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I've been playing a JCM2000 DSL100 head since 2003 or so. That amp has really fallen out of favor with me for the following reasons :
1) Seems kind of cold, lifeless, and unresponsive to me
2) Pretty kickass for classic rock power chording, but poor for nimble, articulate progressive rock lead playing (which is what I am going for)
3) Tube lag? Just seems like a roaring, lumbering mess sometimes
4) Has a hard-wired "wah" kind of sound that kicks in when I go above the high E-string at the 12th fret. Can reduce but not remove with EQ
5) Sounds like shit at bedroom volume levels (even with a Marshall Power Brake)
6) Nice bottom end, but poor overall clarity
7) Mediocre to harsh clean sound (I prefer a Fender Vibrolux)
I play a WR-1 and a 1986 SD King V (neither of which gel with the DSL IMHO). I am interested in the JVM because I just love the sound of the older JCM 800's and I love some of the high-gain clips I've heard. Also, I have an investment in the 1960A cab and Power Brake that I would like to reuse. I am going for a Jake E Lee/Vinnie Moore/Satriani/Paul Gilbert/Ritchie Blackmore kind of vibe (all over the map I know...) Yeah yeah I know I need to demo one, and I will (I was at the GC today but didn't have time...). Comments? Should I look in a totally different direction? The DSL100 has been a really bad experience for me.
1) Seems kind of cold, lifeless, and unresponsive to me
2) Pretty kickass for classic rock power chording, but poor for nimble, articulate progressive rock lead playing (which is what I am going for)
3) Tube lag? Just seems like a roaring, lumbering mess sometimes
4) Has a hard-wired "wah" kind of sound that kicks in when I go above the high E-string at the 12th fret. Can reduce but not remove with EQ
5) Sounds like shit at bedroom volume levels (even with a Marshall Power Brake)
6) Nice bottom end, but poor overall clarity
7) Mediocre to harsh clean sound (I prefer a Fender Vibrolux)
I play a WR-1 and a 1986 SD King V (neither of which gel with the DSL IMHO). I am interested in the JVM because I just love the sound of the older JCM 800's and I love some of the high-gain clips I've heard. Also, I have an investment in the 1960A cab and Power Brake that I would like to reuse. I am going for a Jake E Lee/Vinnie Moore/Satriani/Paul Gilbert/Ritchie Blackmore kind of vibe (all over the map I know...) Yeah yeah I know I need to demo one, and I will (I was at the GC today but didn't have time...). Comments? Should I look in a totally different direction? The DSL100 has been a really bad experience for me.
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