• From: over yonder....in PA
  • Registered: 2009-02-09
  • Posts: 240

Topic: Sovtek or Jubilee

Hey guys, I'll make this brief. I currently have a Sovtek MIG60 and I'm thinking about ordering a Ceriatone 100w Jubilee. My question is: will there be a noticeable difference? I really like my Sovtek, but I love the way Jubilees sound, too. The only reason I thought of this is because people have been saying that Jubs sound like jcm800s....and an MIG60 is essentially an 800. Any input will be appreciated!

Thanks

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  • Registered: 2009-01-01
  • Posts: 665

Re: Sovtek or Jubilee

I've never heard a Sovtek (although I'm aware of them). I got my Ceriatone (the 50 W) 2550 version two weeks ago. It took about a week to burn in (no, it's not a myth) to lose some stiffness/harshness and now it's the best sounding amp I have. Makes all my OD pedals superfluous (except a TS for some solo boost). A touch of Reverb and Delay in the loop (best loop ever with no tone or volume loss) and that's it. Goes from semi-cleanish to fully saturated OD with the turn of the guitar's volume knob. Did I say it's the best amp I have?

  • Registered: 2009-01-01
  • Posts: 665

Re: Sovtek or Jubilee

TubeSaturation wrote:

The only reason I thought of this is because people have been saying that Jubs sound like jcm800s....and an MIG60 is essentially an 800.

Perhaps my comment above does not really answer your question. Sorry, I'm still in tone nirvana...
As you may be aware there are several JCM800s which differ quite a bit. Only the later version (2205 and 2210) have diode clipping like the later Jubilee. If the MIG60 is based on the earlier JCM800 circuit it would sound quite different to a Jubilee.

  • Registered: 2008-10-02
  • Posts: 373

Re: Sovtek or Jubilee

I have a Jub and my brother in law has a later model JCM 800 and I don't think the tone is that close, yes it might be similar but the Jub is darker and has a beefier tone to it. Not that the JCM 800 doesn't sound great but I don't think they are quite the same. Listen to some clips on You Tube and you can hear the difference.

  • From: over yonder....in PA
  • Registered: 2009-02-09
  • Posts: 240

Re: Sovtek or Jubilee

Thanks so much. Once you used the term "beefier", that was exactly what I was looking for. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't buying essentially the same amp. Seems that I'll be $1k in the hole soon tongue

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  • From: Detroit
  • Registered: 2006-06-02
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Re: Sovtek or Jubilee

I've played teh Sovtek MIG50 and really liked it. I'm sure a jub would have a different flavor... what I don't know.

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  • Registered: 2008-03-07
  • Posts: 508

Re: Sovtek or Jubilee

Hey chances are both amps will sound good paired ??

always liked Joes  Jubilee paired with Budda Superdrive

bottom line Silver Jubilee is a great amp to pair with as it

has the bottom end and saturation .       yikes

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