Product: CeriaTone Marshall Plexi 50 Clone
Price Paid: US $626
Submitted
06/30/2006
at
02:08am
by
Justin Garner
Features
:
10
2006 fresh build. You all know what this amp does, it really is the standard all other amps are judged on. 4 Channels bridgable, no effects loop, plug in your guitar and play , very responsive. It is a one trick pony that can also juggle, stand on its head etc, depends what you do with it in terms of effects, or even just the way you play. You have to cab it up yourself, but for the $ who cares.
Sound Quality
:
10
I use a 95 gretsch sparkle jet with powertrons, straight in (sometimes a blackstone od),
breaks up beautifully , and if you wind it up its all ya need.
Reliability
:
10
I don't know how reliable it is, havent had it long enough, but it looks the business, and those old Marshall plexis are still kicking, heres hoping. I will not use any other amp now.
Customer Support
:
10
Nik answered every email very promptly, I'm sure if there are problems he will help me. Great service.
Overall Rating
:
10
I own a Taylor 410, and a gretsch sparkle jet, I am a simple player, with (i hope) some feel.
In a heartbeat I would buy this amp again. It is a perfect plexi clone at a reasonable price.
The best my guitar ever sounded was with an anniversary Marshall and a 2 12, until now.
I have no affilition with Ceriatone, but when I receive such good service I want to share it.
If you want a decent guitar sound, and a quality rig for a good price, this is it.
Product: CeriaTone Marshall Plexi 50 Clone
Price Paid: US $650
Submitted
11/13/2005
at
05:10pm
by
Rob Englander
Email: rob dot englander<at>flinders dot edu dot au
Features
:
8
It's a clone of the famous 50W Marshall 'plexi' head...
All features are identical to the original.. limited in features:
(jumpable high and normal channel (4 inputs) .. > presence > bass > middle > treble > volume I (high) > volume II (normal)...)
but the tone is unmistakeable.. and thats what it was purchased for..
(hence only the 8 rating)
Sound Quality
:
10
62 strat for normal playing ... LP standard for slide (D tuning)
I play in a blues rock band so the styles vary from 50s electric blues.. (muddy waters.. elmore james) thru to 70s rock.. (Lynyrd Skynyrd.. Hendrix... ZZ Top.. etc) .. Only things I use on the floor is a TS808 ..
A Vox wah.. a Danelectro chorus... and a line 6 delay modeller.
The tone is perfect... being a clone of a 1968 Marshall it it remarkably quiet!! .. more than likely the use of newer components and the craftsmanship of Nik Azam at Ceriatone..
Reliability
:
8
Haven't had it long enough...(hence only the 8 rating).. but it is not a complex amp and one look at Niks work and I know it is going to be VERY reliable..
Excellent workmanship!!
Customer Support
:
10
Very helpful.. (being located in Malaysia I could only deal over internet) Communication was excellent!! ..
I corresponded regularly during the build and reply was always prompt and to the point..
Overall Rating
:
10
I've been playing around 30 years.. I would definitely replace this amp!!
It cost me just under $1000 Australian including postage and handling..
very reasonable considering the original..
I am now thinking about my next purchase from Nik.. (a JTM 45 Bluesbreaker combo)..
If you trying to locate a vintage Marshall but can't afford 5-10 grand
this is definitely the only way to go..
*** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***
