Marshall JCM800 Studio Classic 20H - First Impressions

As I said, this is the first JCM800 I've ever had. I've always wanted one but they were too hard to find on the used market and fetched prices out of reach. The re-release in the 20w head is absolutely perfect and goes really well with the DSL20H. They're different enough that they don't step on each others toes which was the main reason I hadn't got one until now.
Without going on too much, the amp is absolutely killer and along with the DSL it's a keeper for life!

The pedals used in the video were:

Master Effects EQFH/EQFH PRO, PMEQ

Boss SD-1 & MXR Wylde OD & 10 Band eq

Neural DSP Presets

Boss Katana Presets
To install them on your katana mkii, the easiest way is to drag the downloaded files to your desktop.
Open up the tone studio with your katana connected and go to the top right corner and click the down arrow. Locate your file and it'll bring it into your library where you can drag them across to the katana :)

Two-Notes Torpedo Captor X Presets (Sounds like my 1936v 2x12 & SM57) The preset I use 99% of the time is called - Marshall 4x12 V30

Capturing Tone Settings

Softube Presets

Amplitube 4 Presets

Mercuriall Presets

00:00 - Hit The Lights / Intro
02:02 - Megadeth/ Set The World Afire
03:06 - Anthrax/ Indians
03:50 - Metallica/ Fade/ Creeping/ Jump
05:27 - Exodus/ Bonded by Blood
06:39 - Slayer/ Blood Red/ South/ Mandatory/ Spill
08:34 - Outro/ Raining Blood

[n_money]

the DSL Era over?? :( Please keep those coming!! I love seeing affordable amps getting the spotlight

[jww]

I literally anticipate each video you make! By far my favorite channel ever ! Came for the riffs, stayed for the birds.

[imahighwaychile]

Been sitting in the fence about this amp, but got mine today after watching this video!

[thewolf]

That Megadeth tone is brilliant.
Sounds so good!

[IrLosin]

Bore us with too many riffs? Impossible!

[KD_]

Would be cool to see you do a shootout of the DSL20HR vs the SC20H.

[christianpelaez]

I own the 100w version....such a monster amp!! Cannot wait for your matching tones videos with the 800. Keep up the amazing work 👏👏👏

[Mistertyrannosaurus]

Amazing riff selection as always sir! Great sounding amp, really encapsulates what makes the JCM800 so legendary. Been thinking about picking one up for a while, looking forward to more of your videos on this 🤘

[beezzzt]

80's trash metal just rules, you can never bore us with those riffs.

[EYESS]

There is something so satisfying watching you play the riffs I've listened for so long. I might have to invest in a DSL100HR and the respective half stack. I've never owned a tube amp so I guess it is time. Thanks for uploading this type of content, dude. Cheers.

[portuguesebeer]

When you have the time, would be nice to compare it with the DSL.
Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹

[hoofhearted]

This video made me pull the trigger on this amp. Can't wait til it arrives!

[calebhoyle]

Nice to see set the world afire getting some love. Amp sounds killer!

[FUZZY_FREQUENCIES]

Awesome demo. Been thinking about getting one for home since the original kicks ass so well its hard to stop playing sometimes.

[KingEli]

Jump in the fire was amazing, what a killer riff on that beautiful amp…

[metalinsights]

A DSL20HR vs SC20H comparison would be really cool and to see how close the DSL can be dialed in to sound like the SC20 through the same setup.

[rustinpeace]

You chose the perfect songs to demo it!!! Thank you

[alenkozar]

Yo Lamb, ever thought of reviewing the 6505 mh, (20w 6505 head), it's kinda budget priced and would be cool to see what you can do with it. Btw, thx for the awesome video!

[GarryParker]

That sounds great. I had the DSL20HR, but decided to upgrade to the silver jubilee rather than the 800. Those 20W Marshalls really are the sweet spot.

[bodydomelight]

Going from memory here… “Red flash clouds choking out the morning sky” So awesome of you to play that riff Chopper !!!!