• From: Massachusetts
  • Registered: 2008-10-27
  • Posts: 577

Topic: Marshall JTM60 2x12

Ok everyone, I need your opinion on this.

I have a chance to purchase a Marshall JTM 60 2x12 for just under $700.  It has new tubes (EL34's) plus the original speakers have jsut been changed to a pair of Celestion Greenbacks.

Is this a good deal?  It appears to be in really good shape and does sound lovely....

Any and all thoughts are highly appreciated...including your's Joe...


Barry

2009 Gibson Les Paul 1958 VOS (with black plastic)
2008 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Goldtop (with the cream plastic from the 58RI)
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  • From: Massachusetts
  • Registered: 2008-10-27
  • Posts: 577

Re: Marshall JTM60 2x12

I want to hear both good and bad opinions...please

2009 Gibson Les Paul 1958 VOS (with black plastic)
2008 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Goldtop (with the cream plastic from the 58RI)
> Marshall Bluesbreaker 2 pedal >Boss sd-1> DD3 > Vox Ac15cc1
  • From: Foley
  • Registered: 2008-08-26
  • Posts: 22

Re: Marshall JTM60 2x12

LesPaul4 wrote:

I want to hear both good and bad opinions...please


I will tell you now, the JTM60 sounds real nice BUT I will also say that they have AWFUL, OUTRAGEOUS over heating problems. I would steer clear my friend!

4 Reply by fuzzy wuzzy (edited by fuzzy wuzzy 2009-02-05 15:58:46)

  • Registered: 2008-04-02
  • Posts: 671

Re: Marshall JTM60 2x12

Thats a fair price for that amp. If you like the way it sounds I would buy it. As far as the over heating problem you can install a fan. I know for a fact that the transformers inthe jtm-30's were under sized, I currently own one and do like the way it sounds and suprisingly enough I have yet to have to change the transformer (maybe I should get off my acoustic and start playing electric again...............................................................................................................................NAH).

If it sounds good,feels good,then it is good. My .02,
Jack

PS- If your buying from a store make them throw in a 30 day money back or store credit. Tell them why you want one(amp is known to over heat). Take the amp home and play the crap out of it for a month and see how it reacts to long sessions of rightious riffing.

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Jack Loves Patty Loves Joe
  • Registered: 2007-09-30
  • Posts: 556

Re: Marshall JTM60 2x12

I'd say its a fair price, but don't be afraid to bargain.  You can prob. get more off, especially if its a music store b/c they want to move used gear.

Ben

  • From: Oklahoma
  • Registered: 2008-03-28
  • Posts: 263

Re: Marshall JTM60 2x12

I just saw this thread...sorry for my late response.  Hopefully you did NOT buy it at that price.

  I used to have this amp and like a few others have mentioned, they are prone to overheating but that can be solved easily. Also, with a few changes to the circuit, you can really get some great tone out of this amp. 

   I've seen these sell on ebay for 400-500 in great shape so $700 is stretching it.  I traded mine for a Les Paul Standard plus a few bucks. I'd like to get another one. I miss it.

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