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This is THE amp
First off, make no mistake - this thing is big, heavy and louder than you can imagine. It was built for a different era when PA systems weren't really made for guitars, so guitarists had to lug their own PA systems around in the form of these monster Marshalls and multiple 4x12 cabinets.
But, the price you pay for your commitment to that mass and volume (you will need to crank it) is THAT tone. You know, the one on all those old records. The one everyone wants, whether they admit it or not.
Mix it with a Gibson guitar and some nice Greenbacks and you're in heaven. It does everything from clean and understated (not at these volumes!!) to saturated, heavenly drive. All you need to do is turn your guitar knobs a bit and vary your pick attack.
What a wonderful piece of kit...
But, the price you pay for your commitment to that mass and volume (you will need to crank it) is THAT tone. You know, the one on all those old records. The one everyone wants, whether they admit it or not.
Mix it with a Gibson guitar and some nice Greenbacks and you're in heaven. It does everything from clean and understated (not at these volumes!!) to saturated, heavenly drive. All you need to do is turn your guitar knobs a bit and vary your pick attack.
What a wonderful piece of kit...
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Best sounding Tube amp!
Great looking design! Very straight forward not requiring all the bells and whistles of other amps. Best amp for the money!
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The legend!
I have used so many Marshall amps but this is truly the best in terms of tonal fidelity
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Epic
I obtained 1959hw and jcm 800 simultaneously and they are epic
Only thing to mention 1959hw is not master volume amp, it means it can't be cranked and pushed to its overdriven sound on low volume so solution is buying attenuator and get from tubes that iconic overdrive on bedroom volume level or plug a pedal and control level and gain on it
By experimenting with cabinets you can get lots of various sounds, i personally recommend cabs with speakers inside like greenback, creamback or G12-T75
Note: pay attention on ohms for attenuator they may vary for different kind of amps and cabinets
Note: not all cabinets may handle 100watt amplifier, depending on cabinet and speakers inside, so it might be good idea to speak with more experienced musicians to check information or talk with tech department, in Thomman they are very supportive
Definitely planning to buy jtm45 and silver jubilee
P.s don't forget ear protection, most of us wanna feel like rockstar but standing Infront of 100watt tube amplifier for 2 hours show without ear protection is not the best idea))
Good luck
Only thing to mention 1959hw is not master volume amp, it means it can't be cranked and pushed to its overdriven sound on low volume so solution is buying attenuator and get from tubes that iconic overdrive on bedroom volume level or plug a pedal and control level and gain on it
By experimenting with cabinets you can get lots of various sounds, i personally recommend cabs with speakers inside like greenback, creamback or G12-T75
Note: pay attention on ohms for attenuator they may vary for different kind of amps and cabinets
Note: not all cabinets may handle 100watt amplifier, depending on cabinet and speakers inside, so it might be good idea to speak with more experienced musicians to check information or talk with tech department, in Thomman they are very supportive
Definitely planning to buy jtm45 and silver jubilee
P.s don't forget ear protection, most of us wanna feel like rockstar but standing Infront of 100watt tube amplifier for 2 hours show without ear protection is not the best idea))
Good luck
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What it is supposed to be - rock machine!
The sound is the same I expected to hear - classic rock sound! Takes effects perfectly.
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