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Marshall JCM800 model 2210 Distortion source?

8/6/2000 7:09 AM
Glen H.	Marshall JCM800 model 2210 Distortion source? I am currently trying out a Marshall 2210 100W channel-switching head. It is very powerful, but more buzzy & industrial sounding than my 2204 50W master vol. head. It sounds like diodes clipping. Maybe someone can help me here. Are diodes used for distortion in this series of amp? I can buy this head for about $450 US ( a good price) and it is in remarkable condition, but the distortion just seems "off" from my other Marshall. My 2204's sound is more natural - like a tube amp should be, it sings in comparison. Regards, Glen

8/6/2000 7:09 AM

Glen H.

Marshall JCM800 model 2210 Distortion source?

I am currently trying out a Marshall 2210 100W channel-switching head.
It is very powerful, but more buzzy & industrial sounding than my 2204 50W master vol. head. It sounds like diodes clipping. Maybe someone can help me here. Are diodes used for distortion in this series of amp?
I can buy this head for about $450 US ( a good price) and it is in remarkable condition, but the distortion just seems "off" from my other Marshall.

My 2204's sound is more natural - like a tube amp should be, it sings in comparison.

Regards,
Glen

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