In my opinion, the sv is the raw marshall sound that comes to mind when i think marshall. Now the classic jtm45 is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean tone and fluid, warm sustain. Ive compared by memory a reissue against my germino classic 45 and a vintage jtm 45 at a rehearsal studio. The original versions of this amp and cabinet were built back in 1962, the very year in which marshall amplification was born. First produced in 1963, it has been called a seminal amplifier, 1 and is praised as the most desirable of all the companys amplifiers. We are in vintageguitarbusiness since more than 30 years and also well known as organizer of germanys oldest and biggest vintageguitar show taking place annually on the first weekend of november. Marshall jtm45 the original marshall marshall amps gak. Running the same controls and in fact the same tubes were used and setup in both amps and equipment, i started playing the reissue with the strat first.
By including gz34 valve rectification, as found in the original, marshall has ensured a faithful recreation of the jtm45s glorious sound. Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a widespanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear. Since i cant afford a real or reissue jtm45, im considering buying a kit and and a few more mods are listed in their instruction manual that i added as well. The reissue marshall was of pcbconstruction, and used the standard parts and components that marshall was building their amps with during that era. Now the classic, original marshall tone is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean, fluid and warm sustain. The lineup consisted of our own 1965 original and 1990 reissue heads, two metroamp jtm45s a kit version as well as the gpm 45, a germino classic 45, a wallace amplification bkw45 and mojave ampworks new special edition plexi 45 head. The list is roughly in the order you will need the parts. This reissue meticulously replicates this original marshall sound. Our version of the classic marshall jtm45 amplifier, circa 1965.
Vintage reissue part of marshalls vintage series, the jtm45 amp head is an exact recreation of the legendary amp from the 60s. You may need to lightly sand the back of the potentiometers to be able to solder the bus wire correctly. After searching through our collection of cabinets, we settled on both an eighties marshall jcm800 4x12. As far as the reissues, true kt66s were not being produced when marshall originally reissued the. Also known as the 2245, the jtm45 packs three ecc83 preamp tubes and a pair of 5881 power tubes for incredible tonal prowess.
It was built only months after the beatles released their debut studio album, please please me. Pre amp schematic with 2x ecc83, 87x6002 issue 6, 1of2 marshall. The jtm45100 limited edition run of 250 is an allvalve, 100 watt head and two 4x12 cabinet setup. Legendary tones marshall jtm45 reissue modification. If a company wants to market a replica, it makes sense for them to write some history saying this is the schematic for the jtm 45100. Marshall plexi jtm 18 watter custom flame maple headshell, hand built. Kpa midi program dragons heart picks vpicks orange tube tester. You might call it the metro 45100, rather than the marshall 45100. Marshall jtm45 reissue modification legendary tones. An ecc82 was used as the driver tube for the four kt88s. Marshall amp heaven schematics jtm45 jcm50 jcm600 jcm. And like all of our kits, we dont just hand you a schematic and wiring diagram and throw you to the wolves. The marshall jtm45 is the marshall that started it all. A check list for the parts you need for your jtm45 build.
Marshall jtm45 2245 vintage reissue 30w valve amp head. Shvpes and demob happy join the marshall live line up. In 1962, in a small shop in hanwell, jim marshall created and began selling the first marshall amp, a jtm45. Marshall amplification jtm45 user manual pdf download. These pa amps had jtm 45 and mk iii printed on the front panels. Marshall bluesbreaker reissue 45w 1962 schematic marshall class 5. Taking the stage alongside deaf havana, dream wife. All things guitarexplore bestselling gear, new models and more. Marshall jtm45 2245 plexi amp with vox v212hwx cab demo duration. Marshall amp schematics to assist you with your amplifier repairs and modifications. View and download marshall amplification amplifier limited edition jtm45 100 dual output 100w super lead head manual online. Here i look at the replacement point to point board they made for the jtm45 marshall reissue.
Marshall jtm45 45w tube guitar amp head guitar center. The 19651967 marshall super 100 amplifier aka jtm45100. Opinions on marshalls jtm 452245 page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear joe bonamassa forum the official forum for all things joe bonamassa, guitars and blues music. Hello guys i might buy a new amp and some time ago tried an original marshall jtm45 62 with some marshall kabinet and i really enjoyed it, such a nice tone that amp brings then i wondered if the reissue is any good or close to it ive never got the chance to try out the reissue, so i just want to hear if any of you guys in here have an opinion on it. View and download marshall amplification jtm45 user manual online. Jtm45 reissue manual the very first marshall amp, made back in 1962, was the jtm45. This mod will improve the balance of the driver under heavy clipping, often. Marshall amps marshall origin 20w head w fx loop and boost mori20hu 4. Are these vintage correct for a 1966 marshall jtm 45100. This amp was made in 1962, not quite in the first 200 but close, made in late 1962 this amp was hand built by jim marshall himself, then later modified by jim as well. The 559v shown on the original schematics indicate that marshall used the drake. Shop for the marshall jtm45 45w tube guitar amp head and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Using the gz34 valve rectifier, it works with the ecc83 and 5881 valves to generate the harmonic and unmistakable marshall tone. Make offer marshall jtm45 clone 50 watt custom hand wired tube amp by dabeck amplification.
These 100w amps are basically like a dual jtm45 but with a solid state rectifier. After that experience with the 1964 badgelogo jtm45, part of me didnt want to turn the amp off, but alas it was time to move to our modified reissue. Marshall jtm45 clone 50 watt custom hand wired tube amp by dabeck amplification. In part i of our marshall jtm45 transformation process, we installed a. Triode electronics jtm45 layout speaker output notes. Marshall jtm45, 1960ax, and 1960bx tube guitar full stack. From the chairman congratulations on your purchase of the limited edition reissue of the offset jtm45 halfstack. The jtm is louder fuller, rounder and has a ton more headroom.
Discussion in marshall amps started by marshallmellowed, jun 1, 2017. Marshall quickly changed to kt66s, because the cost of using british made kt66s was much cheaper than importing 5881s from the states. I absolutely love the sv, but the jtm will work in any situation. In 1962, in a small shop in hanwell, jim marshall created and began selling the first marshall amp, a jtm45 tm. Marshall jtm45 amp head a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier. Item marked with a yellow m are the parts used in the metroamp build instructions. Amplifier limited edition jtm45 100 dual output 100w super lead head amplifier pdf manual download.
It sounds really nice, but is it possible to improve the sound further. Jtm45 pointtopoint board metroamp amplifier tony mckenzie. Marshall jtm 45 reissue 1989 black tolex amp for sale. Why a jtm45 point to point board could be a bad idea for your amplifier. Classab, allvalve, 100 watt head with two channels. Current jtm45 reissue schematic musicians roadhouse. Aside from the reissue marshall, all of the amps are handwired. Now the classic jtm45 amplifier head is accessible to all who enjoy its glassy, clean tone and fluid, warm sustain. Marshall jtm45 mk ii reissue the marshall jtm45 is the first guitar amplifier made by marshall. The germino was much closer to the vintage and sounded better imo. The marshall jtm45 amp head is a lovingly created reproduction of jim marshalls first amplifier. It uses two 50 watt output transformers in its power section, just like the original did in 1965. A project such as this jtm45 reissue transformation offers an. The byoc classic brit 45 comes with the most complete, thorough, and easytofollow build instructions.
I am placing my reverb in front of it and it sounds fantastic. The marshall jtm45 2245 is a simple amp with presence, bass, middle and treble controls, and independent loudness controls for its channel 1 and 2 inputs. Differences between the 5f6a bassman and its clone, the marshall jtm45. But ive read from alot of nutcase marshall tone fellas that for some odd reason the ris didnt sound as good as soon as they starting putting fx loops in them. Marshall jtm45 45w tube guitar amp head musicians friend. The 1964 marshall jtm45 mkii were looking at hails from an era when music was on the brink of a revolution. The jtm45 marshalls first amplifier was jims version of leo fenders 5f6a tweed bassman amplifier. It was an instant hit and launched a whole new generation of groundbreaking guitar players. This reissue of the original marshall is a lovingly created reproduction of the real starting point of marshall amps. The jtm 45 is not a high gain amp which means that placing time based effects in front or after preamp will make a very little difference. Discussion in marshall amps started by thrane, sep 18, 2018.
This was the combo version of the 2098 master lead head. Marshall 25th anniversarary silver jubilee ri marshall 30th anniversary darkside lounge marshall 50th anniversary marshall afd 100 marshall astoria marshall class 5 marshall code code file sharing marshall dsl 20122017 marshall dsl reissue 2018 marshall haze marshall handwired marshall jcm marshall jmd1 marshall jmp marshall jtm marshall. Original choke after ot as above, with annotations. The required quantities are shown next to the default items. Limited edition offset amplifier and matching 4x12 cabinet.
Carter and features exclusive interviews with the greatest names in music. The classic brit 45 comes with everything you need to build a pointtopoint, handwired version of the original marshall jtm45. It was the very first appearance of what has now come to be known as the 100 watt stack. However, in early 1966, a new breed of 50watt designs featuring el34 power valves and solidstate rectification signalled the beginning of the end for marshalls inaugural jtm 45 mk ii range and it was soon phased out as the new era of hard rock began to take shape.
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