Marshall JCM800 2203 from 1984 aka THE BAD BOY

[@gooberthoreau]

Euge is a riff machine.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏🕺🤟

[@iam5486]

​@@EugeValovirta230V I and many would pay for song/riff writing lessons from you. How the heck did you get to your level of playing. Just amazing 🤩🥳🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I give lessons via Skype (playing, song writing, recording, mixing etc.) Please send me an email ([e-mail]) if you’re interested. Thanks!

[@TheChingazo]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I appreciate the time you put in to put up these videos. Been a fan last few years. Sessions Vol. 1 and your solo album is on steady rotation driving to work in the morning and your IR is the main one I use with my rig. I'm buying the new Cyrha album when it's released. Wish nothing but the best for you in 2023.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man and special thanks for the super thanks! Much appreciated 🙏. Likewise.

[@seanrobertson2569]

This is the only amp I've ever owned bought the half stack from my English teacher who was using it like a coffee table for $300. Had no idea the deal I got cause it was my first amp and I was just starting my guitar journey. 20 years later it's still my only amp and I still love it.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool man! I hear you 💪.

[@zandig666]

Great story !!!! You ended up with a great amp yet I've gone through 4 or so in the last 20 yrs lol

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I have pretty much retired my 50 watt from 84. But now and then I fire it up and it always puts a smile on my face. MANY gigs and it always delivered.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪👌

[@Kessellish]

Absolutely perfect tone 🔥🔥🔥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏🤟Thanks!

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

1984 JCM800 Unobtainium - Euge said it runs extra hot - higher voltage. 🔥

[@ericschugemporium973]

I bought a JCM 800, 900 silver jubilee and jtm45 and none could i ever get to sound like your bad boy. truely one of a kind

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟💪

[@brivington2011]

Killer Tone. Love it.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@cros79]

THE BAD BOY 🔥Have a great 2023, Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks and likewise!

[@downbytheriffer291]

Killer song! I love that The Bad Boy has taken on a life of it's own. Might even be a merch idea in there. I could see a "The Bad Boy/Euge" shirt selling pretty well.

[@jeffmiski3392]

I'd buy one for sure!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Might be indeed 😎🤟.

[@0megalul309]

you know, the bad boy.

[@me.roderick]

Elements of so many great players yet not enough to diminish your unique mastery. Pursuing a plexi tone for years I decided the 800 is the one for me. Right now just a sl5 combo going to my original jcm 800 412 cabinet wired 16 ohm. Dropped a mullard in it and run an archer od in front at 5 watts. Got the anvil clank and the woody violin tones absolute Bliss. Quality content Euge. 💪🎸

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Cool!

[@lecorsaire2283]

Great sounding amp. I’ve played and owned Mesa Boogies (Mark IV, Single Rectifier, Road King) for most of my life because I always felt that they’re better amps for home use, but this is really making me want to get an 800! It just sounds so alive. Hard not to be inspired by that tone!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

800 2203 is my all time favourite amp. That boosted with Boss SD-1 is just 👌💪.

[@rempelrt]

I wake up on Christmas morning, get my coffee and turn on Euges channel to hear this song. Wow, it put a big smile on my face. Merry Christmas everyone

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear man! Thanks & likewise!

[@FUZZY_FREQUENCIES]

Got one few months ago. Damn good amp.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪🤟

[@julienklettenberg5816]

Always enjoy your videos, Euge. Happy New Year 🎉

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks and likewise!

[@themanmike1]

Great video, I too am a JCM800 fan. I have a 2004 2203X that I had the (Jose) mod done from Voodoo Amps and changed out the tubes to KT-88s. I call mine "The Monster"!!! Peace...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 👌💪

[@chickenbeek]

those mods are killer wanted that exact thing back in the day so much. I'm sure it's insane. that demo of it they did where he was playing jake E Lee riffs was insane.

[@GarryParker]

What a way to end the year! The Bad Boy sounds amazing as usual and it was nice to hear more of his back story. It's so interesting to learn that it's the imperfections which make it sound so perfect... a lesson to us all.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@nopeoplecorp]

Metal Christmas to you, Euge - you have been a highlight of my YouTubing in 2022.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@MetalAzza]

Awesome as always! My favourite guitar channel!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Glad to hear!

[@marshallnoise3557]

Great freaking amp! I had a 1982 2204 that had super low plate voltage for a Marshall at about 380v and it was just the sweetest Marshall I ever played. I was dumb enough to sell it, but when you are young and poor...you do what you have to!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Damn man 😎.

[@kahlrhoam6769]

Merry Xmas & HNY’23, Euge, to all of yours. Rock on. 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Dude that is crazy amazing that Thomas is gonna put the bad boy circuit in amp x....you must be so happy. I'm happy for you man. I'm sitting here with my amp1 iridium right now at 3 am and a 4x12 peavy cab. I'm dialing it in with your guitar and man your absolutely right about it being almost exactly like your bad boy. I have a Seymour Duncan 805 overdrive and a bbe sonic maximizer pedal in the loop for just a tad more thump...you videos always justify paying 800$ for this thing when there's so many killer amps for that price....prs mt15 is one for sure. I bought my amp1 based on your video of the first time you played thru it and was blown away. I was sold. Then you were with Thomas doing a demo with him which was incredible....love your playing man, I love zakk wilde too and he also inspired my style...he's killing it with Phil now with the Pantera reunion

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah it’s really cool! That’s the way man! Thanks!

[@davidkervin]

Your settings on your '84 are basically the same as I set my '83 2203. Man those old JCM 800s are special and sound so amazing.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟💪

[@madddog692000]

Nothing like the Bad Boy. Nothing comes close to the sound of that beast. Great video man 🤘🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@bananahammock334]

Thank you for starting the video career. Been a great year of videos.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@APOKALYPSE34]

As some one that own when they reissued them in the early 00's when i got out of high school this amp is the one. had to sell it back 15 years ago but now I have the reissue 2002 model got it from Japan shipped for $1093 months ago. yes thats the amp and shipping. It was meant to be. But the 1984 the bad boy 2203 one day I like to own one also since its the year I was born. lol Keep up the great work and crushing riffs coming! Cheers

[@massimoscarpato8169]

All hail to the bad boy! 😎

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟💪

[@berniesmith8089]

Thanks for all you do, Euge! Your channel is the only one I immediately watch when something new is posted. You woke up the metal in me over the past year and my playing is once again what it once was. Bought your solo album and just purchased “Take A Walk.” All the best to you and your family in the holidays and always.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Really glad to hear man! Thanks and likewise 🙏.

[@rickycompton2610]

Euge killer Jcm800 2203 , your playing makes any amp sound killer, Happy Holidays, I have the same head, and also a JCM900 mark3 2100 that I love.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man & likewise!

[@alfixn]

Sounds insanely good. Would love to see your real amps demoed back to back with the digital modellers as all your amp demo videos sound better than any other channel I’ve watched

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! It’s a bit like comparing a real Mustang GT to a computer game of a Mustang GT. After you’ve driven with a real one nothing else compares. At least IMO 😎.

[@grinder2401]

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you Euge and all the people participating (or not) here! All the best man

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Likewise!

[@B31L]

very cool 👍👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dave_sustain]

Great video as always Euge. You make great content all the way!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@santoshshrestha9473]

Thankyou sir.hope to see you soon.its almost may.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟🙏

[@mikescotch8894]

Love your vids, Euge! That ‘84 (Bad Boy) definitely has something different in the preamp section. Not stock. Sounds great!😂 Thank you for your fantastic playing and incredible videos, appreciate it, Brother🙏

[@ianlahaye9476]

Huge Lightning-Power! Your 800 is so killer. Interesting about the Scandinavian power laws. I'll be building a 2203 soon and Im definitely using the Bad Boy as well as a few others as reference points. Thanks for sharing, Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪. Cool man!

[@jescowhite6047]

Cool vid again Euge. I have a JCM800 2203 from 1984 too, it has vertical inputs though. They probably switched over to horizontal around '84

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Probably yeah 🤟.

[@nopeoplecorp]

And your review of the JCM2000 TSL 100 was the inspiration for my best buy of this year - never had so much fun with this half stack and my Les Paul, which I bought in January.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool!

[@peevee605]

Riff Maestro and Bad Boy makes for a sonic assault. Never enough Sir Valovirta around here! Merry Xmas Euge. Paljon Kiitoksia.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@peevee605]

@@EugeValovirta230V anytime.

[@ipo79]

What a sound! 🤩

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪🤟😎

[@hyperbolekid]

After listening to thousands of guitar gear/review channels across youtube for years, the mojo in that 1984 JCM800 is incredible. I wonder if a Quad Cortex or Kemper can bottle up some of that mojo and you can probably make a nice side revenue stream. I know I would easily pay for them. You have a very special amp there Euge! Happy Holidays!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Yeah 💪. Stay tuned for BluGuitar’s forthcoming new AMP X 👌.

[@BradRocker]

Can't wait to hear your AmpX stuff and the package addition for the AmpX

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! 🤟🙏

[@Bash_Man]

Amazing sounding amp Euge.. The tone and playing style compliment each other so well. Nicely done sir.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@tnjeren]

Such a beast amp! I love the jcm800 more and more! Thanks Euge! Happy holidays 🤘🔥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 💪. Thanks and likewise!

[@tonictonetomrockstar1931]

great tones as usual

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@tommyvanhalen1728]

Your channel is the best, I’ve learned so much about sound and how to achieve tones that inspire me to play so much more. Also the demo video with the 5150 iconic compared to the block letter helped me to decide to pull the trigger on the iconic head which is under the Christmas tree right now anxiously waiting to be plugged in. Merry Christmas

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks man! Likewise!

[@bestoned1841]

Plus I can show my wife I don’t make them faces just to be making them face when I’m trying to squeal em to….haha love it!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@gilbertostefan]

A true christmas gift! Thanks and merry christmas 2 you Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks and likewise!

[@gilbertostefan]

@@EugeValovirta230V thank you!

[@anthonygallo6319]

I’d just like to say thank you for all your videos this past year!! I never miss one,and I have actually learned quite a lot!! Very helpful and enjoyable!! Happy holidays to you and yours!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Really glad to hear!

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Euge, I love your sound. Very glad I found your channel. I have always wanted to play guitar, some how parts of life got in the way. But now I am learning, a little later than I wanted as I am 51 and been learning for year and a half. Les Paul with Marshall can't go wrong. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a great time on Tour. Cheers from Canada

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh that’s cool! Really glad to hear! Thanks!

[@crunch_amp9282]

Thanks for what you do ✝️

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏🤟

[@timec818]

Cool video how you tried to putting words on the sound your a hearing, how a good Christmas and good luck with the tour😎🤘👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! It has that ’high silver’ with a touch of ice blue and aggressive brownish red fire 😎🤟.

[@timec818]

@@EugeValovirta230V yes!! Love it😎🤘

[@JBGoode-zx7pp]

When that song hits at the beginning, 😂 it’s like Bad Boy - Destroyer of Worlds!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪😎

[@eddygib]

As always great job Euge! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Always a pleasure watching your video's, your 1 of my favorite YT channels, great tone, awesome gear! Great product reviews, looking forward to the next yr Euge! Cheers from🇨🇦

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Really glad to hear this! Thanks!

[@Metalthrashingdad]

Sounds glorious

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@eman7422]

Awesome and thanks for great content !

[@BackyardRonin]

wishing you well on the tour man! love to tune into these experiment comparison videos you do. see you in the new year!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@LucienYorg]

Wicked playing man!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@fearlesstrooper8536]

Thanks a lot Euge for the overview about your Marshall's. As always great and awesome sounding playing. Wish you and your family a nice christmas and a happy new year. 🤘🍾

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Likewise!

[@CanadianRockerGuy]

Love the sound of that Badboy amp Euge, it's perfect! Really great song also, very heavy!! Happy Holidays and Merry Xmas to you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks! Likewise 🙏.

[@onewiththings]

Merry Christmas!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Likewise!

[@xray5niner1]

That 800 is definitely a beast!! Great video, great information, as usual!! I appreciate the effort you put into the quality content of your videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Also, if you find yourself in the Continental United States, the drinks are on me!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed. Thanks! Likewise 🙏.

[@gph2193]

The One amp to rule them all. I have jcm900, it wishes it was an 800. Jealousy well deserved. Rock it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪🤟

[@davej8045]

Euge, Bad Boy, & Stickers…Hell yeah!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🕺🤟💪😎

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Hey euge happy new year and great video as always. 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Yeah, the Marshall JCM800 + Boss SD-1 is your signature sound. Killer song! Thanks for doing what you do. I have learned a lot by watching your channel. You are so lucky to be able to play in Japan! I know you will have a great time over there.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪. Thanks!

[@KanoDailyThePhilippinesandMore]

Glad I discovered your channel!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to you did! Thanks!

[@OlegCapovani]

Amazing

[@charlesb7831]

I found my Marshall JCM800 4010 combo was running hot too, and my Carvin X-50B head. I ended up swapping the El34 tubes out for 6L6GC with a slightly cooler bias and the tubes last year's instead of a year lol. When I was running Groove Tubes El34 I was replacing them every 6 months and twice the price. I've been running Mesa Boogie 6L6GC for over 20 years now and no problems. Just my 2 cents. Love the content, Cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! Thanks!

[@stevenowen82]

Awesome content! Thank you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@thomascusik6109]

Sounds great Euge, yes I am familiar with your creations. 800 and you, Point taken, it really is the Bad Boy. Merry Christmas to you and yours man. Kerry in Houston.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@brownsfan7753]

Awesome playing and tones!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@barry3045]

Super Ballzy , like a young Zakk WYlde. Cheer, and happy new year .

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks and likewise!

[@thomascusik6109]

Have a great tour in Japan. I bet they love you guys!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@zandig666]

Only Euge and a few others can really tame the bad boy !!! 🤟🥊😁😁🥊🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪🕺

[@madmikemike]

youre rad Euge! i love the bad boy. i cant wait to hear the modeled bad boy on the new blu amp. cheers happy holidays

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Likewise 😎💪.

[@arnouvo]

Joyeuses Fêtes Euge et merci car c’est grace à toi et tes bons conseils si je possède depuis un an déjà, un superbe Marshall JCM2000 TSL100 ! Sinon, viens nous voir au Québec !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Cool man!

[@fernandogil2468]

Euge bad boy Valovirta❤

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪

[@bestoned1841]

Dude that’s frocking screams!!!!!!! I’ve got see it in SLO-MO!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@johnmarshall3903]

Great amp and great playing Euge

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@scottjamable]

The Beast sounds killer, you play killer. I have a 77 JMP 2204 lower voltage transformer but I love it. I have tweaked mine to get more preamp voltages. I bet your problems with the pre amp gain and volume could be fixed properly without changing the overall mojo and sound. I would have it looked at just to see what is really happening with it then make a decision on fixing it. But that is just the OCD in me LOL. Rock On brotha !!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@michaelcooper2386]

That is the sound!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 😎💪

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Thank you for this. I always learn something from your videos. I’m nowhere near as good as you but that isn’t the point. Keep up the great work. Respect ✊.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Glad to hear!

[@juanh9350]

Greetings from the other side of the world, I love that tone… by any chance do you have the schematic of the Bad Boy? I am about to build a JCM800 and I wonder if your amp have some components with different values, I don’t know how familiar are you with this but Marshall have changed some internal values throughout the time.

[@warmothgmc]

Definetely fun amps. I have a 1983 JCM 800 4010 (50 watt 1 X 12 combo)

[@bretviola6871]

I have a 1984 JCM 800 50 watt combo that has the original two Celestion G12T-75 speakers that is my favorite amp I own. The reason is, and it’s one that’s not really talked about with this model amp, it’s versatility. Yes, we all know about the JCM 800 distortion, but because it’s a 50 watt amp with two 75 watt speakers it has the most beautiful sparkling tone at high volumes (headroom) on the clean channel. I actually stopped using my Fender Super Reverb because I can get as good a clean tone with my Marshall, but I can’t get the distortion from the Fender without having to tote a pedalboard around.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌

[@moonloop6]

That's a killer tone.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟🙏💪

[@bjstein4242]

Euge, stay safe and have an excellent new year.. you know "BAD BOY" is click bait.. you might consider the next time you get it serviced to have your AMP TECH go through some of the finer points inside that make it special.. perhaps MARSHALL should reissue the BAD BOY-X.. I'd be in line for one for sure..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah 😎🤟.

[@popeye089]

Thanks for the videos and have a happy new year bro 🤙🏼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Likewise!

[@JanPatrick]

Hyvää joulua Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Kiitos samoin!

[@huskylove-666]

I’m still saving . One day I will have one. But wife maybe a problem. I’m working on it

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@krimsonlediable]

Awesome contends as per usual.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jamdalf4343]

If that AMP X is going to be Stereo I'm going to want one 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It will be 👌.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year dude :) Greetings from Wales.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks and likewise!

[@steveo4253]

Merry Christmas Euge !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Likewise Steve!

[@joesantangelo1]

Euge, my Canadian market 2210 is the EXACT SAME WAY. On or off!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 💪

[@christophergray42]

Top Drawer Riffs, Licks, Tunes and Tones...the Bad Boy has the perfect home. 🤘🙌 Merry Christmas and a big thank you for every video you have ever done. Always Awesome. 🍻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@pauljackson2938]

Ive read the vertical inputs are the best but this is the best jcm 800 ive ever heard. 99% in the fingers

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Just personal preferences. In general horizontal ones are a bit more aggressive and that’s what I like 💪.

[@EddieZep]

Happy Birthday my friend 🍻

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!