Off Topic Does anyone have experience with vintage Marshalls?

[jamie_au]

Hey Guys,

I'm looking at a 1987 Marshall 2555 Silver Jubilee. While usually i wouldn't touch an amp in the states/Canada (this one is from Canada) due to the 110/240V difference, this one has a plate on the back that says:

POWER: 100W
110/240V @ 40/60HZ
POWER INPUT 375W

Does anyone know if this is is usable with 240V? It doesn't have the voltage selector switch that I've seen one some Marshalls, just what looks like a circuit breaker..

If anyone has any thoughts I'd be really grateful!

Cheers,

Jamie.

 

[patpark]

i've seen them come both ways - with a selector on the back to select the different voltages. If it doesn't have this, then it can be tapped from the power transformer. Assuming it has the stock transformer. But its usually a job for a qualified tech to tap the transformer.

killer amp. one of my favorites.

 

[Whammy_Abuser]

I am almost positive the Jubilees have a selector switch on the back, I used to have a 50 watt 2x12 combo...the best master-volume Marshall ever made bar none!

Go for it, you won't regret it!

 

[A.J.]

One of my favorites too.

 

[bazxkr]

Hi Jamie

Can't help you with tech. advice but checkout dawksound.com. Great forum there about Marshalls and John Stillwell probably knows as much as anyone about vintage Marshalls design/repair/mods etc. Drop a note on the forum and if he is not touring you may get the answer you need from the man himself.
May even be something in the forum to help you if you read the posts.

He managed to keep Ritchie Blackmores Marshall Majors from imploding for many years in the DP/Rainbow heyday. You can't get better that that.


Good luck.

Cheers

Baz

 

[joe web]

my old 2550 silver jubilee had this selection switch and the voltages marked are 120/220/240.

so it should be not a problem to use it down under.
btw. i miss mine, it was the best sounding marshall i´ve ever heard and played.

 

[guitfiddle]

I've got a 2553 Silver Jubilee right next to me now. It has an input voltage selector switch on the back as well. Great amp. I've had mine for at least 10 years, and am still loving it.

 

[LawDaddy]

If a 1987 amp is considered "vintage" then I am officially old Fond memories of Jubes until all the Slash fans bought them up.

 

[bazxkr]

Jamie

This site has great tech info and links on yr jubilee amp

Marshall Amps Info & Schematics


cheers
Baz

 

[DrGonzo5150]

I want one so bad...

 

[buckethead777]

Usually is a piece of gear says 110/240v and there's no switch to switch between the two voltages, means that they used a toroidal transformer, so you're safe running either voltage.

 

[robelinda2]

1987 is vintage eh.... does that mean my Mel & Kim record is worth something now?

 

[Colin]

1987 is vintage eh.... does that mean my Mel & Kim record is worth something now?

F.L.M = Fun Love and Marshall

 

[Mick]

If a 1987 amp is considered "vintage" then I am officially old Fond memories of Jubes until all the Slash fans bought them up.

haha that was exactly on my mind, I remember them coming out

 

[custom53]

If a 1987 amp is considered "vintage" then I am officially old Fond memories of Jubes until all the Slash fans bought them up.

Yeah, the vintage thing got to me also. How much different are the orignal ones from the newer Slash models...?

 

[Spudmurphy]

My Jub can switch between 120/220/240 volts - here's some pics

 

[Spudmurphy]

oh yeah and make sure ya get the "drinks coaster" too!!