No Longer Available - MA Custom (Marshall JCM800 hotro... $1,800

McCormick Analog “M50” amp head This amp is a custom build by Calvin McCormick (Hiwatt, McCormick Analog). It is based on the classic Marshall 50W JCM800 2204 with some improvements. (This is not a kit - this is custom designed by a professional amp builders) SPECS: - JCM800 (2204) style handwired circuit - 2 x EL34 power tubes with overspec Hammond output transformer (50w+) - 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes - built in Canada - 24” wide x 12” deep x 11” tall - chassis signed by Calvin McCormick (designer/builder) - white tolex Controls - Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain, Master Volume - Boost switch - 3-way bright cap switch (normal - bright - brighter) - PPIV (post phase-inverter) master volume on the back (this is like a built-in attenuator) - 4/8/16 ohm output - High and Low inputs Instant AC/DC tone naturally, or early Black Sabbath tones with bright switch engaged, or early Van Halen tones with Boost engaged. Surprisingly good clean tones on the Low input or with guitar volume rolled down. PPIV lets you get mighty tones at quiet volume when needed… but at full power, it sounds GLORIOUS. Marshall ‘KERRANG’ and then some. 3-way bright switch adds a little or a lot of ‘bite’. When off, you have classic mid-heavy Marshall tone. Turning it on adds more high-end sparkle, which gives more of a vintage feel to clean/crunch tones, and adds extra clarity to overdrive tones. The Hammond transformer packs a TON of punch, with incredible touch sensitivity - or turn down the PPIV to get a smoother, compressed feel, more like a Friedman BE. Responds great to pedals and guitar volume knob adjustments, like most vintage handwired amps do. One-of-a-kind amp, meticulously handwired, old-school design, easily serviceable. No digital chips/boards/nonsense inside. This amp served me very well for a few years, studio use only, no smoke, no pets. Functionally in perfect condition. Recently changed power tubes still have low hours on them. Cosmetically in great condition EXCEPT that there is tolex marking/tearing on the top side of the head, which is shown in the photos. Cash/e-transfer preferred. Not really looking for any specific trades… but you never know… so you can try your trades or “trade + cash” if you wish… though I will warn you that I’m picky. You are welcome to try before you buy, it does not disasspoint. (Located near Long & McQuade Richmond Hill) Any questions, just ask.