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I hate coming across like such a deluded consumer, but I don't think I can make excuses for myself any longer; I need a JCM800. It is the sound that I always wanted and aways was trying to get with my Traynor through buying pedals and the such.
I have now come to accept that my Traynor was designed for Fender Twin Reverb style sounds, and I do the appreciate it's sound now (finally). I will not sacrifice it to the knife to try and mod it into a JCM800.
So, now, to get that JCM800 sound, I will need to build a new amp. I feel no need to buy an amp actually manufactured by Marshall. I want the sound and not the name.
I'm leaning towards getting a kit from Nik at Ceriatone again, because I have confidence in the quality of all his parts, and for the complete kit without tubes it is $515 plus $100 shipping. I am too poor to waste money at this point in my life, so I am wondering if this is the best way to go. This is worth it if it's what it will cost, but is there a cheaper way that I should consider?
Is there any way to get close to his prices for things like his decent transformers for $160 for the set? I like the JTM45 style chassis that he uses as well.
I know half of you guys have probably built JCM800s from scratch (after all, everyone wants one don't they?), so I need your wisdom on this stuff.
Oh, are there other amps that nail that sound? Would I be disappointed if I went for a 18watt TMB instead? I know I would like the sound of an 18 Watt, but would that leave me still wanting a JCM800?
I have now come to accept that my Traynor was designed for Fender Twin Reverb style sounds, and I do the appreciate it's sound now (finally). I will not sacrifice it to the knife to try and mod it into a JCM800.
So, now, to get that JCM800 sound, I will need to build a new amp. I feel no need to buy an amp actually manufactured by Marshall. I want the sound and not the name.
I'm leaning towards getting a kit from Nik at Ceriatone again, because I have confidence in the quality of all his parts, and for the complete kit without tubes it is $515 plus $100 shipping. I am too poor to waste money at this point in my life, so I am wondering if this is the best way to go. This is worth it if it's what it will cost, but is there a cheaper way that I should consider?
Is there any way to get close to his prices for things like his decent transformers for $160 for the set? I like the JTM45 style chassis that he uses as well.
I know half of you guys have probably built JCM800s from scratch (after all, everyone wants one don't they?), so I need your wisdom on this stuff.
Oh, are there other amps that nail that sound? Would I be disappointed if I went for a 18watt TMB instead? I know I would like the sound of an 18 Watt, but would that leave me still wanting a JCM800?