{"product_id":"marshall-jcm800-lead-series-2203x-reissue-100-watt-guitar-amp-head-2014-black-rev-102729161","title":"Marshall JCM800 Lead Series 2203X Reissue 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head 2014 - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshall \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJCM800 2203X 100W Reissue – 2014 – Dagnall Transformers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA superb \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014 Marshall JCM800 2203X 100-watt Master Volume Lead head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, dating from the earlier production period when these amplifiers were still fitted with \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDagnall transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2203X is Marshall's faithful reissue of the legendary JCM800 2203, one of the most influential and recognisable valve amplifiers ever produced. Originally introduced in the JMP era before becoming synonymous with the JCM800 range in the early 1980s, the 2203 circuit helped define the sound of hard rock and heavy metal for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt in England, the 2203X retains the essential characteristics of the original amplifier: \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 watts of EL34 power, a single-channel cascaded-gain preamp, high and low sensitivity inputs and the unmistakable Marshall Master Volume circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular example dates from \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, making it an earlier 2203X reissue from the period when Marshall was still using \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDagnall transformers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. These are a particularly nice feature of the earlier production models and will appeal to players who appreciate the traditional components and construction associated with classic British Marshall amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic JCM800 Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe JCM800 2203 needs little introduction. It's one of those amplifiers that has become a benchmark for what a great British valve amp should sound like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100-watt EL34 output section\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides enormous punch and authority, particularly when paired with a good Marshall 4×12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the original 2203, the amplifier also responds exceptionally well to pedals. A simple overdrive or boost in front is often all that's needed to take it into considerably heavier territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarlier Dagnall Transformer Specification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the particularly appealing aspects of this 2014 example is its \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDagnall transformer specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDagnall has a long association with Marshall amplification, having supplied transformers for numerous classic Marshall designs over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis amplifier comes from the earlier production period of the 2203X reissue, before subsequent changes to transformer sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Marshall JCM800 2203X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 100 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Master Model Lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Single channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e High and Low Sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 4× EL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreamp Valves:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 3× ECC83 \/ 12AX7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Dagnall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master Volume and Preamp Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEffects Loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Series effects loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e PCB-based valve amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Classic black Marshall covering with gold control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in England\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJCM800 2203X remains one of the finest modern Marshall reissues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, delivering the character, dynamics and sheer power of the original 100-watt Master Model in a more recent amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorldwide shipping available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier will be carefully prepared and securely packed using purpose-made Overdrive Guitars packaging, with the valves protected for transit and shipment fully tracked and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollection and demonstration are also available from our West London showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53807385641296,"sku":"rev-102729161","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/0919\/5856\/files\/771d3b52-9059-4199-be10-0a4c9f7389bf.jpg?v=1792054961","url":"https:\/\/overdriveguitars.com\/products\/marshall-jcm800-lead-series-2203x-reissue-100-watt-guitar-amp-head-2014-black-rev-102729161","provider":"Overdrive Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}