Classic High Gain Amps Comparison | JCM800, JCM900 & 2555X Silver Jubilee

[@raphaelbiazotto]

Everybody talks about Fender and Vox for clean tone but i really love the warm compressed clean sound of Marshalls.

[@Mr75044]

Rafael Same with me.. Cream. Eric plugged in to the low Input Jack... My favourite marshall sound.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

yes!

[@stevestarr6395]

Yes they can do it all!!

[@thorpenator9148]

Remember it was designed with parts from the Fender Bassman...with more kick.

[@Mr75044]

@@thorpenator9148 No The circuit was followed But British components were used. It was built to distort As that was what pete townshend asked for. It is not a bassman clone. Fenders were built not to distort....

[@Toraboramusic]

Silver Jubilee 2555X is superb. Smoother overdrive than even the 800. Great amps!

[@RyanLBrown9396]

Slash’s favorite amp

[@Toraboramusic]

@Kevin Wittwer that really says it all about the Jubilee. I knew Bonamassa used them years ago, but didn't know he still uses them - I'm not surprised though as the Jubilee is one of the best Marshall's I've used.. and I've played many. Thanks for the info!

[@maverikk521]

I have a wonderful Ceriaton 2204, but I do surely miss my 2555X.

[@Summer69.]

​@@maverikk521también tengo un Ceriatone 2204 y siempre he querido un jubilee, ya que mis influencias musicales y estilo personal está basado en Guns n' Roses, Aerosmith, Buckcherry, Led Zeppelin, Nazareth, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Gary Moore y a veces un poco de Megadeth. Y estoy indeciso si comprar un Ceriatone jubilee o Ceriatone chupacabras, ya que tienen un gran tono y su construcción es asombrosa, o ir por un original Marshall jubilee reissue.

[@TomTom-wro]

Have them all. Master needs to be set at 7 minimum to hear the Marshall roar guys… then it is a game changer, sort of completely different amp meaning more bass, more gain and saturation.The sound becomes a Marshall sound that way!

[@SimonVaillancourtPix]

The 4100 JCM 900 is the Jack of all trades! Best bang for the buck Marshall head!

[@rossdayleflynn8365]

The 900's are often looked down upon for some reason but I reckon it sounds the best in this comparison.

[@Lieutenant_Dude]

Gotta give you guys praise. You still make some of the best amps out there. I've had my JCM2000 for 12 years now, and it's been a beast. DSL50 from the mid 2000s, I think.

[@MrJackal43]

DSL 😂

[@phillamoore157]

I agree….great amps! 👍

[@SimonVaillancourtPix]

DSL 50 ❤

[@danriley5848]

I have used 800's and DSL Marshalls for years and they have always been the best imho and after using many different rigs I always come back to Marshall, period. I had the amazing pleasure of meeting Jim around 1987 when he was promoting the jubilee series amplifiers and it was amazing to talk with him and he was a sweet man as well.

[@robstonezone354]

I have all 3 of these amps. They are all totally awesome.

[@rockbar97]

i to :)

[@Sticknub]

so lucky!

[@alanst.4417]

Can't resist the classic roar of the 800, that's just THE Marshall tone of the 80s for me 🤟 Beautiful cleans as well! 900 second IMO. The Jubilee albeit a great and versatile amp is not exactly my cup of tea among these three. Thanks for the settings used and killer tones and chops as usual 👍

[@RockG.o.d]

to me, they all sound almost equal. Though for clean, I lean more towards the 900, and dirt tones either jcm 800 or 900. (when they working properly). I believe that's the jcm 900 with el34s. mine came with 5881 tubes, but I modded it to take the el34s, though tbh I didn't really notice a difference. there was probably a slight difference, but because I didn't record it before and after, I didn't have some ab test to do. I thought I would have been able to tell. Did change it back when the el34s went a few years later.

[@stevestarr6395]

All great with Marshall being King of Amplifiers and the proud owner of an 87’ Jubilee 2555 that will always be with me!! ❤️

[@gadearamon]

You can really hear the top end shine in the 800 and the extra low end and smoother sustain in the jubilee!! The 900 has a big mid push (at least at these settings). Great video! I know other videos exist for these on this channel, but maybe a comparison of all three of the 20 watt/5 watt heads for the 800, Jubilee, and Plexi "against" their 100 watt counterpart might be fun :)

[@arisl2370]

The 900 is the least mid heavy and also the darkest of them all.. I sold my 900 as it was more modern sounding- bottom heavy for my taste

[@guitarexpert2245]

@@arisl2370 The Jub is the darkest amp. The 900's are very bright amps with no low end.

[@arisl2370]

@@guitarexpert2245 the new 900 series are nothing like the originals..very dark and modern sounding..much darker than the jubilee

[@spideymarino]

Great demo. I guess you’re keeping it to amps still in production. However I think the jcm900 SL-X was a killer high gain amp and an often overlooked classic. 🎸👍🤘

[@cactus-mcjacktus]

would love to see a reissue of it, it’s the only JCM900 i’m interested in

[@r1deftone]

Yea, I love my SL-X

[@joshlucero18]

SL-X is by far the best jcm900

[@joshlucero18]

SL-X is by far the best jcm900

[@brpadington]

I have liked ever 900 I've tried. Even the much hated DR. If the jubilee didn't exist I'd have a 900.

[@xtakerux]

Silver jubilee is my favorite marshall amp , i think its a JCM 800 in a suit

[@nightrider7417]

The silver jubilee is my favourite , but they’re all good, I’d be happy with anyone of them!

[@mattb383]

4100 JCM 900 on this one. I was surprised how good it sounded.

[@matthewkennedy7283]

It gets hate for no reason, People can’t get passed the fact that it has a clipping diode. They hate with their eyes not their ears

[@brettr]

@@matthewkennedy7283 yes true. The same people put an overdrive with semiconductors and clipping diodes in front of their pure valve amp…lol

[@Wrecktoid]

I've got an 82 JCM800 2204 with EL34's in it that sounds so good!

[@r1deftone]

I have the 800 2204 & 2205, as well as the 900 4500 & 2500 SL-X.....love them all! I like the 900 SL-X the best of those four, but I also have a '79 JMP 2204 that is my favorite.

[@allanmills6540]

Me too! Got the 2210 800, 900 slx and jmp superbass 100w. 1960a cab. Superbass is my favourite! Had to buy a burgera attenuator tho!

[@TVoltG]

Pleasantly surprised at the 900. Was looking at a Silver Jubilee but that 900 looks to be a contender.

[@1thess523]

I have a 6L6 loaded 900 Dual Reverb 50w, I don't shred I play simple pop and skate punk so 3 chords, raking, and a lot of palm muting and it works really well for that and then I throw a Wampler Triumph or Mosky Silver Horse on top and it kicks it up a notch more 👍. I also play a Tele and an SG and the settings don't really have to be moved around

[@JamesFrancesca-x9r]

I bought a mint 900 for $800

[@sethmaven6924]

Thank you for the video, actually just sold my Vox and fender deluxe '65 ((great amps but)... Going straight Marshall Silver Jub 2555X and a DSL for kicking around.. Now I'm watering at the mouth for a jcm 800. Marshall Note: please post a video on the amps function and construct of each amp

[@sessionsolos]

Killer playing as usual, Steve! 🤘

[@marko6831]

What's his full name ?

[@ioannuca]

The attack and clear/punchy overdrive in the 800 is pure magic! All 3 are surely great if adjusted to preferred taste 🤟🏼 I have a TSL100 and the versatility in it is just awesome, off course with the magic sound of Marshall 👊🏼😁

[@billyc6678]

I have 2 of the JCM800’s. That I use for my Les Paul’s. 1 from 1984 & the reissue with effects loop. My go to rig. Also a Peavey 6505+ that I use strictly for my Jackson’s.

[@Spivonious]

You're missing the best JCM900, the dual-master hi gain. It was like a JCM800 with a built in tube screamer.

[@Tinyroomrocks]

Or the jcm900 slx

[@StratsRUs]

Instant song. Well done for working so hard yrself. Marshall should credit your name. I have an original 1987 Silver Jube 2554 and just ordered a SV20H

[@dq7860]

JCM 800s and 900s have some killer Thrash and Death Metal tones if you slam the front end with a Proco Rat.

[@jonathanguerrero7394]

Damn I'll have to try that!

[@AuntAlnico4]

​@@jonathanguerrero7394yes indeed ! If you can find an old white face RAT you will be blown away.

[@LesVegasMusic]

Awesome! Thanks for the comparison. Definitely the JCM800 for me.

[@geraldrauch1701]

all sounded great to my old ears!!!

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

Beautiful Tom Anderson Classic. Looks and sounds great.

[@ArmedSuperstar]

Love my Marshall amps!

[@castleanthrax1833]

We all do. ✌️

[@applehead252]

I think anyone would love to own either of the 3 !!! All sound great!

[@warmothgmc]

I only have an ‘83 JCM800 4010. I was surprised how warm the low gain channel is running 6550’s. Amazing amp. The high channel ain’t to shabby either. I can always goose the front end. I know about the EL-34 sound…have played plenty. Still like the different flavor the 6550’s have in this particular amp is pretty cool. I like running a couple amps sometimes…my Orange plays into the mix easily. My all time favorite Marshall tones are the 1987 and 1959 4 prongers. There’s just something about those amps. I sure miss my ‘69 JMP50 Plexi. Sadly, I don’t have it anymore.

[@mattchurchill]

I'm lucky enough to have the SV20 and Jubilee, the SV is an awesome vintage voiced amp but I find the Jube is a way more versatile rock beast. Absolutely love this studio series.

[@sathira_anuk5179]

Which cabs are you using? Can those 2 amps work with a messa boogie cab?

[@AuntAlnico4]

​@@sathira_anuk5179😂 of course those amps sounds great with Mesa boogie cabinet .😅

[@VITATRISTIS]

They all sound nice.

[@Miasma666]

Hopefuly marshall make a Jcm 900 mini version like jubilee,DSL,800 does

[@guitarexpert2245]

I guess this is the new way of demoing an amp because no stores carry these amps on display to test. However, this is good demo which gives a clear sound to what these amps can do. Keep these video's coming it helps us or me at least.

[@christopherblair6636]

superb demo !!!

[@damienlancer]

Really good video and jamming. I like it very much you started dirty too! I have been on the fence thinking which to get with the nice price of the Silver J this presentation comparrison helped make a decision, for what I was looking for, thank you Marahall!

[@Erock503]

dammit. This just makes me want more Marshalls

[@hootowl6354]

Yeah, until you have to move them. 😂

[@VaibhavMittalGuitar]

JCM 800: Rauncy & Juicy with good articulation Jubilee: More Raw, Raunchy & Juicy with smoother tones JCM 900: Raunchy, More Smooth & Darker. All had that iconic Marshall growl, just different in the Eq 🤘🏻

[@mannyfragoza9652]

i never cared for Marshalls clean tones but you made them sound amazing. BTW The Silver Jubilee sounds the best to my type of tones

[@JawkneeJay]

The Jubilee has that extra sizzle on the top end that gets me every time. I used to use one live but the band i’m in now runs direct. Fortunately managed a pretty good approximation on my Headrush pedal board, but i still miss the real deal

[@bobspartylounge]

Interesting the treble is all the way down on the JCM900 dirty settings.. plus a low presence setting.

[@joshphelps5985]

What happened to Chris George? He used to use a Les Paul! Which is what Marshall’s are meant for! And when has anyone ever plugged into a lower input on a JCM 800???

[@Terrybryk]

NICE Marshall ..... brother. .. especially the silver jubilee..... GOD BLESS U BROTHER

[@davidwicksmusic]

I've got the 2558 Jubilee combo from 1987. It's great but I'm not a fan of the speakers, anyone got any suggestions on speakers that will be a bit smoother sounding? The original Marshall Vintage speakers are a bit snarky in the upper mids and not in a good way!

[@vox1966]

Greenbacks are the best in a x pattern with 65 s

[@JP-mp5st]

I had a JCM800 2210 Channel switching Marshall. For some reason I sold it - probably got tired of lugging that whole setup around. I still regret it to this day although I did move on to non master volume Fenders and much prefer those. The clean channel was like a Plexi but stupid loud. At first I never got on with it but then I replaced the original 6550’s with EL34’s and that made all the difference

[@highdb1]

Why is the treble on 0 for the high gain channel of the 900? It sounds too muffled.

[@Bigstrat2]

All awesome and I love my JCM 2000 DSL as well

[@shinji391]

I'm disappointed the guitar riff at around 0:39 wasn't Live and Learn by Crush 40.

[@TomTom-wro]

What guitar 🎸 do you play in here dude? It sounds sick with all three amos - I love the sound all of them. The key though are the speakers - after playing myself many different cabs with 2555X, 2466, 2000 I understood that for Marshall to sound like a Marshall you need Celstions G12T-75 Speakers.

[@WebberLai]

Where can I buy the shiny Marshall logo sign ??? I really need it !!!

[@lewisridenhour6536]

I've had seven different Marshalls I love them all I currently have a 78 JMP 100 w and a 89 2210 100 w my tone is perfect I've been told that for years the only amp I miss I was a poor musician I had a 82 white Marshal 100 watt jcm 800 the serial number was all zeros and then a four I had to pawn it cuz I was starving I still miss that amp I will play Nothing Else but a marshall great amp

[@Mr75044]

Great vid. The 900 sounded surprisingly good in rock mode... Never hear much about them. On Your first track the 800 I was hearing a bit of a EVH..twang coming through. Excellent.. PS just subscribed. Used Marshall's for years. Still do.....

[@刘强-g1c]

2555x clean voice is so pretty！

[@marko6831]

Details of that stunning Tom Anderson ????

[@mickhudson]

Modern marshall comparison next maybe?

[@AndyK.23]

Great demo! To get these classic tones, you need the master volumes up half way. Try that with an 800!? Yikes.

[@kurtj312]

30th Anniversary was the best amp you ever made. The red channel us a bit thin (SL-X was better). It had the best clean you've ever made. But, the Amber channel is what made this amp one that I'd never sell. Give me a Marshall with 2 of these Amber channels and I'd be set for life.

[@clintrichardsonguitar]

The JCM800 is one of my favorites! I have a reissue and an original 1981 JCM800 2204, both sound amazing!

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Same here, I’ve got an 85 JCM800 2204. I’ve got friends who rated the 100w more but I have always been a Michael Schenker fan and I found the 50w was a better amp for the pub/small venue work I did in the 90’s.

[@allanmills6540]

I've only got the 2210 😔

[@lsu1992]

My 4100 turns 27 in March, 2025. Only amp I've had longer was my beloved '91 Valvestate.

[@ratt669]

One genious guy at least who knows how to dial properly a 900. Thanks!

[@OReilly1981]

You really can't go wrong with any of these amps. I got the Mini Silver Jubilee half stack (quarter stack?) Myself.

[@kosmajahn2877]

Do the same with JCM 2000, Please!

[@waterbuffalo4225]

Marshall Jcm800 or the Silver Jubilee? Most difficult amp decision ever

[@matsandersson8857]

The Silver Jubilee also has diode clipping.

[@Stefan-]

I thought i remembered that, i have a JCM 800 2205 which also has diode clipping, it sounds great.

[@matsandersson8857]

@@Stefan- Yes it’s almost like having an OD in front of the amp. It sounds great.

[@juleslacrapule]

anyone knows the name of the clean song he plays?

[@zago78]

How do you control de volumen for those 100w amps? If you set master to 4 and in high , the volumen is too load for a room

[@hootowl6354]

Put a volume control in the loop. That acts as a master volume for the pre-amp. Works brilliantly in combination with the power amp Master. JHS makes one for about $65. You'll thank me later. It's a hell of a lot cheaper than buying an attenuator and, IMO, sounds better.

[@kmw5100]

Maybe it's the pop punk and metal player in me, but the JCM 900 has always been my favorite

[@yrmthr]

Nah man they're awesome amps. People online are just stupid

[@SeaGonzale]

Guitar volume is full in the clean tones ?

[@willman100]

I had one of those Silver jubilee 50 watt heads and the matching 4x12. I was just a teenager and regrettable didn’t understand the greatness and rarity of them. I got rid of it and regretted it years later. Anyways. Great amps

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

oof I feel your pain! the jubilee might be the best Marshall ever made

[@omarheavy2009]

I have Jvm 410 & Jcm800 studio stealth but i still want these all from the review!

[@1thess523]

Was that 900 EL34 or 5881 based?

[@MrMeik1970]

Jim is watching you 😮 i love all Marshall Amps 🤘

[@DEBANGOBHUSANKALITA]

Which one best Marshall amp under Rs.15k

[@Korph88]

They all sound great, but it seems to me there just isnt enough gain to comfortably play lead without pedals

[@trevorgwelch7412]

I bought the amazing 100 watt half stack JMD:1 . The Greatest amp I have owned .

[@vox1966]

Could you please do will greenbacks I know I am a old man but I like greenbacks or 65s

[@jcromanh]

When the 800 50w?

[@ericpeters5744]

I need a comparison with my TSL 100

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

I’ll take one of each - thank you.

[@barano9729]

I had about three JCM 2000 dsl over the years. Got rid of all them. Now I know why it isn’t ever featured in any of these real classic Marshall videos. Just doesn’t make the cut, however there’s are some die hards that swear the 2000 dsl deserves more appreciation.

[@glennmorganofficial]

My JCM 900 SL-X has been the centerpiece of my rig since 96. A monster of an amp.

[@olegpanov9954]

its slx! not too many!price was up!

[@dougmorisoli6482]

Like the JCM 800 the best. But in the segment for clean tone the graphic has preamp on 10. Pretty sure it isn’t on 10 especially with MV higher than the dirty segment. 😅

[@migueldelatorre9475]

The guitar is connected to the low sensitivity channel, is has a dramatic volume drop vs high sensitivity. So it’s not surprise it is dimed.

[@FirestormAudio]

The 800 sounds great. Just needs boost that little extra bit of crunch.

[@sonnysilversmith2156]

I want that angus young tone from Powerage album: Down Payment Blues (intro) and Gone Shootin, or High Voltage Album: It’s a Long Way to the Top.

[@roblarson9065]

You used dirty tones with single coil when you said you were going to use humbuckers 😕

[@paulmorgan8254]

Slightly off topic even though it could do high gain, my favourite is DSL2000 50W even though I never owned one. My brother had a 50w JCM800 combo and I always thought lead channel was fizzy, I'd also bought a 70's 100W master volume 2nd hand for £35 in the 90's and I thought it was fizzy. I'm an old classic rocker and absolutely loved my DSL401 40W combo, I'm a big fan of small bottle output valves like EL84 (especially in a Vox AC30) instead of EL34 and 6V6 I had in a 78 Princeton combo instead of 6L6. I'm also a fan of the KT series but for hi fi not guitar amps.

[@vox1966]

Kt 66 in a Vintage Modern is awesome

[@paulmorgan8254]

@@vox1966 the original Marshall's exported to the US used KT's (88's I think) as part of the deal but were initially hated by American guitarists as they didn't sound like British one's but when metal really came to the fore they were loved for their headroom before distorting, that's why I call them hi fi valves. I'm amazed at what Hiwatt managed to do with EL34's in their amps, just listen to a certain Mr Gilmour and that sounds almost hi fi. you also have Marshall's step brother Park and I always wanted one, never played one, because they were a completely different take on the rock amp. makes me feel young talking about these things.

[@mariannwatt2678]

I have 5 marshall heads but for me my 68 50w plxi is the one it takes overdrives verry well so i can make it sound like many other amps or plug straight in and dime it for marshall old 60's bliss !

[@lukehenderson436]

I definitely think that different models are a fit for different styles of music, but I think that if you pushed me to make a choice, I’d probably go for the Jubilee.

[@kenaiello4851]

Need the Vintage Modern !

[@d24isDURIAN]

What a beautiful Tom Anderson, I'm my opinion the best guitar out there.

[@SDH2023]

Still have my original JCM900 4500 but it ‘hums’ these days when the power gets turned on. Doesn’t come through the speakers but it’s still bloody annoying. Other than that it’s as good as it always was.

[@josephbutler148]

Pretty sure they have always done that u just don't notice til u get them next to other amps that a dead quiet

[@antilaw9911]

I've owned all them and reissue plexi 59. I like the 900 best because its most versatile for my style classic rock/Hard rock. Its basically an 800 with a pedal for boosted tones which is what ALL 800 users did in the day. The new reissues have dual effects loop and half power switch. And you can still crunch up both channels with pedals of your taste. Honestly i dont care for any factory run Marshall's after the 900 series. The 900's still had that Hot warm crunch.. whereas the 2000's etc were stiff boomy and spikey.

[@andreadigiovanni8655]

all they sound GREAT!!! Maybe the jcm800 lead is more "dirty", "wild" than the other two.

[@metalinsights9664]

The 2555X Silver Jubilee sounds a bit boxy, the JCM900 a bit thin, the JCM800, just right.

[@guitarplayer5932]

i own a jcm 900, original 25/50 jubilee the jubilee is my favourite

[@bobmartino8073]

Great video. I have a JCM 900 which does not have reverb. Amazing tone and huge mid and low range. The only problem is it is not a true 2 channel amp. You can not have a clean channel and dirty channel since it only has 1 gain and 1 master gain. You can go from loud dirty to quiet dirty but not dirty to clean. I never play clean so it doesn't matter much to me. I have replaced the JCM to a new EVH Iconic as my workhorse. It does it all but I still keep my Blue Voodoo for the extremely heavy stuff which requires a noise gate for sure.

[@jessetate9701]

A jcm 900 studio would be sick

[@djhoneylove5710]

The 90s jcm series sound great on clean and sound tinny on the overdrive. The overdrive channel needs compression.

[@RockG.o.d]

which you prefer? answer: YES.

[@VampirockX]

why not lp guitar