Marshall JCM-1H, JCM-1C Owner`s Manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
JCM-1H and JCM-1C
Limited Edition, 50th Anniversary, all-valve 1-Watt Head and Combo commemorating the 1980s decade of Marshall
From “the Guv’nor” Jim Marshall
Congratulations on purchasing one of our Limited Edition series of 1-Watt heads and combos that celebrate Marshall’s
50th Anniversary. Each one is made in England with pride and commemorates the distinctive tonal character, features and iconic appearance of a specifi c decade – ’60s, ’70s, ’80s,’90s and present day. The JCM-1H head and JCM-1C combo are the third pair in the series and pay tribute to the Marshall amps that literally dominated the sound of hard rock and heavy metal in the ‘80s...
The 1980s was a huge, game changing, decade for guitar music. A more aggressive sound was being sought by the emerging rock and metal bands of the era, with many fi nding the tone of the newly released JCM800 Series, especially the
100-Watt, 2203 head, exactly what they were looking for. The innovation of Marshall’s Master Volume technology also meant that the overdriven sound of these new Marshalls could now be played at any volume.
The 1-Watt amp you now own pays homage to both the tone and look of that all-important third decade and does so at a very “studio” or “home friendly” volume. The front panel of your amp is very simple, but extremely effective, and I’m sure that its touch responsive, easily-overdriven tones will give you countless hours of playing pleasure.
Welcome to the Marshall family!
Yours Sincerely,
Overview
The JCM-1H head and JCM1-C combo are 1-Watt valve amplifi ers voiced to emulate the Marshall tones that dominated the ’80s, but at a controllable, home-friendly volume.
In 1981, Marshall introduced the now iconic JCM800 range and once again redefi ned the rock guitar sound. The aggressive, biting sound of the 2203/2204 amplifi ers became the “must have” sound of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) and also the “hair metal” movement that was exploding on LA’s infamous Sunset Strip. That said, it was also adopted by many other genres. The late ’80s saw the introduction of the split-channel amplifi ers and the revered Jubilee Series. These upped the ante with clipping circuits to increase the overdrive. Now those classic Master Volume sounds have been captured in the JCM-1 H and JCM-1C, with a little extra “splitchannel” gain available for good measure.
The 3-band EQ section of Bass, Middle and Treble allow for both fi ne tonal tuning and extreme sonic shaping – rich, full-bodied crunch and scooped metal tones are just a few dial turns
away. The Boost switch adjusts the pre-amp between classic
Master Volume and later Split Channel voicings. Controls for both Master and Pre-Amp (Gain) Volume govern the JCM-1’s overall output and overdrive respectively.
Internally, the pre-amp is driven by two ECC83 (12AX7) valves with one ECC82 (12AU7) valve in the power amp. The power-stage is confi gured as a ‘push pull’ amplifi er, just like the famous JCM800 amplifi ers of the period, delivering that classic bark and growl with a surprising amount of “thump” for an amp of the JCM-1’s diminutive stature.
The JCM-1 combo is fi tted with a 10" 16 Celestion speaker, specially voiced to give the best balance between a compact size and a full sound. Both the combo and the head can drive an external speaker cabinet of either 16 or 8 at full power via the corresponding speaker output sockets on the rear panel. Both amplifi ers are very happy driving a full 4x12" cabinet for the ultimate in mini Marshall ’80s tone.
Follow all instructions and heed all warnings.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Warning:
Before going any further, make sure that your amplifi er is compatible with your electrical supply. If you have any doubt, please seek help from a qualifi ed technician – your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect.
Mains Input & Fuse:
Your amplifi er is provided with either a detachable mains (power) lead which should be connected to the mains input socket on the rear panel of the amplifi er or a fi xed mains (power) lead attached to the rear of the amplifi er.
The specifi c mains input voltage rating that your amplifi er has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel of the amplifi er. The correct value and type of mains fuse for valve amplifi ers is specifi ed on the rear panel of the amplifi er.
NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fi t one of the incorrect value or type.
Transporting your equipment:
Please ensure that your amplifi er is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply and that all removable cables have been disconnected from your equipment before attempting to move it.
Important set up information:
1.Make sure that the cabinet(s)/speakers, where appropriate, are connected to the correct impedance LOUDSPEAKER jack(s) on the rear panel of the amplifi er. See the Speaker Output guides in this handbook, if applicable, for specifi c information regarding impedance
matching. When using an extension cabinet make sure that you are using a proper speaker cable. Never use a screened (shielded) guitar cable for this purpose.
WARNING! Failure to do any of the above may damage your amplifi er.
2.Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero.
3.For amplifi ers provided with a detachable mains (power) lead, connect the supplied mains (power) lead into the MAINS INPUT on the rear panel fi rst and then into an electrical outlet
4.Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack socket on the front panel.
5.Turn the front panel POWER switch on and, if a valve amplifi er, wait a couple of minutes before going to point 6.
6.Turn the volumes up to your preferred level and your amp is ready to play.
EUROPE ONLY – Note: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive (Environments E1, E2, and E3 EN 55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage Directive in the E.U.
EUROPE ONLY – Note: The Peak Inrush current for the JCM-1H and the JCM-1C is 1.5A.
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