Stiletto Deuce vs. JCM 800

[barneyc4]

I want that Marshall sound, but with a little more balls.

I really like Tom Morello, Slash, and Mike Mushock from Staind. I also like the early Tool Marshall tones.

which one would fit me better?

 

[Charlie]

You really are going to have to try both amps and see for yourself BUT I will give you my opinion:

If you want the Marshall sound then get a Marshall!

:lol:

The Stiletto sounds a LOT like a Marshall but it does have its own voice. I've had the same JCM800 for about 12-14 years or so and I would definitely take the Stiletto over the 800. Mostly because of the versatility more than anything else. The 800 is a great amp and has great tone but imo it's a 1 trick pony. I can pull a LOT more tones out of my Stiletto and I love all of the power options it comes with. It also has a lot more gain on tap as well. If you want a lot of gain with the 800 you are going to have to mod it or use a pedal in front (something I'm not very fond of).

But if you really want to sound like Morello or Slash then get a Marshall. I would recommend looking into one of the channel switching 800's with reverb and the fx loop though.

 

[barneyc4]

Im going more towards the Stiletto.

Can the Stiletto pull off Slash and Morello tones well?

 

[Rocky]

A Stiletto will be fine for what you are asking

 

[siggy14]

if you really want that hot rodded marshall with more gain, my suggestion is a splawn amp, they are great amps.

http://www.splawnguitars.com/amps_products.htm

 

[clutch71]

I just posted a clip on YouTube doing Bulls on Parade with 2ch DR. There's also a couple Tool clips. I liked the tone. dwq1971 is my username there.

I haven't found a Tool sound that has the Marshall feel. I know he used them, but I don't know for what or how.

I do like the Stiletto's and have never found a Marshall that I liked. Granted I haven't tried the JCM 800 or 900.

 

[Charlie]

Just get a Stiletto.

:wink:

 

[MesaMadness]

I'd agree with Charlie. I own a JCM 800 2204 (50w Horizontal Input) and a Stiletto Trident. The Stilettos are much more versatile than the JCM800 for obvious reasons. A used JCM800 could probably be bought for less than a Stiletto, if that is a concern. If cost is not a concern, I'd probably try the Stiletto and the reissue JCM800 and see which you like best. Good Luck!

oh yeah.. somebody remind me what the GAS acronym stands for.

 

[Mr_You]

Marshall with A LOT more balls = Diezel

 

[siggy14]

Only problem is you have to sell your balls in order to pay for it.

Marshall with A LOT more balls = Diezel

 

[phyrexia]

I A/Bed our stiletto against every marshall at work (ok, not every one. DSL100, TSL60, 2203x) and I liked the Stiletto more in every case.

I did think it sounded better through 75s than through V30s though.

 

[skoora]

I'd agree with Charlie. I own a JCM 800 2203 (50w Horizontal Input) and a Stiletto Trident. The Stilettos are much more versatile than the JCM800 for obvious reasons. A used JCM800 could probably be bought for less than a Stiletto, if that is a concern. If cost is not a concern, I'd probably try the Stiletto and the reissue JCM800 and see which you like best. Good Luck!

oh yeah.. somebody remind me what the GAS acronym stands for.

Gear Aquisition Syndrome

 

[Silverwulf]

Having owned a few JCM 800's in the past, I just gigged with a new Stiletto Ace Head Unit this past weekend. Using the "Crunch" mode, the tone was very much like a JCM 800 type sound...and I still had a great clean clean channel and solo boost to use. If you want that exact Marshall type sound, get a Marshall. If you want something that can do the JCM 800 type sounds with a lot more versatility and options, get the Stiletto.

 

[MesaMadness]

Gear Aquisition Syndrome[/quote]

That's what I thought. Thanks skoora

 

[phyrexia]

I'd agree with Charlie. I own a JCM 800 2203 (50w Horizontal Input) and a Stiletto Trident. The Stilettos are much more versatile than the JCM800 for obvious reasons. A used JCM800 could probably be bought for less than a Stiletto, if that is a concern. If cost is not a concern, I'd probably try the Stiletto and the reissue JCM800 and see which you like best. Good Luck!

oh yeah.. somebody remind me what the GAS acronym stands for.

I hate to be the nitpicky ******* of the group, but if you have a 50 watt head you have a 2204.

 

[MesaMadness]

Oops, you're correct it is the 2204. That's not the first time I miffed that and probably not the last. Maybe I subconciously wish it was a 2203. Anyway, thanks for pointing that out.

 

[JAZZGEAR]

Only problem is you have to sell your balls in order to pay for it.

Marshall with A LOT more balls = Diezel

Too funny :mrgreen:

 

[sgtbaker]

I'm selling my Stiletto Deuce Stage I if you're interested for $975

http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?t=15062[/quote]

 

[stash49]

Thats a very good price. For another $250 it can be modified in any nuber of ways (if needed) to make one very smokin hot amp-far more versatile then any Marshall I've ever played.

 

[Zipperneck]

Actually, if you live near Hollywood, it costs less than $250 for the mod. They quoted me $120 and only charged me $100.

Also, between the JCM and the Stiletto, I always go two channels. Just keeps the versatility up.