Need help brothers!!

poisonelvis · 02-07-2008, 05:31 PM

i have a chance to trade my 80's jcm 800 50 watt model 2204,for a evh 5150,first series edition,120 watt,i need something to bring the heavy tone,and the marshall ain't cutting it,soooooo,what to do?

poisonelvis · 02-07-2008, 05:42 PM

come on guys!!!!i got to make this decision like now!!!

Apophis · 02-07-2008, 05:45 PM

Grab it, no doubts

7slinger · 02-07-2008, 05:53 PM

if that JCM is in good shape, I would think you could sell it for more than a used 5150 would cost.

that being said, some people argue that the only difference between the original block letter 5150s and the newer 5150s or 6505s were the tubes they were shipped with, so I wouldn't worry too much about it being a first edition or what not

dream-thief · 02-07-2008, 06:10 PM

5150's are really good though.

and Marshall are suckage. I had to record my demo on a marshall, and It took about an hour of our sound tech setting up mic's, and running it through god knows what, to get it to sound close to what I wanted.

poisonelvis · 02-07-2008, 06:11 PM

thanks guys

Edroz · 02-07-2008, 06:11 PM

i'd take the JCM800 over the 5150 personally

. but hey, everyones tone needs are different. if you want the 5150, go for it. i wouldn't say it's a bad trade.

Crucified · 02-07-2008, 06:15 PM

Throw a good ts in front of your marshall, eq it right and you've got a nice metal tone. or go all out and mod the marshall a bit. i've got both and i use them for seperate things. if you don't care about collectability, resale value, go for the 5150

ShawnFjellstad · 02-07-2008, 06:18 PM

i would go for the 5150. i was really impressed by them the last time i plugged a hr-7 into one.
they can definitely bring the heavy tone.

7 Dying Trees · 02-07-2008, 06:59 PM

5150 or jcm800. To be honest, I wouldn't trade, but rather sell the 800 and then buy the 5150 if that's the way you want to go.

I got a 5150 a few weeks ago, it's cool, but much like the 800 it's a one trick pony. It does high gain well, and has a good dollop of aggression, but, the 800, with a good overdrive will pretty much do the same.

Either are good, and with the 800 being a 50w it'll hurt less to crank it.

Having said that, go play the 5150 at loud volumes, and let your ears do the choosing, plus remember that 5150's sound better if they've been modded.

02-07-2008, 05:31 PM	#1
poisonelvis windowlicker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bumblefuck,ca. Posts: 615 Main Seven: RG7420>evo>blaze Rig: marshall jcm800>mesa Thanked: 7 $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Need help brothers!! i have a chance to trade my 80's jcm 800 50 watt model 2204,for a evh 5150,first series edition,120 watt,i need something to bring the heavy tone,and the marshall ain't cutting it,soooooo,what to do? I always wear a helmet,it protects my hair.

02-07-2008, 05:53 PM	#4
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 2,519 Real Name: Patrick Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: 5150>TC Gsys>Rec4x12 Thanked: 5	if that JCM is in good shape, I would think you could sell it for more than a used 5150 would cost. that being said, some people argue that the only difference between the original block letter 5150s and the newer 5150s or 6505s were the tubes they were shipped with, so I wouldn't worry too much about it being a first edition or what not DenyThyNature

02-07-2008, 06:10 PM	#5
dream-thief Oscar Is The Dangler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoydart, Scotland / Leeds, England Posts: 478 Real Name: Lowell Main Seven: H&S Dark Heaven Pro Rig: Engl Thunder>Hayden Thanked: 2	5150's are really good though. and Marshall are suckage. I had to record my demo on a marshall, and It took about an hour of our sound tech setting up mic's, and running it through god knows what, to get it to sound close to what I wanted. ~ You've got your chance right now, Or to forever be silent ~ www.myspace.com/wolfenland

02-07-2008, 06:11 PM	#7
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02-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#9
ShawnFjellstad hates womanizers. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California, USA, fra Bergen, Norge Posts: 4,201 Real Name: Shawn Rig: Framus Dragon, Mindy Thanked: 37	i would go for the 5150. i was really impressed by them the last time i plugged a hr-7 into one. they can definitely bring the heavy tone. I'm typing this on my knees with my butt in the air. -Drew

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02-07-2008, 05:42 PM	#2
poisonelvis windowlicker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bumblefuck,ca. Posts: 615 Main Seven: RG7420>evo>blaze Rig: marshall jcm800>mesa Thanked: 7 $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $poisonelvis is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	come on guys!!!!i got to make this decision like now!!!

02-07-2008, 05:45 PM	#3
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,170 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Grab it, no doubts

02-07-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,424 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: rg2027xvv Main ERG: Custom Sherman 8. Rig: Herbert/Uberschall Thanked: 53 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Throw a good ts in front of your marshall, eq it right and you've got a nice metal tone. or go all out and mod the marshall a bit. i've got both and i use them for seperate things. if you don't care about collectability, resale value, go for the 5150

02-07-2008, 06:59 PM	#10
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,517 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: VHT UL->Orange 4x12 Thanked: 82	5150 or jcm800. To be honest, I wouldn't trade, but rather sell the 800 and then buy the 5150 if that's the way you want to go. I got a 5150 a few weeks ago, it's cool, but much like the 800 it's a one trick pony. It does high gain well, and has a good dollop of aggression, but, the 800, with a good overdrive will pretty much do the same. Either are good, and with the 800 being a 50w it'll hurt less to crank it. Having said that, go play the 5150 at loud volumes, and let your ears do the choosing, plus remember that 5150's sound better if they've been modded. The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

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