Which Mini Marshall should you get? Jubilee vs. Plexi vs. JCM800

Marshall now has 20 Watt Versions of three of their most iconic amp models. This means it's time to compare then and possibly help you make a decision which one is right for you!
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[@Yanthungbemo]

Overview 1:21 *SOUND SHOOTOUT* Cleans Jubilee 7:08 Cleans Plexi 7:34 Cleans JCM800 7:59 Clean+TS Jubilee 8:26 Clean+TS Plexi 8:51 Clean+TS JCM800 9:14 Mid gain Jubilee 9:39 Mid gain Plexi 10:17 Mid gain JCM800 10:54 More gain rhythm Jubilee 11:32 More gain rhythm Plexi 12:06 More gain rhythm JCM800 12:39 Max gain lead Jubilee 13:15 Max gain Plexi 13:58 Max gain JCM800 14:41 Max gain+TS boost Jubilee 15:26 Max gain+TS boost Plexi 15:58 Max gain+TS boost JCM800 16:28 The funny bald man's 2 cents 16:58 Price 17:08

[@kevindavid37]

You forgot the animals at the end

[@rostamostmann9657]

Madlad

[@8Junio76]

I always skip the bla, bla.

[@rockcastlemusic]

Thanks for this!

[@mika-hp5ch]

Thanks for your work, mate ;)

[@geoffwhitemusic]

To my ears, that Plexi sounded the absolute business on every setting.

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

I agree. I've been going between the silver jubilee and and the plexi. But I'm seriously thinking about the plexi combo

[@eternalism8274]

i owned the 50W 800 (no "fx loop"), I was unsatisfied when chasing Hendrix and SRV quasi-clean tone. I don't know if I tried the Low input, and I failed to swap tube 1 to a lower-gain tube. If I had it today, I'd also want to put an "fx loop" in it instead of selling it.

[@steveackerman1907]

It's got the mojo

[@ZZZebman]

Totally agree with you. All 3 are great but plexi is godly.

[@gratao25]

Came here to choose one and got out more confused because they're all really awesome!

[@jayrodm643]

I dont have the cash to buy one but I think I'm gonna buy them all

[@monkeymonkerson]

lol

[@frankorobinson1540]

Your ears will lead you to the one you like most

[@DMSProduktions]

They all sound wonderful! But I'm with you Henning, the Plexi sounded the nicest! GOOD demo!

[@mantashaft]

The best review by far. Notwithstanding some other offerings that were really well made... you addressed so many practical things that one would want to know.

[@gemm7671]

Plexi for me. It may not be the most practical amp for home use but you just can't beat that transparent tone.

[@KYCDK]

i love the plexi clean tone, and i love my BD-2 anyway which is somewhat based on the plexi distortion

[@charleslivingston803]

Best demo I’ve seen on these amps. The early demos hitting yt weren’t great, including the official Marshall demos. These sound great. Now I want all 3.

[@BreauxBobby]

Thanks for the shootout. They all sounded great.

[@MikeyNewman1974]

I've spent the last two weeks looking at 20 watt Marshall's and this video really helped, i now know i want the plexi. I was 80 percent sure but now i'm 100 percent sure!!!!

[@bryanmannoia8410]

I bought the mini plexi the other day after hearing this demo. it is beyond awesome! thank you.

[@azbababooey]

I love demos like this, each amp same riff back to back to back...perfect comparison. With that said, all of them sounded good but the 800 sounded best. I always thought I’d want a plexi, but I really liked the 800.

[@chavaraujo]

Just bought the jubelee combo on thomann cause of your points of view, dont regret it and love ithe sounds thanks for your videos!

[@joematson3873]

I've got the 100 watt JCM 800. I've had it for years and I love it! Venues have changed, so I love the fact that Marshall has come out with these three smaller versions of their classics. Thanks, JM.

[@JamesMartin_music]

Question is how close does the 20w JCM800 sound compared to your 100w tone wise?

[@wrongbeach35]

I got the plexi and absolutely love it!

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

How is it on low power mode?

[@alexmurphy5289]

@@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer It's still loud as shit and if you want that "plexi" tone it's going to need to be quite cranked. Sure you can play it quietly but you'll find yourself wondering why and just reverting back to a quieter amp

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

@@alexmurphy5289 thanks for that 👍👍

[@dimitrisloufakis916]

That plexi sounds so sick! I would love one of those along with one of those new mini soldanos that recently came out. Those two will give me every tone I've ever loved!

[@cleberpassanante5045]

Within 4 minutes of this video I got the info I was looking for and hadn't found in several other videos, lol. Thanks, man

[@ShineDawg]

So stoked! Grab some popcorn, let's go! Thank you for this video!

[@Always_in_C_standard]

Such an awesome comparison. Thank you!

[@ziggyz2958]

Excellent comparison sir! The previous (longer) video you did on the mini JCM 800 was a key factor in my decision to buy the SC20H, which I REALLY like. From this video I still think the mini JCM is the best for med to high gain rock, while the Plexi really excels in the low-med gain. I have put the Plexi on the top of my wish list! The prices here in Canada are pretty high ($1,500 plus tax, lots of tax) which curbs frequent buying. It's been a while since I've been excited about new amplifiers but the Marshall Studio series is amazing!

[@mertmermerci218]

It's amazing to see the variety of tones that can be produced by an HSS Strat, they are definitely underrated.

[@monkeymonkerson]

What a friggin awesome demo! Thank you!

[@alexs.1366]

Hi from Canada! After watching this thorough comparison with honest professional opinion at the end, I've subscribed and liked your channel. Keep up!

[@sanjay1701]

WELL DONE!! The best Studio Series comparison video on the internet right now... the same riffs/chords through the 3 different amps (you'd be surprised how many players don't do that). My preference? 16:10 - Right there, perfect Judas Priest through the plexi

[@josephpickard3108]

This is the video I've been searching for!! The real must-buy here is that t-shirt.

[@TheCrappyGuitarist]

I would be VERY HAPPY with any one of three!

[@MiguelMakesMusic]

killer playing man, those were some epic riffs!

[@RobertWJackson]

Good video dude! I’ve been eyeballing these for awhile, particularly the JCM 800.

[@stevelove597]

The riff at max gain with TS boost was absolutely sick!!! I have to give the nod to the Plexi. Was very Eric Johnson tones on the single notes. Fantastic little amps and great playing. I see the plexi in my future.

[@MrGuitarist9891]

Thanks! was waiting for this video!

[@frostyriffs]

I’ve had the mini Jubilee with the matching 2x12 vertical cab for over a year now. Love it. Tried it through my recto 2x12 as well and it does sound quite different. Plenty loud enough for small to mid size gigs. The fixed bias on the Jubilee is nice for a no fussing around. Swapped out the stock tubes with EH el34s and the 12ax7s. Made a big difference too. Great amp!

[@emiliolopez8796]

How did the sound change with those tubes?

[@johnwoodham5998]

For me this was one of your best review videos. I already have the sc20 jcm . For cleans I use a fender princeton.

[@MatsDagerlind]

The mini JCM 800 would be my choice. The mini Jubilee is arguably more flexible and versatile but the distorted sound is more fizzy and the clean sound a bit thin. The mini Plexi may be the best sounding of the three if you can crank it, but for my purposes, especially if I buy a smaller amp like this, a master volume is a must.

[@weschilton]

Yeah sound beats features and versatility any day. That JCM 800 has balls!

[@jd426]

Attenuate. They are pricy. BUt yeah

[@Alexhangman]

In fact after trying all three of them, mini Jubilee is the best sounding amp.

[@markn4526]

I agree that the Jubilee is fizzy...probably due to clipping diodes...hence, I don't really care for it. The Plexi is by far the most organic-sounding. The JCM800 is really good, but I think the Plexi edges it out. All 3 are pretty cool though!

[@Eventual420]

Marshall’s do an ultimate lead tone, no doubt about it. Stunning. I can’t keep my fingers out of my eyes either HP. Ugh! Get well soon!

[@bryanmannoia8410]

nice job with the side by side comparison. I think I am going to pick up the mini plexi today. thanks.

[@GuitarGearGyan]

Very nicely done. Answered the question whether to go for the Plexi or 800. Very informative and excellent playing.

[@silent-trouble]

I own the Jubilee and I think it's amazing. It has a very dynamic eq section. And the two channels make it more versatile than the other two I think. I just love the concept of these low wattage classics. If you want a straight forward rock amp these are great.

[@kovroberto]

Hi.Enough loud is at clean settings(Jubilee) at small club gig?Near a loud drummer?Or at rehearshall room with loud drummer?In band situation? Thanks.

[@Isaac_howell]

@@kovroberto I gig with mine set clean or just breaking up for small gigs. I use mine with the master all the way up and the input gain around 6. Easily loud enough, especially if mic'd up

[@silent-trouble]

@@kovroberto It's definately loud enough for small Gigs and rehearsal (and you can always mic the AMP if needed) I play it on low wattage setting at rehearsal. It works fine. One word though, it's mostly not a super clean amp. You can get it pretty clean when you turn it down but even on clean channel it usually has a little bit of breakup when master is up (at least with humbuckers, i find). Which i like.

[@MeLexdy]

It actually sounds very good if you are not after the vintage plexi tone, but it's so versatile that it seems to be the best choice

[@h3o296]

Straight and honest review. very helpful.

[@Aldorelaxingguitar]

Thanks for reviewing this series of Marshall amp heads, I sold my JCM 800 Lead Series 50 watt 2205 a few years back along with 4x12 1960 cab, a total workhorse rig for my younger days of the live band club days, very dependable rig, very loud, and nice tonal combinations with foot-switchable channels and effects loop, but felt like it needed a younger dude to keep it on the road so I sold the rig. I had purchased an MG100DFX Combo a few years beforehand so I was basically using that set up for smaller live gigs, it comes close to the tones but not exact, so your review is helpful and I always like the Plexi tone as well, the Plexi might be a winner for the home studio! Maybe a word of advice to younger players that these amps take time to really understand the range of tones and how to best use within what you are looking to accomplish, this point was brought up in the video, so consider it before purchasing and allow time and experimentation once in your hands! Ciao, ALDO

[@uv777gr]

Kinda surprised, but I like the Plexi the best. Great review and comparison, thanks for this!

[@JohnnyBgood548]

Excellent review and thank you! I couldn't decide if it's Plexi or jcm 800, they were close and if I had to pick I would give the Plexi the platinum pick award. Great guitar playing as well!

[@matuldamegasen8562]

Excellent review/demo 👍

[@jacquesbureau5294]

Very good and informative video. Thanks!

[@emdeel5709]

I have the Jubilee, I think it’s a great amp though I’d still be tempted to add the other 2 to my collection

[@s9plus20]

Great shootout, thanks!

[@jessegimbel]

This video is so good. I've got a big collection of vintage Fenders and some Vox in my studio and need something for when bands who need a little more gain come in, bit hopefully something that doesn't feel wildly out of place amongst the vintage gear here. So I've been trying to educate myself on Marshall stuff, and know I don't need much volume, but most of what I find is people recommending 2204s because they're 50 watts, so at least less crazy than 100. I see older Marshalls that are way out of my price range but still don't know confidently which is the right choice. This video sold me on the plexi, not to mention I hadn't found that Marshall was already making a current, low wattage version like this, so it'll probably be my pick. The 800 was great for the extra high gain sounds but after hearing the SV here I feel like I understand what people are into about vintage Marshalls. Thank you!

[@bryanmannoia8410]

replace the word studio with living room and I could have written this. I love my vintage amps but I am missing that plexi sound. not for long.

[@dirtystayouts24]

Great review/comparison. I love that you love animals too!!! Great work giving back!!

[@VeeeeryyyFaaaastSlooooth]

My heart wants Plexi, my brain the Jubillee for the dual channel practicality and my wallet wants neither.

[@BionicSammich]

Stay away from the Plexi unless you have an attenuator. If its as loud as the 800 when you turn it up, even on 5W mode, its a LOUD BASTARD. I've got an Aracom Pro2-DAG and without it, There is no way to get a good amount of gain out of the plexi at bedroom levels without an attenuator.

[@jimmyrhoades650]

my feelings exactly

[@schmoey45]

They’re $1499 now in the US 🤦‍♂️

[@jimmyrhoades650]

@@schmoey45 If you buy em off andertons I think you can get them shipped to your door at around $1300 after conversion

[@billw577]

The EQ section on the Jubilee gives you the most flexibility, it's much better than the other two, plus you get the clean channel.

[@danieldufort2628]

Great comparison video, really brings out the character of each amps. The Plexi is by far my favorite, only wished it had a master volume, my neighbours will hate me.

[@tonytrotter2708]

Exactly! I might ask my neighbours to buy me an attenuator if they complain!!I wonder how the 5 watt setting sounds?

[@sathira_anuk5179]

You can use a attunatner

[@jeremykopatz4760]

Great video man! Thank you!

[@RoyalGrenade97]

I think the Plexi had the best tone. All very similar, but the sound stood out more to my ears.

[@jamesmoffatt6435]

The model that is "jumpered" really kicks, my fav of the 3...thx!!

[@jameslarge5645]

Amazing demo man amazing. Amazing.

[@rokomarokobend-music]

Congrat man,great video !!!!

[@nunocosta6138]

decidedly for crunch my first choice would be Jcm 800, what an incredible sound

[@TradBowBruce]

I'm torn between the plexi and the 800. Volume control is critical given ear conditions, but that plexi tone and chime is what I love. I hear a bit of it in the 800 and the 80s thing, which I like, but the purity of the plexi really draws me in. I'm open to recommendations on a solution, thanks, as always great vids!!!

[@ZZZebman]

Sir a great comparison and made me decide on going for plexi it is the best sounding.

[@johnwright5041]

i am so glad to see this review this is the best review i have seen and geared towards a player. for someone looking into a killer amp to jam with when meeting new people and or just sharing some ideas with others but still wanting a real amp even playing out this documentary shows what these amps do well in those settings. the plexi suits me but im looking for all that with less volume long time marshall fender mesa and laney guy looking for something that wont wake the wife and doest require headphones. awesome review

[@vladzubac5360]

I bought eventually the Studio VIntage mini-Plexi due to this review. It is an amazing amplifier, super warm and smooth and round. I am using it with a JHS Andy Timmons pedal and it sounds amazing. Cheers and thanks for the always wonderful reviews you make ! :)

[@celestelongway7315]

Dude u are becoming a guitar legend. A chatty one, but legendary nonetheless. Keep rocking! from mtw in L.A.

[@mitchgnr]

New to your channel but I love your playing style. Some of the soloing reminds me of Eric Johnson

[@nedbressler3234]

Nice! Thank you for demo

[@paulixblack9213]

I truly love that kind of comparisons! You are doing great work!!

[@wendelllaffin240]

when the both inputs were pushed on the plexi it was golden... without the top end fizz and full sounding, the right OD on this would give you all the push to play pretty much anything.

[@jeanpat8946]

Very good review !!!

[@darwinsaye]

That Plexi sound is perfect. Such a shame Marshall never managed to make a MV amp that kept that tone.

[@dstfno]

Because it needs to be loud, simple as that. The power tubes must be smoking and the speaker working hard.

[@Davimre]

The non-MV is the tone! You can always use attenuators.

[@thefilmpoets]

thats like saying it's a shame that Ferrari never made a fast, low horsepower car.

[@RMosack]

A huge part of the Plexi gain sound is from the power section driving. And not just the big power tubes, but also the phase inverter. The preamp itself isn’t really all that high gain at all.

[@HF1600ie]

They did. Its called the vintage modern. 2266 or 2466.

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

That playing was awesome

[@IamtheActionman]

Killer demo dude, really awesome share :)

[@rejuvenator8966]

Gonna get the plexi, it sounds the best on all comparisons. Gonna pair it with Fryette Power Station 100 so volume is NO ISSUE. Can find the sweetest sound on the amp and play that on ANY VOLUME from bedroom whisper to even louder than the amp would be capable on its own. And can even footswitch between two different volume settings. This will be my new rig... When a few paychecks arrive 😂

[@justmehere6094]

First THAT is how you do a comparison video. Going through the gain ranges, using both lead and some rythm playing, harmonics etc. Perfect. Personally, across the board, My preference in order 1. JCM800 or Plexi, real close, 3. Silver Jube.

[@markkopernicky3489]

Fantastic review. I really enjoy it. They all sound great and have their strengths and weaknesses. ..but personally I liked the Silver Jubilee the best. Thanks for doing the review. Greetings from Canada Mark Anthony K Projekt Gemineye

[@papifedumetal]

The sound comparaison is really Well made hère. Each détail ,« character /taste/behaviour « ,on each model are noticeble I allready Own the jcm 800 classic 20w Sounds like yours You just gave me GAS for the plexy. One.. Congratulations 👍👏👏

[@lightinme217]

Great video! Thanks for sharing :)

[@EddyDarkNightmare]

Hy Henning, I'm an old subscriber. I've been watching your channel for a long time. Watching your interview with Andy the guitar geek, I decided to write you this comment saying that you inspired me to get into the arranging, more than into gear or technique. I love your channel, I bought multiple pedals from your reviews, I love this review as the others. But sometimes I would like to hear you "riffing like an Australian". Keep safe, keep being awesome and being yourself. Thank you for everything

[@EytschPi42]

thank you so much for telling me!

[@EddyDarkNightmare]

@@EytschPi42 thank you for being you ❤️

[@FairmontStudios]

High quality comparison 👍

[@GoldtopDude]

will order the Mini Plexi asap!, great video, subscribed .......hope your wife is in a better mood tonight! lol

[@celestialode]

Hey Henning you should definitely made a review about the amazing Marshall DSL1HR that costs almost nothing and is simply amazing (for its price)

[@pariahgaming365]

I own the Mini-Jubilee and it’s freaking amazing. You can definitely get nice clean tones out of it with just a little tweaking of knobs. I may eventually go for the Plexi but at that point I’d be doing it for collection purposes rather than actual usability and I’m not gonna spend my money on things I don’t need but it does sound awesome… I’ve played them all in person.

[@truthfactreality6814]

Use the plexi like Dan Hawkins from the darkness. Effectively making it a 3 Channel head

[@jaustin753]

Perfect vid. Thank you

[@SFolkes97]

A just right comparison. If I could only have one Marshall it would be the Plexi. I have an older1987x which I bought used some years back for $1400 - now look at them $2500! Makes the 20 watt Studio a no brainer. It has the same tubes and effects loop as 1987x, only lighter/smaller and almost half the cost.

[@vealarmstrong6789]

Thanks for making this video and comparing these three 20 watt platforms. My take away... the jubilee is not to my liking and performed last in all formats ( a bit too fizzy). The JCM800 (sc) really excelled in higher gain - the focus and detail really jumped out to me in that last take. The plexi (studio vintage) really surprised me in that it handled everything very well... I was surprised it handled higher gain as well as it did... certainly a little looser sounding with a slight lack of focus. I am between the plexi and 800... thinking of ordering both and keeping the winner but... I fear that may not be easily determined.

[@nicdee316]

Great review ! I've owned the mini Plexi for just over a year (got it in late April 2019), used it on dozens of gigs (recorded a bit with it too) and it's my favorite amp to date. Lead tone with a boost and a bit of delay is instant George Lynch on Back For The Attack/Wicked Sensation...one of the best rock lead tones ever in my book. Monster amp, especially at the price (IF you're in Europe). I'm actually considering adding the 2525H to the stable(once gigging resumes) for additional flexibility, and for going stereo, which I do on bigger stages. I definitely loved the 2555x I tested but couldn't justify the 1300€ asked while I also have a DSL100, but for 750€ ? Hell yeah. Especially when these are feather-light, which is very nice for load-in/load-out. Marshall made a killing with these amps, at the price point (again, IF you're in Europe) I can't see anything that's even close to THAT. Especially if that's the kind of tones you're looking at.

[@scottnoricsson2023]

Yeah, Origin combo 20 cranked plus with an overdrive booster would be a great review

[@jamesf2918]

I still can’t decide if I should upgrade to one of these from the origin 50 head. I really like it, but I would like to own a proper made in UK Marshall. Great demo.

[@dankoftinoff8119]

Surprised I didn't like the Jubilee but loved the Plexi's clarity.

[@yaguitar]

JCM800 pips it for me 😀 Great shootout.

[@torahwarrior2442]

I have the jcm800 studio ....with an attenuator...that's the key....love it

[@mr.bubbalo9720]

Which attenuator do you use? I love my jcm800 studio. It’s super easy to dial in but I bet it sounds a hell of a lot better being able to crank it

[@georgemueh3273]

Hell yea. I got the plexi and run it to 11.... Kind of took the Edward path and got a variable transformer. Run the amp on full at 60 volts. Hell my cat can sleep in front of it and still screams

[@TheJMan1K]

George Mueh use a standard variable transformer from Lowe’s or Home Depot?

[@camai75]

@@mr.bubbalo9720 Just get a Two Notes Captor..its what. I use with my EVH EL34 50W

[@knutSchevik]

Thanks, bought the plexi 😁

[@chrisvantassel8867]

I have two of the Plexi's.....by far the best of the bunch imho after trying them all.

[@wesjeanblanc8385]

I guess I'm just a plexi guy. Thanks so much for the comparison!

[@halfaron]

Thanks for the comments about the volume. I was hoping the 5 watt mode would be good at lower volumes, but it sounds like these amps aren't for me.

[@jorgiewtf]

I went and bought the Jubilee along with the matching 2x12 silver cab 4 years ago and although I love it, I would gladly trade it for the plexi equivalent.

[@AndreiGrozea]

From the perspective of a metal guy, the JCM800 20 has a bit more gain than the full size 2203, which is great, but that mini silver jubilee is absolutely killer and probably the better choice

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[@johne.skaggs3793]

Very Good Job. Thank You.

[@JCMSlash]

Great review as always. I have both the Mini Jubilee combo, and the Mini JCM800 head. Awesome sounding amps.

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

I'm watching this almost a year later and I still want the plexi

[@stephentoback]

I have the DSL-1 and it's awesome.

[@glorideefaithperez2858]

Surprisingly, I liked the Jubilee the best. Had the most clarity and flexibility. Pair it with a TS and it covers all Rock bases.

[@frankorobinson1540]

I throught the same,but everyone hears a little different but through my tablet lol the jubilee sounds nice

[@adamfiedorczuk5969]

I was on the same boat until I played them all back to back, plexi won.

[@PooNinja]

Marshall Marshall Marshall (in the voice of Eve Plumb). An Orange sounds like an orange! Marshall sounds like a Marshall! The snozzberries taste like snozzberries 🤗! Had these all been 100 Watt versions that would have been a real vermicious knid for the SPL meter

[@willpell7441]

I like the Plexi too Henning. Of course I sold off my other amps for a JTM 45 so go figure.