JTM45 2245 30-watt Plexi Tube Head Review

Low wattage for a vintage Marshall?

Ok. You want that classic plexi sound. Go for it. It's clean and beautiful. But you want to crank it up to 8 or 10 for that Hendrix grit? Just prepare yourself. They rate it at 30 watts but it is crazy loud. I had a 50 watt plexi back in the day and--ok, I've lost some braincells over the years, but I'd swear this JTM45 is louder than my old 50 watt head was. Just so you know.

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It's Iconic For a Good Reason

It seems a little silly to do a review of a JTM45. What is there to say about one of the most iconic amps ever built? Maybe "Put on a Peter Green song. That's a JTM45. Or the Beano album. Yeah. It's THAT sound." But here goes. I paired it with an Orange 2X12 that I loaded with Celestion Gold speakers. This is, hands down, the best amp I've ever plugged into. Sweet, sweet cleans,… read more with great note articulation. And a wonderful overdrive sound. Not metal. (Although Angus Young might disagree.) I keep it cranked to about 8 or 9--which is as loud as I can stand even with my Weber attenuator.)It's just on the verge of breakup and is the prettiest tone I've ever found. I find myself using the volume knobs on the guitar way more than any dirt pedal. It just doesn't need them. (But, can be used at lower volumes as a great pedal platform.) Kick on a decent reverb pedal and Peter Green's "I Loved Another Woman" is right there. Crank the volume knobs on the Les Paul and roll the tone back--yep, sounds like the woman tone to me. The build is first-rate. Not a flaw on the head at all. And for 30 watts, it is super, super loud. If you are playing at home, get an attenuator because you are going to want to crank it. If you can't cut through in a band with this amp, there is something wrong with your drummer. And a note about my sales rep. If every company on the planet provided the kind of customer service that Simon provides, the world would be a much better place. His professionalism is flawless.

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Quintessentially Marshall

I purchased this amp from Sweetwater a couple years ago. I rate this amp a perfect 5 stars. The amp sounds very warm, clean, and versatile. The amps ability to play all the spectrums of clean to distorted makes this amp a desert island piece. I have used every type of guitar while playing the JTM and I have not found a mismatch yet. My favorite is a Les Paul, these two were made… read more for each other. I own many amazing vintage and boutique amps, this amp at 2K is by far the best value in the new reissue amp market.

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Everything it's made out to be and more

To get that amazing Marshall break up tone you have to run it about 7-10. Well going through even a 2x12 this is amazingly loud (doesn't even go to 11!). That being said, this amp is amazing. I was debating on swapping the 5881s for KT88s but I love it as is. I may still try it just for fun but it needs no mods or upgrades. Just unbelievably good tone. I also didn't understand… read more why people would jump the channels, but after fiddling around for a few days it's really a good combo of channel 1 & 2 that you can get. Not quite as bright but not too dark either, just right! Ryan Clapper is my rockin sales guy, don't be afraid to ask for him as he's always on the ball for me and my gear needs. I never understood why people would comment about their sales guy, well once you've got your own, it feels like 1970s levels of service instead of what you typically get today.

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Marshall JTM24 reissue

this is the amp the i was searching for�.. over the years JTM45 is the best!!!!

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