Marshall DSL vs JCM900

[SavageRiffer]

Re: Marshall DSL vs JCM900

Both of them are reliable amps. They're both versatile. Neither is better than the other. Both are on the bright side, but DSL a bit smoother and the 900 a little more aggressive/raw. Cleans are arguably better on the 900. Both have great reverb. Some people complain about the reverb, but I think it's really good with a subtle ambiance. No surf tones, but plenty for extra depth and studio work. The 900 is a rather unique amp in the world of modern amps these days. Both are timeless classics. Note that I can only speak of the UK made DSL and JCM900 reissue. I have no idea of how the Chinese made DSL's are, and my experience with JCM900 versions have been too long ago to recall anything specific. The reissue is quite good and reliable though.

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Marshall DSL vs JCM900

The current DSL’s are made in Vietnam.

 

[fretburner]

Re: Marshall DSL vs JCM900

Has anyone compared the old to the new DSLs though?

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[Ascension]

Re: Marshall DSL vs JCM900

I'd pick an SL-X, 50W, EL34. One thing, done extremely well. I like this idea.

For a pure rock rig absolutely agree. A 50 watt MK III Dual Master or a SLX are 2 of my all time favorite Marshalls. Have actually gotten passable cleans by just rolling off the volume and using touch with them.
However also love the DSL's in particular the 100 watt 5881 versions for the cleans.
which one i would pick wuld be determined by what I was using it for.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Marshall DSL vs JCM900

I was within an inch of getting a 2555 - but ended up with a Mesa Stiletto Deuce. It's a freaking amazing Marshall, and I like it better than either the DSL, the SL-X, or the 2555; Not that any of them are bad.