Where did the name JCM800 come from?

The JCM800 was the first series produced after the contract expired. The name comes from Jim Marshall’s initials, “J.C.M.”, coupled with the meaningless “800” from the number plate on his car. It was later noted that “800” stood for the decade. For example, the JCM900 was released in 1990 and the JCM2000 was released in 2000.

What makes a JCM800 a hot rock amplifier?

The JCM800 is considered a “hot” amplifier because it has more gain stages than comparable amplifiers, and in “lead” mode (in the “high” input), an extra triode provides extra gain to the pre-amplifier, which “made for one hot rock amp”. JCM 800 head and 4×12 cabinet. JCM 800 front panel. JCM 800 rear panel.

When did the Marshall JCM800 amplifiers come out?

The JCM800 series (Models 2203, 2204, 2205 and 2210) is a line of guitar amplifiers made by Marshall Amplification. The series was introduced in 1981. Although models 1959 and 1987 had been in production since 1965 and the 2203 and 2204 had been in production since 1975, they were redesigned and introduced as JCM800 amplifiers…

Which is better JCM 800 or JCM 2205?

This is one of the reasons why many players prefer the early JCM 800 Models 2203/2204 to the 2205/2210, as they are considered to be more organic sounding without the added diode clipping. JCM 800 head and 4×12 cabinet. JCM 800 front panel. JCM 800 rear panel.

What was the first model of Marshall JCM800?

The first JCM800s were in fact Master Volume amplifiers (Models 2203 and 2204, at 100 and 50 watts respectively), repackaged in new boxes with new panels. Soon, however, the Model 2210 appeared on the market. These were equipped with two channels, which could be activated via a foot switch, allowing for separate lead and rhythm sounds.