I cant decide which amp to get, ive researched everything there is to know, and i will soon be taking a trip to a guitar center to test all three out. Legendary british tone through and through, the dsl40c sits right in the sweet spot for any guitarist after a one size fits all combo. Discussion in the workbench started by kenster, dec 15, 2012. Buy jj tube upgrade kit for marshall jcm 2000 dsl 50 dsl 40c amps el34ecc83s. The dsl40c is ultra portable, ultra loud, and is a keen reminder of marshalls legacy the dsl40c is loaded with a single 12 40 watt celestion seventy 80 speaker. Marshall amplifiers are almost universally loved and used by guitarists of all persuasions. The marshall dsl40c is 40 watt switchable to 20 watt alltube combo guitar amplifier featuring footswitchable classic and ultra gain channels, effects loop, and controls for gain, volume, and reverb for each channel, as well as global treble, middle, bass, presence, and resonance controls. I have wondered on multiple occasions if i personally wouldnt have been better served to get a dsl40c to begin with. The dsl40cst is a sweetwater exclusive dsl40c with a factory installed creamback speaker. Plus, like others, ive upgraded the preamp tubes and replaced the speaker with a weber alnico for an old school tweed tone. Added features and an updated, modern look yet still producing the great tones that the original dsl100 was so renowned for. With the right looks and sounds, the dsl15c combo is a decent first proper amp that many younger players will enjoy. The shocker is i think i like the dsl40c a tad better when played thru my cabs.
Starting from such a strong strong pedigree the marshall dsl 40 is becoming the goto combo for those that want straight up, no fuss pure marshall rock. Modding my marshall dsl40 discussion in amp input normal or bright started by viking inla, jul 20, 2014. Ive only experimented with the dsl40c in a store, so its hard to say for sure. We can help you own your tone with customizations that add new features to your amp or finetune its performance. Marshall code 25 25w 1x10 combo modelling electric guitar amp. The dsl40c, though it sounds amazing, started this odd power transformer hum in half power mode. Going to get myself a v30 for my dsl40c and ill get back with the results. The only problem with buying one is that a lot of them are really expensive. Marshall dsl40c with 4cm fractal audio systems forum. Modding my marshall dsl40 fender stratocaster guitar forum. Marshall jcm2000 dsl40c senes mods voodoo amps home. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I believe the rhythm guitarist from a7x uses the jet city jca100s.
Marshall dsl series dsl40c 40 watt valve 2 channel combo. The biggest differences are that the dsl40cs crunch setting. Add to basket add to basket add to basket customer rating. Best marshall amp for hard rock and metal guitar chalk. Ended up settling on a marshall dsl40c because it just had punch that no other combo came close to, as well as the. Today it turns on, but no sound, no matter what i do. One part of marshalls heritage is assured its a seriously loud beast and the dsl15 will rattle windows when turned up to what billy gibbons calls patent pending levels. I am searching for settings of tones resonence and ect. Marshall dsl40c limited edition combo, vintage finish.
And of course it has to be at a pretty hot level to deliver the goods. I bought it yesterday and i want to get slash tone acdc tone ect pkease help me but at first i. In between the ultraportable and the ultraloud sits the dsl40c. It was the kind of sound that suited me, but honestly that dsl 40c is much more clear and precise than the monster in question. Btw this in reference to a marshall dsl40c on the ultra gain lead1lead 2 channel. Collection forge mods orangemarshalls published mods. Marshall dsl40c vs fender blues deluxehot rod deluxe. The dsl40c is a 40watt guitar combo amp that gives you the definitive essence of british tubularity. Comes with a sturdy footswitch as well to go from channel to channel and kick the verb in and out. Thought id just post an recent upgrade of mine worth mentioning. In this video, i had the opportunity to check out the sweetwaterexclusive, marshall dsl40 cst, which features a celestion creamback speaker upgrade at no extra charge.
This item marshall dsl40c 40 watt 1x12 valve combo. I wanted to check the bias on my dsl40c and i found it was set at 30ma the one side was running a little bit hotter at about 32ma. Fender 2330406900 champion 100 electric guitar combo. Testing a tone city golden plexi and a ts9 tube screamer through a marshall dsl40c at pentode full power. Buy the marshall dsl40c 40w combo and get free delivery.
I remember liking the dsl40c i tried for hard rock. I tried to store a vox ac30, but it has far too metal for me and slammed her, and a big head lamp marshall i do not remember the ref. Marshall dsl40c limited edition combo, cream pmt online. Heavy duty built quality, lots of power and easy to handle. Marshall dsl5c tube combo amp 5watt for sale, in great condition. Marshall dsl40c dsl series 40w guitar combo amp at. The dsl40c is ultra portable, ultra loud, and is a keen reminder that marshall has earned every one of its 50 years at the top. The sad fact is, i can come pretty dang close to dialing in the same tone on a dsl40c with no mods. Marshall dsl40c 40watt tube amp for sale man this thing rips. Great classic marshall tone out of this with heaps of options, including an emulated line out for headphone use. Will the marshall dsl40c work well for hard rockmetal. Marshall dsl15c and dsl40c combo amps guitar world. Inventory not moving to the side when applying potion effects, armor protection, screenshot fixes. The dsl does sound a bit harsh on its own especially the lead channel but it sounds magic in a mix.
At 5 watts it is loud enough for gig use, but theres a switch on the back to drop it down to 1 watt for quieter home use. However, if youre into the heavy genres, youll want the best marshall amp for hard rock. Legendary brit tone through and through, the dsl40c sits right in the sweet spot for any guitarist after a one size fits all combo. A stonking great 40 watts of valve for live, down to 20 watts for homestudio and its nicely compact being a 1x12.
It boasts 2 x el34 power valves, a celestion speaker and a host of front and rear panel features. Be sure to check out the mods for most amps section for even more options. Db i like the hr deluxe for loud cleans, but prefer the warmer blues deluxe for my style of playing. The tubes in it are a big bottle looking tube which i think i have identified as el34b they are marshall logo vlve00092.
I dont really like the 20 watt mode as it cuts a lot of brightness. The amp has an effects loop super useful and built in reverb that sounds lovely. Marshall dsl40c dsl series 40w guitar combo amp the dsl40c guitar combo amp is a sturdy, gigready 40 watt workhorse. It is ideal as the first tube amp as it is a budget tube amp. The marshall dsl40c is actually really really good. Marshall dsl100h with 4cm update so ive been itching for a decent combo amp for a backup rig and rehearsals for a while now, and i spent the last 2 weekends testing out a bunch.
It has killer sveltlana wingedc power tubes and the dude gave me 4 tungsol 12ax7s along with it. A stonking great 40 watts of valve for live, down to 20 watts for homestudio and its. Marshall amplification is considered the definition of loud jim marshall the person who built and put marshall on the map is considered the father of loud i have a couple students who have this particular model and it is extremely loud at. For a7x and metallica, you may want to use a boost of sorts to tighten up the low end. When it rips too hard for the time of day, theres a half power switch that still sounds amazing. But dialed in similarly, the dsl40c can just about get there.
The marshall dsl40c is based around a modern classic. Alright so this is the marshall dsl40c and this is my attempt to demo it so any feedback would be appreciated, ive got it for almost a month and what i can tell is that its a very versatile. Sound floor is dead silent and the sound is more of the classic marshall sound i was. It looks okay and makes the normal static when turning it. For the marshall class 5 you could run it through a 15 watt celestion blue the 15 watt blue is 101 db spl if i remember correctly, where the efficiency actually drops as you go to celestions with high power handling. The marshall dsl40c is an alltube, combo amp with a robust cabinet, housing the various tubes and circuitry, a 12 speaker and with identical front and rear panel features in a reversed layout to the dsl100h. Jj tube upgrade kit for marshall jcm 2000 dsl 50 dsl 40c.
I recently received my marshall dsl40c in the mail and been using it a couple of days now. So today i did my first mod, besides changing from stock speaker celestion 7080 to a wgs invader. The creamback speaker sounds fantastic when paired with the dsl40. Joes marshall dsl settings page 1 joes guitars, amps. The popularity of the dsl40c lies in its featurepacked capability, versatility, its volumetosize ratio, and its value for money. Specs model dsl40c type valve channels 2 wattage 40w. Honestly, the jmp does one thing a tiny bit better. Marshall dsl40c power switch from hendrix to slash, iron maiden to spinal tap if guitar royalty has one thing in common, its that they all bow down to the majesty of marshall guitar amplifiers. The two selectable modes per channel on the dsl40c give it a slight edge in versatility compared to the dsl15c, but both combos provide a full selection of marshall tones, including sparkling clean, raunchy crunch, aggressive overdrive and ultraviolent modern metal distortion. A pentodetriode switch drops the power to 20 watts to help you practise without annoying the neighbours.
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