Marshall JCM800 2203X | The Amplifier of Amplifiers.

[@B3n85_]

This guy is literally the guy I dreamed to be as a kid. Amazingly talented, incredible tone. How this guy isn’t a household name I don’t know.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🙏🤟

[@fw3784]

You said it! I stumbled across his channel a few weeks ago. I was rather stupidly and naively unaware of the Finnish metal scene until recently, and now I can't stop listening to metal from Finland! What a great hard rock scene! What impresses me also are those videos where Euge plays classical music. He has huge range and capabilities. Dude, if you tour in Western Canada, I'm going to try and get front row seats! [and hoping you will put your autograph on my guitar!]

[@thatscottishdude2058]

Probably cause his name is too hard to pronounce 🤣🤣, great guitarist tho

[@fw3784]

Can we at least all agree that if this was 1978, when Ozzy left Black Sabbath, Euge would have been the #1 choice for Ozzy 's solo project?

[@B3n85_]

@@fw3784 My son's name is Zakk. It should have been Euge!

[@chadrussell3771]

Your playing is amazing Euge. Your passion for JCM800's is going to cause me to spend more money! I have the mini silver jubilee but I'm really digging that JCM800 depth.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Sorry 😎🤷😁.

[@LightningN1NjA]

You’re the reason I got my 2203x….wouldn’t replace it with any other amp. Got the Hotmod on it and boosted even further with the SD 1….its a monster

[@tobiasryan8378]

This is one of my favorite videos to watch. The smile on his face during the song is pure happiness!

[@g_giac]

Just ordered a 2203X because of this video. Thanks for the great demo / review. This is such a reliable channel for getting to know gear.

[@JCMSlash]

Awesome ! The 800s are Marshall's beasts, the best amp ever made. I had a couple before and regret selling them , now I need to get a 2203 because of you 😎🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 💪. Good 😎.

[@zandig666]

I'd considering changing the bright cap in my dsl20h I could get it as shrill as an 800 but the disk is not as loud as the sc20h and less than half the dollerinos

[@zandig666]

DsL not disk

[@iandavidson4852]

Sounds freakin killer. The demo tune didn't hurt either... Crushing precision Euge! Rock'n'roll magic.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@tterm001]

Whatever you play, it sounds amazing. There is no gear in the world which sounds bad in your hands. Thank you for the great videos all the time.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jaredriley4071]

😅p😅😊

[@ioannisstavropoulos4319]

Great video as usual! So in my point of view the current reissue is close enough to the original so as there is no need to look for a used one... Thats what I call a proper reissue! Thanks Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah it’s basically the same so Marshall has done amazing work 💪.

[@davej8045]

Second only to the consistently amazing playing, I’m impressed by how well you are able to dial them in so close and articulate the differences. 🎼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Euge, brother you should be the new Marshall Ambassador!! lol I always love watching and re-watching these clips.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@johnhotz1400]

I endorse that!

[@Hadouken5150]

Awesome 80s playing man! And that amp definitely has that classic 800 tone. I’m glad Marshall has stayed true over the years.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@mosthighguitarguy]

I know you get this a lot but your playing ranges from true finesse , to tastefully fierce and scathing passages !! Ive seen a lot of great players but you sound amazing! The gear review was awesome and the sounds you dialed in were crushing it ! Stumbled on this by accident and subbing immediately 🎸🎶

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks! Really glad to hear this 🙏. Welcome aboard!

[@wasp6439]

I bought a JCM800 2203 bases off this video 🙂I had a few back in the day, this clip convinced me the reissue is just as good.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Great to hear! Yep 👌💪.

[@jesterraj]

Not gonna lie u always come up with great riffs.a treat to watch....

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@LeonTodd]

Yep, that's THE sound. Loved the ending "No you don't , you just need to play better" 😆

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I agree 😎. Glad to hear man! 😁. And it’s so very true 👌.

[@paulgeary531]

Awesome playing as usual Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@jamesmeeker6933]

Insanely badass main riff. Made me pick up my guitar to figure it out. Pure Marshall power!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear man! Thanks!

[@RapttorX]

nice to hear that Thomas Blug is using the Bad Boy as reference

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah!

[@billyc6678]

I own this amp, I can’t get enough of it. Also have the 20w version. Incredible amps. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Rock on! 🤟🤟🤟

[@mixmastermonte]

Thank you!! I have a jcm 800 and am currently trying to record it so thank you for showing your mic set up. My jcm doesn’t have enough gain so will check out your pedals.

[@Imokyourok440]

I lived in a small town as a kid, so we had to travel a few hours to Dallas to buy any kind of musical item. I bought the No Rest for the wicked cassette and the entire ride home I had my Walkman volume all the way up. It was a great day!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Hell Yeah! 🤟

[@ndk2378]

Perfect, the comparison i have waited for as i was thinking for some weeks about buying the 2203x as my first JCM 800. Other Videos never had the sound quality for an actual good impression. Thanks alot!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad I could help! Thanks!

[@the_anderman]

Just got one of these, I’m glad to see that it hangs with the older versions. Oh, and I dialed in your settings - it sounds fierce! 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool!

[@zandig666]

Hi Euge I was 16 when this amp came out in 81 🤟🤟 I'm guessing the 800 is why screaming for vengeance '82 sounded so wiked !! And soon after, Saxons sound as well !!!!🤟🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 😎🤟

[@keithclayton1271]

Excellent demo... more than I could've hoped it would be. Beautiful playing. Thank you.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@greygardens81]

I bought a 2022 JCM 800 reissue last week. I have been calling it "The Big Dog"

[@johnmarshall3903]

Sounds great as always Euge. Reissue seemed a little bit more crispy than the bad boy. You could probably make a Gorilla amp seem good!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! The Bad Boy isn't on this video 😎.

[@marcosandron6081]

@@EugeValovirta230V this one Rips! Great video as Always!

[@tidav2917]

@@EugeValovirta230V 😂

[@artsal]

Reissue sounds amazing wow I didn’t know Marshall was capable of creating the 800 again

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah!

[@adiecummingsshredguitar9306]

This was inspired I got as close as I could with my ID core V3 and shredded a load of Zakk Wylde riffs awesome

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool!

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Euge, your playing and tone is always a round house kick to the head!! lol Always brutal and yet, clean and tight!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@bretfuzz925]

They all sound awesome! I think either could be dialed in to sound like the other. Thanks for the video!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Pretty much yes.

[@timothymartin2137]

Gotta love that JCM800 sound..truly the sound of ROCK!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah!

[@fernandoinfante6676]

Love your Sykes aproach. You're the man! 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@HellaJeff206]

This is a great demo! Most guitar players and surely people in the audience would not be able to pick which amp is which in a live setting at real volumes. A JCM800 on 5 is HUGE! I think all 3 sounds great, but Euge is an excellent player...he could play any amp and guitar and make it sound great! Well done sir!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Yes indeed 💪😎.

[@stratjunky]

you should try a Landry LS100 or LS50G3 amp or the lexi even at low volume a world sound then you don't need a loadbox anymore! world amps with a class sound!

[@jean-philippemorin1176]

Thanks for the comparison. They sound so close especially the reissue and your old 85. Which is a great thing really if you are into these sounds. The ZW feels mor raw and razor like, a tiny bit. Still pretty close. I'd be happy with either of them. You can cover a lot of ground with them.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

You’re welcome 🙏. Indeed 👌💪.

[@johnmturi4155]

Man your playing is super! I always tune in for the review but end up re-watching the playthrough.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@mawashigerimasa]

Great stuff man! It would be interesting to hear you compare the new Victory super sheriff to your Marshalls. I Hope that Musix will get those so you could do that💥

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! I’ll ask 😎👌.

[@keitharmani7059]

This sounds like the entrance theme of an amazing Japanese pro wrestler in the early 90s!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🕺😎

[@LegendaryTones]

Back in the day the plexi and Super Leads used to get all the love and the 2203/2204’s - not so much. That said, I’ve been playing 2203s since I was 19 years old (51 now) and they are THE best in my view. The reissue 2203x is also built to the standards of the originals and adds an effects loop. What’s not to love about that? If it’s too bright, you could snip one leg of the bright cap or treble peaker cap running in parallel off the 470K input resistor as many people have with the originals and call it a day!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Word 👌🙏.

[@panelbolcsessegekalacsonyk4176]

I'm in love with my Blackstar 200 S1, but you're right......JCM800 is really the best amp in the world!!!! 🤘😀👍

[@0megalul309]

Badboy tho

[@bartbart4702]

and VOX AC30

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟👌😎

[@Telecoaster]

I bought a used 2203x from 2017 a few months ago. Man, it's such a raw visceral experience to play this amp. I totally understand you getting goosebumps! Even if it's not really my sound, it's just so much fun to blast out chords or dial in a perfect Jimi Band of Gypsys tone ... the power is unreal and the looks are totally iconic. And you gotta love the simplicity. 6 knobs are all you need ... oh, and the fx loop is a very welcome addition. Especially because you can switch it off!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Indeed 💪👊👌.

[@matthewtorossi8909]

i love the faces you make while you're dialing in the tone!🤣thanks for the video. a guy close to me has a mint 83' 2203 800 and bottom with the celestion 80's. I'm definitely considering. cheers!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🕺

[@THEJOEDAVISBAND]

JCM 800 IS the best. the elder ones without effects loops especially. I will say...68 through 73 super leads are badass too.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@christopher.k.guitar]

I‘d love to see you check out the Friedman JEL 20 watt head… Most Friedmans don’t have a brightcap and therefore lack that famous Marshall kerrang - the JEL 20 ist different and very close to the JCM800 with some minor circuit changes taming the unpleasant highs but retaining that kerrang. I guess you would like it. Fantastic sound and freaking loud for 20 watts.

[@joemoore6450]

Great demo of the JCM!!! Still playing the same one I bought in 85’ with 18” Jcm cab usually.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 💪

[@andygregson8422]

Really good informative video of three great Marshall amps. Nice and easy to follow without too much techy stuff to confuse you. Great metal sound in standard or drop tuning using only the classic SD-1 Always a great watch - keep ‘em coming Euge 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@andygregson8422]

Do you use an attenuator or just blow the roof off?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I use sometimes.

[@zandig666]

It's worth mentioning that Saxons strong arm of the law '80 is a wiked example of a 4 hole amp by '82 priests sound took on the 800 sound as well as Saxons by 83 !!!!!🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@Johnsormani]

The first mastervolume amps were still JMP, which were technically the same as the early jcm800 versions, just a different case

[@michaelmitchell5909]

You always amaze me how bad ass of a guitar player you are man...for me, I love the zakk Wylde 800 with the 6550 tubes...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@OSpetze]

Funny thing, I ordered a 2203x, but it got post poned to summer. Now I know why... But its all good, got me a JMP superbass 1992 from '83 instead ;)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪👌

[@michaelpeacestewart]

goose bumps never sounded so good 10 10 10

[@johnhotz1400]

Bro,mad respect for you !

[@anthonyschreck]

You get the best Marshall tones man! Please make an IR of that cab 😀

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Maybe one day 😎.

[@anthonyschreck]

@@EugeValovirta230V I cannot wait for one day. lol, I attempted to recreate the setup with a lunchbox head

[@TheCyberMantis]

800 is 800. They sound the same to me! Put Euge on a JCM800... and he will noodle for hours! 😁🎸🎶🔥 This head is $3,500 at Sweetwater in the USA. The good news is: it's not "Made in China"! I would still take an ENGL Fireball 100 over this JCM800. The Fireball 100 is $1,900... and it has 2-channels plus a noise gate. Fireball is made in Germany, JCM800 is made in England. Both are awesome amps, but the price difference would be the deciding factor for me. I am not stuck on the 800 sound. I love the Fireball 100 tones just as much. Plus, Fireball has a true "clean" channel. 🤘🏼😇🤘🏼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤟

[@thomascoates1234]

Love your style Brother!! Pick attack and pinch harmonics are wonderful. Palm muting incredible! Heavy 80"s influence right.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear thanks!

[@guidoverhasselt2372]

Add a SPX90 and the classic Zakk tone is unleashed. Amazing amp.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes.

[@phillamoore157]

Euge always get's amps I traditionally have never really liked to sound great.....still seems a tad fizzy. I think I prefer he passive pickups a bit more. The passive pickups with the gain pulled back a little, just to get some of that fizziness out, and I think this amp would sound even better. Would love to hear the clean channel with a strat to hear if this could get into a warm Texas Blues territory. But, over-all this sounds really, really good, Euge. I'm floored at how similar these all sound. I could hear virtually no difference. What a great, informative demo. Thanks for sharing, Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@rickycompton2610]

Euge all I can say is freakin wow, you are such a Monster player,I hope more people subscribe to your channel because you should have 1 million subscribers just for your playing.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks man! Not against that 😎.

[@serega4087]

Crazy playing, i need to live through 3 lives to figure out this

[@jonfai]

Skwisgar skwigelf?!? Just teasing, you’re the man Euge!

[@timothythornburgh9515]

Those jcm 800s are awesome!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes.

[@jaredriley4071]

What's your opinion on the Splawn quickrod? Is it voiced as aggressive as a 2203? You got to be my favorite guitarist on KZbin, bro. Incredible playing.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Never played with one so no idea 😎. Thanks man! Really glad to hear!

[@brandonjackson5865]

Oh Blu guitar is modeling the Bad Boy ? Sweet!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 👌💪.

[@dinasaur74]

Amazing playing :)

[@johanmaertens9681]

hahaha love how youtube algorythm turns your name into a spanish speudonym with the subtitles on ... El Cavalberto ! lol

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁🕺

[@paulschlachter4313]

"Hi I'm El Cavalberto and this one is about Marshall JGM 802203X." - First sentence of this video's subtitle. 🤣

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Good 😁

[@onefelibata]

Great tone and playing! =D

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@karlroszko]

I bought my 2203x about 6 months ago after having rectifiers. It sounded great straight away but it was very very bright and had some harsh spikes in the treble range so I used to dial the presence to zero and mids and treble pretty low. I have a nice LP custom and everything else is good so it should sound amazing but it was a bit harsh. I then looked into the cab, yeah it had Chinese T-75 speakers, so after much research and debate between creamback or V30’s I found a set of 8ohm V30’s from 2003 and once I put those in the cab the overall sound from the JCM800 transformed into amazing. I think it’s really important to make sure the speakers and guitar suit the amp also. I’m very happy with it now but it took some time to figure out the speakers. Also I was wondering if running the power out at 8ohm from the amp rather than 16ohm and then into an 8ohm cab makes a difference to the tone. In my opinion its made the amp a lot smoother and there isn’t the harsh tones, I can play it much louder now without those spikes coming into the sound. If you can do a video comparing the 2203 or 2203x running at 16ohm or 8ohm that would be awesome. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@brentbailey6515]

Hey Euge What are you using to switch between amps. I've got 5 amps that I'd like to switch from one to the other without changing cables. Thanks for the video!

[@0megalul309]

Khk amp switcher I think

[@brentbailey6515]

@@0megalul309 It looks like the one. Thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

KHE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5C6oaiQjJdlepY

[@slash91991]

The take away of this video is ‘You just need to play better’. Thank you for the great content.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎👌. Thanks!

[@alegutierrezmusic]

Great playing! The song reminds me of "We own the night" - Impelliteri.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@popeye089]

Always love your vids on amps bro, instant like

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Gwaeron]

Another awesome demo, as usual! For Marshall-ish tones I would love to see you try out either the new Victory VS100 Super Sheriff or maybe even the V4 The Sheriff Guitar Amp to compare with the Bluguitar Amp1!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Noted 😎👌.

[@famousforever8556]

Damn, the boy has some talent in him! Nice amp too 😉

[@BradRocker]

The new "Bad Boy" on the block.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪

[@cornistaken5718]

Great review! What do you do for a living?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Music; playing guitar, bass, some keys, songwriting, producing, recording, mixing & mastering. My main band is www.cyhra.com. More about me: www.eugevalovirta.com

[@mika-hp5ch]

That reissue seems to have a tighter low end, more defined, compared to the old one. And less mids ? It's closer to the ZW, but the ZW seems more scooped

[@EugeValovirta230V]

To me they were pretty much the same. Minor differences and like we say in the business; does not affect record sales 😎.

[@libor0711]

"You just need to play better" :-). Yep, that's pretty much it. Fabulous playing, as always....all of them sound absolutely killer good, and super close.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🤷. Thanks! They do indeed.

[@guitarexpert2245]

You have a great ear for tone. I concur with your conclusions. Right before the Pandemic, a used one was for sale at Guitar Center in U.S for $1300. I almost bought it. Now they are going for $2800 used. WTF. What a missed opportunity. Keep doing these great video's.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Damn. These new ones are 1600€ here in Europe 👌.

[@theguitaristGabriel]

I noticed one of them are closer to Kerry King when you chug/Palm Mute , which means one sounds a bit thinner to me. it could be that the EL334s are not broken in yet. best is still the bad boy for attack and depth 1 2203 '85 Scandinavian 2 the 2203 x 3 ZW

[@mr.mikehunt4286]

Its the shity 6550 that marshall b1tch slapped zakks name on

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@samfisherv30]

The reissue sounds great. A bit more growl than the 80's amp. When are you going to do a Soldano SLO 100 review?!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! As soon as they send me one 😎.

[@joeminton105]

Sounds pretty tight to me. I like it alot!!! 😮😮😮

[@davidkervin]

I have a 2017 2203 reissue. It sounds great. The only difference I can tell between the reissue and the original 2203 I have (1983 model) is that the original has a touch more sparkle or brightness. Not a big difference though.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌💪

[@konradapolke]

Now I‘m sure, I want that amp!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

💪🤟👌

[@CanadianRockerGuy]

Sounds Awesome Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@brianbeaven698]

Great Video Euge Thanks for sharing 🤘🎸

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Oldironmachineshop]

Great Video:) Would you use the Effekt loop on the 2203x maybe for delay or does it cuts the Sound to much ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Live for sure 👌.

[@stiffrichard2816]

The 2203 reissue sounds good but nothing like the originals. It's more modern and scooped sounding, kind of tame, and sounds better at lower volume than the originals. But crank up an old one and it's a huge nasty roar like no other amp. Especially the early ones without the effects loop.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Pretty much the same to me which is obviously a good thing. For me at least😎.

[@ericmyers4218]

"If you think you need an 80s 800 you don't. You just need to play better." 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟😎

[@MarcusW87]

I prefer the 5150/6505 series (6505+ owner), but the JCM800 has undeniably made an enormous impact on rock/metal music. In quite a few cases after some serious modding though. 😜

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Another amp I’ve been using a lot since 90s 👌💪. Definitely a favourite too!

[@MarcusW87]

Yes, but then again you have an impeccable taste in tone. 👌🏼

[@thedddemon]

Very useful video I've been so curious about the 2203X. I think it smokes your original '85 800 one and is slightly better than the ZW one. So overall quite impressed, thank you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!👌💪

[@jpsuominen]

According to KZbin's automatic captions you are "El Cavalberto" 😂

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I have many names according to YT 😁.

[@rick4855]

Hi Euge, can you make a comparison video one day between Marshall reissues 2203x and 4100?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

If I get my hands on the 4100 one day.

[@aquilarossa5191]

How does the Warm Audio API style mic pre improve the signal compared to the mic pres on your USB interface? My Audient interface's mic pres are good, or so they say, but I suspect a dedicated mic pre that runs off mains power and has a transformer in it would do a better job. More clarity and bigger balls etc.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Basically like you said; more clarity, bigger balls & punch 😎💪.

[@thomascoates1234]

The new 800 is a monster! Best metal Amp ever!!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes.

[@Marcelo_B_159]

killer killer! amazing Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@baronvonchickenpants6564]

I had the 4211 split channel reverb

[@allboutthemojo]

It does sound just a little bit more aggressive than the other 2.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌

[@allboutthemojo]

@Euge Valovirta unrelated question but just curious, when you travel ( not on tour) and just want to take a guitar with you, do you check it in or carry on board?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I have a flight case which can fit 3 guitars and that goes to oversized luggage 😎👌.

[@danim5881]

Nice vid, all great amps, I think the Zakk 800 had better note separation

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!