So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

[JOLLY]

I read some old reviews on here and stuff. I got a line on one for pretty damn cheap. I watched some videos of it. I'm impressed somewhat. It's not excactly me, I don't think, but I did like what I heard from videos. I'd love to have one of the JVM 1 watt heads, but for the price I can score this at....it might be a no brainer. Anyone?

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

I love mine, it can do AFD, JCM800, and with the presence cranked JCM 900 tones, clean channel sounds good. It's a lot more versatile than most of the reviews make it seem. If I had to do it again I probably wouldn't have bought one new, because it was expensive for a 5w MIC amp, but if you're getting a good price and love Marshall tone, it makes a great practice/studio amp. Definitely better than a DSL5 IMO, the El34 and Vintage 30 w/closed back cab make a huge difference, an FX loop would have been a nice addition though. Also be forewarned that it makes a pretty good POP when switching channels with the footswitch

 

[MetalManiac]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

Hey hillbilly, where'd ya l'arn that fancy word "consensus"?..heh, J/K..my life would be probably a lot easier if I was 1/2 as smart as Jolly.

 

[75lespaul]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

I've never heard one in person, but from the clips and vids I've seen and heard, I'd pick one up really quickly if I could get a great deal on one.

 

[Securb]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

Jolly you know you are going to buy it so just pull the trigger. I actually need something like that. The DSL is going back to the practice room on Friday that leaves me with just the Excelsior upstairs.

 

[Grandturk]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

I've had mine for about a year now and it gets played almost everyday but I do switch between it and my Soldano Astroverb. Only thing I've done is swap out V1 and V2 for Mullard 12ax7's which warmed it up a bit more. Great sounding amp. Great modern (80's modern) Marshall roar sound. I just dial in that Marshall sound and don't really go for a Slash sound. IMO - it just sounds like a good Marshall. I mostly play it on 1 watt mode, gain around 12 o clock, volume 3 o clock, mids lower than bass and treble and presence to taste. I add a tubescreamer for extra boost and usually use the low input but sometimes use the high input when you need a little more.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

Do Eet!!!

:headbang:

 

[Christopher Caruana]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

do it do it do it do it do it!

 

[LLL]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

Drink more whiskey. :naughty:

 

[JOLLY]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

Jolly you know you are going to buy it so just pull the trigger. I actually need something like that. The DSL is going back to the practice room on Friday that leaves me with just the Excelsior upstairs.

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: So, What is the Consensus On The Marshall SL-5 That Came Out A few Years Ago?

So did you do it? That was a great deal