Marshall ORI50H
Marshall ORI50H
JCMC410B Cabinet
This is the amp head I used on all of the electric guitar and bass on my debut album, except for on the title track "I Can Shine". This is a late model amp (2018 model) which harkens back to the plexi era. Or at least I think that was Marshalls intention. It does have an effects loop and built-in boost, which you won't find on an old plexi amp. It also has a master-volume but does not do insane levels of gain like a DSL or a 900, thus, the "plexi" like sound. Being my roots are in what we refer now to as classic rock, the level of gain in the Origin suits me fine. The cabinet shown is a JCMC410B 120 watt, 16 ohm, 4x10 from 1998. These were originally sold to pair with the short lived JCM600 series amps. The speakers are Marshall/Celestion Gold Back Speakers. The Origin amp shined both onstage, and in the studio.
Marshall 4x10
JCMC410B Cabinet
Here is a gut-shot of the JCMC410B. These were produced for the JCM600 series from 1997 to 1999. The 10" 'Gold Back' speakers used, were all custom-voiced Marshall Celestion Heritage models. These are a 30 watt, 4 ohm speaker. The cabinet can be wired series/paralell to run 4 ohms, or the speakers can be wired in series to achieve a 16 Ohm cabinet. My preference, especially for live shows, is to run the cab series/paralell. This way if you blow a speaker, the rig will still run on the pair that's not blown, so you can at least finish the song your on (of course at your first opportunity you want to switch the head from four to eight ohms, to impedance match to the survivng pair). These MDF cabinets and speakers were UK made. The check-grill cloth was for a special anniversary run. Overall, with the small magnet speakers and MDF construction,these cabinets are comparable to the current Marshall Origin cabinet line coming from Vietnam.
Dobro Hound Dog
Dobro Hound Dog Round Neck
Resonator Guitar - 11/28/20
Here's the Dobro Hound Dog. It's a fun little guitar. The stock pick-up leaves something to be desired, in the volume department. That said, this guitar does have it's uses, the main one being- it's fun to play.
The resonator guitar was originally designed to help guitarist's be heard in band ensemble situations, prior to the widesoread usage of electric guitars and amplification. The main design feature is an aluminum cone underneath the bridge, inside the body of the guitar. The idea was the cone would act as a 'speaker'. Not being around in the 1920's and 30's myself, I'm not sure that the design ever really succeeded in it's intended roll.
The enduring aspect of these guitars is the tone. They seem to have found a permenent home in bluegrass and the blues, and slide players love 'em!
Marshall Super Lead 100. The King of Rock n Roll amps.
“There are all sorts of cute puppy dogs, but it doesn't stop people from going out and buying Dobermans.”
— Angus Young
Marshall Super Lead 100w
1994 Marshall Model 1959SLP Re-issue. 12/3/20
This is the 1959 Super Lead Plexi. Used with the Rosewood Thinline Tele for the cleans on Ferguson Hodges. You can also hear it cranking with Goldy, on the title track of The Big Sky album.
In the amp-kingdom, this is the King of Rock n Roll. It's a beast. With the Marshall Power Brake, this amp sings like a tom-cat in heat.
In 1994 Marshall/Celestion developed the G12-C speaker, for the "Hendrix Stacks" they put out that year. This cabinet is a later model 'Vintage-Modern' 425A cabinet, loaded with the imported version of the G12-C speakers. Guitar players will forever debate the merits of real-vintage vs re-issue. I say, if you ever get a chance to plug into any of these beasts, regardless of it's provenance... do it.
Goldtop R7 & Floral Tele
Goldtop R7 & Floral Tele
Marshall Superlead & JTM45
This photo is from the recording session for the song, "The Big Sky". The first verse is a mix of Martin D18 and a Dobro. The electric guitar parts are the R7 and the Tele doubled. The guitar solos were performed with the Goldtop R7. Note the Marshall PB100 Powerbrake at the right edge of the photo. The photo was taken at Castaway 7 Studio.
