Edlo Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Ok guys, I have started to look for a new amp. Currently looking at the Marshall DSL40c tube 40 watt amp, that can cut power in half. Is there anyone using this amp out there? Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 My sister's fiancé (who graduated from Metalworks Institute with a degree as a sound engineer) bought one late last year. He loves it. Sounds great at low volumes and great when cranked. Has all the gain you could need and still has that nice chimey Marshall clean. If you don't care about them being manufactured in Vietnam (the same place the MG range are made), you'll be very happy with it. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 The other guitarist in my band just got a DSL40. Great amp. Wish I had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 My sister's fiancé (who graduated from Metalworks Institute with a degree as a sound engineer) bought one late last year. He loves it. Sounds great at low volumes and great when cranked. Has all the gain you could need and still has that nice chimey Marshall clean. If you don't care about them being manufactured in Vietnam (the same place the MG range are made), you'll be very happy with it. -Ryan Thanks Ryan, I'm going to see and try it out next week at my local store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparguy Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I just bought one about 2 weeks ago and I love it. I got a great deal on it also. It sounds good clean, I like the classic distortion, haven't played much with the ultra distortion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaysEpiphone Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well the DSLs are ok but I'd love to have this bad boy! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marshall-JCM-800-50W-4212-combo-amp-/181431654309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3e2b57a5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well the DSLs are ok but I'd love to have this bad boy! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marshall-JCM-800-50W-4212-combo-amp-/181431654309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a3e2b57a5 Not a big fan of the later JCM's. Too buzzy sounding for me. I've got an '84 JCM800 head and it's the only amp I'll ever need. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaysEpiphone Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Not a big fan of the later JCM's. Too buzzy sounding for me. I've got an '84 JCM800 head and it's the only amp I'll ever need. -Ryan Heres the 84 but I'd still prefer the extra gain in the 88 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Marshall-JCM-800-4212-2x12-Amp-Combo-Celestion-G12T-75-LOCAL-PICKUP-ONLY/301164991010?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22425%26meid%3D7464705229550296236%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9723%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D181431654309%26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 YJM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan H Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Heres the 84 but I'd still prefer the extra gain in the 88 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Marshall-JCM-800-4212-2x12-Amp-Combo-Celestion-G12T-75-LOCAL-PICKUP-ONLY/301164991010?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D22425%26meid%3D7464705229550296236%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9723%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D181431654309%26 Mine isn't one of the channel switchers with reverb and boost and all that extra stuff you don't need...single channel, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence, Master, Preamp. All you need. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyK Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 It depends what sound you're after, but if you want that classic Marshall sound, then I very much agree with Ryan. I had a couple of the more modern Marshall amps (including the TSL60), but I was still not happy. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of the first reissues of the JTM45 head, with KT66s, and it absolutely rocks. THE classic Marshall sound. Sensible use of different pickups, a boost pedal, and playing sensitivity, and you have an amp capable of a few different classic sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edlo Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 I just bought one about 2 weeks ago and I love it. I got a great deal on it also. It sounds good clean, I like the classic distortion, haven't played much with the ultra distortion. I also checked on the mf site and it's $699.00 they also offer some great deals. What did you pay for it and where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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