Review of the Marshall JVM205C amplifier. Where to buy it?

The most important thing: The sound. Apart from having clean sound (Clean/Crunch-Green-mode), it is typical Marshall and ranges from quaint plexi sounds to modern high-gain. Another sound is a very untypical “american” clean sound, that other britons rarely elicit and sounds really good.

Theory of colours: The Clean/ Crunch channel provides 3 variations – green, orange and red (we know it from other Marshall ucts, right?). At orange it is already plexi-style, at red it will go already in the crunchy 80’s sounds).

In the lead channel it goes on like this – gain in all dimensions – no muffling but the typical biting sound; moreover more tame creamy sound can be conjured at will. Also a programmable 4-way foot switch, which can be used to control all switching functions, is included.

Considering sound parameters, the JVM205, in the combo version with two 12-inch speakers, is located between a compact (also in sound parameters) 1x 12-inch combo and the inevitable 4x 12-inch version. To whom one speaker may sound too hollow and a 4x 12″ too brutal, gets the “best of both worlds” here! Good sound with maximum flexibility and a fair price!

• 2 x 12″ speaker
• 50W
• 2 Channels (without semiconductor in signal path)
• 6 Basic sounds via relay switch
• 2 Effects paths
• Emulated line out
• 2 Master volumes
• Reverb
• Programmable 4-way footswitch
• All switch functions controllable via MIDI

• Reissue series – authentic DSL sound
• Power: 40W
• 2 footswitchable channels with classic gain and ultra gain
• Assembly: 12″ Celestion V Type loudspeaker
• Preamp tubes: 4 x ECC83
• Power tubes: 2 x EL34
• Independent volume and gain controls for both channels
• Clean and Crunch Modes in the Classic Gain Channel
• Lead 1 and Lead 2 modes in the Ultra Gain channel
• Classic sound control with bass, middle and treble
• Presence control
• Tone-shift circuit
• Variable resonance control
• Pentode- / triode switch
• Digital reverb independent for each channel
• Speaker outputs: 2 x 16 ohms, 1 x 8 ohms and 1 x 16 ohms
• Includes double footswitch (channel selection and reverb on / off)

The most important thing: The sound. Apart from having clean sound (Clean/Crunch-Green-mode), it is typical Marshall and ranges from quaint plexi sounds to modern high-gain. Another sound is a very untypical “american” clean sound, that other britons rarely elicit and sounds really good.

Theory of colours: The Clean/ Crunch channel provides 3 variations – green, orange and red (we know it from other Marshall ucts, right?). At orange it is already plexi-style, at red it will go already in the crunchy 80’s sounds).

In the lead channel it goes on like this – gain in all dimensions – no muffling but the typical biting sound; moreover more tame creamy sound can be conjured at will. Also a programmable 4-way foot switch, which can be used to control all switching functions, is included.

Considering sound parameters, the JVM205, in the combo version with two 12-inch speakers, is located between a compact (also in sound parameters) 1x 12-inch combo and the inevitable 4x 12-inch version. To whom one speaker may sound too hollow and a 4x 12″ too brutal, gets the “best of both worlds” here! Good sound with maximum flexibility and a fair price!

• 2 x 12″ speaker
• 50W
• 2 Channels (without semiconductor in signal path)
• 6 Basic sounds via relay switch
• 2 Effects paths
• Emulated line out
• 2 Master volumes
• Reverb
• Programmable 4-way footswitch
• All switch functions controllable via MIDI

Gone are the days when you only had to run your finger once along all potentiometers of your Marshall to achieve the classic rock sound (as well as tinnitus). The JVM215 is a 2-channel amp with 50 Watt power, but has much more to offer.

First and foremost: the sound. Leaving the clean sound aside (clean/crunch green mode), it is simply, exquisitely Marshall and covers everything from rustic Plexi sounds to modern high gain. The other sound is an atypical American clean sound that you won’t hear often from the Brits, but sounds great.

On to colour theory: the clean/crunch channel offers 3 variations – green, orange and red (we know that from the other Marshall models, right?). On orange it is Plexi-style, while red takes you to the crunchy ’80s.

It carries on in the lead channel – there you’ll find gain in all dimensions, without mush and typically snappy. If necessary, more tame sounds can also be generated by a programmable 4-way foot switch with which all switch functions can be controlled.

In the combo version with a 12″ speaker, the amp offers a compact, non-tinny, open sound that is easy to transport. Great sound with great flexibility.

• Equipped with: 1x 12″ Celestion G12 speaker
• Power: 50 Watt
• Tubes: 5 x ECC83 and 2 x EL34
• 2 Channels (without semiconductor in signal path): Clean/Crunch and overdrive
• 6 Basic sounds via relay switch
• 2 Effects paths: Programmable parallel effects path
• Emulated line out
• 2 Master volumes
• Reverb
• All switch functions controllable via MIDI
• Dimensions: 605 x 510 x 265 mm
• Weight: 26.5 kg
• Programmable 4-way foot switch included

The most important thing: The sound. Apart from having clean sound (Clean/Crunch-Green-mode), it is typical Marshall and ranges from quaint plexi sounds to modern high-gain. Another sound is a very untypical “american” clean sound, that other britons rarely elicit and sounds really good.

Theory of colours: The Clean/ Crunch channel provides 3 variations – green, orange and red (we know it from other Marshall ucts, right?). At orange it is already plexi-style, at red it will go already in the crunchy 80’s sounds).

In the lead channel it goes on like this – gain in all dimensions – no muffling but the typical biting sound; moreover more tame creamy sound can be conjured at will. Also a programmable 4-way foot switch, which can be used to control all switching functions, is included.

Considering sound parameters, the JVM205, in the combo version with two 12-inch speakers, is located between a compact (also in sound parameters) 1x 12-inch combo and the inevitable 4x 12-inch version. To whom one speaker may sound too hollow and a 4x 12″ too brutal, gets the “best of both worlds” here! Good sound with maximum flexibility and a fair price!

• 2 x 12″ speaker
• 50W
• 2 Channels (without semiconductor in signal path)
• 6 Basic sounds via relay switch
• 2 Effects paths
• Emulated line out
• 2 Master volumes
• Reverb
• Programmable 4-way footswitch
• All switch functions controllable via MIDI

• Vintage Series 68 Silverface
• Preamp tubes: 4x 12AX7 and 2x 12AT7
• Power amp tubes: 2x 6V6
• 1x 12″ Celestion G12V-70 speaker
• 22 W
• 2 Channels: Custom and vintage
• 2 Inputs per channel
• Controls: Custom CH volume, treble, bass, vintage CH volume, treble, bass, reverb, speed, intensity
• Effects: Reverb and vibrato
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 44.5 x 62.2 x 24.13 cm
• Weight: 19.05 kg
• Double foot switch and cover included

The most important thing: The sound. Apart from having clean sound (Clean/Crunch-Green-mode), it is typical Marshall and ranges from quaint plexi sounds to modern high-gain. Another sound is a very untypical “american” clean sound, that other britons rarely elicit and sounds really good.

Theory of colours: The Clean/ Crunch channel provides 3 variations – green, orange and red (we know it from other Marshall ucts, right?). At orange it is already plexi-style, at red it will go already in the crunchy 80’s sounds).

In the lead channel it goes on like this – gain in all dimensions – no muffling but the typical biting sound; moreover more tame creamy sound can be conjured at will. Also a programmable 4-way foot switch, which can be used to control all switching functions, is included.

Considering sound parameters, the JVM205, in the combo version with two 12-inch speakers, is located between a compact (also in sound parameters) 1x 12-inch combo and the inevitable 4x 12-inch version. To whom one speaker may sound too hollow and a 4x 12″ too brutal, gets the “best of both worlds” here! Good sound with maximum flexibility and a fair price!

• 2 x 12″ speaker
• 50W
• 2 Channels (without semiconductor in signal path)
• 6 Basic sounds via relay switch
• 2 Effects paths
• Emulated line out
• 2 Master volumes
• Reverb
• Programmable 4-way footswitch
• All switch functions controllable via MIDI

• Travis Toy Model
• Developed in collaboration with Quilter and Eminence to meet Travis' demand for a great sound for the modern pedal steel guitarist
• Universal power supply (can be used anywhere in the world without transformers or switches)
• 1 Channel
• Power: 200 W
• Equipment: Eminence Double-T 12 loudspeaker
• Controls: Gain, Limiter, Bass, Mid, Treble, Reverb, Master
• Switch: Voicing
• Signal Out: Line Out Pre Master/Headphone Post Master
• Effects: Reverb
• Effect loop-in paths
• Instrument input: 6.3 mm Jack
• Effects Loop Send & Return: 2 x 6.3 mm Jack
• DI output (XLR)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 464 x 406 x 260 mm
• Weight: 13.6 kg
• Included in delivery: Tiltable legs and nylon cover