Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head vs Victory VC35

The Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head and the Victory VC35 are both amplifiers sharing dynamic, harmonically rich, full. The Marshall 2245 JTM45 Head leans smooth and edge of breakup. The Victory VC35 leans crunchy. Current prices: $1453.78 vs $1453.78.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

35% — somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Rock
  • Classic Rock
  • Blues
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • dynamic
  • harmonically rich
  • full
  • transparent

Victory VC35

Victory · amplifier

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Price

$1453.78via Reverb

$1453.78via Reverb

Description

The Marshall 2245 is a reissue of the JTM45, the very first Marshall amplifier from 1962, built on a 5881/KT66 power section that gives it a warmer, more American-influenced voice than later EL34 Plexis. At around 30 to 45 watts it offers a smooth, bluesy breakup with rich harmonics and a slightly looser, vintage feel. Its warm cleans and creamy overdrive made it a cornerstone of British blues-rock. The simple four-input front panel recreates the original early-1960s circuit.

The Victory VC35 'The Copper' is a 35-watt all-valve guitar amp from the respected British boutique brand, built on EL84 power for a chimey, dynamic British voice spanning sparkling cleans to thick, harmonically rich crunch. Compact and beautifully made with footswitchable channels, it is favored by players wanting refined, characterful British tube tone for blues, classic rock, and indie.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Blues Rock
  • Indie
  • Metal
Tonal lean
  • smooth
  • edge of breakup
  • mid-forward
  • crunchy
Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
  • Live
  • Studio
  • Live
  • Studio
  • Worship
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