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So these earlier JCM2000s with "bad" boards, Marshall didn't do anything about them, and today one has to replace the board by themselves?

bonano wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:54 pm So these earlier JCM2000s with "bad" boards, Marshall didn't do anything about them, and today one has to replace the board by themselves?

Marshall issued a revised board in late 2001 and covered the repair for the original owners under warranty. But many amps did not fail way past the warranty or after the original owners had sold it. It's no big deal, it's a $40 part and any tech can do it for a minimum shop charge,

Guitarbilly wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:17 am

bonano wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:54 pm So these earlier JCM2000s with "bad" boards, Marshall didn't do anything about them, and today one has to replace the board by themselves?

Marshall issued a revised board in late 2001 and covered the repair for the original owners under warranty. But many amps did not fail way past the warranty or after the original owners had sold it. It's no big deal, it's a $40 part and any tech can do it for a minimum shop charge,

It's a $210 part now and it's sold out.
https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/b ... 00-dsl-100

bonano wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:11 am

Guitarbilly wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:17 am

bonano wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:54 pm So these earlier JCM2000s with "bad" boards, Marshall didn't do anything about them, and today one has to replace the board by themselves?

Marshall issued a revised board in late 2001 and covered the repair for the original owners under warranty. But many amps did not fail way past the warranty or after the original owners had sold it. It's no big deal, it's a $40 part and any tech can do it for a minimum shop charge,

It's a $210 part now and it's sold out.
https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/b ... 00-dsl-100

No, no, that's the entire main board. There are no issues with the main board. You wouldn't need one unless you had a fire or flood or something like that.


This is all you need:


https://www.drtube.com/product/dr-tube- ... s-kit-dsl/

Nice, good on ya Billy!! I didn't realize the older ones were the most desirable models.... there is a 2000 at my used shop for a decent price I think

Guitarbilly wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:20 am

bonano wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:11 am

Guitarbilly wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:17 am

Marshall issued a revised board in late 2001 and covered the repair for the original owners under warranty. But many amps did not fail way past the warranty or after the original owners had sold it. It's no big deal, it's a $40 part and any tech can do it for a minimum shop charge,

It's a $210 part now and it's sold out.
https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/b ... 00-dsl-100

No, no, that's the entire main board. There are no issues with the main board. You wouldn't need one unless you had a fire or flood or something like that.


This is all you need:


https://www.drtube.com/product/dr-tube- ... s-kit-dsl/

Ahh, just the bias board. Eek, I'd still be reluctant to get a JCM2000 for this. They're not cheap either on the used market.

I wouldn't worry about it. This happened with a limited amount of amps and it's not an issue that would appear 23 years later. By now, if you get a JCM2000 and it's working, it's either been fixed or it never had the issue.

These amps are the most popular backline in festivals, gear rentals etc... they're not falling apart.