Mr Scary vs. SL+ (JCM800)

[SacredGroove]

Anybody else realize that these 2 modules are identical? I a/b'ed both of them and the only difference is the type of components used. Otherwise, the values of each component are the same, including the pots. :shock:

The MrScary is slightly warmer/darker that breathed a little easier. So, I sold my SL+.

 

[yigba]

Absolutely love my pre JCM800 SL+. Am tempted to mod mine to the new specs, but why mess with success?

 

[crankyrayhanky]

my GigSL+ has long been my goto; when I had a stock Scary before I did find it very similar and dealy it away

My recently acquired JF Scary sounds a bit thicker, a bit more saturated...overlap? Yes
but different enough to be interesting

 

[eyeball987]

my GigSL+ has long been my goto; when I had a stock Scary before I did find it very similar and dealy it away

My recently acquired JF Scary sounds a bit thicker, a bit more saturated...overlap? Yes
but different enough to be interesting

I had a stock Mr Scary and liked it. Had JF mod it and agree with your tone description above. It took me a day or so to get used to it actually.

I just picked up a SL+ and like it a lot. My Marshall tones are covered. I need someone to buy my KH2 and KH3 so that I can try a modded Grail with an orange switch now.

 

[guitarcomet]

The SL+ makes the sound I like best for Classic Rock lead....Period! 8)

The XTC is too muddy, but I'm planning to mod it soon :wink:

The Plexi is perfect for rhythm crunch.

The Deluxe is great for clean tones with just a pinch of bite when cranked.

I'm sure you could tweak them all to taste, but for me, it's hard to imagine a better setup (except maybe the RM4) :lol:

 

[eyeball987]

I have a single channel Egnater DLX and it sounds great. I find that I need to keep the master up on the amp to keep it clean though. It breaks up too fast if the master is low and the channel volume is up.

 

[SacredGroove]

Absolutely love my pre JCM800 SL+. Am tempted to mod mine to the new specs, but why mess with success?

You could put the new components on a toggle to have both.