Always nice to see JMT60 clips on Youtube :) I've had a JTM60 2x12 combo for years and I think what people really need to do before judging these amps is to crank the volume on the clean channel and turn the master volume way up. The distorted sounds from the cranked clean channel wipe the floor with anything that can be achieved with the second channel. An overdrive pedal in front can even take it to metal territory.
I find that boosted/cranked clean channels can offer some of the most satisfying overdriven or distorted tones in most amps, especially if you like a more loose feel. It will be loud as hell, but that's what a rock 'n' roll heart needs. The idea of a killer overdrive/distortion sound at low volume is very appealing for home/studio/small club use, and sells a lot of amps these days. There are great low volume amps, but nothing beats a near death experience via a rock n roll band.
Great demo. I've played a couple of these, and this video captured the tone spot on (as good as a mic can, at least). They have a great sound to them. That having been said, I have heard a few people say that they are prone to break-down. Is there anything to that?
The tubes in these amps are horizontally mounted under the main board. Heat from the tubes rises and may cause premature failure of some components. I've repaired two of these so far and it seems the filter capacitors usually have to be replaced, which is normal for 20+ year old amps but I wouldn't say too common for amps this 'young'.
I've read about people installing a fan to keep things cool which is a good solution if your using this amp for long hours.
...so basically, it would only be a problem if you routinely cranked it for long periods of time? I'm assuming that you're referring to the power tubes.
No pedals, mic'd as shown in video. This was a repair, so I was not using a fan. A fan may help these amps since some components are right above the power tubes, which produce a lot of heat.
Dude, i have exactly the same guitar (only gibson and different color) and i'm about to buy that same amp!! Is it a good combination? Or would you prefer humbuckers/single coils?
I can get the 3x10 version for 350 euros, pretty good deal i guess!!
what's the stereo-shit for? it's a great amp if you would only hust plug it in and record it.... without any frills
VT108TNT 2 months ago
@VT108TNT
recording and panning two takes L&R simulates the natural delay of one sound source hitting your ears at different times.
sloanstewart 2 months ago
Always nice to see JMT60 clips on Youtube :) I've had a JTM60 2x12 combo for years and I think what people really need to do before judging these amps is to crank the volume on the clean channel and turn the master volume way up. The distorted sounds from the cranked clean channel wipe the floor with anything that can be achieved with the second channel. An overdrive pedal in front can even take it to metal territory.
ppjra 3 months ago
@ppjra
I find that boosted/cranked clean channels can offer some of the most satisfying overdriven or distorted tones in most amps, especially if you like a more loose feel. It will be loud as hell, but that's what a rock 'n' roll heart needs. The idea of a killer overdrive/distortion sound at low volume is very appealing for home/studio/small club use, and sells a lot of amps these days. There are great low volume amps, but nothing beats a near death experience via a rock n roll band.
sloanstewart 3 months ago
I Just bought this amp, had it re-tubed and had caps replaced and it sounds GREAT!
I also had my 'amp guy' clip a small, quiet computer fan onto the tube cage to cool the tubes! No problems thus far!
It's a great little amp that can keep up with a drum kit AND can be carried easily to gigs!
rich655 5 months ago
Great demo. I've played a couple of these, and this video captured the tone spot on (as good as a mic can, at least). They have a great sound to them. That having been said, I have heard a few people say that they are prone to break-down. Is there anything to that?
ByrdWhiteMovie 1 year ago
@ByrdWhiteMovie
The tubes in these amps are horizontally mounted under the main board. Heat from the tubes rises and may cause premature failure of some components. I've repaired two of these so far and it seems the filter capacitors usually have to be replaced, which is normal for 20+ year old amps but I wouldn't say too common for amps this 'young'.
I've read about people installing a fan to keep things cool which is a good solution if your using this amp for long hours.
sloanstewart 1 year ago
@sloanstewart
...so basically, it would only be a problem if you routinely cranked it for long periods of time? I'm assuming that you're referring to the power tubes.
ByrdWhiteMovie 1 year ago
@ByrdWhiteMovie
The power tubes will still be very hot regardless of the amp's volume. Capacitor replacement shouldn't cost much.
sloanstewart 3 months ago
way to go.. what pedals are you using.. how are you miking it ...????? do you have to run a fan on the amp..????
shakiesure55 1 year ago
@shakiesure55
No pedals, mic'd as shown in video. This was a repair, so I was not using a fan. A fan may help these amps since some components are right above the power tubes, which produce a lot of heat.
sloanstewart 1 year ago
thanks for the video,, great sound ,you , or the ,amp?????? do you have any problem with ove heating??? i run a fan on mine ..??????
shakiesure55 1 year ago
I have a 1x15. FWIW, I get the best sound (IMO) with the master at about 2:00.
arbshredder 1 year ago
Dude, i have exactly the same guitar (only gibson and different color) and i'm about to buy that same amp!! Is it a good combination? Or would you prefer humbuckers/single coils?
I can get the 3x10 version for 350 euros, pretty good deal i guess!!
lammyb 1 year ago
your riff raff isnt quite right
abergreg 1 year ago
@abergreg
i haven't spent time to figure it out really, just needed something for this clip. thanks for checking out the vid.
sloanstewart 1 year ago 2