Recent content by jhilbert

Hello, I actually have both cabinets you mention. The 2x12 sounds better in my opinion, but the Marshall 4x12 900 sounds good. It's a heck of a lot louder than the 2x12 especially for bedroom level. Both cabinets are good cabinets. I picked up my 900 for 200 bucks, it's beat to hell but the...

Congrats man! I was in the same boat as you for a loooong time. Always looking at auctions, always wondering, etc. Not knowing was literally driving me insane. Glad you are enjoying it, I think I know which one you just bought, remember seeing the auction. I just bought another C+, 1985...

I owned a V:25 for about a year and half--liked it a lot, but didn't love it. For me, the amp was always missing a bit of bottom end, mainly because of the two EL-34's in the power plant. Additionally, when I purchased the JP-2C I didn't have any real use for the V:25 anymore so I sold it. I...

Price is way too high!

Thanks for the link! I am more curious about what era/historical these were used in mainly.

Hi All, I just came across two Sylvania 6l6 STR 415, Mesa Branded with green "Mesa" labeling. Any idea the years these were produced? Thanks!

Not so much the V:25, to me it sound tiny and didn't have the full bottom end, but granted, it has 2 el-34 power tubes so it isn't pumping much bottom end. Great cleans on it though! I sold my Mark IV probably around 10 years ago. It was a great amp, and I have been remorseful every since. If I...

Sorry for the delay, been a very, very busy holiday season! Tough questions to answer!! I play them both equally, although probably the C+ a bit more because it is newer. Bottom line: they are both great amps, the jp2c is feature-rich which is awesome, the C+ has one usable channel in my...

The V1 pre-amp tube went out fairly early on mine, it was within the first three months. Other than that, no issues. Hope things resolve for you!

Thanks! Very recently purchased, she's wicked!!

Nice write up. The '84 IIC+ Dagame is mine. Pretty neat seeing the pic in the history.

So... here is a quick analysis: They are close in sound! The IIC+ for lack of better term, sounds much more vintage, the JP-2C sounds much more modern, maybe even slightly compressed/darker? Either way, both are GREAT amps. I've only had the IIC+ for 3 days, I've owned the JP-2C since release...

Just curious... Is there any differences between the two JP's you've owned, or, do they sound identical?

I'll let everyone know this Friday, 11/7. I finally pulled the trigger and bought a IIC+. Actually, its an 84 IIC that was modded by Mesa. The desire and lack of knowing what I may or may not be missing finally reached a breaking point so I decided to just go ahead and purchase. If I wouldn't...

Hi All, Curious to hear everyone's opinion if you could get close to MOP/AJFA/Flemming notes with something like the Empress ParaEq pedal? I think the JP-2C outright can nail early Metallica. I've owned a Mark IV and V:25 and have been satisfied with results. The JP-2C is a great amp and can...