JCA20H + Lasse/Mago DI's = Awesome

[guitarguru777]

Had some free time at the studio this morning so I figured I would see what this thing can do under a few mics. I have been using it live for about a month and I cant say enough GREAT things about it. I am VERY VERY impressed with this amp.

The Setup:
Cab:
Mesa OS 4x12 w/ V30s

Mics:
SM-57 - just off center of the cone
SM-57 - 45 Angle basically Fredman Style with the other 57
Audix i5 - Center of cone (not used in final product)

Head:
Jet City JCA20H totally stock

Boost:
Ibanez TS9

Rocking PINK Spectraflex Cables on this one, I bought a piss ton of them for the studio cause who the fuck in their right mind wants to use PINK cables, I figure there is less chance of some MOFO stealing them ....lol

As for POST processing:
All guitars got a High Pass at 150hz
Minor corrective EQ on guitar buss -4.8db at 2.4k with a high Q, -4.3db at 230hz with a high Q, and a high shelf at 5k with a 2.7db boost cause I thought it was a bit too dark.

Here is the final outcome, its a bit low in volume cause there was no mastering chain at all.

http://www.constantinestudios.info/samples/jetcity/jca20h.wav (20Meg)

NEW FILE! Preamp Tube Swap:
Ei NOS Tubes!
http://www.constantinestudios.info/samples/jetcity/jca20h_Ei.wav

Feel free to comment.

 

[marcoeatsbrains]

Sounds Great it mix perfectly with the bass and drums a little bit grainy for my tastes i'm not a fan of that Jet city amps though. How much is it?
aha Nice cables btw.

 

[Sloan]

There's some nasal thing going on, but overall I have liked every clip I've heard from these little bastards.

 

[guitarguru777]

Scored it for $150 on Craigslist

 

[marcoeatsbrains]

Scored it for $150 on Craigslist

my old spider iii i used to have was much more expensive aha lol

 

[guitarguru777]

But not only THAT ..... I got the 1x12 cab with it too ...lol

 

[avrinder]

What a steal! Uber jealous

 

[Sloan]

good deal!

 

[mva801]

Not bad at all. Sounds pretty smooth. I think the 150 Hz hi-pass may be a bit much tho. It does sound a bit thin to me...

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

Man, I dig that. Really want to pick one of these up as my next amp.

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

Would love an mp3 for ease of mobile listening

 

[guitarguru777]

Changed out the Preamp Tubes to Ei NOS Tubes ... check out the new tones, MUCH more full and robust!

 

[Nimvi]

Man, those pink cables sound crushing

 

[Rex Rocker]

I dig it!

 

[if6was9]

These are less than 200 euro on thomann right now. Crazy. Had my eye on them for a while, think I might have to see how the funds are next month and possibly spring for one. Been feeling the need to get a new head for the studio since it's been a good while since I last bought new guitar gear

 

[Nimvi]

These are less than 200 euro on thomann right now. Crazy. Had my eye on them for a while, think I might have to see how the funds are next month and possibly spring for one. Been feeling the need to get a new head for the studio since it's been a good while since I last bought new guitar gear

Damn you are right, weren't these a tad more expensive before? I bet they just want to lose their stock quickly before the new NAMM models start to roll in. Awesome

 

[guitarguru777]

Well worth the cash, and its a great little amp for small gigs! I really love mine.

 

[Rex Rocker]

On a second listen, I feel it sounds too boxy. It's got a nice character to it, but I really feel it could've used waaaay less mids, and more lows, highs, and presence.

JMO.

 

[DeclanWhite]

Which do you like more? Krank rev jr or jet city 20?

 

[Drummerrrrr?]

Picking one up this week except its got the BitMo mods installed.