McCormick Analog M50 (JCM800-2204 style hotrod)

McCormick Analog “M50”

This is a custom build by Calvin McCormick (of McCormick Analog and Hiwatt Canada).

It is a one-of-a-kind custom build, based on the classic Marshall 50W JCM800 2204 with Marshall 1936 cab… with some improvements.

(This is not a kit - this is custom designed by professional amp and cab builders)

AMP HEAD 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

- 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)

- High and Low inputs

CAB SPECS:

- vertical 2x12 150-watt 8ohm

- 22” wide x 14” deep x 29” tall

- slanted baffle - speakers point slightly upward (like Marshall JCM800 1936 cab)

- plywood construction

- large recessed handles

- convertible (removeable back panel for open-back or closed-back operation)

- custom made by Saxon (built in Canada)

- includes port for 2nd jack, currently unused, but can be used to wire in stereo if desired

- UK-made Celestion G12T-75 speakers (like Marshall JCM800 1936 cab)

- white tolex

THE SOUND:

Responsive and aggressive. This amp has a 'vintage' feel, open-sounding, touch sensitive, not compressed. 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 bit smoother. Responds great to pedals and guitar volume knob adjustments.

One-of-a-kind amp, meticulously handwired, old-school design, easily serviceable. No digital chips/boards/nonsense inside.

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.

No shipping but I will offer free delivery near the Greater Toronto Area.