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I was thinking about trading my JCM800 2210 head in against a Vetta combo or half stack and paying the difference. The local Guitar Center has a used 2210 (head only) and they're asking about $1399.00 for it. The department manager said he would go about $700-800.00 in trade on my 2210. He said that their 2210 has been there for over a year with no takers, so he couldn't see going any higher. That didn't sound like such a horrible deal, so I was seriously thinking about trading the 2210 in.
But then I read this poll thread started by Fragle asking the exact same thing:
Everyone makes some great points in this thread about how the 2210's are getting hard to come by. Believe it or not, I bought mine for only $600.00 in an Austin pawn shop in 1993.
So what I might do is just hang on until my income tax refund is back and flat-out buy a Vetta. I love the Marshall, but it's totally a one-trick pony. There isn't a decent clean sound anywhere to be had in it. Anything close to clean sounds harsh and clunky. Those of you who own or have owned this amp will attest to this.
What do you guys think? I don't need a house full of amps and I (believe it or not) don't have any sentimental value wrapped up in the Marshall. I never gigged with it; it's only been played at bedroom volumes. I would love the versatility of the Vetta and especially the ability to switch between sounds with the Floorboard.
So the minor delimma is:
1. $700-800.00 trade value on the Marshall (assuming that they don't change their minds if I bring it in; it's VERY clean). I'm sure I could get more by selling it outright, but I don't want the hassle of strangers coming by and trying it out and I don't want to put it on consignment somewhere or E-Bay it.
2. I have a POD 2.3 and absolutely love it. The Vetta is supposed to sound even better.
3. The Marshall sounds awesome, but ONLY with a Metal Muff pedal and a GE-7 EQ. It has a very Vai/Satriani-esque warm, singing lead sound. The Vetta can get this sound with no pedals.
4. In the configuration mentioned in Item #3, it's very hissy sounding. the Vetta is nice and quiet.
5. I love the Line 6 stuff, but would I miss the Marshall?
Thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!
But then I read this poll thread started by Fragle asking the exact same thing:
Everyone makes some great points in this thread about how the 2210's are getting hard to come by. Believe it or not, I bought mine for only $600.00 in an Austin pawn shop in 1993.
So what I might do is just hang on until my income tax refund is back and flat-out buy a Vetta. I love the Marshall, but it's totally a one-trick pony. There isn't a decent clean sound anywhere to be had in it. Anything close to clean sounds harsh and clunky. Those of you who own or have owned this amp will attest to this.
What do you guys think? I don't need a house full of amps and I (believe it or not) don't have any sentimental value wrapped up in the Marshall. I never gigged with it; it's only been played at bedroom volumes. I would love the versatility of the Vetta and especially the ability to switch between sounds with the Floorboard.
So the minor delimma is:
1. $700-800.00 trade value on the Marshall (assuming that they don't change their minds if I bring it in; it's VERY clean). I'm sure I could get more by selling it outright, but I don't want the hassle of strangers coming by and trying it out and I don't want to put it on consignment somewhere or E-Bay it.
2. I have a POD 2.3 and absolutely love it. The Vetta is supposed to sound even better.
3. The Marshall sounds awesome, but ONLY with a Metal Muff pedal and a GE-7 EQ. It has a very Vai/Satriani-esque warm, singing lead sound. The Vetta can get this sound with no pedals.
4. In the configuration mentioned in Item #3, it's very hissy sounding. the Vetta is nice and quiet.
5. I love the Line 6 stuff, but would I miss the Marshall?
Thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!
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