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Post by dragonlaw70 on Oct 20, 2005 19:00:50 GMT -5
I'm still pretty new at this forum, but there is a wealth of info on the what to get and the what nots'. Anyway, I'm in a position to pickup a "old school" PM. I can see the physical difference, but what about the tonal difference? Should I hold off and get a newer one, or check this one out? Are there any users out there that are happy with there older PM's? ;D
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Post by northern1 on Oct 20, 2005 19:13:39 GMT -5
I haven't tried the new ones but as far as I know they added an eq for the clean channel and the circuits are the same. I have had the original version and now the Quick Rod again older version and these amps sound just as good and better than most everthing going these days, you won't be disappointed!!!  Make sure if you get one that it is the 100watt version because Scott Splawn himself told me not to buy the 50 watter. |
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Post by shreder75 on Oct 20, 2005 21:13:51 GMT -5
one other thing..the older versions used mercury magnetics transformers..now they use heyboers
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Post by northern1 on Oct 20, 2005 22:46:29 GMT -5
Thanks Shred! I forgot about that little detail, thats what happens as we get older I call it sometimers LOL!
The Mercury Magnetic's have a clearer more articulation.
The Heybour's sound more like a vintage plexi vibe.
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Post by shreder75 on Oct 20, 2005 22:59:53 GMT -5
hahah..no problem =) if I post enough to get 'God' status underneath my name, I'd better know something about these damn things..lol...
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Post by dragonlaw70 on Oct 21, 2005 20:06:32 GMT -5
Thanks guys for the heads up. Will see what happens next. I went and bought it. So, I'll be letting you guys know what's up.  What's the difference between the Merc's and the Hayboers? |
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Post by shreder75 on Oct 22, 2005 10:54:02 GMT -5
someone on here said that the MM are more modern sounding and the Heyboers are more vintage? I think that's what they said anyway..not sure...
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Post by TJ on Dec 17, 2005 18:01:44 GMT -5
I haven't tried the new ones but as far as I know they added an eq for the clean channel and the circuits are the same. I have had the original version and now the Quick Rod again older version and these amps sound just as good and better than most everthing going these days, you won't be disappointed!!! Make sure if you get one that it is the 100watt version because Scott Splawn himself told me not to buy the 50 watter. Not sure why he would say not to get the 50 watt PM. That's what I have and it flat out rocks. |
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Post by jimbax on Dec 18, 2005 9:30:51 GMT -5
I was surprised at how much different transformers make on the sound of any amp...
Hey, tj, I don't know about the PMs because I have a QR...if you like your 50 watt PM, then Rock on! Same things can be said about 50 and 100 watt Marshalls....its all personal (subjective) preference.
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Post by TJ on Dec 18, 2005 12:05:39 GMT -5
I was surprised at how much different transformers make on the sound of any amp... Hey, tj, I don't know about the PMs because I have a QR...if you like your 50 watt PM, then Rock on! Same things can be said about 50 and 100 watt Marshalls....its all personal (subjective) preference. I agree Jimbax. All about personal preference. I have a Marshall silver jubilee also. I haven't really played it much since I bought the Splawn PM. I always had to use the half power switch when playing out. Too hard to crank a 100 up where it needs to be and not rip everyone's face off in the clubs that I play in.  |
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Post by DonaldDemon on Dec 18, 2005 12:18:45 GMT -5
I was surprised at how much different transformers make on the sound of any amp... Hey, tj, I don't know about the PMs because I have a QR...if you like your 50 watt PM, then Rock on! Same things can be said about 50 and 100 watt Marshalls....its all personal (subjective) preference. I agree Jimbax. All about personal preference. I have a Marshall silver jubilee also. I haven't really played it much since I bought the Splawn PM. I always had to use the half power switch when playing out. Too hard to crank a 100 up where it needs to be and not rip everyone's face off in the clubs that I play in. Hey tj, I just wanted to ask if the PM is similar sounding to the Mashall Jubilee. I have the newer PM and I was thinking of getting a jubilee before I got this. Is it basically the same sound? |
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Post by TJ on Dec 18, 2005 14:43:39 GMT -5
They're similar but the splawn blows it away. Don't get me wrong. The Marshall sounds great but when put up against the PM there's really no comparison. IMO.
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Post by DonaldDemon on Dec 19, 2005 17:53:28 GMT -5
They're similar but the splawn blows it away. Don't get me wrong. The Marshall sounds great but when put up against the PM there's really no comparison. IMO. Awesome. That's what I like to hear!!! |
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Post by kurtsstuff on Jan 4, 2006 19:02:46 GMT -5
Hey!! I have both the 2551A & 2551B jubilee cabs for sale if ya need em ta match up with your head??? hehe |
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Post by keano on Jan 29, 2006 1:35:41 GMT -5
Is there a noticable difference between the QR and PM? Is it that glaring? Also how is PM w/KT-88 as far as leads/solo tone?
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What's the difference between the Merc's and the Hayboers? 
