Top 12 Greatest Guitar Amplifiers EVER!

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

God I love the Diezel line of amps but for $5K it should come with a record deal.

[@bradmerilic6848]

Yeah, it's basically the "boutique" metal amp. The only other amp out there I like as much is the Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R. But it's not gonna get nearly as gainey as the Diezel.

[@AB-80X]

I've owned quite a few Diezels, and honestly, I really don't get the hype. I have kept my Herbert, but the rest is gone. Last one that left was my Einstein, which was traded for a pristine IIC+:)

[@kimmolingonheimo]

I could buy a Mesa boogie amp! , but a single tube costs like 30€s, just about Nick Johntoned, and the maintenance of a tube amp....requires steady.. inflow of : mony..... : )

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

yeah that is because dollar is soo weak against Euro.

[@jeffk1212]

Ehhhhhhh......played them...was ok....but just ok in my mind...but I know many people who LOVE them...each to their own..

[@davin6175]

Really suprised Hiwatt wasn't on here. A classic British amp and so distinctly different from Marshall and Vox. Also, they were never very popular, but Laney amps had a pretty wicked tone that kind of predated all high gain amps except Orange and Boogie.

[@FormulaXFD]

"Rectum fryer" XD best slip up ever.

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@RobertWJackson]

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[@RobertWJackson]

It was actually intentional. Just wanted to see if anybody would catch it. ;)

[@dantemancini6036]

Suuuuuuure it was! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@williamwoodward2632]

It is terribly sad that folks cannot understand that if one says something it is their own thoughts. One’s thoughts are worth considering, but do not have to become another’s.

[@RobertWJackson]

Thank you! But make sure and pay attention to this comment thread. There will be plenty of people who start complaining that I left off and will suddenly think I’m the worst KZbinr on the planet. LOL

[@RobertWJackson]

Huh?

[@jackbyrd4921]

@@RobertWJackson But it goes to eleven.

[@myob3574]

yea, now everybody has to feel they need disclaimers in front of everything they say, like we're all lawyers

[@MrShreddykruger]

Robert's Guitar Dungeon bRO!! I can’t believe you left off the peavey rage 108. That amp was a game changer!!!😂

[@jamesball5743]

The Dual Rectum Fire for the win!

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@emiliomargarit1496]

Every body is entitled to their own opinion. In my case I do not like the Dual Rec at all with its sccoped mids and the fact to get a good lead sound I have to use a tube screamer. I actually sold mine and bought a Marshall JVM410 and I could not be happier. But, that is just my taste.

[@mmhutchinson]

The 6505 with a Dual rec in stereo is the best sound I have ever heard

[@jeffreymcclellan1717]

Once I found out that Metallica were getting their sound from Mesa, I was hooked. Best in-amp distortion by far in in my opinion. I've tried to find another and nothing cuts it.

[@jeffreymcclellan1717]

@@emiliomargarit1496 TUBE SCREAMER ! My 2nd favorite. It's tone is better than all of them. I just like that Rectifier crunch. I don't play alot of clean stuff. You'd think, in theory, that the triple would be better than a double right? But I didn't like it very much.

[@monmixer]

I had a red one, JCM 800. I sold it. Many years ago. What a dumbass mistake

[@ScottyGMusic]

The Mesa Dual Rectifier has been my amp in different bands playing country, blues, and 80s rock. You can play anything through it. The Mark V and the Soldano SLO-100 are right at home on this list, for all the reasons you stated.

[@nck3500]

Greetings, Your Top 10 video was viewed and your channel Subscribed. High quality production and narrative. Thank you. I'm a senior citizen, and cover band lead guitarist: Library of about 60 songs, Southern Rock, Electric-Country, and a few GNR. I use Johnson Millenium JM250/Peavey 4X12, horn cab at shows, and store a Johnson Millenium JM150 in my home studio. Both rigs have a Johnson J12 Controller. I need a wide variation of tone and effects to cover the different songs and something easy to use, rugged-built like a tank. I transitioned from Fender TwinReverb (Silver Face is better for my work) with pedal board to the Johnson's a long time ago. With Johnson Millenium and custom patches, I get ease of use; Guitar cable straight into amp, and can quickly switch effects. The other lead player in my band uses a Peavey MaceVt and dual Johnson Millenium 4X12 cabs. Can you do a video report on Top Amps for Cover Bands? My gear dates from the late 1980's and is no longer repairable. Going back to a Tube Amp with pedal board(Morely Optical Volume is my recommendation for tube amps) would be all that I could do. There are so many awful solid state amps blurring choices. Lastly. Is a Fender Dual Showman with Pedal Board: Tube Screamer, Boss CS3, and Morley volume/wah a versatile, loud, rugged, reliable option?

[@seanbarker6478]

The best amp I have had was a boogie studio 22+, awesome tone in a compact but very heavy package.

[@1sostatic]

I used to service Jazz Chorus Roland regularly ... and they have always been a truly under-rated amp - so glad you had it in the list ... I still have a pair in my studio

[@bozakarlin9034]

A phenomenal amplifier Jazz Chorus Roland.

[@presto111man]

Don't forget Gorilla and Pignose

[@jordanbarney8629]

The Soldano SLO-100 always brings tears to my eyes!

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Soldano is like a holy grail brand for me but my favorite is the Hot Rod that Warren Haynes plays. Back in the summer it came out that Mike Soldano had actually designed an amp for Stevie that he never got to actually play but it would have been cool to see what he could have done with a Soldano also. That's a wide variety of sounds when you think George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, Warren Haynes, and EVH all played Soldano's. Have you ever seen that Wampler SLOstortion pedal? It's based on this amp because it's Brian Wampler's favorite amp.

[@thomashumphrey9797]

I love my Marshall JCM 800.

[@lorenzociliberto9564]

Come on, the plexi has "the sound". For 1000 bucks you cab buy a 20 W version (made in England) i have one :-)

[@ivanchernov3041]

I knew it! It was obvious that the jcm800 would be number 1

[@jamesgross6466]

In over 50+ years of playing, I've played through and/or owned more than a few amps. I have to say, my all time favorite was a 1963 Sears and,Roebuck's Silvertone Twin Twelve (1484)that I bought, used, for $50 in 1969. Added to that was an original Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face and a Gibson SG. Served me well through the 80's. Wish I never sold it!

[@charlesbolton8471]

James Gross Those amps are really cool. I have one that I bought a couple of years ago. I’m not sure what year mine is but they were only made from 1963-1967, and brand new they were about $165 compared to $400 for similar Fender. I paid quite a bit more for mine and I have never seen another one in person in as good a condition as the one I bought. Ironically, about a month after I bought mine a guy had one for sale on Reverb.com that was still in it’s original cardboard shipping box. It was practically brand new, and he sold it for less than I paid for mine.

[@Madhunter87]

Love my twin twelve....made me also get 2 1481s and a 1451

[@robertwillett4122]

Yeah, I hear ya Mr. Gross, Good Sir. I've been playing and chasing that magic tone for little over 40 years. I had some great and expensive gear, just to trade it in on something I shouldn't have. I've played just about everything. I wish that I could get some of it back. But, I'm not in band anymore. I play for the enjoyment and it's something that you can really be proud of. Look man, learning guitar was like impossible, but I just wouldn't quit. Now I can play most anything. Except I don't shred. I can play fast belive me, but I'm the type that likes well placed notes and harmony. Now I'm old in my late 50s and live in a condo, hence nothing loud. I really like the rig I have now. It's a PRSse custom. 300 bucks at a pawn shop, and it didn't have a scratch on it, so I bought it and fell in love . The neck fits me perfectly. So I matched it up with a DLS1 watt tube Marshall head with a 1×12 Egnator cab, and ofcourse a vox wha. The search is over and it does, to me sound excellent. Luckily I saved some penny's, have everything payed off. Pretty much retired. Now I play every single day and it amazes me that after all these years of learning and playing, I still can't wait to play. People that know there way around the old fret board should be proud of themselves. Have a great day, stay safe and jam on brother.

[@kickinvideo333]

Love the shirt! One amplifier that was truly everywhere in the '80s - more than the JCM800 - is the Rockman X100

[@wpdoyle]

I’ve had my Mark V combo for 7 years. I love it more and more as time goes by. What a stunning amp. Can’t think of many amps that can go from nasty funk rhythms to Master of Puppets just by switching channels.

[@joecalandrella3330]

Just got into your channel. Great topic, great presentation. I bought a JCM800 in 1985 with money I earned milking cows in college. It’s the only amp I’ve ever owned, and I love it today as much as I did on the day I brought it home. Charlie Powers in Fairmont, WV, has maintained it for many years. Am curious, though: what do you think about the solid state Fender Super Reverb? I’ve heard good things about them, and wouldn’t mind having a practice amp.

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks man! Admittedly, I’m not familiar with a solid-state Super Reverb. I didn’t know there was such a thing.

[@bpabustan]

VOX AC30 will always be my #1. Great amps all in that list, my personal picks will be Fender Twin Reverb, Roland Jazz Chorus, Marshall JCM800, and the Mesa Boogie Mark V

[@Gitarzan66]

I have dreamed of the JCM800 for many years, just never had the funds. Last week I got a DSL100h and it seems to be a worthy runner up. Paired up with a 1969a JCM 900 cab it roars. Now I just need that perfect overdrive pedal to boost it.

[@51MontyPython]

Gitarzan 66 Does the amp not have enough distortion on its own?

[@Stashmanfpv]

If you really wanted a great Marshall JCM 800 tone (#2204) look at the Wangs #2204. It’s an amazing hand-wired amp that comes close to sounding like a Friedman. Seriously! Cost = $821 delivered to my front door. In fact, this channel reviews the Wangs Mini 5, in which he states, “Wangs is a highly regarded company” in which the employees have stayed there for years. I purchased the Wangs #2204 and that’s after I had sold all my “tube” amps and had switched to Fractal FXIII, AX8, and Line 6 Helix, but playing the #2204 at a jam nite once, I was hooked and placed an order the very next day! Amazing amp and all hand-wired! 🔥🔥🔥 ✌🏼

[@turbinexman]

You left out the Soldano SLO 30 and SLO 100!! Otherwise, a great video!!

[@RobertWJackson]

The SLO 30 wasn’t out when I made this video.

[@Dragonblaster1]

It weighs 10 tons, and has a thoroughly impractical top handle, but I love my Marshall JCM 800 Model 4212 50W Super Lead combo. The day I bought it in 1983, I was super-fit, and confident I could lug it to the car park in the centre of town. Pretty soon, I took it back to the shop and said I'd bring my car to pick it up. At that point, I said nobody was going to steal it. However, on one occasion, some nameless bastard did steal it from the back seat of my car when I lazily locked it in the car overnight after a gig... and they left it by the hedge outside my house, undamaged. Two years ago, after decades of uncomplaining operatic metal, Marsha was looking a tad dowdy and down on her luck. Torn speaker fret, torn, cigarette burnt Tolex that was sticky with old booze (mostly JD and Fullers ESB beer), busted knobs, rusty screws, crappy plastics and so on. She did need another retube anyway, so I took her to Marshall's Bletchley HQ, which is only about 15 miles away from my house, and paid for a full birthday, which was far from cheap, but nowhere near what I had feared. What I liked was that the guys at Marshall seemed more interested in keeping more old street warriors rocking than trying to sell you a new amp. They actually did more than I asked, but didn't charge me for it because it wasn't on their original quote. There are still old battle scars on the front panel, but otherwise, she looks absolutely cherry. I invested in a soft case to keep Marsha looking good, and now I keep my gig drinks on a dual Laney wedge monitor hard case, not on Marsha.

[@scottfraser7506]

Had a similar experience with a Mesa Boogie mkII combo. A heavy beast for its size. Found it on the front lawn once.

[@paulwatson9217]

The VOX ac30 was built for The Shadows originally.

[@searaydrivingguy]

i had a jcm 800 in the 80s i could not go past number 1 on the volume it disturbed everybody

[@jussioman]

Thats true. It also sounds like shit if the master is set below 3 but after volume properly opened it unleashes the soud of rock. :)

[@Dragonblaster1]

I have had a JCM800 4212 2x12 50W combo from new, and I never had it turned right up on the master volume, but I never had any trouble cutting through at gigs. Even on 6, my rhythm guitarist Kirk, who had a 80W Valvestate had to turn the master nearly all the way up. I love overloading the power tubes through the RETURN jack.

[@AB-80X]

That's a shame, because you really need to get it past 6 to open up.

[@Mistertbones]

The JCM 800 is a legendary amp, and I don't disagree with it being number one.

[@gonz9278]

I love the boogie mark IV, I got one on a deal from some rich guy just throwing stuff out on craigslist.

[@ComputerGuitarVideos]

The best sounding guitar amps I have played are: Fender tube amps Marshall tube amps, excluding the MA series Vox AC tube amps Kustom tube Truck and Roll Amps Laney tube amps The best soinding bass amps that I have played: Laney amps Fender amps Kustom amps

[@davilealsilveiradacosta9606]

O fender super reverb tem os alto falantes alnico do bassman junto com a versatilidade do amplificador do deluxe reverb. E ainda é bem mais barato!

[@RobertWJackson]

¡Feliz cumpleaños!

[@Spidouz]

Hmm… fair enough. I wouldn’t have the exact same choices, but I see why you picked them. I would only have couple change from your list.. like you mentioned, maybe the VH4 instead of Herbert, or maybe even more courageous and go for the new VHX that can have both Herbert and VH4 circuits and more. Also, I would include a Mesa Boogie. I like the Mark V, but if we really need to pick a legendary, I think it would be the Mark IIC+. And maybe, just for the “Legendary status”, I would throw the whole Dumble ODS… even if there was multiple versions of that amp. But it was replicated by many builder and it’s been used by a lot of guitarists. To include my choices instead of yours, I would probably removed the Fender Sonic because it’s a great amp, sure, but it’s not Legendary… IMHO. And I’m not sure about the Orange choice… but again, I’m not super familiar to how popular they were (contrary to Fender Bassman, Vox AC30, Plexi and other SLO, Mesa Dual Rec, etc…). So I didn’t count and it might be a Top 13 or even Top 14, but hey, you got the point ;)

[@vox1966]

Hiwatt should have been on this list

[@jeffhudson2346]

My first really good amp was a JCM 800 2205, out of all the amps I have owned if I could get a do over this would be the one.

[@richwalter5322]

You missed one of the greatest... Hiwatt DR103

[@Netriderceo]

Guitarist Denis Taaffe compared the Crate G40C to the Roland JC-120. Have you tried this Crate amp and what's your opinion?

[@williamduckworth305]

How bout doing best middle of the road amps...just for shats and giggles

[@nellawell4976]

Yep, something like (Best bang for the buck!)

[@Chuck-u6u]

Mesa boogie. Dual rectifier. Thats my top. Ive got a hand made hand wired clone my son made me and it smokes any marshall or peavey and even saldano. And it gets so loud i cant stay in the same room with it if i crank it. Its 100 watts and it hits the pain threshold at 3/4 volume. My son who built it has a degree in electronic engineering. He knows his shir.

[@fastacesus8499]

This a great list, just got into your top 10s very enjoyable. Roland Jazz Chorus, very good choice. Don't even hear many tube snobs dissing these.

[@booitsnick]

I honestly think that playing a 2204 jcm800 with everything dimed is equal to have sex with a super model on a pile of cash

[@gusgarcia4461]

Bloody brilliant channel mate. Love your breakdowns and info on equipment. I sit still and listen to you dude. Go get em.

[@RobertWJackson]

Thanks man! Glad you’re enjoying the channel!

[@taunoctua245]

Still play my 80s jazz chorus. You can use a classic fuzz or mxr distortion plus with the amp distortion. Now you can use preamp modeling.

[@stevemcgee510]

I've got a 84' jcm 800, MK11, super lead. Nice.

[@goddessintriptych7046]

Bogner Uberschall Twinjet & Uberschall Peavey 5150/EVH 5150 III Marshall JCM800 Marshall Super Leads Friedman Brown Eye Krank Krankenstein+ Engl Ritchie Blackmore Signature Framus Cobra Mesa Dual Rectifier RevF Diezel Herbert Clean: Morgan PR12 Swart AST & AST Jr.

[@RobertWJackson]

Man, that damn Krankenstein was the most temperamental amp I’ve ever played. One day it sounded phenomenal, the next day I’d turn it back on - and changed NOTHING - and it sounded like somebody had just kicked it in the nuts. LOL

[@bruzzgravely3470]

I have a 40 watt Friedman dirty Shirley and it’s the closest amp I played that comes close to the jcm 800 , I can only play it on one and you can play any music with it , I would recommend anybody to try one

[@SoloSi2024]

Steve Jones of The Sex Pistols recorded with a silver face Twin, and that sounds pretty heavy with The Les Paul!

[@dappawap]

JCM800 and a Roland chorus with a AB switch...best of both worlds

[@slabdaddywcf]

Worst ever was a peavey 45 single 12 amp it was free but had no tone at all even a zoom 606 couldn't help it

[@SeanAttardMetal]

Metallica actually used a marshall 2203 for kill em all, ride the lightning and master of puppets. The boogie was only used for the poweramp section in master of puppets. That aside, a jcm800 reissue is gonna be my next purchase very soon

[@51MontyPython]

So which parts on MOP did they use the 2203, and which ones the mesa?

[@SeanAttardMetal]

@@51MontyPython the preamp of the 2203 into the power amp of the boogie. from what I read it said that the whole MOP was recorded this way

[@kdub9918]

How much is a January 1975 Peavey vintage amp worth? Just curious if anyone knew,thanks.

[@RobertWJackson]

Depends on the model, but 70’s Peaveys aren’t nearly as sought after as Fenders and Marshalls from that era.

[@kdub9918]

Robert's Guitar Dungeon yeah I tinker with and have a variety of vintage items, some old brass instruments (40’s 50’s king tuba from England) and some speakers/amps. I’ve had 2 rare fender amps but rn I have a guy that I sometimes deal with that has a Jan. 1975 model: vintage meridian,miss plate on it (that’s all it says and across the top above the tweed it just says “Peavey vintage amp”) it works great but I believe is the solid state not the earlier version bc it has the 6l6 tubes. $500 seemed like a lot just wasn’t positive. Also know where a pair of sound lab electrostatic stand up speakers with all the little boxes with the light wood boards are but wasn’t sure of their value either. I really do appreciate your response

[@teresathomley3703]

Nice compilation. And good to include the Super Sonic!! Underrated amp.

[@tommyblood3830]

i found a prime amp combo think it's a 10" speasker its older ,i need to know what it's worth did I just get one that sounds good or are there others ?

[@looniethemoonie5353]

One of my favorite clean tones: a fender stratocaster and a vox ac-30/ac-15. (Neither of which i can afford at the moment unfortunately.)

[@bobravenscraft5376]

EVH. Said he used Baseman w Marshal cabinets. To save the Marshall heads HE BLOWS EM

[@GTX1123]

Good list but as others have pointed out, you forgot Hiwatt - great amps for that crisp Marshall like tone but a hair cleaner. Also, you should do a vid on clones. With the prices upwards of $4 to $5K for late 1960's to mid 1970's Marshalls, Fenders, Vox etc., well built clones are great because for half the price you can get pretty close to the original in tone and you can add an effects loop into them - something that should never be done to a vintage amp.

[@lesd2633]

Personal fav of mine was the 70s Music Man 212 hd 130. Yes 130 watts RMS. Think of it as a fender twin on Steroids.

[@RobertWJackson]

I’m familiar with them! The Music Man amps were awesome.

[@r1ckgr1m3s8]

I have a 1972 marshall 50w the tag on the chassis says bass but its a tone machine. Got the head & 4x12 cab (its from 72 also) from a guy for 500$ in the early 90s. Best 500 i ever spent.

[@johnmarshall3903]

Best deal I've heard of in a long time. Congrats, you have one of the finest, most desired half stacks out there today. Easily a $4k+ rig that's only going up in value, enjoy!

[@percussionologist]

That's a 1986 JMP then yeah?

[@r1ckgr1m3s8]

@@percussionologist the tag on it reads 1987 bass

[@rickgriego2844]

Excellent video.never mind these old bitter nay sayers and haters bro.keep your videos comin.

[@markjohnson1020]

All you need to know is, all the best Marshall’s have 6 knobs.

[@johnmarshall3903]

Very well said, Mark. 👍

[@timmzzzz88]

Yes but the best ones go to 11...

[@imaginenation3280]

93' Blues Deluxe with my 1980 Les Paul Deluxe is a tone marriage .

[@voxpathfinder15r]

It’s hard to beat a twin reverb with a tubescreamer.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

I think a Deluxe Reverb can do it. I also prefer the Bassman to the Twin as well. Although all of them will blow your brains out! LOL!

[@kellylee5842]

A Carvin Legacy does come pretty close but that's a great combination

[@kellylee5842]

And Ampeg ever. Ampeg vh140c best solid-state best solid-state Distortion ever end of discussion

[@kellylee5842]

Hey my friend I know you are very well-versed in guitars what about the Washburn 32 fret

[@kellylee5842]

I'm sorry I believe I was mistaken I believe it is 36 I believe it was 36 Frets and was offered in the red and black crackle finish

[@tomterry2662]

This is hard to anser. Because depends on. What music your into.. In clean i think of country players. . think peavy and fender . metal clean i think randall nice dark clean. Distortion amps i think marshall always been best. And the jcm 900 i consider the best.

[@guitarman8686]

I like my 1968 Fender Princeton Reverb amp with the silver panel. It's what The Beatles used in the rooftop concert.

[@dappawap]

I prefer Twin over Delux finding that the the volume if Felux gets loud too fast as you turn up the volume

[@thegoldenkniet7802]

I agree with the Marshall it is in my opinion the best amp by far

[@chriskucholtz6967]

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but he put the Orange Thunderverb over the fender bassman....

[@RobertWJackson]

Correct. The Orange Thunderverb is a better amp than the Fender Bassman for me. 😉

[@chriskucholtz6967]

@@RobertWJackson that's cool, man. I get it. They are cool amps, not very versatile, but... your list.

[@FuzzMasterGeneral]

ROLAND for the win on that clean man! Check out the band Pallbearer they use Orange and the ROLAND for a wet dry setup. I saw them live and it's so rock solid. Video is called Dropout huge amazing sound

[@RobertWJackson]

The Jazz Chorus has also been the basis for Metallica’s clean tone for most of their career. ;)

[@KonwTheTrut]

I honestly didn’t know about the Eddie/Soldano connection.

[@drewjohnson4794]

The Gorilla! Because it go so many started on guitar.

[@RobertWJackson]

Agreed!

[@jhvuvnik65s24]

I'd definitely have the dual rectifier before the Mark series messa amps. It truly was the amp of a generation is why. It's become VERY iconic because of all those drop tuned bands in the late 90' and 2000's. Another amp I'd put on here that will raise some eyebrows is the Boss Katana. When this video was made, it had no business on this list, but over the last 5 years, it's become the highest selling guitar amp of all time. It's also the first digital amp to gain true mainstream success with professional musicians. Rock stars weren't using amps like the early Line 6 stuff, the Johnson Millennium, or fender cyber twin. The Katana is being played by not just the professional cover band guys, but also professional session musicians and efects heavy mainstream touring bands.

[@RobertWJackson]

The Katana is not the highest-selling guitar amp of all time. That award still belongs to the Fender Deluxe Reverb, and it’s not giving up that title anytime soon. The Katana IS, however, now the best-selling affordable solid-state modeling amp series on the market today. Boss took that title from the Line 6 Spiders that had held it for YEARS.

[@aaronnanos8789]

Marshall Silver Jubilee

[@kijeklukasz]

hello ..... and where is DUMBLE ODS ? In which place ?

[@RobertWJackson]

Including an amp worth 6 figures that the vast majority of people can’t afford and likely will never be able to - if they could even find one - just didn’t seem like a good addition.

[@kijeklukasz]

​@@RobertWJackson sure ..I have an amplifier based on the Dumble ODS , hand made in Poland / www.kijeklukasz.pl/#speaker

[@kellylee5842]

Ampeg vh140c best amplifier ever made

[@davedecker1725]

A cross between a JC 120 and a hot roddedj jcm 900. Hook it up to a stereo 4-12 and it will DEVUOR the entire room!

[@RockyH.]

It's not funny making commentors mad Robert because you or didn't mention their amp......... It's f***ing HILARIOUS!!! Heeeeeeee 🤭

[@RobertWJackson]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@masterrick2759]

Really digging the orange crush. I normally play at home with my guitar going through my home stereo which sounds incredible and the orange series sounds the closest to it that I tried so far.

[@MrNumber1gator]

Great information as always, I like the Roland jazz 120H its the rare head , I'm looking for one to own (anybody) , back in the 80s my friend had one and I really loved it !!!!!!! Robert any thoughts on it Sir???

[@RobertWJackson]

My understanding is that they’ve never produced the head version as a production model. They’ve all been custom builds for top-tier artists. Both James and Kirk in Metallica each have one. Honestly, those are the only ones I’ve seen. Maybe they’ll come off one of them for you ? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@johnmarshall3903]

Good job Robert, the JMP / Super Lead, Super Bass, designation started in mid 1967 and ran until 1981, when the "800" series came into play, so most Super Leads are JMP's. Mid 1977 thru 1981 "JMP" 2204 and 2203 models are exactly the same electronically as the JCM 800 run, these earlier models sound great just like 800's do.

[@RobertWJackson]

Yep, I’ve heard several of the early 2203’s and they’re awesome! It’s getting harder and harder to find one that isn’t hacked up anymore, though. :(

[@johnathanhurd3561]

@@RobertWJackson agreed!

[@johnathanhurd3561]

​@@RobertWJackson Mine would be a hacked up example, although the first choice of all guitar players without exception at community gigs or charitable events, music festivals. Is it true that Lee Jackson modified Eddy Van Halen's first Marshalls?? I was told upon buying this amp in OKC this story. He had two Marshall stacks for sale my choice $1,000 per. The JCM800 was mint unmodified condition. The 78 JMP100 had one speaker replaced, rest are original greenbacks I believe and I think the cabinets are sequential#. still has a small hole in one speaker, missing corners, torn cloth on cabinets, even some missing knobs and has an extra knob up front I believe for the supposed Lee Jackson Mod. No paperwork and just not sure of validity. I purchased in 1993ish. I'm wondering would it be worth sending the head back to Marshall to be restored? Make no doubt about it, there's a reason everyone, all the old school players want to use it at community gigs.

[@RobertWJackson]

No, I don’t believe Eddie Van Halen and Lee Jackson ever crossed paths, at least not back in Eddie’s Marshall days. It’s widely known that Jose Arredondo (the Jose mod is named after him), Kevin Brown (the man who “the Brown sound” is named after), and later Mike Soldano all modded Eddie’s Marshall heads. Even if Lee Jackson DID mod the head that you have, I wouldn’t trust that validity of that without any paperwork. As for putting it back to stock, I’m all in favor of that, but if you like the way it sounds now, leave it the way it is.

[@johnmarshall3903]

@@johnathanhurd3561 Lee usually signed and dated inside the chassis with a sharpie and glued his business card inside the head box on his modified Marshall amps. Mike Soldano and Jose's work on Eddie's amps were more maintenance than mods.

[@odelldaniel7868]

I had a 90's model Fender "evil" Twin, I regret selling it, damn it

[@real_fjcalabrese]

The Fender Twin Reverb is like a Quad Reverb for little girls.

[@peterdentremont7296]

I agree with these: vox ac30 SuperLead/Plexi Bassman MarkV JCM800 These don't deserve top 12: Good amps just not top 12) soldano slo100 JC120 PV5150 Fender SuperSonic Orange Thunderverb Fender Twin Diezel Should be on the list but aren't: Dual Rectifier Dumble ODS AC50 57 Custom Tweed Twin Deluxe Reverb Matchless Chieftan Silver Jubilee Not an amp so honorable mention to this: ADA MP1(Not an amp but deserves to sneak on this list)

[@kengihepworth5761]

Plz read the rest of this comment, and imagine a butt hurt metalheads voice. "No Bandit 1x12? This list sucks!"

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@jppagetoo]

My list... in no special order at all 12. Silverface Fender Tremoluxe 11. Marshall Plexi Superlead/superbass 10. Vox AC30 top-boost model 9. Tweed Fender Champ 8. Peavey 5150/6505 7. Mesa boogie Mark II (all variations) 6. Marshall 18W combo 5. Hiwatt DR-103 4. Vox AC15 3. Blackface Fender Super Reverb 2. Freidman BE-100 1. Hughes & Kettner Triamp

[@robertcrist3822]

Great choice of amps! Although I've never heard or heard of a Diezel amp. My personal fav is a 12w '57 tweed deluxe 5E3 circuit with a 75w speaker, pure tone and dynamics at lower vol. and when cranked: saturation for days! I also dig the AC15 for pure tone and 'feel' .

[@charmcrackermusic4250]

Looks like the jC 120 is basically a Jazz amp I wonder if it could be used for Metal too. I pretty sure I played through one before at Guitar Center and I liked the metal sound I got out of it a lot

[@RobertWJackson]

That wasn’t a JC-120 if you got a metal tone out of it. But metal players do use them as pedal platforms all the time because they’re EXCELLENT for that.

[@lmn0potts]

It me, a Seattleite: 4 minutes in clutching my chest wondering what 10 holy amps are above the Soldano before hearing the disclaimer that the list isn't in order, lol.

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@vodkavolvo5529]

I haven’t played the head version of a jcm 800 but I have played a 50 watt combo through a 4x12 and btw I am 15

[@Dragonblaster1]

I have had the same amp (4212 50W JCM800) from new, long before you were born. I used to use the 3/4 stack as well, and I love it. Someone did once lend me a 2205 (50W split channel) head. Apart from being able to get more volume with 2 x 2x12 cabs, I can't really hear the difference. If that's your amp, hang on to it. It's a good 'un, if you're into rock.

[@johnmarshall3903]

No real difference, same circuitry. You have very good taste young man, enjoy!

[@paulgordo7505]

Good overview, as a long time user of the 6505+ am able to get a good clean tone as well, but did swap a pre-amp tube to lower gain.

[@SDsailor7]

Are Woodson amplifiers any good? I bought a model 1-12WL for cheap but can't find any info on it. Anyone know? Thank you

[@RobertWJackson]

I’m not familiar with them at all, unfortunately.

[@joelcprice]

I gig a Herbert. There is no reason you can't do ANYTHING on that amp. Insanely good cleans as well as ridiculous amounts of ferocious gain.

[@RobertWJackson]

Stay tuned, I mentioned that amp again in an upcoming video. ;)

[@dylanthomas7443]

Are there any Traynor amps 2x12 for home use that you like? Also is there any Made in England Orange amp good for home use that you recommend? Thanks.

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@MosriteCharlie]

Good to know - thank you. Like your posts. Back in the 60's when I played in a garage band, I made a 2-12 cabinet for my Deluxe Reverb and what a difference that made.

[@jeffk1212]

Soldano.....great....AC 30....great....I think I have played all of these amps at one time or another...but there is NOTHING like a Triple Recto with a Marshall stack ....the pure, raw, savage sound that causes the weak among us to wet their pants and start drooling...really can't get much better than that...I don't even mind the hearing loss so much these days.....

[@51MontyPython]

Jeff K Would half stack do?

[@jeffk1212]

@@51MontyPython Yes...no problem..I always changed out the tubes in the amp with JJ s brand tubes...the stock tubes were shite

[@Edyth_Hedd]

I still remember that in Boston in the 80s, every local "new wave" band had Roland Jazz Chorus amps all over the stage.

[@billwhite9703]

Mesa Boogie Dual Rectum Fryer bowled me over. It's probably a common joke but I hadn't heard it before.

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@sunsparkle8443]

I remember in high school in the 80s a guitarist had a Marshall jcm combo. I believe it was a 800. I used to be amazed at the high gain sounds he would get.

[@fretboy90]

Surprised the jcm900 wasn't on there..I always liked the jcm2000s

[@RobertWJackson]

I personally love the 900’s. I even own one. But I also couldn’t flood the list with my favorite Marshall amps.

[@raydolinger1980]

5150 with a tube screamer in front for slight boost.... :)

[@alexnajarianmusic]

I have an original, unmodified JCM 800 (original owner) and bought 2 Diezel Herbert amps in the last 5 months. I understand the sentimental value of the Marshall dominating the 80’s but honestly, the Diezel Herbert is on another level. Even the clean sound is spectacular. No, I will not sell the JCM but the Diezel is the best amp I ever played through. Great video here

[@lapitch1]

I have to laugh ..americans think the Beatles invented the ac30..hank Marvin played a big part of the voicing of what became the ac30..it was he who made the ac30 famous first..thats why everybody wanted one including the Beatles.. yet the shadows seem to be wiped from history for the part they played in the creation of the ac30..

[@RobertWJackson]

I’m not a Beatles fan at all, so it’s not that big of a deal to me. But who’s Hank Marvin? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cliffwheeler7357]

Hank Marvin was the lead guitarist with the Shadows who influenced thousands of young British guitarists including Clapton and Harrison, in the early sixties. He is still playing as brilliantly as ever. I realise Americans can be insular and unaware of anything outside their own shores, but anyone with an appreciation of great guitar playing, whatever their nationality would have heard of Hank.

[@KKTR]

@@cliffwheeler7357 As long as we're generalizing, Americans learned long ago that many many Brits are arrogant twits.

[@joemasse4568]

You’re right about the AC 30, the Beatles were responsible for Ac 50 , ac 100 , and the first large bass rigs , almost every thing Vox made, Beatles received prototypes, until they called it a day, Fender suppled them a lot of equipment after Epstein’s death,

[@videotrexx]

Dual Rectum Fryer was NOT a mistake... you're great at deadpan.🤣🤣🤣

[@RobertWJackson]

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[@deancramer]

Edward's amp was not modified, according to the king himself...

[@RobertWJackson]

I know the guy that owns it now, and it was absolutely modified. LOL My friend who now owns it has gone through every wire and every solder joint in the thing as he is was wanting to see what all had been done to it because he is using it for inspiration for one of his amp company’s upcoming releases. I don’t want to say who because I don’t know what surprises that individual has and I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag with what I do know. That being said, Eddie owned WAY more than one of them, so chances are we’re both right. LOL

[@dennismoes7281]

Peter van Weelden modded a lot of Eddies old amps

[@ben3834]

ya