Hi there everyone!
This is my first post on this forum. I’ve frequented other posts but have yet to start a thread. I figured this topic would be as good as any for a first!
So I’ve been playing guitar for about 8-9 years, and The Dead is a big influence on me. I was listening to my Europe 72 LP the other day and every time I do I’m always so taken back by the clean Jerry tone from this era. I’ve read over multiple forums about small Jerry rigs and I am aware of the common setups that people recommend (SMS JG, MC50, JBL). While I would love to try this route, the MC50s seem to be pretty hard to come by and quite pricey. So, that brings me to where I’m at currently.
I have had a 68 custom Princeton reverb reissue for a couple years now, and I really love it. I don’t think it’s the best thing for Jerry by itself, but I play a lot of other stuff too and I think it’s a great little tube combo. Mine is basically all stock. Though I’m planning to swap the speaker to a Jupiter 10sc and also swap out the noisy ruby reverb tank for a MOD long decay tank. I use a 59 AVRI Strat with a maple neck and absolutely love this guitar. I’ll never let this one go. It’s all stock and I honestly see no need to modify it whatsoever.
A few weeks back, my uncle hit me up and said he had an old Carvin SX200 amp (2x12, 100 w combo) that he wasn’t using, and said if I wanted it I could take it. I’m not one to pass up free gear so I snatched it up! I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Carvin before getting this, but it seems like they used to be pretty popular and were well known for quality gear. I have seen people mention the Carvin DCM200L on here too as a backup to the MC50.
What I’m wondering, is basically whether or not it would be worth it to throw some JBL speakers in the Carvin or not. Also I’m curious about the D123 JBL speakers and how well they will work for Jerry tones. There is a guy selling two on reverb right now for 240 for the pair. Can anyone comment on these as they relate to the tone we all know and love?
Anyone on here have much experience with these amps? The clean channel is all I really use on it, and then I have a pedal board for effects. I believe the speakers in the Carvin amp are Celestion GT12-75s which are supposed to compare to greenbacks from what I can tell. It sounds nice, but I don’t think they are appropriate for Jerry tones.
My actual intent is to build a switchable wet dry rig with the Carvin and the Princeton by means of a quality ABY box (gigrig ABY BABY or a Lehle P-split ii). I think this could end up being a killer set up! I would run all my wet effects to the Princeton ( and use the Princeton’s on board reverb) and then keep the Carvin dry (gain stages only).
What do you guys think? It was a free amp, but I’m not fully convinced on throwing a few hundred bucks at it in speakers just yet. Any cheaper options for Jerry tone speakers? I’m thinking the answer is “no” as I’ve continuously read that the metal dust cap JBLs are absolutely crucial for his tone.
I appreciate any input!
Peace,
P.S.
Here is my pedal board set up. I am changing it from time to time as my mood strikes (right now it’s very Hendrixy) but the current set up is:
CM95 Cry Baby Wah>
JPTR FX Silver Machine Fuzz - this thing is wild!>
Monsterpiece Scratchy Snatch Fuzz (FF clone)>
Wilson Haze Univibe clone>
3Leaf Proton V3>
DOD rubberneck delay-awesome pedal!>
TC ditto looper
Definitely not a Jerry board by any means, but lately I’ve been contemplating letting go of the silver machine to pick up an OD like the earth drive. My board is at max capacity (for some reason, I really dig big obnoxious pedals). So I’ll either have to sell off one or two or get a bigger board to expand (obviously would prefer the latter).
Anyway,
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!
This is my first post on this forum. I’ve frequented other posts but have yet to start a thread. I figured this topic would be as good as any for a first!
So I’ve been playing guitar for about 8-9 years, and The Dead is a big influence on me. I was listening to my Europe 72 LP the other day and every time I do I’m always so taken back by the clean Jerry tone from this era. I’ve read over multiple forums about small Jerry rigs and I am aware of the common setups that people recommend (SMS JG, MC50, JBL). While I would love to try this route, the MC50s seem to be pretty hard to come by and quite pricey. So, that brings me to where I’m at currently.
I have had a 68 custom Princeton reverb reissue for a couple years now, and I really love it. I don’t think it’s the best thing for Jerry by itself, but I play a lot of other stuff too and I think it’s a great little tube combo. Mine is basically all stock. Though I’m planning to swap the speaker to a Jupiter 10sc and also swap out the noisy ruby reverb tank for a MOD long decay tank. I use a 59 AVRI Strat with a maple neck and absolutely love this guitar. I’ll never let this one go. It’s all stock and I honestly see no need to modify it whatsoever.
A few weeks back, my uncle hit me up and said he had an old Carvin SX200 amp (2x12, 100 w combo) that he wasn’t using, and said if I wanted it I could take it. I’m not one to pass up free gear so I snatched it up! I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Carvin before getting this, but it seems like they used to be pretty popular and were well known for quality gear. I have seen people mention the Carvin DCM200L on here too as a backup to the MC50.
What I’m wondering, is basically whether or not it would be worth it to throw some JBL speakers in the Carvin or not. Also I’m curious about the D123 JBL speakers and how well they will work for Jerry tones. There is a guy selling two on reverb right now for 240 for the pair. Can anyone comment on these as they relate to the tone we all know and love?
Anyone on here have much experience with these amps? The clean channel is all I really use on it, and then I have a pedal board for effects. I believe the speakers in the Carvin amp are Celestion GT12-75s which are supposed to compare to greenbacks from what I can tell. It sounds nice, but I don’t think they are appropriate for Jerry tones.
My actual intent is to build a switchable wet dry rig with the Carvin and the Princeton by means of a quality ABY box (gigrig ABY BABY or a Lehle P-split ii). I think this could end up being a killer set up! I would run all my wet effects to the Princeton ( and use the Princeton’s on board reverb) and then keep the Carvin dry (gain stages only).
What do you guys think? It was a free amp, but I’m not fully convinced on throwing a few hundred bucks at it in speakers just yet. Any cheaper options for Jerry tone speakers? I’m thinking the answer is “no” as I’ve continuously read that the metal dust cap JBLs are absolutely crucial for his tone.
I appreciate any input!
Peace,
P.S.
Here is my pedal board set up. I am changing it from time to time as my mood strikes (right now it’s very Hendrixy) but the current set up is:
CM95 Cry Baby Wah>
JPTR FX Silver Machine Fuzz - this thing is wild!>
Monsterpiece Scratchy Snatch Fuzz (FF clone)>
Wilson Haze Univibe clone>
3Leaf Proton V3>
DOD rubberneck delay-awesome pedal!>
TC ditto looper
Definitely not a Jerry board by any means, but lately I’ve been contemplating letting go of the silver machine to pick up an OD like the earth drive. My board is at max capacity (for some reason, I really dig big obnoxious pedals). So I’ll either have to sell off one or two or get a bigger board to expand (obviously would prefer the latter).
Anyway,
Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!