What Marshall amp did Metallica use?

Well-Known Member. Early Metallica is all 100W Marshall amplifiers. Master Of Puppets marks the introduction of Mesa as Preamps only, into 100W Marshall heads. On MOP, Kirk used a Mark IIC+, which is pretty much the equivalent of the Mesa Studio preamp, which he later used.

Who used a JCM 800?

Kerry King and the late, great Jeff Hanneman of Slayer with their trusty JCM800 2203s. It wasn’t just hard rockers plugging into the 2203, either.

What is the difference between a JCM 800 and a JCM 900?

800 is midrangey and crnchy with good gain for hard rock, really loud. 900 has a similar voicing, is brighter, and has more gain.

What amps did Metallica use on the Black Album?

For the Black Album James used a modified Marshall amplifier, his old Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+, the new Mesa Boogie Mark IV, as well as the Strategy 400 power amp and ADA MP-1 preamp.

What amp was used on Ride the Lightning?

If you don’t have a Marshall JMP 2203, it would be helpful to have a tube amp geared towards metal like an EVH 5150 III or a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier….AMP.

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What JCM 800?

The JCM800 series (Models 2203, 2204, 2205 and 2210) is a line of guitar amplifiers made by Marshall Amplification. The series was introduced in 1981.

What amps did early Metallica use?

Metallica are well known for using Mesa/ Boogie amplifiers such as the Mark IIC. James is also known to play the Roland JC-120 for his clean tones.

What amps did Lightning use?

If you don’t have a Marshall JMP 2203, it would be helpful to have a tube amp geared towards metal like an EVH 5150 III or a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier….TUBE DRIVE PEDAL.

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Can JCM800 do metal?

The JCM800 is the root for all great metal tones. It has the punch, the clarity, and plenty of gain when cranked. But if you need more just put a tube screamer in front of it or whatever.