My MARSHALL JCM800 2203 from 1985 aka THE LITTLE BROTHER

[@gooberthoreau]

His jams to demo stuff are always 10x better than anything people actually put out in that same style these days. Frontiers needs to have him on payroll to co-write on like 90% of their catalog.

[@TheCyberMantis]

Truth. Euge is a sharp talent.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I don’t know about that but thanks! Really glad to hear this! 🙏

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@skyhorseprice6591]

@Euge Valovirta Dude, what really connects for you is the fact that everything you do on & about guitar is just fucking pure honest _heart!_ And, you know, a heap of awesome talent. Man, you're not tryna fluff up some poser bullshit, you _never_ say shit like, "well, I would tell you how I process my guitar sound, but the fact is that my signal chain is really simple except for how I run one line out to my bank so like every note I play gets assigned a money value & then the tone morphs so like the more money I make, the cooler the tone is, so like that's why I can't exPLAIN how it works because these bank tellers, see, they adjust my tone on the FLY and so it makes a really unique........" 😂😹😅🤣🤟🤣 You just go, "look, it runs from here to here (close up of gear), and then to _here,_ (another close up), and finally to my DAW, _here,_ (close up) so..... Fuck it, Imma play some shit so you can hear it.." Then you play and it's just....man, your tone is excellent, and you always play such wicked, metal/hard rock/shred licks, except they're really the language of your soul. You just.... can't..... go..... _wrong_ with that approach. No weak links. No moving parts other than your hands. "If it ain't broke, DONT FIX IT!" Engineers know wassup. Dude you are SO not someone's flavor of the week; you play exactly what you feel and it just crackles with life. I've not run across a guitarist in a very long time who actually satisfies my own personal choices of tone and approach and feel with such honesty. I'm not just blowing smoke here, bro, you gettn right near the top of my small list of dearly cherished guitarists who can play chops all day long but use it to convey _feeling._ Keep doin this shit. It's refreshing as fuck yo!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks man! I’m really glad to hear this! Made my day man! Much appreciated 🙏.

[@frank74zakk]

Beautiful sound, great Euge

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Allan-ts1ux]

Like the reissue first.. bad boy 2nd ..then the 85 with same el 84 as reissue.. also liked the dial mod more than the dip switch one too to dial it in. I traded set of Mullards 84s straight across in 95 for an 800 out of the 80s that they said needed tubes but sounded great to me..wish I still had that bad boy with the cab too. I think I paid 100 for the 4 12s.. played it outside in the little MTN valley and it was awesome in the forest area I lived in. Echoes were insane ✌️ Euge

[@harleydonaho7290]

First of all, that riff wreaks of bad-assery! Man, that rocks the socks off. Very well done. I have a 1983 2204 that had some Voodoo Amps mods when purchased. I seriously purchased it from a 13 year old for $500 in 2001 who 'couldn't make it sound good'. I also use the SD-1 at the exact same settings as you. I have owned 100's of amps, but this one just still does it for me. I'm going to try recording it and panning the lead as you have in this video. Again, I can't tell ya how much I enjoy your videos. They are right up my alley. Have a great and rocking day!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Cool man! Likewise!

[@Basedboomerchadbear]

….man, this is the music that I’ve wanted to hear for years… …glory days. ….this world needs you right now more than it knows 💪😎👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah that’s why I decided to make an album with songs like this. ”They don’t make that stuff anymore like they used to”. Well I will or at least try my best 😎. Thanks man!

[@brianlacapra5916]

You really are my new favorite guitar player

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Really glad tp hear!

[@brianlacapra5916]

I love how you look so happy and into what you are playing and sometimes surprised i miss that feeling

[@paulcline]

It brings an absolute smile to my face to hear you play, Euge. Rock on brother! \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear man! Thanks and likewise!

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

Look at all the glittering gold!! A sight to behold! Still my dream amp no doubt. I was eyeballing another Les Paul this year after my newest Slash November Burst, but Ill mostly get an older 800 if possible, or a reissue. You clearly proved the reissue 800 is up to par! Thanks for these great 800 video's Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎💪🙏

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Always love watchimg your vids man....your sound is awesome

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man!

[@SoCalDrone4u]

Always great mixes. Killer guitar tone not drowned out by reverb. Drums and bass sound superb. I think I heard a bit of Tattooed Dancer influence in there. Nicely done, Euge!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! A bit 😁.

[@johnmarshall3903]

Sounds great Euge, I love how you make these sound..

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@Hyde92]

Make a damn album already!! Simply the best, Never stop bro we love you!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Just mixing a song 😎. All instruments have been recorded and I’m mixing the songs as I get the vocal tracks from many different vocalists 👌. Thanks!

[@Hyde92]

@@EugeValovirta230V That’s awesome, can’t wait!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! Glad to hear!

[@MrSmokingstrings]

I have a mint 1986 50 watt that's a Canadian version.....beast.....all my buds wanna buy it! Played it at tons of shows, never a problem, same tubes....

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Cool! Yeah those Canadian ones are pretty much like the Scandinavian ones. Aggressive mofos 😎💪.

[@BCENGENHARIA]

Euge, your simple and direct approach shows us how we waste time with endless nonsense about the search for the perfect tone, that tone that we never seem to find. And you also just achieve the perfect sound so naturally, congratulations! I know it's not really your thing, but could you show us a sound more in line with Malmsteen 80's, thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah there’s no such thing as ’perfect’ in anything. I’ve always been ’sounds pretty good and does the job’ - kinda guy who just likes to play and write songs 🎼. Malmsteen’s sound: a Strat and a Plexi and play like him. Easier said than done 😎. Especially the most important part; his hands - the playing.

[@THEJOEDAVISBAND]

BADASS STUFF , dig your music and enjoy the videos, great playing

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@timeshock1255]

Awesome amp, awesome video (again) and hey, awesome hat too, mate! :)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 🕺😎🤟

[@Iucky01]

Great song and tone. And super informative amp review as always!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@skyhorseprice6591]

Cool tones, cool tune, and awesome Guitar Face at the solo beginning🤣🤟🤟

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 🕺🎼😎

[@billyc6678]

I don’t know how I missed this but damn, that was some awesome playing. I love the backing tracks that you do. They definitely bring it all together. I love it. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Glad to hear!

[@williamnapolitano1550]

tODAY I just picked up a 1985 JCM800 2203. its A beast. LOW MILES ON IT. HAS THE ORIGIONAL 5 BIG /TALL BLUE CAPACITORS. ITS NICE N TIGHT SOUNDING. ORDERED SOME FRESH TUBES. Tung-Sol's. Thank you for the video!!!

[@michaelphickey]

Euge, another enjoyable video! You are an excellent guitar ambassador. Your passion and energy shine through in your playing. I love that you enjoy different styles, share your varied influences and experience with everyone. I was very impressed with the reissue but your ‘bad boy’ seems like the live monster! 🙌🏼

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks man! Glad to hear!

[@markkinney5030]

I have too say is all your jcm 800 sound great the bad boy is well bad boy and i love that amp the littie brother sounds great and the 2203 x sounds killer as well. You know the 800 was and is there best amp too date! The 1987 and the 1959 the JTM 45 these were and is the sound that so people want still today! it is rock the sound and for poeple that play the blues you can go wrong! enjoy what you do

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Those are all THE amps for me 💪. Yeah!

[@gilbertostefan]

I like them in this order: Bad Boy 2nd 2203x 3rd Little Boy 4th Z.Wild 5th Euge's playing style and compositions: 1st! Man, U REEALY rocks! Thank you so much for, even though undirectly, helps me A LOT to put me in another level of knowledge about high gain amps!🖤🖤🤘🤘👍👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Oh thanks man! Much appreciated 🙏.

[@SuperCMO79]

Little Brother that is so great euge!~ Haha...And yeah all 4 are Really great...You can really hear the difference from the Big Boy too. Wow

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 🎼🤟

[@Living_EDventures]

Sounds great! Love it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear! Thanks!

[@superweevel]

Absolutely killing it Euge,the tone is fantastic, I own a '82 50 watt JCM 800 ,I wonder if I can get similar sounds as you are getting.?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! If you play like me then yes.

[@danielstryhanyn7278]

I just got home from work, heated up my chicken and watched this video and was like heck yeah! Monster player! Marshall baby.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah man!

[@gianmarcovuoto]

I have the same amp. Same model and same year. Probably i have never used it with superior master of 6, in live too. It's a killer amp. But the strong point is the dynamics. I have never heard an amplifier with such open sound and such variations in tone like this. For me the best match is with a classic les paul or sg, but with emg pick ups sound great too! Thanks' euge.

[@kettnsaeg]

Hey there maestro. Firstly - awesome video. I wanted to let you know that I've decided to pull the trigger on a cheap, used Marshal TSL100 since the sound you are getting out of your amps is so awesome. I'm using it with an SD-1 and a Torpedo Captor as reactive load and it's SO much fun to play. I can't exactly pinpoint what it is, maybe how it reacts to playing, but I love it. Thank you for making these videos, they really spark joy in playing guitar!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Cool man! Yeah it’s a great amp!

[@jackslayers]

Nice comparison..... Hope in future you can compare this two with old Jmp 2203...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@hyperbolekid]

Tattooed Dancer influenced riffage 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪 Love it!!!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah! 😎 Glad to hear thanks!

[@rurkovmj]

great riff mate can hear massive Zakk W influence

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! A bit 😁.

[@gwhiz3708]

Some fierce playin! Sounds similar to Zakk 🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@TheCyberMantis]

Killer song! The JCM800 is your sound! 🤘🏼👽🤘🏼 ( Too funny, I also have an EXORCIST t-shirt! ) 😁

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yes. 😎🤟

[@WelderRiffer]

🤘😎 Great song ! And tone !

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@guido_verhasselt]

This sounds a lot like Tattoed Dancer… Love it!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎🕺🤟🙏

[@ShredSixx80s]

Ohh the h949 stereo micropitch always do its magic in everything

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes.

[@jimmypennell8831]

Nice work Euge. You had that Marshall barking like a dog 🐕 my brother. Wheeeew😊

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@francoischevaleyrias7909]

j aime vraiment votre jeux de guitare et votre pédagogie . bonjour de France

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Glad to hear thanks!

[@joejohnson8966]

Sounds great. Can't wait to be able to buy the bad boy when Amp X launches.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Yeah it’ll be a really cool one!

[@Moirchester]

Pepita semper fidelis \m/ dancing along with your nice song \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🕺🎼🤟👌

[@thewebagent]

That's right. 'Most of it, it's here'.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👌🤟🎼

[@chadrussell3771]

Great playing as always Euge! Why does your Super Overdrive have a red stripe on it. Is it modded? Thanks!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Just paint or blood from somewhere. Probably from Shining shows back in the day 😎. It’s 100% stock.

[@chadrussell3771]

@@EugeValovirta230V I just ordered the Jens Bogren clean and lead digital IR pack. Do you have IR's on the rhythm pack too or is it just this one?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

It’s just the one but I’ve used the SoundOfGod2 from the rhythm pack a lot too. It’s the same cab & mics but just blended & eq’d a bit differently. Oversized Boogie w/ V30s, SM57 and a few other mics I don’t remember atm. MD421 was probably one of them.

[@mikerauter1859]

Awesome brother! please return to Shining and make more perfect DSBM!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! It was fun while it lasted so not going to happen. But I do play the guitar solo on their latest single (can’t remember the name - I think it’s the latest)

[@shreder75]

That's thick AF. Killer sound

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! 😎

[@matthewtorossi616]

I've got a 1981.jcm 800 2203. have you ever played one from that year? Marshall says they changed a litte in the mid 80"s to become a little more aggressive.i think it was the filter caps. I can't remember. i.haven't played any beside my 81 with el 34"s I think I prefer my 79 2203 with the kt 88"s. thanks for the video and info. always appreciate it. cheers! Matt

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Can’t remember. Thanks!

[@Miasma666]

Did you ever try the Orange Rocker Terror 15 head? Its so phenomenal for lunchbox.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Can’t remember 😎.

[@brianlacapra5916]

My Tokai love rock is cracked at the head stock how do i go about getting a new neck or should i try to repair it wich seems a bit too much

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I have cracked several and all of them has been fixed. Just take it to a good luthier and it’ll be fine 👌.

[@B3n85_]

Have you ever tried the Neural DSP Fortin Nameless? Im looking for a really good JCM 800 style plug in and ive also been looking at their MK2C++ plugin, but also want a great JCM 800 one too!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Nope. Softube does great Marshall plugs 🤟.

[@brownsfan7753]

Awesomeness!!!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🕺🤟

[@alexnuzzi4780]

Sounds like tattooed dancer! Love it

[@JCMSlash]

Awesome !!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@teriakamoto]

The JCM800 is the best amp ever made for Meat & potatoes RnR period, end of f***ing story. I've owned em all.played 'em all. That "Thump" is a force to be reckoned with.The Harmonics sublime. Be it Blues, Straight up Rock, Hard Rock, Stoner, Sludge, Punk, Hardcore, Metal, what the f*** ever. Throw a Boost on that MF'er and maybe an Eq, Bam. Pack your shit. You're outta here. Love the Channel. Feel the Channel. You's a Rock Star.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I agree but obviously people have different tastes so it’s not the best for everyone but to me it sure is 💪. And seems like to you too 😎.

[@teriakamoto]

@@EugeValovirta230V That Bottom End Roar. How you liking's the V2 HotMod on the JCM800 ? Do you use them in any or all of them, or just run the SD-1 ? \m/

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Just the SD-1. Occasionally I use the Lynch Mod & HotModV2 but not with the OG 80s ones since they’re hot as F 😎.

[@teriakamoto]

@@EugeValovirta230V Exactly. It sounds good, but i figured it cooks the amp. Thanks Euge.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

They cook in a good way by just adding an extra preamp tube so you get more everything if you need. I’ve been actually running the Lynch Mod on my 2203x for a while and it works great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaLSeJdolrieftU&feature=shareb

[@acbenitez3614]

Have you considered doing a demo vid on the Marshall JH-1 Jackhammer stomp?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah if I get my hands on one someday 👌.

[@brianlacapra5916]

Dead nutz perry mason i love it

[@yanis2_7]

Wow, really nice tones and playing here! I have the same year jcm800 2203 and wondering would you do the mod to add fx loop on vintage amp?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! No since I don’t really use fx loop.

[@yanis2_7]

@@EugeValovirta230V thank you for reply! So you use chorus in front? (I also like how you nailed Zakk Wylde tones)

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Everything’s in front 👌.

[@gilbertostefan]

Hi Euge! I would like to suggest a theme for a video, if you interested in. Would be about how to connect preamp pedal in chain with eq pedal into a fxloop. The 4 cables method... could be interesting for somepeople, i suppose... chears!🎉🤘👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yeah I did it quite a while ago😎: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npmViWieq6p6n9k

[@gilbertostefan]

@@EugeValovirta230V wow, i founded the fxloop series and parallel, but not this one. My bad, man! Anyway, thank you so much and i"ll watch this one and search even more among your videos before any new suggestion LoL. See you buddy!😁🤘

[@BurnAre]

Is it very different than a 2204?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

50 watts 😎

[@mathewpybus1599]

Another wicked awesome video man I'm a huge fan of your music I was wondering if both your marshall JCM 800's the bad boy and little brother were out of action and you had to choose another marshall not another JCM800 what model would you go for?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Probably JCM900 SL-X. It’s basically a JCM800 2203 with one extra preamp tube. One channel, no BS.

[@martindc6665]

Jcm 800 power sound 🤘💪💪

[@EugeValovirta230V]

YES 💪🤟🎼😎

[@tqjh7035]

What brand is the guitar bro

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Tokai

[@waynefaircloth3423]

Hey Euge. Great video. Love your old Marshall's. I have 2 from the same years as yours and they sound great. Just love'em. My question is about your EMG's. Are those the older models that the wires come out and are hard wired to the pots? Or are they the newer one's with the 3 prongs in the back of the pickup for easy swapping and the wiring is the solderless kit? I ask because I have both in 2 different Les Paul Customs and the older wired pickups sound much beefier then the newer ones. What's your take on the differences? If you have them in any of your guitars, do you hear a difference?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Some has the older ones, some the newer ones. I can’t hear any difference.

[@chrisellerton1199]

When l look at your style and influences I wonder how much you could have enjoyed your time in shinning? you're a great guitarist though!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I wrote a few albums with Niklas, toured the world several times and played lots of guitar so I enjoyed it a lot.

[@chrisellerton1199]

@@EugeValovirta230V thanks for you reply euge,meant no disrespect,i really like shining.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@hellvulcanoh]

Brutal baby

[@RQCK0N]

"Hi, I'm Euge "Popeye Doyle" Valovirta. I'm gonna play like my life depends on it and you won't need a detective to find your ears, they'll be loving it!"

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁🤟🕺🎼

[@screamingtubes6683]

If you were to recommend a Marshall to someone looking to buy one what would you recommend? Also what can be modified 😂 I love tinkering with electronics hahaha. I'm on the hunt for a new head and you've sold me on Marshalls again!

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I guess that was a rhetorical question 😁. Mine are all stock so I have no idea about any mods. If the amp don’t do the job straight outta box it’s not the right amp for me. I’m not a tinkerer; I just love to play. Cool! 🤟

[@screamingtubes6683]

@@EugeValovirta230V well your a fkn gun you'd make a broomstick sound good haha. Definitely inspired me to buy one of those origins as a Plexi is well out my budget I'm 110% with you on the sd1 to boost it a bit. I'll buy one soon in Australia the white ones aren't common I'd like one of those. Cheers for the videos mate love em keep em coming! 🤘🤜

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁🎼🤟

[@zandig666]

Hi Euge Satan's Child sounds great 😁😁 Euge how do you power your pedals? I have a mid grade daisy chain and I swear I notice performance problems day to day ??!?? 🥺😉💪🥺🥺

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😎. Voodoo Labs pedal power usually 👌.

[@zandig666]

@@EugeValovirta230V 💪💪🙏🙏

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟👌

[@screamingtubes6683]

Again your tone is phenomenal Euge! I've been trying to get a kind of the tone from a badboy using a ampeg vl1002 it's getting there. Have you ever used one of those ampegs?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks! Nope.

[@johnyacclane]

sick 🤘

[@michaelbrodsky]

Does Sanna Marin go to your shows? I’d like to meet her.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No idea 😎.

[@Piffty85]

Can't beat your bad boy with sd-1 🤘🏻 Have you tried the emg retroactive sets? Even more passive feel than JH or 57 ...

[@marvinrichmondtv]

🤘

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@kazabubu10]

Nice song euge....sounds like got dimebaged...😂😂😂

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@kazabubu10]

@@EugeValovirta230V oops I f^%$d it up...I meant to say "sounds like slash got dimebaged"...😛...great song man...

[@EugeValovirta230V]

😁👌

[@alexpetrov-vodkin1065]

👍

[@EugeValovirta230V]

🤟

[@jesterraj]

Hi! im raj.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

👋

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Happy power blues... Now we need an awesome voice singing about hot women and beaches.

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Yes 😎.

[@peyppedolado6718]

Euge, eso suena increible. Euge, that sounds amazing. you are the fucker master. jjj... with the permission of richie faulkner. Saludos Emilio

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Thanks!

[@alexpetrov-vodkin1065]

hi! is this guitar model made in china?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

Japan

[@JulianZampieriOfficial]

…Eeeehhh, wasn’t this amp called “THE BAD BOY” ?

[@EugeValovirta230V]

No. It’s a different one. Just watch the video 😉.

[@clayearth8287]

Euge.....have you ever demoed the Marshall Modern 2266 amp? Paul Gilbert used for awhile, but he put a tc electronics mojomojo pedal in front for extra low end warmth

[@EugeValovirta230V]

I haven’t but would be cool to get my hands on one one day 👌.