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Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: fossilshark on January 12, 2017, 10:38:35 am

Title: JCM 800 sound like a Laney?
Post by: fossilshark on January 12, 2017, 10:38:35 am

I havnt ordered the parts for my 800 build yet and I was wondering if I could substitute the passive component values for the ones used in a Laney supergroup to get a better (in my opinion) sound. I play Black Sabbath and like any hardcore fan im in love with the sound of Tony Iommis rig. So basically id be building a 50 watt 1 channel version of a laney supergroup using the same layout as a JCM 800. Any thoughts? I already have the chassis made, transformers mounted, and the layout made for the 800.

Title: Re: JCM 800 sound like a Laney?
Post by: sluckey on January 12, 2017, 11:45:24 am

At this point you can build whatever you want. If the Laney layout is the same as the Marshall layout, it will be a pretty easy job. If not, it could be quite a challenge if the differences are significant.

Title: Re: JCM 800 sound like a Laney?
Post by: BlackCrowe604 on January 12, 2017, 02:28:32 pm

Quote from: fossilshark on January 12, 2017, 10:38:35 am

I havnt ordered the parts for my 800 build yet and I was wondering if I could substitute the passive component values for the ones used in a Laney supergroup to get a better (in my opinion) sound. I play Black Sabbath and like any hardcore fan im in love with the sound of Tony Iommis rig. So basically id be building a 50 watt 1 channel version of a laney supergroup using the same layout as a JCM 800. Any thoughts? I already have the chassis made, transformers mounted, and the layout made for the 800.

An 800 & a decent Fuzz will get you there no problem!