JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

[bobbyrocks]

Hey Guys
OK I received the 2204 that was on Ebay a couple weeks ago and spent some time with it yesterday and this morning. It smokes and I am completely happy. An entirely differen't animal than my 5150.
Now I have a couple questions regarding effects. The dry tone of the amp is sweet, but for leads I am not sure what to use. Since there is no loop in the head and I don't want to do the speaker sim to another power amp for rack effects I was wondering if anyone could recommend some pedals to get some lead tones similar to Degarmo or Lynch. I know that is vauge, but what I am after is a sweet smooth lead tone with tons of sustain. In fact right now I am thinking of the lead in Comfortably Numb. I always thought Degarmos tone was somewhat similar to Gilmoures and I need to know if there is something out there that will get me in the ballpark.
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Robert

[bobbyrocks]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

Anyone Home???

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

I could nail Gilmours tone on comfortably numb almost to a T with a Mark III on its R2 channel and a regular Boss OD pedal.

R2 is supposed to be its marshall channel. I'm not sure that's what you're looking for though.

[Dreamland_Rebel]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

just get a boss delay pedal DD-3, or with a higher number. or the line 6 delay pedal.

really, a delay pedal is all you need. a delay pedal with temp tap is always a plus!

[jgcable]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

Boss OD-3 and a Boss DD-6. Done. Your welcome...

[parntz145]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

A delay pedal will sound like shit thrown infront of the head that way. I have 3 modded Marshalls and my best advice for you is to spend the extra money and get a loop put in it. Dont get me wrong there are some pedals that will sound good put infront of an amp, but IMO I think time based effects all sound like shit unless they are in a loop.

[jgcable]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

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A delay pedal will sound like shit thrown infront of the head that way. I have 3 modded Marshalls and my best advice for you is to spend the extra money and get a loop put in it. Dont get me wrong there are some pedals that will sound good put infront of an amp, but IMO I think time based effects all sound like shit unless they are in a loop.

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That is a generally true statement but if you use a good delay like a DD-6 it sounds fine. I agree though, time based effects sound the best in the loop.

[Endrik]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

I have a question, WHY THE HECK ANYONE WOULD EVEN TRIE TO USE THE DELAY OR REVERB BEFORE THE DISTORTION???????

[parntz145]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

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I have a question, WHY THE HECK ANYONE WOULD EVEN TRIE TO USE THE DELAY OR REVERB BEFORE THE DISTORTION???????

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Thats why you need an effects loop. I dont even understand why they would make an amp without a loop. Seems stupid to me. If that was my head I would just spring for the extra money and get a loop put in. Then go out and get yourself a nice processor.

[JerryP]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

Not gonna get those tones without a loop. Delay sounds like ass in front of a dirty amp tone.
Jerry

[Endrik]

Re: JCM 800 2204 with Voodoo Mod

delay in front of distortion sounds HORRIBLE unless you want to make some noise (like Tool did)