Studio Classic SC20H : Economy JCM 800

I'm too old to do the heavy gigging, but I'm old enough to appreciate where this amp comes from.

I've been on the hunt for a JCM 800 for quite some time, but prices only started appreciating even more the last couple of years.

Luckily I found my way to this one, and even when one was within reach I asked myself if I really want a one channel amp, a "one trick pony"?

Yes, in my ears it is the best trick out there. I'm no 'sonic sculptor' and I really wanted a heritage sound that's been on so many of my inspirations from my young life, and continues to be one today.

As mentioned elsewhere on the internet, it isn't a 1:1 sound if you're really nitpicky about the sonics, but for doing the JCM 800 trick in a smaller package I didn't find anything better.

Nod to a certain HP42 for what was for me the decisive review of the amp!~