Marshall JCM800 50W CSA Edition | Golden Age of Gear Ep. 27
This week on The Golden Age of Gear, we’re cranking up one of the most iconic amps of all time — a 1986 Marshall JCM800 50-watt CSA edition — and asking the important question: Is this the JCM800 that could convert the haters?
This particular amp isn’t stock — it’s been lovingly modded and toured the world, originally owned by Mike Hall of Killer Dwarfs. Derek and Joey take it for a spin, talk about how it completely changed their minds on JCM800s, and compare it to other Marshalls they've owned and played over the years.
We also explore how voltage affects the feel and tone of vintage Marshalls using the AmpRX BrownBox, get into CSA certification quirks (hello, Canadian toggles), and dive into the great debate: 50-watt vs. 100-watt Marshalls — which do you prefer?
Along the way, you’ll hear some massive tones, unexpected stories (including bike-riding amp pickups), and why nothing beats the real deal when it comes to loud, cranked-up, British tone.
Let us know in the comments: Are you Team 50-Watt or Team 100-Watt? And what’s the best Marshall you’ve ever played?
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