The Vintage Modern has nearly endless of possibilities for modeling the sound and is maybe able to reproduce the JMP tone, but I was not able to test it myself. The 2061X sounds very good and also a bit AC/DC-like in my ears, but not close enough. Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 Marshall 2061Xįor both of them I found corresponding youtube videos, there were even people playing AC/DC on the 2061X, the 2266 was almost only played by metal musicians, but none of them sounded like Fils JMP examples. While the 2061X is a relative straight one, just like the original JMP itself (and it has in fact the letters “JMP” on it, the Vintage Modern has the ability of modeling the sound at preamp stage with a “Body” and “Gain” control. Two Marshall amps came to my eyes: The Vintage Modern 2266 and the 2061X. So I left the used JMPs aside and looked out for a new amp that can produce nearly the same sound as the JMP. No warranty, maybe problems with spare parts, broken solder joints and so on. JMPs were built from 1967 to 1981, so I would get old gear that needs more attention. Because of my lack of experience with tube amps I decided rather to buy a new one instead of a used JMP. This is the sound I want to hear when I’m playing. It sounds just too harsh, too edgy, too sharp.Īs Fil posted his “ Gods gift to rock” article and the first audio recordings of his JMP, I was very impressed. Or, I should say, tries to simulate tube sound and fails mostly. Amp was a Marshall MG 15 CDR 15 Watt Combo, a solid state amp with a FDD circuit which simulates tube sound.

Had an Epiphone SG before, but it was rather uncomfortable to play, so this one wasn’t played much.

Earlier this year I finally bought a Gibson SG standard and started to learn. And maybe the pro’s can add something helpful in the comments.Īlways being a big AC/DC fan, I dreamed of playing guitar (and sounding) like Angus for a long time. Maybe this article can help other beginners finding the right amplifier they are looking for and why its better to buy a used JMP instead of a new Amplifier if you want the “Back in Black tone”. As I’m rather a beginner when it comes to guitars and amps, this will be an article from a beginners view.

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