100 watt MARSHALL PLEXI and how it compares to 1987x & JCM800 2203

[@jonathanray4598]

Come on man...just once...."I AM DRACULA" You totally have that ascent!!! You ROCK!

[@amidthefight6915]

Your channel has helped me rediscover my love for Marshall. I went out and got a JCM 800 again (my third over the years). Also, I just drove on a road trip this week and listened to Cyhra non-stop. You guys rock! Enjoying your content, thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool man! Really glad to hear! 🙏🤟

[@cros79]

A Plexi video, just what I needed this evening. 🙏

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Great! 😊

[@cros79]

@@EugeValovirta230V How do you think the Studio Vintage holds up to these bad boys? Btw, your enthusiasm only adds to the video. 👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it’s a great amp also but not as insanely loud 😁.

[@M4USMC]

Yes if you have any kind of a problem, get a Plexi.

[@zoomzoom3950]

Revisiting this video for ideas... ...got my new Marshall 1959HW into a Marshall 4x12; Saturday afternoon, no one's home; no attenuator, Ibanez PS60... Glorious!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah man!

[@FedericoMemme]

i'm playin one of these right now in this exact moment at home ( clean with pedals ..volume almost zero...:-) . i also made a video about that , it will be on air the september the 4th if you wanna watch it ( in italian ..sorry ), i was surprised how good the cleans are, especially on the bass channel, gorgeous fender tones, i also crancked it with a friend of mine who has the Torpedo Captor and it's amazing amazing amazing. The only complain is the volume wich is insane at levels that people can not imagine and the fact that you need an attenuator/reload device (like the fryette or the suhr one ) to use delays and reverb after the distortion when crancked. you're videos are always amazing!! have a nice day !!! ciaooooo 😉

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌 Thanks man!

[@JonGUK]

Excellent channel. I only just discovered you on youtube a couple of days ago and you instantly won a new subscriber. Plexi’s always sound good when cranked to my ears, and everyone else who “knows” :) Looking out for new videos from you !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 🙏☺️

[@johnmarshall3903]

Euge your best tones are always Marshall. You know how to get the best out of them.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

They amplify my sound the best 👌.

[@RapttorX]

somehow he gets the best Marshall tones out of non-Marshall amps too :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😊👌🙏

[@markn4526]

I can't believe I missed this video when you first published it! I love Marshall Plexis! The 1987x and 1959 are very close tone-wise, as you've said. The 1959 just has more girth being 100w. The 1987x is going to be easier to control though because it's only 50w and it's still plenty loud. My '72 Marshall 100w Plexi (yes it has a metal panel, but it's still a "Plexi") which I've owned for 20+ years is unbelievably loud. Thankfully the previous owner had an excellent post phase inverter master volume installed otherwise it would be unusable for my needs. Even with the master, it's still really loud when you turn it up enough to get the power tubes cooking and allow the amp to breathe a little. Your Bad Boy is a great sounding amp and surprisingly sounds very similar to both the Plexis. The 1959 just has something about it...maybe the bloom that you mentioned. Really though, your playing ability makes everything sound fantastic!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@richard66754]

You make everything you plug into sound great! Love your channel!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Glad to hear!

[@crflores76]

I only had sv20h and very pleasant by it’s versatility and dynamic… I’m very surprised how close tones of 1959 with 2203… thanks for share euge…. Great channel

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Great amp indeed 👌. Thanks!

[@chandlerclement1365]

Thank you for the comparisons, very helpful.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@maxarvela5579]

Euge frkn rules, my favorite KZbinr. ...There something so calming about that beautiful dude.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! 🙏☺️

[@mattnagy2565]

You know you want that amp ... a joy to see such a reaction.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I have the 50 watt 1987x and I really like that too but if someone would want to give me the big brother I wouldn’t be against it 😎.

[@TheCyberMantis]

It's great to see you having so much fun with these badass Marshall amps! You are the Marshall amp expert on KZbin! Nice of MusiX to lend you all this awesome gear, so you can demo it for us!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Thanks! It is indeed 👌🙏.

[@analogkid1261]

Sounds better than any of the other amps you've demo'd except for the 800

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@jonathanray4598]

Dude say "DRACULA" just once! Your awesome!

[@MisterTee]

I have an original 1967 Black Flag 100 watt. To call it glorious is an understatement

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪👌

[@madddog692000]

Man this thing sounds amazing! Good ol Rock and Roll screaming out of that Plexi! This video brought a smile to my face seeing you just enjoying the tones. Have a great week my friend 🤘🤘 P.S. Congrats on 14K!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes indeed 💪. Thanks man!

[@JackStolz]

When you kicked on the SD-1 I was like "That's the sound" Hell yeah.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah 😎👊👌.

[@willdenham]

You come up with great music on the fly.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Every now & then 😎.

[@willdenham]

@@EugeValovirta230V Every one I've heard so far.

[@kjylha]

best rock n roll sound ever🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 👊.

[@pigpog2307]

Man those Plexis sound great !! But that bad boy has some serious mojo !!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 💪🤟

[@ArticLight14]

The plexi is such a big stamp on the sound of rock. I loved that clean tone you was getting from it also.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 💪. Yeah it’s a great amp and responds to the playing really well.

[@ArticLight14]

@@EugeValovirta230V just seen the demo for the Malmsteen Marshall. Looks like a plexi.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it’s a Plexi but with added boost, noise gate etc. I did one Shining show with one back in the day and it’s a great amp. A heavily modded Plexi basically.

[@roncarter2188]

I have 1973 Marshall Super Bass 100 watt and a 1977 JMP 2204 50 watt, between these two amps I feel I can attain total nirvana!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪😎

[@rinok9662]

That demo was amazing

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@andreetje1964]

Hi Euge, I love the way you explained me about “the Sweet Spot” of a tube Marshall I owe a JCM 2000 Triple Super Lead 602 and with your help i undastood my Amp!!!!! PS; Your wife should be really satisfied with your attitude; Am I wrong????????? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear thanks! Yes.

[@Techo1329]

Great video Euge, and good choice to rock that Plexi out in A...that was a killer jam!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Techo1329]

@@EugeValovirta230V No problem, worthy of a special mention...you weren't just playing, you were really putting it into that jam. I'm going to steal that one and save it into my RC-10.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌

[@danriley5848]

Nothing beats the sound of those amplifiers imho.👍🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@zoomzoom3950]

Great review, great tones, great playing! Cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@ThyFinalPain]

The Mother of Amps! Finally ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 👌💪.

[@burningstar3466]

classic amp. I am glad Softube released it.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👌.

[@nothingEvil101]

what a godly tone

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 😎. Thanks!

[@BalconyMusicStudios]

Plexi all the Way!!! More Punch More Organic More Everything... Thanks for this review ... Cheers

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌👊💪

[@timeshock1255]

Awesome video again, Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@M4USMC]

I have noticed Euge you always get that Eddie Van Halen grin on when your playing a Marshall Plex of any kind or your Bad Boy 800❤

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎🎼🕺

[@blakjack3053]

Old Marshall and a booster.. The premier rock n roll tone of the ages!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👊💪👌.

[@Moirchester]

Pepita is preparing fo Fall. Dancing to good music will be a part of it, no doubt :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Exactly 👌😎

[@mawashigerimasa]

First time in your videos, when something sounds even better than JCM800😎

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@danilobriz8499]

ALSO !. killer playing dude.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@voxpathfinder15r]

I never understood all the amps that came afterwards that tried to build even more gain than a jcm800 let alone a 1959 super lead? Seems to me with those amps as your foundation you can get the rest of the way with a boost or overdrive tone and Taylor your exact tone. I can’t stand amps that are hard wired with tons of gain, you lose dynamics. There are tons of boost, overdrive & compression pedals to choose from. Heck slap an effects loop in and put one of those studio quality EQ units in - you will have any tone you want!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I agree 👌.

[@littlechrisvanhalen8783]

Hi Euge. VH 1 SOUND !!!!! GREAT!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😎🤟😎🤟⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎🎼🎸

[@Swapy_Gaikwad]

cool riff at 0:28

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

Eugue!! I bought a DSM&HUMBODLT Simplifier DLX. This pedal has a Marshall plexi style amp analog simulation. I think you should try it out and see if you feel it sounds like the real thing!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! If I get my hands on one then for sure 🤟.

[@jean-philippemorin1176]

You made them sound pretty close. They all sound good. Your bad boy still rules I believe, it has a little more thickness and juice compared to the 2 others, but still remains clear sounding. The plexi is a little brighter than the 2 others. This bad boy is one of a kind. :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👌😎. Thanks!

[@MoreMeRecording]

The 100w Plexi sure sounded the most open to me. I had the pleasure of having my buddies 74' Super Lead at my place for almost a year about 10 yrs ago and bridging those inputs and either running hot in the studio, or a "Ho Box" (attenuator) I had at home, it was just pure Marshall that many of us grew up listening to. Yet, I've never owned a Marshall lol..Doh..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎

[@MrEllgato]

plexi rocks!.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 💪.

[@malcolm77]

Kicks ass man!

[@Moirchester]

These videos must really be excellent for musicians!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hopefully 😎.

[@mustangguy3706]

need a plexi in my life.........man, i would love to see you put a 900 slx up against the bad boy!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

We all need 😎. If I get my hands on one then for sure 👌.

[@BenJ2827]

This cannel is pure tone porn!! -gets better and better!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎 Thanks man!

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

@Euge Valoverta have you tried running you Marshall plexi at 8ohms through a 16 watt cab? Eddie Van Halen preferred to run 8ohm out into 16ohm 4x12 cab as it just sounds a little better. I swear by it and its totally safe. I also use an attenuator sometimes that is 16 ohms and keep my head at 8 ohms out. I listened to each setting and it really does sound better. Try it...totally safe. I prefer greenbacks over any other speaker with my plexi. The 25 watt greenbacks like Eddie used. I think he had the best tones ever. I said tones because it changed a little here and there on the first 6 records but was always the same Marshall from 68. He also did the variac and dropping the voltage but I don't think you need to do that to get a sound like that. I actually prefer it without the variac because mine is a 50 watt and has enough sag already. I think lowering the voltage on a variac makes a 100 watt superlead less stiff and more forgiving and easy to play. Anyway try the 8 ohm out setting to 16 ohm. Something about the mismatch sounds better.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Sure! It’s always safe as long as the ohms from the amp are equal or smaller than the cab / speakers / load. Old trick and always worthwile to check that out 👌. Sometimes it’s worth it and sometimes not 😎. As long as if it sounds good it’s good 🤟. Same goes with a Variac; sometimes I use it and sometimes I don’t 😊.

[@jamescarpenter4777]

Jmp is such a beast

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 💪.

[@8stringer528]

These old plexis are famous for destroying your ear drums, and any small animal or bird that gets too close hahaha What a bloody good sound!! 2 cabs with green backs would top it all off. So many modern amps try to nail this sound, some go ok, but the original still wins.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I agree 👌😎.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Love it!! Thanks!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@erictripton]

I guess it's all subjective. As a plexi cascades out different than a JCM preamp gain. May sound similar, however some of us prefer a plexi type minus the jumper cable. The tube sag is non existent in a preamp gain amp, if that it a preference.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 👌.

[@badmacbassandbass8118]

Time for the Valovirta VALVE signature Marshall Amp!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 😎👊

[@MacawAviculture]

Did you use a power soak to manage the volume of the jet plane 100 watt Plexi? I did not see a link to the unit you used in this video or on your Amazon page. I see you have used the Bugera PS-1 in other videos.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah I use St. Rock’s React IR which is a reactive load & cab attenuator 👌: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baSpep5_bMR3gZY. It’s available only on their website: www.st-rock.com/reactir/

[@rexthornton3019]

Do you have a Marshall Plexi Super Bass? if not, which modern amp could sound like the super bass? thanks! great videos!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Nope. Hardly any in my experience. Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@JanneVirkki]

tonezone

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@ConradMH]

Amazing video bro!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks C!

[@ConradMH]

You are wellcome E!!!!

[@gabrielraphaelofficial]

lil spinal tap at 2:05 but its allot of fun lol

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@PaulRoseGuitar]

I like the 1987x best I think.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@ericroyals8819]

Man, you ought to try cutting the bass down to about noon (or even less), and boosting those mids up a lot higher. That’s where the magic is with a plexi.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

In your opinion 😉. I don’t use my eyes to dial a sound but just my ears so the knobs could be wherever. If it sounds good it’s good 👌😎.

[@ericroyals8819]

@@EugeValovirta230V oh yeah, it’s a matter of opinion for sure! I tend to scoop mids like that on a JCM800, myself. But thru a plexi I boost the mids to really thicken it up. Rock on! Love your vids. 🤘🏼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed. Sometimes I have the the mids cranked and sometimes all on 10 like on some solos on my latest solo album. Sounded the best on that day 😎👌. As I said I basically pay zero attention to where the knobs are and somedays I seem to like more scooped or whatever sound than on some other days 😁. Thanks man!

[@christopher.k.guitar]

I can see you are preferring 100watters normally - what made you pick the 1987x instead of the 1959SLP originally?

[@andrus108]

Johan Segeborn must be so loud, that airwaves fly from Sweden to Finland, and turn you into a Marshall maniac the same way he is :-D I liked the 1987x way more than the big 100W, while 800 sounded like a polished version of the JMP, and surprised it was quieter too! Have you tried a JTM 45, or are you going to?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟 Yeah I’ve played with one back in the day but that was before this KZbin thing but I’ll definitely do a video about one if I get my hands on one 👌.

[@andrus108]

​@@EugeValovirta230VI wouldn't mind lending mine, but I don't have a box or a case to ship it safely...​

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌😎

[@lukzriffs1564]

Allways awesome Entertainment ❤️

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@roncarter2188]

4 Holer Steamroller

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@clayknowles7382]

Plexi is sweet. 2203 with EL34s is the boss!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@slash91991]

Hi Sir, just a quick question, since the plexi needs to be cranked for certain tones, does that mean the power tubes will wear out a lot faster than master volume amps such as jcm800? Thank you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Not a lot faster but faster yes.

[@slash91991]

@@EugeValovirta230V Thank you! Would you recommend a mod for the high volume issue?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You’re welcome! No. A good Variac or attenuator works the best IMO.

[@zackwatson755]

Cool

[@redsilverjack]

hi, how good is the marshall 100w super bass ? compare to the big boy? thanks

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Depends on the amp. I have 3 2203s and they all sound different but really good. I’d have to have that particular amp for comparison but since it’s a non-master volume Plexi it’s quite a bit different than The Bad Boy which is master volume JCM800 2203. And a really aggressive one.

[@dejanostojic5496]

Fuuuuu killer amp⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 💪.

[@TheMetalGBG]

Cool riff

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Hi Euge, have you already had the chance to compare the 100watt 1959SLP regular production model with the handwired model? I‘m really curios if there is a tonal difference. As far as I heard they should sound almost identical, but in every sound demo I checked the handwired seams a little less bright and not breaking up as quickly when increasing the volume. My Model is already starting to distort with the volume around 1 at high treble input

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No I haven’t. Every tube amp is different so most likely there’s tonal difference. I have three JCM800 2203s and they’re all different and that’s the beaty with analog gear 😎👌.

[@vncstudio]

SLP and HW are different years of circuit. SLP is early 70s and HW is 67-68 circuit.

[@pedrolourenco2707]

i would love to se a plexi vs jcm800 vs dsl/tsl with master volume cranked and using gain as volume. to see how close a JCM800 gets to a plexi

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Doable 👌😎

[@orbithesun1]

The sound of smashed potatoes! lol

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁😁😁

[@-jk-2580]

Mainio video jälleen kerran!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Kiitos!

[@LopetaJo123]

😍🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@alfonspekala]

Im suprised how much gain it has, not much less than jcm800

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah when cranked it has lots of power amp gain whereas 800s have a bit more preamp gain.

[@vokodlok0]

i am curious how this compares to a friedman be-50 deluxe

[@EugeValovirta230V]

A lot louder at least 😁. On this one I compared the Friedman Small Box & 1987x, not the same same amps but quite close so you’d at least get an idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfZiKF6j5uFhMk

[@riku9678]

Kuinka Euge kun Verkkopaita.com ei vissiin enää toimi niin saisiko mitään kautta Godsplaguen paitoja?😊

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Ai perkele enpä tiennytkään! Taitaa olla, että taida sitten valitettavasti saada 🧐.

[@riku9678]

@@EugeValovirta230V Aa okei no ehkä hyvä et tuli tietoon :,D Mutta huuda lujaa sit jos saa taas joskus jostain, ylpeä fani haluu omansa! Suburban Tribe paitoja sain jo :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Mun pitää tsekata seuraavan kerran kun tulen Suomeen, et jos niitä olis jossain varastossa 😎.

[@ericsalinas1839]

Whats a good attenuator for this amp?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Any good attenuator that can handle 100w or actually bit more since Plexis actual power is probably more than that 😁. I’ve used only the St. Rock and it works great so I can recommend that 👌.

[@jasonrfloyd]

Thank you for your videos. They are extremely helpful. 🫡

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@MrMariodraiby1]

Plexi vs vh4 😄

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎

[@yanossnicklefritz7064]

They sound good don't get me wrong, but after watching the video of you plugging in that SLO, it seems like you ought to distract the wife from looking at the bank account and buy an SLO 100 or 30.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

SLO is a very good amp but favourite has always been JCM800 2203 and 1987x & the original 5150 comes second.

[@buffdaddy2032]

Huh? Can't stand to decipher his English

[@silviopimentel7247]

Marshall!! Terrible

[@GenetNasty]

I own and regularly use a 1959 RR , and two 50 watt JMP's from 1973, recently when in lock down, l opened up the 1959 RR and put it up against my HIWATT just to blow the cob webs outta' my skull. The neighbors three houses down were amused, and l live in a ( Bush setting) rural zone ! Yes Euge, they are fucking loud and we are all the better off for it .

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌💪