Marshall - 2203-MS JCM800 Modified
The 2203-MS JCM800 Modified takes the legendary build of the original Marshall JCM800 and injects it with a healthy dose of modernity. Behind its black front panel framed by gold edging lies a temperament as nervous as it is precise, capable of moving from a velvety crunch to a chiselled saturation. This model is a tribute to the spirit of the British workshops at Bletchley, where each amp is the product of decades of fine-tuned craftsmanship. The grain is more malleable than ever: a gain switch to beef up the drive, a mid-boost to round out the midrange and a Tight switch ready to slice through unruly bass. The whole thing has a powerful, clear personality, designed to sculpt your sonic identity without denying the vintage soul of the original model. The 2203-MS JCM800 Modified is a nod to the pioneers of Marshall sound: those who never stopped making their tubes scream at the top of their lungs.
Presentation
The 2203-MS JCM800 Modified amp has inherited a trio of switches that are as formidable as they are effective. The gain-boost unlocks extra bite for aggressive solos, while the mid-boost densifies the mid-range frequencies, adding that warmth so characteristic of British heads. The Tight switch refines the bass by tightening the response of the lower end of the spectrum, a real plus for compact rhythms and surgically clean palm-mutes. With each adjustment, the typical Marshall sonic palette is transformed, revealing a flexibility that allows you to tackle everything from velvety blues to vintage hard rock.
Beneath its wooden chassis and gold-finish grille, the 2203-MS JCM800 Modified conceals a British construction in which every component has been selected to guarantee exemplary longevity. The treble, midrange, bass and presence controls of the 3-band EQ respond with surgical precision, giving each guitar its own distinct identity. This Marshall amp embodies a rare fusion of manufacturing tradition and mastered innovation, ready to deliver a personal, lively sound.
Other features
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Marshall 2203-MS JCM800 Modified
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Guitar amp head
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Series: JCM800
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Country of production : England (Bletchley)
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Award : NAMM "Best in Show
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Technology : Lamps
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Channels : 2 channels
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Common equalization
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Output power : 100 W
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Impedance : 16 Ω / 8 Ω / 4 Ω
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Preamp lamps : 2× ECC83 + 1× ECC83 (splitter)
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Power lamps: 4× EL34
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Equalisation: treble, midrange, bass & presence
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Switches: Overdrive, mid-boost & Tight
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Rear controls: Level, Bypass, Output Select
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Connections :
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Input: 2x jack ∅6,35 mm
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Effects loop : 2x jack ∅6,35 mm
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Speaker outputs: 2x jack ∅6,35 mm
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Power supply: 110/230V
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Dimensions: 741 × 294 × 210 mm
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Weight: 21 kg
To find out more...
Pairing your 2203-MS JCM800 Modified with a Marshall Vintage 4×12 cabinet will unleash the full richness of its tubes, and be sure to use a shielded jack cable to protect your signal.
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