tonymckenziecom | 3 years ago
A Marshall amp like no other - CUSTOM Studio 2525H Jubilee - an inside and out review with playing.
This amplifier is the result of specifying the exact build to Marshall so it's pretty much unique among amps. Bought from Fair Deal Music at https://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/ or call them on 0121 643 1685.
Index:
0:00 Start
0:12 Intro and the story of this amplifier
4:50 Inside the amp
9:20 Main board overview
13:45 Zoom in for a closer look
14:00 Resistors off the board
15:16 Ceramic resistors off the board for a reason!
17:10 Power tube mountings
19:13 Front controls overview
20:45 Power input connector - NO SILICONE!
21:04 General output board
23:04 Around the back of the amp
24:25 Front amp controls
27:52 History of the Silver Jubilee 2555
30:30 The important EQ controls
31:48 Pricing
32:32 All about this Marshall custom amp
34:29 Important message
35:24 Accessories included
37:16 Summing up and conclusions
39:00 Overall score for this amplifier
42:04 Tone examples
45:25 The amp being played
In this video you will see a complete overview, the history of the original 2555 silver jubilee and its later 2555X reissue (also reviewed here: https://youtu.be/4BO3QhLxDMk and also a written review on my website here : https://tonymckenzie.com/marshall-silver-jubilee-2555x-guitar-amplifier-review.htm for your viewing experience.
As far as the amplifier goes the 2525H is a Studio version of the original 2555 Silver Jubilee and its reissue the 2555X. However, in this case the amp is otherwise completely different and what a wonderful job Marshall did on this one. Learn about how you can get an amp fully customized at the factory and then call Fair Deal Music - I'm sure they can help.
In any case, I specified the amplifier and some weeks later it arrived delayed a little but in early December in it came. I did have to wait for Marshall and the dealer to allow me to review and post this amp 'at the right time' but here it is now in all it's glory. It's a very high quality amplifier especially for the money and I don't know ANY amp company that would go to this trouble for the price.
As you will see it's all described in the video, and I do 'throw in' my own opinion of this guitar amp too. Every aspect is shown and I have to say that this amp is a credit to Marshall PLC. There is also some tones and discussion of the EQ section of this amp that is very different than the predecessors. And if you want a 'Slash' tone like a Marshall 2555 it's right here (but it won't be coming from me!). The Marshall jubilee Slash tone can come out of this amp though - but different than a Marshall JCM 800. Will it chug?
The later Marshall AFD100 in my opinion seemed to be based around the 2555 somewhat, so you will hear this amp is rather 'toppy' but that can be controlled if you take time. I wanted to show it as 'raw' as I could. Lastly there's a played track so you can get some idea of the tones in a musical setting. The Studio 2525H Marshall silver jubilee can create many tones, from clean, through blues, to searing lead if you want it to... even if you are careful maybe detuned metal!
This review is completely financed by me and neither Marshall or Fair Deal Music have paid for this review - so ITS A GENUINE REVIEW! What a change.
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