Rockytop JTM 45

I owned one for a while and I got to say it was a great amp. Got many positive comments on my tone but ultimately got rid of it in a moment of insanity to get a Vox AC30 which I like, but now wish I had the JTM45 back.

 

I owned own and toured with it for a year....A great guitar amp!! wish I still had it..Sold it and bought a Germino Lead 55.....The Rocky Top was a better sounding amp [design] to my ears...[I'm sure Greg Germinos' 45 is nice as well.]...At any rate,this was back before I found the right OD pedals...Now, with a Mosferatu, a Jetter GS Red and the GT-500, that amp would kill...and, like Stratasaurus, in a moment of insanity I sold it....

 

I have one too....its in an oversize purple 2x12 combo can with Heritage G12H-30's and it has power scaling. It is a fantastic amp. I love being able to switch between the JTM45 and plexi settings!

 

He's referring to the newer JTM45/50 model. There is a switch in back to go into either circuit, as well as a tube and SS rectifier switch.

I got one of the newer models earlier this year. It is an excellent amp.

 

So what is the deal with Jesse these days anyway???

Emee

 

Myself, I don't know Michael — my communication and overall experience with Jesse was great. He's a good guy.

 

Does anyone have Jesse's phone number? I had to send my 18 watt head back to him for repairs. That was almost a month ago and i havent heard from him since. He hasnt responded to my emails and there isnt a phone number anywhere on the website.

 

Never mind......the amp just arrived! Thats a coincidence if ive ever seen one.

 

I have one of his JTM-45 heads. It must be an older one cuz it doesn't have a switch to go back and forth between plexi and jtm45. Not sure the switch is going to really do the whole thing anyway because the output transformer is a huge part of that difference in tone. I am considering putting a 50 or 100 watt output transformer in mine to get more of the bone-rattling '60's Marshall thing but it sounds so good as-is I hate to mess with it...

 

I've got one of his JTM45s and I love it. I ordered it new about 2 years ago and it has EL-34's and a SS rectifier. It sounds great, no problems with it yet.

And it's got that all-important tone producing green tolex too!!

 

jzucker,

I would love to hear and see a video demo of your JTM-45!?

 

Anyone have the web site address? I can't seem to find it online.
Thanks...

 

RockyTop

 

I think that Big Mike had one for a while and loved it. You might be able to pm him and ask. I was thinking of trying to snag his old one a while back (it was on the Emporium) but I couldn't amass the cash.

 

This thread is probably dead but, if anyone is out there & can help mw try to gather info on Rocky Top JTM-45's. Just bought a used very clean, one-12 scumback speaker, kt-66's. Any info will be appreciated.

 

I still have mine – what info are you looking for?

 

I wondered if Jesse is still making amps?

 

My understanding is that he stopped due to health issues.