the PPIMV!
I know that after getting it back I’d only end up regretting selling it again in a few months. It’s not a financial decision either.. I’ll need to figure something out.
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It’s proved a very positive change and I’m still able to get great.
104 dB at 7’ away, the volume was at 1.
Its a seriously loud amp. Does it sound good below 1? Yes, absolutely. And I’m sure a drive pedal and or an attenuator would help. But man... part of me thinks a lower wattage amp would help.
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They are also the best-sounding amps ever built, if you want that classic rock crunch. Better even than a Plexi. If you ask a non-musician to describe what an electric guitar looks like, they'll come up with something like either a Strat or a Flying V. If you ask them what an electric guitar sounds like, they'll describe a 2203. It's simply the definitive sound of a distorted guitar.
A couple of weeks ago I was working on one - a tired old example that the owner wanted to be fixed up just enough to be sold, and no more. Even at that, once I'd got it going I plugged in a guitar and instantly there it was, despite the tired valves and the old filter caps. THE sound.
A lower-power amp won't sound the same... they just don't.
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Ive been politely advised to hang on to it by a few people. I guess I’ll have to sleep on it and save for a PB.
It does sound incredible but my god, at 1 (and a p90) I nearly blew the double glazing out. I haven’t heard that tone anywhere else from any other amp so you’re right.. it is THE sound.
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I'll never forget the first time I was allowed to let rip with a 2203 half stack in the theatre at work tonal bliss and painfully loud at 3. It really is the perfect rock tone and unlike some amps you don't need to pile on the gain to make it sound dirty, that's just it's default tone.
The volume with the gain full up was regularly on 3, .....5 when the rest of them were out (Detached house) and once on 8 but it did break a window so I stopped doing that at home.
(I have found the old print photo of this so I'll try to get it scanned and post it sometime.)
Right now I'm sat next to a Blackstar Series One 200 head on a 2x12 that I can "Only" take up to about 1/3rd on the power control but it's only a 10 x 15ft room so I guess it'll have to do.
I salute you.
That said, an attenuator can really help. I've had awesome tones in my living room from the 800 with a Motherload. It doesn't sound the same, but it does sound good.
I just sold my attenuator. That may not have been smart.
Have you tried it with attenuators, load or re-amping boxes? I get pretty good results at home with big amps. Not the same as the raw cranked amp, but still good and way better than not having the amp at all.
Got anyone nearby who could lend you a Power Station?
Might be a big mistake even thinking about parting with the JMP but research doesn’t cost anything other than time I guess
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Heres my over response..
So, that’s where I’m at. I think the best solution is to let the amp go. I’ve gone long enough without having a good and versatile setup. I’ve sacrificed a lot for the business, house, family... I need to own something that will allow me to play guitar again.
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It sounded immense. Thick, sweet, singing. No pedal can get close to that sound and feel.
Sucks... but that’s the reality
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