British 800

British 800

The Marshall JCM800 model 2204 Half Stack is a legendary 50-watt tube amplifier known for its raw, aggressive British tone and exceptional touch sensitivity. Featuring a single channel with a master volume, it delivers classic rock and metal sounds with pronounced midrange, tight low end, and sparkling highs. Its straightforward controls and robust build make it a favorite among professional guitarists seeking iconic overdrive and dynamic response, especially when paired with a matching 4x12 cabinet.

Fender Model Guide

A British master-volume amplifier design known for aggressive midrange character, tight low end and immediate attack. Equally capable of punchy rhythm tones and saturated lead sounds, it became a cornerstone of ‘80s hard rock guitar.

  • GAIN Adjusts signal level in preamp stage, typically adding distortion at higher settings.
  • MASTER Adjusts overall volume.
  • TREBLE Adjusts high frequencies.
  • MIDDLE Adjusts midrange frequencies.
  • BASS Adjusts low frequencies.
  • PRESENCE Adjusts ultra-high frequencies.

Also included as an amp head only.

From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide

Based on
Marshall JCM800 model 2204
Real gear released
1981
Amp type
Tube
Power (watts)
50
Speakers
4x12