Marshall DSL100
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jimmy
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Re: Marshall DSL100
I've played the DSL many times. It's a rock solid-sounding amp. I like it a little better than the TSL.
Pros: Sweet two channel amp
Cons: Only two channels.
Cleans are fairly nice - nothing Fenderish.
The crunch and distortion channel are superb. You may or may not like them due to the certain type of sound you're looking for. But, keep in mind, the clean channel is a clean/crunch channel. You'll need a boost pedal to do leads that cut through the mix.
It should sound great with a 2x12 cab since it does, of course, have a master volume.
I've played the DSL many times. It's a rock solid-sounding amp. I like it a little better than the TSL.
Pros: Sweet two channel amp
Cons: Only two channels.
Cleans are fairly nice - nothing Fenderish.
The crunch and distortion channel are superb. You may or may not like them due to the certain type of sound you're looking for. But, keep in mind, the clean channel is a clean/crunch channel. You'll need a boost pedal to do leads that cut through the mix.
It should sound great with a 2x12 cab since it does, of course, have a master volume.
Telesexual
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Re: Marshall DSL100
I like it not my vibe. I like the DSL50 a little more, but probably I could crank the tubes a bit more at the store. I was about to buy one when I used to play with punk bands so its good for that. I really love the Classic channel alot. The two channels are all you really need there is a gain selector on both channels I believe for more stages of gain. Also there is a mid boost I think they call depth not to sure on this so you are getting 6 different tones.
The only con I can think of is its a bit expensive for what it is, but all marshalls are.
Got some good prices on ebay
I like it not my vibe. I like the DSL50 a little more, but probably I could crank the tubes a bit more at the store. I was about to buy one when I used to play with punk bands so its good for that. I really love the Classic channel alot. The two channels are all you really need there is a gain selector on both channels I believe for more stages of gain. Also there is a mid boost I think they call depth not to sure on this so you are getting 6 different tones.
The only con I can think of is its a bit expensive for what it is, but all marshalls are.
Got some good prices on ebay
y2stevo
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Re: Marshall DSL100
Personally I think the Cleans and OD on the DSL are great! I have the DSL 50 with Marshall 1936 2x12 and i find it fantastic.(Mr Jeff Beck use's them live as well as in the studio
)
very versatile amp IMO.It would definitly do the OD's you as, Tho who is STP??I'm sure I know it but im only awaker 3 minutes now :laugh2:
If you mean R&B ='s some thing like the commitments for instance then yes, It can do R&B!
Personally I think the Cleans and OD on the DSL are great! I have the DSL 50 with Marshall 1936 2x12 and i find it fantastic.(Mr Jeff Beck use's them live as well as in the studio
)very versatile amp IMO.It would definitly do the OD's you as, Tho who is STP??I'm sure I know it but im only awaker 3 minutes now :laugh2:
If you mean R&B ='s some thing like the commitments for instance then yes, It can do R&B!
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Marshall DSL100
It will probally play what you play through it
Pro's only two channels, not too much crap, straight shoothing amp.
With good speakers I think it sounds very good.
Then again I do not belive in utopia regarding guitar sounds
I just play...hehe
It will probally play what you play through it
Pro's only two channels, not too much crap, straight shoothing amp.
With good speakers I think it sounds very good.
Then again I do not belive in utopia regarding guitar sounds
I just play...hehe
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: Marshall DSL100
The DSL gets a bum rap for being noisy and loose on the bottom end...with some good tubes I think they sound great...IMO, they are far better than the TSL...both cleans and crunch, the reverb sound great. IMO, these are the best "new" Marshalls in years.
The DSL gets a bum rap for being noisy and loose on the bottom end...with some good tubes I think they sound great...IMO, they are far better than the TSL...both cleans and crunch, the reverb sound great. IMO, these are the best "new" Marshalls in years.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Marshall DSL100
Use it with a good cab with some nice fat speakers, and it will stay with you through most of what you throw at it.
Just look at Jeff Beck.
Use it with a good cab with some nice fat speakers, and it will stay with you through most of what you throw at it.
Just look at Jeff Beck.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Marshall DSL100
Eh that would depend on what you view as nice speakers
Eh that would depend on what you view as nice speakers
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Marshall DSL100
Used Hiwatt DR103
Used Hiwatt DR103
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: Marshall DSL100
No channel switching, it is a Hiwatt
Would just go with the DSl if it was me, or an Engl Thunder.
No channel switching, it is a Hiwatt
Would just go with the DSl if it was me, or an Engl Thunder.
MikeS
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Re: Marshall DSL100
I own its little brother, the DSL50.
Two channels, each with two stages.
“Classic Gain” offers clean and crunch modes (modes are not footswitchable). The cleans are very usable so long as you aren’t looking for Fenderish clean tones. The crunch channel is a moderate 70s British type crunch that reacts well to pedals. The crunch mode doesn’t really start to cook until the volume is way up.
“Ultra Gain” is a more modern, yet still Marshall, sound. The modes are Lead 1 and Lead 2. Personally I find the Lead 2 to be too high gain for my tastes and very buzzy. Lead 1 is just right (it’s a higher gain, beefier version of the crunch channel). The nice thing is that I can still get pretty good tone out of the ultra gain channel without cranking the volume (although, “5” is still pretty loud for a 50 watt Marshall).
There is a deep switch and a tone shift. The deep switch is basically a bass boost that really fills in the bottom end. Use carefully because it can also loosen up the low end. The tone shift is not a mid boost, but rather a mid-cut. In the “in” position it scoops the mids quite a bit.
I’ve used it with a cheap 4x12 Fender cab and a 2x12 loaded with a pair of Celestion Greenbacks. While I prefer the overall tone of the 2x12 over the 4x12, the 4x12 certainly filled a space better.
Unless you need the headroom for the clean channel, I’d recommend the DSL50 over the DSL100. The gain channels break up much sooner, and 50 watts should be enough power to play just about anywhere you would play without a PA system.
I own its little brother, the DSL50.
Two channels, each with two stages.
“Classic Gain” offers clean and crunch modes (modes are not footswitchable). The cleans are very usable so long as you aren’t looking for Fenderish clean tones. The crunch channel is a moderate 70s British type crunch that reacts well to pedals. The crunch mode doesn’t really start to cook until the volume is way up.
“Ultra Gain” is a more modern, yet still Marshall, sound. The modes are Lead 1 and Lead 2. Personally I find the Lead 2 to be too high gain for my tastes and very buzzy. Lead 1 is just right (it’s a higher gain, beefier version of the crunch channel). The nice thing is that I can still get pretty good tone out of the ultra gain channel without cranking the volume (although, “5” is still pretty loud for a 50 watt Marshall).
There is a deep switch and a tone shift. The deep switch is basically a bass boost that really fills in the bottom end. Use carefully because it can also loosen up the low end. The tone shift is not a mid boost, but rather a mid-cut. In the “in” position it scoops the mids quite a bit.
I’ve used it with a cheap 4x12 Fender cab and a 2x12 loaded with a pair of Celestion Greenbacks. While I prefer the overall tone of the 2x12 over the 4x12, the 4x12 certainly filled a space better.
Unless you need the headroom for the clean channel, I’d recommend the DSL50 over the DSL100. The gain channels break up much sooner, and 50 watts should be enough power to play just about anywhere you would play without a PA system.
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