Line 6 Pilot's Handbook manual Brit 800 based on a 1987 Marshall JCM

The Amps & Cabs • Brit 800 – based on a 1987 Marshall JCM 800

Brit 800 – based on a 1987 Marshall JCM 800

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Turn to this Amp Model to conjure up tones of the coveted JCM 800, one of Marshall’s most universally-acclaimed modern amps. This updated version of the Plexi continued Marshall’s heritage with added gain and edge for a new generation of rock guitarists.

One of the biggest differences here is that the tone controls are located after the preamp tubes, giving them more tone-sculpting effect at high gain settings. Some versions of the JCM 800, by the way, get their distortion by clipping a diode. The amp we modeled uses a tube for distortion.

The JCM 800 is, of course, the metal sound Marshall made famous. And although not many people play Marshalls clean, it is a great tone, so you should also be sure to check out this model with a low Drive setting. Of course, you can always pump up the drive and rage....

The Cabinet Model is based on a Marshall 4x12 loaded with Celestion Vintage 30’s.

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