So it has happened......

Astroman · Post by **Astroman** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:07 pm

The AD30R is gone....and after a 5 day stint with a Deluxe Reverb RI, I am now finally the proud owner of a Marshall 2061X (and cab).

In the store I was actually also considering a JTM45 (with cab) which did sound great, but when I blew I tube (I think) in the practice room I think faith helped me decide in favour of the 2061. Also, it would have been a lesser match for what I was looking for, but you know.....

Astroman · Post by **Astroman** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:18 pm

Now I realize I need to change my Sig

Andy H. · Post by **Andy H.** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 5:51 pm

Congratulations on the 2061. Those are fantastic amps. (Cab should be good too.) I'm not normally a huge Marshall fan, but those amps are a definite exception. That is what a REAL amp should sound like IMO.

So enjoy, and please do report back on it Lars.

Andy.

Aslan · Post by **Aslan** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 6:13 pm

Hope the new amp works out for you!

Orphin · Post by **Orphin** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 6:21 pm

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Astroman
 Now I realize I need to change my Sig
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I look forward to that..

Astroman · Post by **Astroman** » Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:15 pm

Thanks guys

Now I need to spend some time with my new baby and I will definitely report back on progress.

Ironically, it seems my christening as an "Orange expert" will occur in conjunction with a departure from the brand (who knows, I may be back soon).

feider · Post by **feider** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:19 am

Hey congrats. I love the marshall sound, just had to get back to it.

Bink · Post by **Bink** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:37 am

Congrats Lars. You gotta go with the amp that's best for you. Hope you enjoy it!

After playing a vintage modern today, I gotta say I'm quite impressed with them too.
Although it's quite hard to judge these things properly in a noisy Guitar Center, I really liked it!
Played the 50W 2x12 combo.

feider · Post by **feider** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:43 am

Hey Chris, what did you think of the combo? I have considered one, the head needs a brother.

Bluz57 · Post by **Bluz57** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:45 am

There is nothing like a great Marshall.

feider · Post by **feider** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:47 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Bluz57
 There is nothing like a great Marshall.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">You can say that over again.

Bink · Post by **Bink** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:04 am

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by feider
 Hey Chris, what did you think of the combo? I have considered one, the head needs a brother.
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Scott, I really liked it. Didn't have too much chance to test it out properly but it had a nice rich sound, IMO perfect for bluesy rock ala Gary Moore et al. I also found it quite easy to dial in Thin Lizzy tones.
I'm sure it could do a lot more but that's what jumped out at me when I plugged in.

I found that I quite liked the mid boost on it too as well as the dynamic range settings - There's a lot more flexibility with them than I had appreciated.
I only played it with a LP studio (similar to yours actually Scott) which I also liked.
Would like to try it with a strat too at some point.

I think the speakers were also a contributing factor, nice warm, early breakup sound. Think they were greenbacks.

Definitely worth checking out if you get the chance. Is it the 100w head you have?

feider · Post by **feider** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:12 am

Hey Chris, great review. My head is the 50 watt version. I played the 100watter, and it didnt sound near as good as this one did.
I am really impressed, marshall did a great job on this model.
Hey, did you lift that combo up by chance? I was wondering about the weight.

Bink · Post by **Bink** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:16 am

No sorry Scott, imagine it's quite heavy though.
You're right, Marshall have definitely come good with it. It was so much warmer and fuller than I was expecting, but still with a great presence to the sound. Right up my street! I am now gassing for one!

Just checked Marshall's site. They say its 30kg so roughly 65lbs or so.

feider · Post by **feider** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 3:20 am

Hey Chris, they really remind me of the old school heavy sounds. The vintage modern definetly has a thump to it. It doesnt seem to rip your ears out like the older ones did.
I really like mine the more I play on it.

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