DSL 401 vs DSL 40c
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jmh151
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Re: DSL 401 vs DSL 40c
I had an original DSL 401. It came with The EL84's and had a spongy, compressed feel, not very aggressive. The new ones come with a pair of EL34's, rather than a quad of EL84's.
Also, the first series of DSL401's had overheating problems- which I hooked up a fan in the back to help. Marshall later fixed the problem in the next series, but raised the price $200 as well.
I'd say go with the newer one
I had an original DSL 401. It came with The EL84's and had a spongy, compressed feel, not very aggressive. The new ones come with a pair of EL34's, rather than a quad of EL84's.
Also, the first series of DSL401's had overheating problems- which I hooked up a fan in the back to help. Marshall later fixed the problem in the next series, but raised the price $200 as well.
I'd say go with the newer one
KC LesPaul
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Re: DSL 401 vs DSL 40c
For what its worth... I played a DSL 40C the other day.
It was one of the best sounding amps I've played!
And VERY versatile.
I was very impressed with the cleans, and could dial in a great tone for blues/rock. (And that's coming from someone who plays a Fender with superb cleans).
The drive channel (lead 1) was descent/good. And the overdrive channel (lead 2) I just didn't use because its not my style.
I think it was priced at $699 at GayCenter... I mean Guitar Center.
For what its worth... I played a DSL 40C the other day.
It was one of the best sounding amps I've played!
And VERY versatile.
I was very impressed with the cleans, and could dial in a great tone for blues/rock. (And that's coming from someone who plays a Fender with superb cleans).
The drive channel (lead 1) was descent/good. And the overdrive channel (lead 2) I just didn't use because its not my style.
I think it was priced at $699 at GayCenter... I mean Guitar Center.
