The Marshall JVM205C all-tube 2 x 12" 50-watt amplifier brings you the full range of Marshall tone, from crisp clean to molten roar! The 2-channel JVM205C gives you six "modes," covering two independent channels with three gain stages, each with its own footswitchable memory. It's a great feature for ultra-flexible onstage switching (via the included dedicated, programmable footswitch unit), plus the combination of a "vintage" and "modern" speakers provides great tone. Two effects loops, reverb for each channel, a speaker-emulated XLR line out, and two footswitchable master volumes also grace the JVM205C.
The Marshall JVM205C all-tube 2 x 12" 50-watt amplifier brings you the full range of Marshall tone, from crisp clean to molten roar! The 2-channel JVM205C gives you six "modes," covering two independent channels with three gain stages, each with its own footswitchable memory. It's a great feature for ultra-flexible onstage switching (via the included dedicated, programmable footswitch unit), plus the combination of a "vintage" and "modern" speakers provides great tone. Two effects loops, reverb for each channel, a speaker-emulated XLR line out, and two footswitchable master volumes also grace the JVM205C.
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Marshall JVM205C 2x12 50W Guitar Combo
The Marshall JVM205C all-tube 2 x 12" 50-watt amplifier brings you the full range of Marshall tone, from crisp clean to molten roar! The 2-channel JVM205C gives you six "modes," covering two independent channels with three gain stages, each with its own footswitchable memory. It's a great feature for ultra-flexible onstage switching (via the included dedicated, programmable footswitch unit), plus the combination of a "vintage" and "modern" speakers provides great tone. Two effects loops, reverb for each channel, a speaker-emulated XLR line out, and two footswitchable master volumes also grace the JVM205C.
The Marshall JVM205C all-tube 2 x 12" 50-watt amplifier brings you the full range of Marshall tone, from crisp clean to molten roar! The 2-channel JVM205C gives you six "modes," covering two independent channels with three gain stages, each with its own footswitchable memory. It's a great feature for ultra-flexible onstage switching (via the included dedicated, programmable footswitch unit), plus the combination of a "vintage" and "modern" speakers provides great tone. Two effects loops, reverb for each channel, a speaker-emulated XLR line out, and two footswitchable master volumes also grace the JVM205C.
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Marshall JVM205C 2-Channel Valve Guitar Amp Combo 50w
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Marshall JVM 205C Guitar Amp Combo - 50 Watts/2x12inch Speakers
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originally posted on musiciansfriend.com
This is my 4th Marshall and by far the most versatile. There a lot of knobs and modes to try to figure out, but you'll probably end up using clean green and overdrive orange the most. It does take awhile to dial in. It can be trebly and it does have alot of noise on the OD orange and red. I will definitely have to get a noise gate. If you get it, just refer to the JVM forums for help dialing it in. My last amp was a DSL40C that you have to replace the speaker in and run a boost to help the bass out. The reverb also works as opposed to the DSL40C which has very weak reverb. This amp is ready to go as is.
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My band plays progressive hard rock. This amp achieves a wide variety of high gain tones as well as clean tones. The essential rock tones are easy to find too (Hendrix, Page, Van Halen, Malcum and Angus). Clean tones are surprisingly good as well. One complaint: The footswitch is designed so that it's easy to change the gain section mid-song. Takes some concentration when switching channels.
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Had a JVM-205C in the past and loved it, but had to part for reasons beyond my control. I began a quest to find something comparable in terms of sound quality with a lower price tag, but in the end there was no comparison to the sound I get from a JVM-205C and my LP. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The secret sauce for my rig is adding an M102 Dyna Comp in front and a Holy Grail Nano & TC Electronic Delay in the loop. I'm back in heaven as the whole experience has made me appreciate this combo even more since I'm lucky enough to own it twice. I play mostly rock (Maiden, Priest, Rush, Sabbath, Tool) and can find every sound in there mostly on the OD Green channel. The key is keeping the treble around 10 o'clock and mids / bass down low. For early ... MoreHad a JVM-205C in the past and loved it, but had to part for reasons beyond my control. I began a quest to find something comparable in terms of sound quality with a lower price tag, but in the end there was no comparison to the sound I get from a JVM-205C and my LP. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The secret sauce for my rig is adding an M102 Dyna Comp in front and a Holy Grail Nano & TC Electronic Delay in the loop. I'm back in heaven as the whole experience has made me appreciate this combo even more since I'm lucky enough to own it twice. I play mostly rock (Maiden, Priest, Rush, Sabbath, Tool) and can find every sound in there mostly on the OD Green channel. The key is keeping the treble around 10 o'clock and mids / bass down low. For early Sabbath, I'll switch to clean and use a Sabbra Cadabra (Dynam Comp off) and instant Iommi.
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Technology | Valve |
| Channels | 2 (Multi) |
| Output wattage | 50 watts |
| Emulated Line Out | Yes – XLR |
Marshall JVM205C 2-Channel Valve Guitar Amp Combo 50w
Free 30-day returns
Marshall JVM205C 2-Channel Valve Guitar Amp Combo 50w
Delivery $42
Marshall JVM 205C Guitar Amp Combo - 50 Watts/2x12inch Speakers
Delivery $77.37
This is my 4th Marshall and by far the most versatile. There a lot of knobs and modes to try to figure out, but you'll probably end up using clean green and overdrive orange the most. It does take awhile to dial in. It can be trebly and it does have alot of noise on the OD orange and red. I will definitely have to get a noise gate. If you get it, just refer to the JVM forums for help dialing it in. My last amp was a DSL40C that you have to replace the speaker in and run a boost to help the bass out. The reverb also works as opposed to the DSL40C which has very weak reverb. This amp is ready to go as is.
My band plays progressive hard rock. This amp achieves a wide variety of high gain tones as well as clean tones. The essential rock tones are easy to find too (Hendrix, Page, Van Halen, Malcum and Angus). Clean tones are surprisingly good as well. One complaint: The footswitch is designed so that it's easy to change the gain section mid-song. Takes some concentration when switching channels.
Had a JVM-205C in the past and loved it, but had to part for reasons beyond my control. I began a quest to find something comparable in terms of sound quality with a lower price tag, but in the end there was no comparison to the sound I get from a JVM-205C and my LP. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The secret sauce for my rig is adding an M102 Dyna Comp in front and a Holy Grail Nano & TC Electronic Delay in the loop. I'm back in heaven as the whole experience has made me appreciate this combo even more since I'm lucky enough to own it twice. I play mostly rock (Maiden, Priest, Rush, Sabbath, Tool) and can find every sound in there mostly on the OD Green channel. The key is keeping the treble around 10 o'clock and mids / bass down low. For early ... MoreHad a JVM-205C in the past and loved it, but had to part for reasons beyond my control. I began a quest to find something comparable in terms of sound quality with a lower price tag, but in the end there was no comparison to the sound I get from a JVM-205C and my LP. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. The secret sauce for my rig is adding an M102 Dyna Comp in front and a Holy Grail Nano & TC Electronic Delay in the loop. I'm back in heaven as the whole experience has made me appreciate this combo even more since I'm lucky enough to own it twice. I play mostly rock (Maiden, Priest, Rush, Sabbath, Tool) and can find every sound in there mostly on the OD Green channel. The key is keeping the treble around 10 o'clock and mids / bass down low. For early Sabbath, I'll switch to clean and use a Sabbra Cadabra (Dynam Comp off) and instant Iommi.
I bought this amp to have a combo version of the same model I have in a half stack version in my basement. I love the half stack version of this model but wanted something smaller and more portable. I play blues, rock, metal, etc. I looked at many reviews and although I found some other great choices, I kept coming back to this one. This thing, in my opinion, has it all! The different channels accurately depict the classic sounds along with modern tones. The clean tone sounds great and the built in reverb sounds awesome! I'm a fan of the Marshall tones and if you don't want to spend a ton of money to have multiple amps for multiple tones, this will fit the bill nicely!
Tried to buy this Marshall JVM210c from a U.K. retailer....fiasco...great service from dv247. The amp is the most expensive but the best I’ve owned. Still getting to grips with how to set it up after just a couple of days. It’s inherently a high gain amp, and I think gain and channel volumes have to be down a bit, but two master volumes is a big bonus, and the amp just oozes good blues tones at the clean/crunch options. Overdriven it’s a beast. Warm distortion. Lovely. And I think it’ll get better as the speakers bed in. Very happy!
The tone is just not there. And for nearly $2000, one would expect a useable tone. I took a chance and ordered one of these because of the glowing "tone" reviews. But I guess tone is in the ear of the beholder. I didn't hear it. Sounded thin, tinny and small and cheap.I put this amp next to my Fender Deluxe Reverb and A-B'd them. My hope was to dial in a dirty sound to switch back and forth. I knew right away that I couldn't go on stage with the Marshall. The Fender sounds 3-D. You feel it all around. It's full and rich and just "there." The Marshall sounded cheap by comparison.Yes, I know they are two totally different voiced amps. And yes, I realize the Marshall is a modeling amp. But for $2000, you could get a Rivera combo that would totally smoke this amp in ... MoreThe tone is just not there. And for nearly $2000, one would expect a useable tone. I took a chance and ordered one of these because of the glowing "tone" reviews. But I guess tone is in the ear of the beholder. I didn't hear it. Sounded thin, tinny and small and cheap.I put this amp next to my Fender Deluxe Reverb and A-B'd them. My hope was to dial in a dirty sound to switch back and forth. I knew right away that I couldn't go on stage with the Marshall. The Fender sounds 3-D. You feel it all around. It's full and rich and just "there." The Marshall sounded cheap by comparison.Yes, I know they are two totally different voiced amps. And yes, I realize the Marshall is a modeling amp. But for $2000, you could get a Rivera combo that would totally smoke this amp in tonal quality.I really appreciate Musicians Friend's customer support. They were totally cool about me returning it and even paid for the shipping. They will eventually get that money back from me in the future.Bottom line... $2000 is what you'd pay for a boutique amp. So I would advise buying a boutique if you are gonna spend this kind of coin. I didn't find any useable tones.
I was looking for really clean sound, and I happened to try this amp in a club and decided to buy one. My Fender Stratocaster through the clean channel sounds heavenly like a Dire Straits tune. I also have Gibson ES339, and it sounds equally great, picking up all the nuances of respective guitars. I personally like the Gibson through my Fender Blues Jr. amp better though.But if you want just 1 amp, I'd pick this Marshall. From the clean to dirty, it just handles it really well. I don't even feel the need for any external pedals. Just plug in and start playing.I originally purchased an used one, but it turned out to be defective. But it wasn't a hassle at all to exchange it to a new one, thanks to great customer service at Musicians Friend. The new one came with ... MoreI was looking for really clean sound, and I happened to try this amp in a club and decided to buy one. My Fender Stratocaster through the clean channel sounds heavenly like a Dire Straits tune. I also have Gibson ES339, and it sounds equally great, picking up all the nuances of respective guitars. I personally like the Gibson through my Fender Blues Jr. amp better though.But if you want just 1 amp, I'd pick this Marshall. From the clean to dirty, it just handles it really well. I don't even feel the need for any external pedals. Just plug in and start playing.I originally purchased an used one, but it turned out to be defective. But it wasn't a hassle at all to exchange it to a new one, thanks to great customer service at Musicians Friend. The new one came with a defective cable to the foot pedal, and Musician's Friend ship a new cable the same day I made the call.
This amp was bought to replace a faulty JVM215C which had to be sent back. The JVM205C is a great combo for small to medium gigs. All the usual Marshall 'JCM800-like' sounds are there but obviously very dependant on what guitar you put through it. The different gain modes for both channels & the two master volumes make it great for live gigs once you get used to dancing on the footpedal. You can do away with your distortion, overdrive & boost pedal using this amp & put your delay/ chorus etc through the effects loop. There is an insane amount of gain available on the overdrive channel but if you do stsrt cranking the gains & masters up you will get a lot of hiss & hum. This is a very noisy amp! It's reasonably heavy, not as heavy as some, but the recessed side ... MoreThis amp was bought to replace a faulty JVM215C which had to be sent back. The JVM205C is a great combo for small to medium gigs. All the usual Marshall 'JCM800-like' sounds are there but obviously very dependant on what guitar you put through it. The different gain modes for both channels & the two master volumes make it great for live gigs once you get used to dancing on the footpedal. You can do away with your distortion, overdrive & boost pedal using this amp & put your delay/ chorus etc through the effects loop. There is an insane amount of gain available on the overdrive channel but if you do stsrt cranking the gains & masters up you will get a lot of hiss & hum. This is a very noisy amp! It's reasonably heavy, not as heavy as some, but the recessed side handles make it easier to carry. This is a good combo, but for me not a great one. I prefer my AC30C2 with an overdrive & boost pedal.
This is my second review on this amp. My first one blew up on day 45 of my 45 day return policy. MF was great about taking it back and shipping me a new one. This amp is amazing. You can get unlimited sounds from it. It does take alot of time and research to figure it out. OD orange and red are very noisy, but a Rocktron Guitar silencer in an X pattern can solve that. The OD channel is also very compressed. There is a volume drop when engaging the effects loop when set to 100% wet that can be cured by backing the mix knob off some. You don't need alot of gain with OD org and red. Be patient and work with it and you will be rewarded. The forums provide a wealth of info.
BackgroundI’m one of the two guitar players in a classic rock cover band. We (especially me, ha ha) are real amateurs, I’ve played for over ten years, but I’m still learning. And I still have got to learn a lot. I do chords, ‘written’ solo’s, improvisations, arpeggio’s, all of it.We play songs from e.g. Lenny Kravitz, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Kinks. I listen to classical music a lot, as well as to e.g. King Crimson and especially Frank Zappa. As for sounds I like Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Steve Hackett and David Gilmour, and many others.Features:Fifty watts all valve power, two different Celestion 12’ speakers, two channels with three sound modes each, so six basic sounds all together, reverb, two master volumes. It comes with a foot-pedal ... MoreBackgroundI’m one of the two guitar players in a classic rock cover band. We (especially me, ha ha) are real amateurs, I’ve played for over ten years, but I’m still learning. And I still have got to learn a lot. I do chords, ‘written’ solo’s, improvisations, arpeggio’s, all of it.We play songs from e.g. Lenny Kravitz, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the Kinks. I listen to classical music a lot, as well as to e.g. King Crimson and especially Frank Zappa. As for sounds I like Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Steve Hackett and David Gilmour, and many others.Features:Fifty watts all valve power, two different Celestion 12’ speakers, two channels with three sound modes each, so six basic sounds all together, reverb, two master volumes. It comes with a foot-pedal in which you can store four sounds. (Please see my remarks under ‘Ease of use’.)The two channels both have gain, bass, middle, treble volume and reverb-controls, so the volume, gain, bass etc. are set for three modes. There are two master volumes, so you can store one sound with two volume-levels. And there are presence and resonance controls in the master section.Sound Quality:This JVM has got two channels: the clean/crunch and the overdrive channel. The clean/crunch channel has got three sounds: green, orange and red.The green mode (the cleanest) of the clean/crunch channel is really spectacular. It’s warm and gives my sound real depth. My main guitar is an Ibanez Blazer (Strat-copy with three single-coils and ash body, maple fret board) and it really shines on this channel and in this mode. You can hear everything you do, the JVM is very responsive to the way you play (e.g. even the way you hold your plectrum is essential on this green channel!) In short: a lovely tone for strumming/finger picking as well as for clean solos. Small disadvantage: if you hear every little detail, you hear all the mistakes too. You can’t be sloppy here. But this sound is so pure, warm, direct and clean that you wouldn’t believe it’s a Marshall.The red mode of the clean/crunch channel is amazing too. It goes from almost clean to crunch and everything in between. I have set the gain in a way that my guitar is rather clean when I play it softly and that the amp starts to overdrive when I hit the strings more powerfully. In this way you can easily go from cleanish tot crunch. This mode is less subtle then the green one, so if you are not certain that all the tiny little notes you are playing are correct, get this red-mode. The small disadvantage mentioned before disappears easily now.This is my first valve-amp and I have to admit: controlling the sound just by hitting the strings with less or more power is just great. Sounds really well and is very handy.If I were to chose just one mode in the JVM I could use for a gig, it would be this red one in the clean/crunch channel. You can play chords and solos with clean/crunch red mode. Clean is not the sparkling, shiny clean the green mode delivers, nevertheless very workable, direct and… forgiving! The green mode of the ‘real’ overdrive channel gives a deeper tone, yet crunch/red does a nice job. For power chords with an edge, this red/crunch is just fantastic.The orange mode of the first channel is not really my cup of tea. If you play softly there’s a clean sound that sounds more or less as the clean in the red mode. But when playing with more power my Blazer doesn’t overdrive as nicely as in the red mode. Of course I can crank up the gain more, but this makes the clean disappear. I think this mode (with low gain) is nice for Les Paul-type guitars. Besides the Ibanez Blazer I have also got a Fender Strat (Mexico, Classic Player Strat Rosewood fret board), a Squier Stagemaster (hardrock guitar with Floyd Rose and HSS-pick-ups), an Aria Pro II (Les Paul copy with chambered body and two Seymour Duncan pick-ups) and an excellent )and cheap!) Jack and Danny Lucille-copy. If I’d play only on m
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Technology | Valve |
| Channels | 2 (Multi) |
| Output wattage | 50 watts |
| Emulated Line Out | Yes – XLR |
