The JVM Series 100-watt, valve-driven power stage is built on the classic design responsible for the legendary Marshall roar found in the JCM800, 2203 and “plexi” Super Lead amplifiers — a timeless foundation for countless classic rock and metal guitar tones for over 4 decades. Featuring a quartet of EL34 valves, this peerless design has been expertly crafted to compliment the extraorinary wealth of tones found in the JVM.
Type: Head
Output (RMS): 100 watts
Channels: 4
Modes per Channel: 3
Independent Gain and Volume (per Ch): Yes
Independent Tone Network (per Ch): Yes
Independent Reverb Level (per Ch): Yes
Dual Programming Master Volumes: Yes
Silent Recording: Yes
Emulated Line Out XLR: Yes
Series FX Loop: Yes
Programmable Parallel/Series FX Loop: Yes
MIDI Presets: 128
Pre-Amp Valves: 4XECC83
Power Amp Valves: 1X ECC83, 4XEL34
6-way Programmable Footcontroller (Supplied) PEDL-00044
Dimensions (mm): 750 x 310 x 215
Weight (KG): 22
Speakers: No
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I own a Marshall JCM 2000 TSL and I have to say the the JCM series absolutely blows away this new JVM. I have played the JVM several times and the local music store and I am anything but impressed by the so called "Marshall of all Marshalls". Its not a terrible amp but its not worth the money either. This amp is full of useless channels. Who honestly uses that many channels other than new guitarist who havent developed an ear for the sound they want. Aside from that the high gain channel was almost "Hissing" at me and really just over the top. I would really sit down and play this amp before you go out and buy it because for much less you can still find the TSL and DSL JCM's out there. Both are much better amps than this.
SDMF from Pennsylvania (May 31, 2008)
I've had this for a year now and have only played it through the two cabs I mentioned above. It's an early model made within the first 3 months. (BTW – never a problem with the footswitch). For live situations I've only used it through the 1960AV. First impressions were that the tone was really thick, probably because it doesn't have the high end buzz that the 2205/2210 and other amps of its class had. After the novelty wore off I realized it's actually pretty thin and compressed. The whole thing lacks balls. The tone is generally bright and shrill. There's none of the traditional Marshall warmth and punch (ala JCM 800 and earlier). You can get some lows out of it mostly via the Resonance control, but that just adds sub-bass, which isn't conducive to a live context. It's feels like the power amp never really kicks in and takes over; when you turn up the Master(s), it just gets louder and brighter. There's no pick attack, there's only bright and brighter. In fact, the Mid knob seems more like what a treble control should be. The Presence and Treble controls only take this amp from bright to brighter and shriller. There's a certain "shwang" to the tone that just grates on my ears.
The OD1 Orange mode is the best this amp has to offer. But even that sounds thin, compressed and lacks expression. The OD2 channel's Mid control is just useless; scooped no matter what you do to it.
The Crunch channel's low-end is too unfocused for it to be useful for anything, though it does sound "rockin'" I suppose.
The Clean channel is not bad. It doesn't shimmer, but it is certainly brighter than Mesa's Rectifier clean channel.
I've tried almost $2,000 in speakers and $300 in tubes. The character of the amp remains what it is despite the differences tubes and speakers make.
This amp doesn't sound warm and electric, it sounds cold and electronic.
Marshall JVM 410 Head. I play it through a 1960A and a 1060AV, everything is completely stock, with the exception that I changed the amp's V1 to a TungSol 12AX7. The features are awesome, with the major exception that I would prefer there to be a Presence control on each channel like the Mesa Rectifier and other amps.
My review will heavily compare to the 3 channel Mesa Dual Rectifier.
It's been reliable, but it's built really cheap. The knobs move because they're not bolted to the faceplate like even my $179. Marshall MG15DFX is; they're simply slapped on a cascading PCB and poked through the holes, where a knob is placed on a plastic shaft (for this alone, Marshall should be ashamed). The pots aren't the typical qaulity large/round diaphram pots, they're cheapass mini-square pots on the PCB that can't be easily fixed. All the input jacks are plastic… everything… everything is as cheap as a Dell computer on this amp. You can love it all you want because of the money you spent, but you can't convince me that this doesn't fall below the quality line of even the original SS Valvestate series.
The bottom line here is, Marshall's JVM line IS the new Valvestate. It's BUILT like a Valvestate, LOOKS like a Valvestate, and most importantly, it SOUNDS just like an older Valvesate. The features are great, but in the end it doesn't sound like a nice big fat warm Marshall, it sounds quite like a computer motherboard, borderline hi-fi at least in some respects (but not at all like modelling).
I used to own a 2205 and a 2210, and have played a small handfull of earlier Marshalls. I can say without regret, that this doesn't live up to those standards. If you want quality, you'll have to look at either the Artist or Handwired series, pay a lot for them, and sacrifice features.
I like to believe Marshall tries hard, after all, they are my favorite tone of all time. But my ultimate opinion on the JVM is that it sounds like the next Valvestate and it's way overpriced. The Valvesate 2000 (AVT) failed, so now they decided to add a full tube compliment and call it a whole new series. But they still sound solid state-like, and tube changes have minimal effect on tone compared to the "real, old" tube counterparts.
It's time I got past the white logo and the old-time mistique, and moved on to better quality and tone for the money. I have a Mesa 3 Channel Dual Rectifier that, although it doesn't sound like a Marshall, it sure does please in tone and quality.
goodluckgettingmyemailadress@yahoo.com (01/25/2009)
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The Bugera 333 is the go-to guitar amp head for any rock, metal or hardcore band due to its raw tone, massive power and road-worthy reliability. Whether you want crystal clean punch, sultry smooth classic rock lead tones or that bone shattering metal crunch, the 333 provides extensive tone shaping abilities with virtually unlimited dynamics in a three channel configuration.
The 333’s brutal power comes from 4 hand-selected and matched Bugera 6L6 power valves. The 4 Bugera 12AX7 valves in the preamp add up for terrifying punch and mind-rattling gain.
Each channel features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble, while the Crunch and Lead offer additional Gain control. We added Impedance switching to match virtually any speaker cabinet, from 4, 8 to 16 Ohms. Plus you’ll love the detail in the fine reverb tails. The amp comes with a four-way heavy-duty metal footswitch for channel and effects loop selection to tap your favorite effects.
This boutique-style amp is constructed using precision manufacturing, blended with our artisan hand assembly, so you can be confident it will stand the test of time. The next time you wield your axe, feel the Soul of Valves with the Bugera 333.
Preamp Section
Valves
Type: 2 x 12AX7A, 2 x 12AX7
Preamp high-gain input
Impedance: 470 k
Clean channel
Nominal input level: -20 dBV
Min. input level: -30 dBV
Max. input level: 0 dBV
Crunch channel
Nominal input level: -80 dBV
Min. input level: -90 dBV
Lead channel
Nominal input level: -80 dBV
Min. input level: -90 dBV
Effects send
Impedance: 47 k or higher
Min. output level: -10 dBV, 300 mV RMS
Max. output level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS
Effects return
Impedance: 470 k
Min. input sensitivity: -10 dBV
Max. input sensitivity: 0 dBV
Line output
Impedance: 47 k or higher
Adjustable output level: +/- 20 dBV
Power Amplifier Section
Valves
Type: 4 x 6L6GC
Output power
Peak power: 120 W / 16, 8, 4
Loudspeaker connectors
Type: 1/4 in. mono jack connectors, unbalanced
Load impedance: 4/8/16 switchable
Power Supply
Power consumption: Max. 350 W
Fuse:
T 3.15 A H 250 V (100 Â 120 V~, 50/60 Hz)
T 1.6 A H 250 V (220 Â 240 V~, 50/60 Hz)
Mains connection: Standard IEC receptacle
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D): Approx. 9 25/32 x 27 x 9 11/16 in. (249 x 687.3 x 246 mm)
Weight: Approx. 47 lbs (21.5 kg)
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I just recently landed an First Act Lola LE. And don't let their Wal-Mart counter-parts fool you. This guitar cranks. In my signal is a Boss Tuner, and thats that! I quit using a million pedals when I started playing on those 12 band shows where you have 10 minutes for change overs!
The Lola sounds crisp and nasty through the Bugera on teh lead channel! I can get a real nice bluesy tone with the neck pick-up (kinda like Seemless), and I can get a nice tight "modern style" distortion using the bridge pick-up. Big, heavy and thick. Those are the best words I have to describe it at this point.
The crunch channel reminds me of a Peavey Butcher, or a Plexi with a TS9 in the chain. Crunch is certainly the word for it. I can see it being used for some more subtle parts, and I really haven't explored this channel enough to give much more input than that.
The clean channel is crystal! I smacked the reverb in there a bit, and it was nice and smooth (wayy easier to dial in than the AT 100's clean tone). I don't have much use for it, but found myself tooling around with it for a long time today. really brings out the tones in My Lola too!
I've yet to crank this bastard up with my drummer, and full band… but think it can handle it as good as, if not better, than the AT 100 has for the past 4 years!
I see alot of people comparing them to the 5150's, 6505's and JSX's. I have never owned any of thos amps, so I can't really compare it to them. I CAN however compare it to my AT 100. To me the tone on the Bugera seems tighter, more defined, and much thicker than what I got out of my AT100 at times. While it may not be made as durable as the AT 100 (plastic decorative pieces), the actual tube sockets look decent, as does the over all build of the amp (though I haven't looked inside at the actual wiring at this point)
I'd say that if you were in a heavy band, and were looking for that tone… this amp can get it. I got mine on Ebay for 459.00 plus shipping, and it came new in the box… so I'm willing to see what it's got for that price. Play my first gig with it in a week, so I'll let you know how she handles that!
This amp is relatively new to the scene, but it's not the first time I have taken a chance on a newbie (Bought a B52 At100 when they first came out). I have to say I'm impressed. read some reviews that have been dogging this amp, and then some praising it… so of course I was on the fence for a while about it. I'm actuall glad I dropped the $522.00 (including shipping) for the thing.
Now the amp has only been in my house for 12 hours, but I have been toying with it almost the entire day, tweaking the clean channel, experimenting with the gain, finding the depth to the reverb, etc. etc. So far so good.
I play in a modern metal band, and this amp certainly has the kick and the power to do what I need it to do, whether it be a back up… or my main rig. 3 very differnt channels, that can go from sparkly clean to trailerpark dirty in a flash. It looks pretty solidly built (minus the actual logo, and decorative pieces on the front of the amp) They are made of plastic, and I can see them being broken before too long if you gig heavily. The knobs are made of plastic like stuff too, and though the pots feel clean, the knobs are first on my list to replace with some solid metal ones.
The amp has 120 watts of power driven by 6L6's, and can be biased for EL34's as well. 12AX7 pre-amp tubes, and switchable ohmage for ust about any type of cab set-up.
I am obviously a little spooked about some of the reviews I have read about it being made of cheap wiring, etc… So for a while I'll use it as my main, but bring the At 100 along for back-up. Keeping teh fingers crossed though!
Ringing it in a 7 just because some reviews have me a lil spooked!
She gets a 10 for now. solid construction for the most part (the plastic decortive **** does nothing for me… but it doesn't effect the sound). Big fat gain, and thickness you couldn't pour out of a Heinz 57 bottle! I think for $439.00 I'll get my money's worth out of her.
I'll let you know more after her virgin gig!
Dwr3k (03/21/2008)
I currently play rock and classic rock with a variety of guitars. I use Les Pauls, SG's, a Strat, PRS and a thinline hollowbody. This amp has that 70's rock sound in spades. I use it with the band I play with becuase I wanted a less expensive alternative to dragging my Marshall plexi around with me. No dissapointments yet. I really have only used the clean and crunch channels and both have been surprisingly good. My expectations were a lot lower given the price point and where it's made. I've had several comments about the overall sound and how full it really is. There are seperate eq controls for each channel which is nice too, but I rely on a eq pedal for dialing in the sound I want. At 120 watts, I've only had the master volume up to about 1/3 of full volume. I play Santana, Pink Floyd, Hendrix, Zepp and have had no trouble emulating those bands with this amp. That says alot. Granted, I use pedals here and there for some of the nuances, but the amp provides a solid foundation to build on.
Bugera is relatively new to the scene and they came strong. Mine is a new 2008. It's an all tube head with 6l6 power tubes. 120 watts, which is probably overkill unless you tour big venues. It's nice to have that kind of power on tap even if it is to satisfy your ego. It's a three channel head similar to the Peavey Triumph 120 that I used to own. Clean, Crunch and Lead. The lead channel seems a little "over the top" for the classic rock I like to play, but the head room would be perfect for those metal players. The clean and crunch channels are quite nice. The amp has an external FX loop with level control (nice) and built in reverb (never use it I have a pedal I like) Speaking of pedals, this amp loves them. You actually can get a nice overdriven sound through the crunch channel by adjusting the gain. The included footswitch is adequate an relatively sturdy. The control knobs on the the other hand are a little on the "chinzy" side and I fear they won't hold up.
The amp appears to be built well. There are some cheap plastic adornments that I could live without and, as mentioned above, the control knobs seem a little cheap. So far though no issues. I would gig it without a back-up right now because of the low hours on the tubes.
I've been playing several years. I own seven guitars, three amps, two cabs and a bazillion pedals. If it were stolen I'd buy another one in a flat second. For the money, this is the best value I've seen. I've played others in this price range and I still think this sounds best. The convertible power tubes is another reason to like this amp for the dollars. I've seen comparisons between this and a Mesa or 5150/6505. I've played both. It's NOT a MESA, it's NOT a 5150. It's a really nice amp for under $500.
Missedacut (05/30/2008)
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