New Marshall Hybrid Amp for 2010

Post by **Mike** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 6:13 pm

JMD-1

Digital Preamp, Valve Power Amp, like the Bogner/Line6 Spider Valve.

Looks like this will be a competitor for the Line6 Spider stuff, Peavey Vypers, Vox Valvetronix etc

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 7:19 pm

x= cuf max ?

SAVEStheDAY · Post by **SAVEStheDAY** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 1:01 am

Hmm. I was thinking that Marshall might be done introducing new products for some time after introducing the MA series, the Haze, and the Class 5 recently. Can't say I'm excited for this one, but I am excited that they're bringing some new stuff to market and taking some chances.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:03 am

It's funny how a name can make you hate something...

What're all the LED's above the controls for?

greenweenie · Post by **greenweenie** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:37 am

BacchusPaul wrote:It's funny how a name can make you hate something...

What're all the LED's above the controls for?

Presets ala L6 Spiders

Post by **dots** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:53 pm

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i'll check it out if they have them at namm. for now, HAET IT.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:40 pm

I think it makes perfect sense for them to produce an amp like this. These little modelling amps are great practise and recording tools, and every since one on the market has at least 2-3 Marshall models on it.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:11 pm

I found a lot of this modelling stuff (FX included) works great at recording levels. Crank it and it starts to lose its identity. Like my Korg Modeller FX, the 4x12 cab setting sounds like one... at bedroom volume.
Can't fault Marshall though, they'll win a new crowd with these but i think the majority of the old crowd will hate them.

Freddy V-C · Post by **Freddy V-C** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:27 pm

I guess it's a good next level for beginners who want to move on from their practice amp. I wouldn't buy one, my Valvetronix does the same job and I can't wait to get rid of that.

robroe · Post by **robroe** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:46 pm

such a fucking waste of money. Vamp2 costs 80 bucks now brand new.

you could get that cheap tube amp / cab mickie bought and a Vamp2 for your tinkering needs and be fucking set

the isaac eaton · Post by **the isaac eaton** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:50 pm

The best modeling amp like this is the line 6 flextone 3 combo. For some reason they really got it right with that amp, all the sounds on it are insane, in my band the other guitar player uses one and it can keep up with the rest of the band just fine too. It sounds so good. That being said this thing excites me.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:52 pm

robroe wrote:such a fucking waste of money.

1. There isn't even a price yet - what are you on about?
2. This is an amp with a preamp, poweramp, transformers, speakers and an enclosure. That is just an effect box.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:24 pm

Mike wrote:
robroe wrote:such a fucking waste of money.
1. There isn't even a price yet - what are you on about?

It's a new Marshall.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:34 pm

paul_ wrote:
Mike wrote:
robroe wrote:such a fucking waste of money.
1. There isn't even a price yet - what are you on about?
It's a new Marshall.

You can get a Marshall badge off ebay and stick on a large cardboard box, you could even color the box black with crayons, draw knobs and stuff too..

Post by **Mike** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 8:59 pm

paul_ wrote:
Mike wrote:
robroe wrote:such a fucking waste of money.
1. There isn't even a price yet - what are you on about?
It's a new Marshall.

They are cheaper than Fender amps in the UK. By a long, long way.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:17 pm

Mike wrote:
paul_ wrote:
Mike wrote: 1. There isn't even a price yet - what are you on about?
It's a new Marshall.
They are cheaper than Fender amps in the UK. By a long, long way.

So? It's a digital modeling amp, I'm not giving points to Fender on this one, I'm saying that it'll be priced really high because it's a new Marshall product. Incidently, Fender's prices are a laff in the US as well.
Why pay for the Marshall name when all you want is a modeling amp, whether you're in the US or UK.
I don't immediately recall a worse deal in the Class A Wars than the Haze.

Post by **Mike** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 6:39 pm

The Haze isn't Class A? Are you talking about the Class 5. The Haze is the two channel + digital FX amplifier they made for Intermediates...

I've actually played one of those, and it sounds brilliant. At Â£299 I would say it is priced very well indeed. That's the same as an Orange TT head.

As far as the digital modelling goes, Fender already does this in the Super Champ XD, I don't see the hate for Marshall doing it - why wouldn't they step into a Market Segment that is taking business from them?

I do not work for nor am I affiliated with Marshall Amplification