Marshall Heads, Just some questions Options

[Sircraigery]

I'm looking to upgrade my head to a marshall tube. I was in the shop, and I've been really stuck on the Kerry King head, which is basically a JCM800 with a button for Kerry's gain, eq setting and noise gate. Isn't surprising since the JCM800 is such a kick ass amp.

But I am wondering if, for the price, anyone has another suggestion. I mean, that head is really awesome, but it's only 1 channel. 98% I'm playing with distortion (unless, I'm practicing scales).

Are all JCM800's 1 channel? If there was a foot switch for clean/dist channels, I'd go buy it tomorrow... so I'm hesitant. Although, IF I ever was to play a gig, I could probably just turn the volume on my guitar down if I needed to play clean during a verse or w/e right?
Or would that sound like crap?

Anyways, here's a link for the demo Guitar World did on it. Then you'll see, I'm not just interested in it cuz Kerry's sig is on it, it's a really great sounding amp. BTW, my local shop has it new for $1400 cdn, and on the net it goes for $2400 cdn.

Another option would be just get a used JCM800, what would that be worth in good condition?


2203KK Marshall Head


Craig

You are at GuitarMasterClass.net

Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!