I purchased this recently, and I love it. It has PROs and a small few CONs, but overall, I LOVE it. This is one of those rare amps that you can just plug in and instantly get an amazing tone.
This video was intentionally recorded for HEADPHONES, so to get the most out of it sound-wise, please use them. On the intro sequence/song ("Turning Point"), I used the Marshall (of course), a Boss SD-1 'Super Overdrive' (for added gain), a TC Electronic 'Spark Booster,' and a Wampler 'Ethereal' Reverb/Delay pedal. I ran it through a Shure Sm-57 mic into Studio One. For the additional sound samples, I ran the amp without pedals. My amp settings are shown verbatim on the video. Bass was recorded direct, midi/keys were created in Studio One, and all drums were created in Toontrack EzDrummer. I used my Fender Special Edition FMT for all guitar tracks.
[Note: at 2:40, I said 'EL84's in the power amp section.' That should've said EL34's. Doh!]
Wanted to send a shout out to my friend Michael Davis from Ye Olde Music Shop in N. Charleston, SC. As always, nobody can beat his deals. (I should add he's also a phenomenal musician who I've known for probably 30 years now.)
Video timeline:
0:01 intro
1:35 review
6:45 demo / sound samples (and copyright strike)
10:30 summary / final thoughts
Thank you for watching. I'm always striving to create content that is both helpful and entertaining. Your support is so appreciated!!
- Joe Hanna (KZhead channel: onevoiceinc)
I bought one a month or so ago and so far it hasn't given me any bs. It's an absolutely organic sounding amp that can give you any tonal flavor you want. It's unbelievable that an amp sounding this good costs less than 2k. I'm in love.
What exactly does organic sound like? Lots of people use that word to describe something but no one has an explanation that makes sense.
This amp for some reason doesnt get nearly the respect it deseves. Its quite literally the perfect amp. There are an insane amount of tones that can dialed in, with zero need for pedals. Superb cleans that never break and the full range of distortion from death metal to hendrix to 50's rock and everything in between. 10/10. Try one if you're in the market. It wont disappoint.
I have the 100w head I got in basically mint condition for $600, and with the right speakers it sounds exactly like a jcm800.
I just got one today and it’s awesome. I’m going to sell most of my gear now. This amp does it all.
Stick a creamback or a g12 vintage in one of those and it it’ll sound like anything.
Had one for years , never disappoints . Great live with full band
The best showcase of the amps sounds that I've found so far. Thank you very much. You talked me into it 🙂
bought mine brand new for $800 when it first came out, and I still love it.
I appreciate your honest review and explanation of this Amp, I bought one in 2019 from AMS on their pay as you play plan. It sounds like a Marshal for sure and for the price of 749 at the time it was a great purchase because now they sell for more then a grand. I subbed to your channel and hope your doing well.
Thanks for sharing the demonstration was great. For once I could hear what the amp sounds like clean and overdriven. The sound demo were great as well. Most of the the demos don't showcase the tonal variety this amp has to offer. Thanks again.
Sorry about the passing of both of your parents, that must’ve been very tough. P.S. Yours is the first music/gear review channel I’ve made the decision to subscribe to in the first two minutes. Your production is unique, humorous, and very well done.
Wow. Very kind words. If I was handing out free guitars (on my budget?!? yeah right), you'd be on that list. :) Thanks again, and welcome to the channel.
I subscribed to him as soon as I heard the first sentence come out his mouth. I knew right then he was a person who knew what he was talking about.
Great demo. Not one bad sound. Thanks for the review…. Nice playing also 👍🏼
I just purchased this amp but had to stick around and subscribe. I honestly love your personality and am looking forward for more videos from you.
Oh wow. Super encouraging comment! I'll try my best to keep some entertaining stuff rolling! I have some new content in the works. :)
amazing playing man, i just bought myself one of these amps and im so excited for it to ship to my house! Your video just made me more excited, great playing man.
Thank you for the kind words! I hope this amp is as great for you as mine is for me. :)
just the Outshined riff did it for me, that was so nice for straight through the amp
Very nice review. This opens the purchase for myself.
THANKS!! I was unsure if this amp was worth it since im kinda broke and it might not help me that much at making good music. However I am pretty impressed of how good it sounds! I cant wait to buy this. Btw I subscribed immediately after the video. Glorious review💥
Great playing and a great review! So I liked, saved and subscribed.
I just picked up that guitar in Amber a couple weeks ago and am grabbing a DSL40 later today. Glad to see how great they pair together!
I just got the amber one this week! I intentionally set the action a tiny bit higher, just so both guitars would feel slightly different, lol. I love these guitars... obviously.
Had one for 6 years now. Converted to a head and pluugged to a 2x12 loaded with the original 70/80 and a creamback. Very good amp
Thanks for the review 😎🎸I just bought one
Great review and great playing!
Ok I’ve watched numerous videos about dsl5 because that’s what I’m going for but I figure the higher wattage amps will sound “similar” but this is the quirkiest review ever and I LOVE it!!
Quirks and a degree of insanity are the fuel for um... um... good stuff. Or something. :) Thank you!
Thank you for awesome Tutorial. I have some excellent ideas as to what my DSL can do or I can do to it.
Awesome. That is exactly why I do these... and to help prevent "buyer's remorse". I'll go further and say that I'm running mine on both the green channels with the original two channel switch. I run (in order) an Ethereal Delay/Reverb into a TC Electronic Spark mini into the fx loop (for volume boost for lead guitar). I run a Boss SD-1 into my Xotic SL Drive (a VERY diverse pedal when you get into the dip switches), into a TC Electric Spark Booster. As far as these pedals, I leave my normal Spark Booster and the Wampler Ethereal on all the time. I use the Xotic pedal for extra gain, and I only use the Boss Super Overdrive when I want just a little bit more gain. I love playing with the Marshall. It's not ~as~ diverse as my Boss Katana, but it definitely sounds incredible. :)
Thanks for the review I’m currently looking at buying one
Thank You! Keep in mind, no amp is perfect in every way, but I really love mine. I'm thinking about doing a future video on my basic pedal rig (that I use with the Marshall) also. It gets even more out of it. :)
Super awesome Marshall vid. a friend just got one. DSL 40. Sounds great! Great vid! super cool .
So, I had no idea this man,or video existed until today May 11, 2022. So, today I was in Ye ole music, and played the Marshall dsl 40 amp, and loved it. Didn’t buy it,but now I will. Thanks.
If you do, make sure to tell Michael that Joe Hanna says hi. (I don't have any endorsements or get kickbacks or anything like that, but I've known him for over 25 years, so...) Small world!! Yeah, I love my Marshall fo sho.
bro - thanks for the video. I just set this amp up this morning. Nice playing btw thanks
Man, that amp sounded perfect for all that great playing you did! I watched a guy do 80’s covers with this amp a couple of times at some clubs and that’s when the DSL caught my attention. Then I was asked to play a few songs with my brother and his band at a gig. His guitar player let me use this amp. I couldn’t believe how good it sounded. I’ve got a Silver Jubilee, 2nd one. And I’ve had a few vintage and hand wired Marshall’s. The DSL is a great amp.
Really tasteful review! Excellent!
Thank you for the kind words!! It keeps me inspired to make more videos. :)
Awesome review dude thanks a lot. I'm close to pulling the trigger on one of these.
I did a couple of follow up videos (Katana vs Marshall comparison videos) as well that may or may not be helpful (depending on what you need), so there's that also. I friggin LOVE my Marshall, though, regardless. Glad this helped. :)
I have the 2018 DSL40 combo and I LOVE IT. GREAT REVIEW.
I also bought the 6 way switch
I was thinking about getting the 20 watt head version with some sort of Vintage 30 loaded 4x12. I also like the little demo intro in the beginning. It was well mixed and well played. Subscribed.
I had the dsl20 head. It was just ok, got really lost in a band mix. I thought the 40cr did too. The fuzzy nature of the overdrive doesn't help unless there's a lot of volume, it's a modern sound. At least try the studio classic 20 head. More expensive but the tone is perfect in a band setting, records beautifully and sounds great at low volume.
@@KM-302 the 20 is a toy, I returned it fast!
@@Steven-zg5bq dsl 20 is a joke amp. I returned mine. The effects loop destroys the pedal sound.
@@Steven-zg5bq got an evh stealth lbx 111 amazing in all respects.
@@KM-302 didn’t like the studio vintage amp. Missing a mv. Cleans good but needs attenuation.
what a great video. useful info presented with a some humour. Nice one!
Great review. I got one since 2019. I have the 6-way switcher and use the two masters for the classic channel for more volume on the green classic gain. I don´t use ultra gain´s red.
I think you sold me on it! Thank you for the review, it was very helpful :)
Glad it helped. Some other products I'd recommend checking out: the Blackstar Amped3 and the Laney IRT30. My Marshall (same one from this video) is still in the studio and still very actively being used.
Thank you, very helpfull, greatings from Berlin
Thanks! Truth - Nothing sounds like a good Marshall!
Awesome review sir! You have me sold.
Thank you! I really love mine. Hoping it'll do the same for you. :)
he even got the bell in there on the acdc !! what a pro
Good samples and the humor made it fun.
Excellent demo. Marshall is a sound of rock.🤘👍
Thank you for the kind words! And oh yes, Marshall has created a very recognizable sound, for sure. :)
I just bought one of these, its my favorite 1x12 to date.
I just got this amp. Still not so familiar on the settings. Thanks for the video. Appreciate the humor
Like the checkmate part!
Looking to pick one up this weekend.
Hey man, great review. I’ve been playing Marshalls since I was 16 (now 41), from the old 1990s Valvestate 100R, through to TSL 100/122. Currently practicing in the house through an MG15 which I got for £30 off Facebook and sounds amazing! 😆 Ive always liked the fact that the valve (sorry, tube) amps were made in the UK, but from the reviews I’ve seen, being made in China or wherever it is wouldn’t put me off getting one of these, they sound great!! Take care pal. Best wishes from Cumbria, England 🏴
Thank you! And we can stay with 'valve', especially considering Marshall comes from the U.K. :)
Jim Marshall should be Knighted or Lorded whatever you call it over there, by I guess the King now. What he did for the Music World he deserves the Honors.
@@joeybobbie1 He was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. I'm not sure what category or title was conferred upon him as a result. Perhaps some of our British friends could clarify?
Helpful for sure, Thanks
I bought the DSL40CR. Loved it so much I bought another one to go stereo. I run it mostly clean and run pedal board using the 4 cable method. I love running a Klon into the front of one amp and Swollen Pickle fuzz in the front of the other. Balance the volume and that rig roars. Just got the Quad Cortex. Going to be experimenting running 2 different fx rigs simultaneously branched off to each amp.
Can you explain the 4 Cable Method?
are you still playing your marshall dsl40 amps or did you end up going all digital with your quad cortex?
Quick note, the amp has El34 power tubes. Not EL84s.
Yeah, I goofed on that one. Got reamed out for it on social media, hahahaha. I put it in the description notes, though. :)
Great demo
Thank you!! :)
I was hoping you were going to show settings for each channel. I like the Crowded House Thanks for posting anyway
I gotta get one. Soon 😩 Thanks for the review 🙏
I did a comparison video of the Marshall vs the Boss Katana 100W that I'd also recommend also (just to have all the info). Some people love the Marshall DSL. Some don't. I personally love mine. All the same, I at least try my best to give as much info as I can to help before dropping the cash down. :)
@@onevoiceinc I have the 100 watt katana head with matching 2x12 cab. I just can't tweak it enough to get the right tone. Too noisey, fuzzy and fizzy. Frustrating. That's why I'm seriously wanting to go back to Marshall. I'll check out your katana vs Marshall video 👍
@@kendall72fxr ah yeah. I gotcha. I love my Marshall, and I'm betting you will too. It's pure raw unadulterated rock and roll.
What is the artist/song played during the intro? Sounds awesome. Thanks for the great demos and informative review. The added humor is always a bonus and helps keep us viewers tuned in and coming back. Just subscribed. Keep up the great work. Cheers! 🎸🤘
Thank you! The intro was something I came up with. :)
The best tutorial on this Amp ever. You play beyond perfect. So this put me in dream mode. I went to Long & Mcquade and bought one Pronto. One of the sales fellas has the DSL40 CR. said it was the nicest amp ever. As is I have zero complaints . It's great to know that I can run a 2x12 16 ohm set. For anyone that may think a 40 watt DSL CR is flimsy, beware you should wear ear plugs. Cranked up its a glass breaker. I don't think a player needs many if any pedals . The reverb is good enough for me. On a typical spring reverb I run them low. The CR is a very good investment. And should last many years. Special thanks to everyone at Chilliwack bc Long and Mcquade.
Thank you for the kind words, and keep me posted on how it treats you!!
Love this bloke, subbed
Came for the review, stayed for the humor and tones!
Purchased mine 4 months ago. I preffer the clean channel and a bit of gain at times . I also use an Ibenez tube screamer but just enough to tickle . The amp has merrit in that many good guitarists will unfold its true potential. I run my JMasics jazzmaster into the DSL40 deluxe st. , 20 amps is plenty good. On 40 amps it's launch time. Wonderful amp overall a 10.
Nice review! I bought the 40CR when it first came out and still use it without any mods. I will say, it does need an EQ pedal badly which I put through the FX loop with all the other pedals incl a noise gate.
Glad to see this. I've got one and was thunking about an eq pedal because I can't quite get it where it needs to be.
@@mikecorey8370 I actually just sold mine, it just couldn't do what I wanted from it. Went the EVH route, cheers...
Every amp needs a eq pedal
Sound like three or four different amps is a pro,not a con
Thank you for this! I’m ordering a used dsl40cr vintage for $800 CAD just to have a combo so I’m not alwyas lugging my tube heads to band practices. I’m taking a risk as I don’t really have any experience with it. I play mostly high gain stuff but want something more classic rock/90s alternative in a combo format that can still deliver the high gain goods. Hope this works out. I really appreciate this video especially the sound garden riffs!
These amps are definitely more designed for rock. Worst case, if you need any additional gain, a Boss SD1 will do wonders (or even a TC Electronic Spark Booster)... and they're easily affordable pedals. This amp is designed for rock. :)
I’ve had one for about 3 yrs , I run a fender 2 by 15 cab along with the onboard speaker , man …. Well like ya said it’s a friken Marshall , nuff said really , favorite amp I’ve owned to date . Been playing gigs since 1978.
I bet that sounds massive. :)
Great review!
Thank you!
I recently bought this amp. Love it. Killer tone from Clapton to Crowbar.
This comment just sold me on it.
I like your playing style man cool
The 6 button switch works great. You just have to spend time with it and balance your volume and gain on the ultra gain channel.
Just bought one to accompany my prs following your review....next time you're in Wales we can jam..and discuss the definition of a valve.. Maybe write a song about it. Great review, very funny. Thanks
Whales are cool! Oh, you said 'Wales.' That's cool also (and actually it makes more sense). I just looked up some videos, and I'm thinking that compared to original Welsh, we're probably all saying "valves" and "tubes" wrong, hahaha. Those double L's in the traditional language are Way over my head. Glad you found some humor in the channel, and I wanted to welcome you aboard!! :) I just uploaded a new video a few hours ago. Take care, and keep me posted on what you think of the Marshall. I absolutely love mine.
Love the tube sound. I gravitate to it vs digital amps. This is the amp I’m gonna get!
It's a great amp. All I'd say is check out the Fender Bassbreaker 30r and compare the two just to maximize your options. I have both amps (i just bought the Bassbreaker recently), and each one is great. :)
Btw, some real nice smooth guitar playing, my bro.👍
I bought one last week - I have a number of amps and sold off quite a few. For some reason after my experience 30 years ago with a Marshall valve state I lost interest in Marshall thinking their cleans were fizzy n awful. But this amp is just wow - great cleans, crunch overdrive. I have a great mij Strat which I loved playing but just did not sound as great as other guitars, but through this little beauty - yeow Yabba-dabba-do.
Lol (in my best Barney Rubble impersonation)... Yes, it is 100% fun and sounds great. We moved just recently and the Marshall sounds even better in the new place. (My previous home had horrible EMF/60 cycle noises.) It is hard to stop playing on it once I start. Glad you're loving yours as well!!
@Mac MFer How good is for Frooshy Rhcp tone? or is there something more reasonable better (reasonable about the same budget)? for Frooshy or Rhcp
@MacMFerLes Pauls and Marshall’s have Always been Incredible together.
I lucked into a used DSL 40CR. What amazed me the most is how good it sounds CLEAN. Of course, the gain channel is 100% Marshall but the clean tones are brilliant.
I agree. I found myself using a Spark Booster mini on my clean to bring it out more (at lower volumes), but yeah, that's really all I felt that it needed.
Is it able to sound as loud clean than crunched ? I think i'm not ready to leave my MXR Distortion + for now xD
Great review.
Well, thank you very much :)
Very cool man. Thanks for putting this out. I played on of these at GC in Greenville and it sounded great. I didn't crank it and I'm wondering if it'll get over my drummer. Dude is LOUD! Anyway, Cheers!
I haven't been able to get it loud enough to test that yet, but every source I've watched so far says it's definitely loud enough to keep up with a drummer. I personally haven't been able to test that personally, though. I plan to do that eventually, but to be honest, I've been dragging my 100w Katana around to live performances due to its lighter weight and fast setup (without having to bring additional pedals). Side note: me and the wife are possibly planning a trip to that area in mid November. (We're still deciding between Asheville, Greenville, or Tennessee.) If you are gigging at that time, maybe we can pop out and check you guys out. :)
@@onevoiceinc Right on! Thanks man. We've got nothing going on in November as of now but that could change on a dime. I'll absolutely post if we catch a gig. Have a blast in Asheville! The Orange Peel always has some cool shows plus wicked weed brewery is right next door. If you need any info on greenville don't hesitate to ask! Cheers!
That music at 8:47 I loved it. Really cool!
Thanks! Wish I had written that song. :)
Awesome demo man!! I have the same one but mine is the vintage grill with the gold Marshall logo I also use an attenuator to help get to tone heaven without the wife yelling. Lol
I have yet to try the attenuator... it needs to happen, oh yes.
Great review mate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im Australian living in France everyone here calls them tubes but in Australia NZ and england we call them valves.
Great video. Informative and excellent guitar work! I have just bought this amp myself. I read that you can play through earphones (by putting the amp into standy mode.) Not tried this yet but if anyone has any tips or advice on this, would be most grateful! Mine did not come with any manual. Cheers
I own this and I can only confirm: it's an incredible amp - I cannot recommend it enough. Every channel sounds killer - from clean to dirty - and the volume differences I handle via an effects board (adjusting the volume after the preamp via 4-cable method), where I also switch channels via midi. Awesome live and studio setup !!
Do you use all original factory parts (speaker, tubes, etc)? Just curious.
@@onevoiceinc yes, it's all like I got it from the factory - no mods👍
@@HarryThomsen same here. I love how I really dig into the strings and it gets all that more aggressive. It's a keeper for sure.
I find that the classic gain channel doesn’t have enough sustain.
Excellent video . Very well done . As for the 4 different channel modes on the amp . Its too bad people feel so obliged to thinking they have to use this amp as a 4 channel switching amp . I do not look at the amp that way at all . Especially when there is only ONE EQ to be shared x4 , makes no sense. No balancing act will work with 1 EQ alone . I use it as a great 1 channel at a time amp . The other 3 "channels" are just a tone variant bonus . Used this way , no complaints . Its more like 4 GREAT single channel Marshall amps in one package .
Yes! Seems weird that Marshall would go this EQ route, but I suppose it helps it stay affordable. (Or whatever they're saying.) I definitely only use those two green channels (with an 'on the verge of breakup' clean sound). With the Spark Booster in the front, it works like I want it. If I want anything beyond that, I'll go with the one at a time option also. Yeah, I totally agree, though. Now the big question... have you gotten to crank yours up super loud yet? I haven't... yet... It's gonna happen, oh yes. Hahaha
@@onevoiceinc Exactly , dear friend . I use it exactly like that . Yes I have cranked her up in my studio ! I have it on top of my 2x12 V30/GB 16 ohm cab , and oh man ... huge toneful girth and power . Never full out but I've gone @ 3/4 power and it gets monster glorious ! I've had quite a few 100 watt marshall heads . This 40 watter more than fills the space ! Its a beast and yes much agree that its magic when doing recordings in the studio . Love it best with mic in front of cab off-center to dust cap mostly , but much tone variance to be had with different mic placements . The DSL40 shines with tone , be it clean , mild crunch , and high gain . Its all there.
@@tonedriverss8629 yes!!!
@@tonedriverss8629 Since you've got experience with the traditional 100W heads...are you able to get a classic AC/DC sound of our your DSL40CR? I've got one and its kind of missing that warm, mid-tone growl and vintage "horn" kind of sound. It's certainly badass for any classic metal stuff and beyond tho. Metallica stuff sounds sooo good.
Sir, you just sold an amp for Marshall, great sounds, amazing performance, killer review!! Keep up the good work, I'm gonna following you from now on. One question happen to have in my mind, can it produce good sound in bedroom of appartment since it has a separate master? I know it is overkill but I just want it badly and don't want to go for 5 watt with small speaker. Thanks again.
Thank you for the kind response! Welcome to the channel also. :) While Marshall's are always going to sound best at higher volumes, most of what I record with the Marshall for video is at lower volumes. (Every once in a while, the house gets empty, and I get to finally try it at louder volumes.... and it's glorious!! Haha.) I will say that I've been trying a new(ish) product the past two months that I have been running direct and/or into the Marshall's return jack. I'm working on a video review for it now. It's the Blackstar Amped 3, and in my opinion, it sounds amazing also (along with a BUNCH of extra options and 3 customizable channels). I watched Cameron Cooper's review for it, and it sold me. The Amped 3 is a pedal-sized 100W amplifier capable of driving a full 100W cabinet (it also has a 20W and a 1W mode) and it also sounds amazing direct into my recording software. (I've never found a direct-recording sound I loved until this particular amp.) I'd check out both and then decide which one works best (especially in a slightly quieter apartment volume setup). I absolutely LOVE my Marshall and I LOVE the Amped 3. Both well be permanent keepers for me. :) Hope that is helpful!! Let me know if you have any additional questions on either. :)
I bought one of these about a month ago, first Marshall I've ever owned( always had Fender). Didnt know the first thing about this particular model, only that nothing sounds better than a Les thru a Marshall, which remains a proven fact. Thanks for giving it the rundown. Any idea where I could get a manual, I got mine second hand. Thanks again
Thank you for watching it (and responding). The Les Paul through a Marshall being the best sound is merely scientific fact, lol. My Fender Special Edition tele is based very closely on a Les Paul in many ways, and I can't agree more. Humbuckers + mahogany body + Marshall = tone heaven. That's fact. As far as the manual, I'm not sure... but I'll see what I can find. Let me add, I run a TC Electronic Spark booster In mine (actually one in the front and one in the effects loop). It really really pushes the amp that much more. I'd highly recommend it. Plus they're super affordable pedals. I got mine for under $70. A solid buy.
I just did a Google search "Marshall dsl40cr manual," and a page right on the Marshall website popped up where you can download it right to your phone or computer. :)
Idk about that man through my fender it sounds really amazing I have some California 50’s pickups from Seymour Duncan and it “sounds glorious”
thanks for a great review! that demo definitely did it for me. But just a noob question; what is the difference of using pedals through the fx loop and the input? I´ve always just used my pedals throughout the input.
Great question. Pedals respond differently depending on how/where they're run. Basically, running a pedal through the FX loop bypasses the amp's "brain" (preamp) and takes a parallel route... so the pedal sounds like it's self without being "colored" if you add a drive/OD pedal. For example, if you run a delay through the input, it will tend to add an old school "fuzz" to the sound, where running it through the fx loop will give you a clean delayed signal. (So if you're using a digital delay, what you play will return sounding the same, just repeated.) If you're running (for example) a pedal like the Boss GT100 or Helix, running it solely through the effects loop will bypass the amp altogether and only use its speaker (but not the amp's drive, eq knobs, etc). If you run certain aspects of it through the input and other aspects through the effects loop (they call this the "4 cable method") you can still use your amp's channels like normal, but you can use certain effects the way they were intended to sound without "coloring" them with the amplifier's preamp. I have a Boss GT100, and I sometimes use it this way to still get my Marshall amp's sound while adding in the billion effects the pedal offers. (I'm seriously considering doing a video on this topic coming up.) If you're running a LOOP pedal, you'll definitely want to run that through the FX loop. That way if you change amp channels (for example) from clean to distortion to solo over your loop, the amp isn't adding distortion to the loop you just created. So yeah, it makes a big difference which path a pedal gets run through. Things like boost/overdrive pedals will always sound better in the input (or you'll hear the term "front of amp" used often). Delays and reverb sound best (and cleanest) when run through the FX loop. Other effects, like EQ pedals, it will depend on what you're going for (for instance, are you trying to shape your guitar sound or the overall sound after all the pedals have been run). The path you run it through makes a huge difference in how a pedal will respond. Great question!! :) Hopefully i was able to help.
Excelente amplificador!!!
¡Sí! Amo a mi Marshall. :) (Mi español es limitado, pero siempre estoy tratando de aprender.)
Bought one of these recently...2015 model, replaced the 70/80 with a V30. Sounds good for whatever I use it for, it's extremely versatile for a Marshall, but I do have a gripe that I'm constantly having to EQ it for the channel and channel-within-channel that I'm currently using...almost might as well not have the footswitch because changing the channel is a trip back to the amp anyway. I need to cut the treble out completely and only have the mids at about 3 or 4 when using a strat through the red channel...but as soon as I go to the green channel I need to add both mids and treble back in or it sounds muffled. Each channel sounds great on its own when dialed in, but the channels are not balanced at all EQ-wise.
I ~think~ I finally found a happy balance between the green classic gain and the green ultra gain channels. It involves using a TC Electronic Spark Booster (always on) in the whole equation (with the bass and treble knobs on the pedal becoming part of the overall EQ). As far as the actual red channels, I've come to the point of not even using them (unless I manually use a specific one for an entire song) due to that balancing issue you mentioned. Instead, I use an SD1, an Xotic SL Drive, and the before-mentioned Spark Booster (the Spark is always on) run through the front. I have both of those green channels set to a single master volume so it doesn't go crazy (pedal-wise) when I change between the two. That's at least given me that happy medium that I can live with. Side note: I also have the green classic gain knob run close to halfway (and the channel volume balanced to match the green ultra gain channel) so it gives more of a "clean with a hint of dirt" sound. I've been really curious about swapping the speaker. A friend suggested the Veteran 30. I want to try it out. So you like your V30? I should do the swap and make a video on all the settings, pedals included. :)
@@onevoiceinc If I had it to do over again, I'd put something a little less bright in the amp. V30 is a really touchy speaker in that amp, it's really easy to make it sound bad if you don't EQ it right, and for me it generally means keeping the treble completely off or 2 at the most. That said, I like it enough to keep it in there, it was a vast improvement over the 70/80 (I hated that speaker from the moment I heard it and immediately set about getting something else in there)...I just have to be really careful with the mid and treble knobs with that speaker. Putting volume on it helps, too. That speaker seems to want to be pushed. I also avoid using pedals and outboard gear whenever I can. Just a preference. I consider pedals to be necessary evils at worst and fun toys to play with at best. 1 each of MXR Phase 90, Carbon Copy, and Analog Chorus, and one TS-9. And a Boss tuner. All on the second smallest board you can get from Pedaltrain. And I'm not even using it this weekend, since the gig is all roots rock. Guitar straight into the amp for that stuff. Using the DSL40 for this gig, which I wouldn't normally do, but my little tweed Peavey got hit in the tubes the other day. Shouldn't have gotten that amp, it's not really roadworthy.
@@waltjames407 Angus Young (who I GREATLY respect) also keeps it very basic, and he's become a favorite of mine. So I give you kudos for running it straight without pedals. Sounds like you or I don't like spiky treble or deafening high mid range sound.
Thank you for letting me know it’s a Marshal 😎
I have owned a DSL40CST (Sweetwater exclusive with Creamback speakers in them) since it came out & I still love it. It pairs nicely with my Line 6 Helix LT and sounds good through a SM57 for recording. Marshall makes great amps! I also dig Orange brand amps.
Great Job👍
Thank you!!
Ha ha !! I love the "checkmate Europe" pun :-) I'm from Europe, but not from the UK, my mother language is french. In french, we call tube/valves "lampes", because they are hollow glass kind of little vials with metal parts and a vacuum,... like light bulbs, lol !!
Great review. It sounds great. Can’t wait to play mine just traded a Schechter for one.
Thank you for the kind words. And hoping this works out great for you. :)
I didn't quite get it man, is it a Marshall? 🙂I loved the joke about valves and the Outshined tune you played, very useful and handy review. Thanks
Thank you
“This is a tube. This is a valve. Checkmate Europe“. I love it!
Great to the point vide and nice tone samples. Question I have is does it have a hiss buzz to it. I've seen two separate videos where something wasn't right. Maybe just owners end with bad ground wall or electrical socket plug or maybe not ?
I just went in my studio room, two years after making this, and I cranked it up much louder than I normally run it. No actual hiss to speak of. I did notice a low frequency hum in the Red/high gain setting volume at around 10 o'clock and around 3 o'clock on the Green/high gain volume. That's really loud, though. Aside from that, no actual hiss. More of a low frequency hum sound at those higher volumes and/or drive settings. In those videos you mentioned, perhaps those people had poor grounding in their homes. Not sure. Separate side note: though I still very much love this Marshall dsl40cr, I've recently been eyeballing the Fender Bassbreaker 30r. To my ears (in respect to all the things the DSL40 does well) the Bassbreaker 30r specifically seems almost more balanced than the Marshall. I have yet to try one out in person, though, but I'd recommend trying both out before deciding on one or the other. :)
@@onevoiceinc thx very much for quick reply. I won't need any thing for gigs just getting back into it after 25 years or so. I'm old now and not as active so need something to do. Damn I'll have to get my callouses back and kick the rust off. lol
@T-REX677 no prob. Definitely don't want anybody going out and spending hard earned money and getting buyer's remorse. (That's the worst!) As far as the getting older thing, I hear ya. Seems like these days I do more doctor's appointments than gigs, hahaha. :) Side question: why are all restaurant menus written in blurry font these days? My eyes are fine, I think.
@@onevoiceinc lol I see your in the same boat that is slowly taking on water too. lol I hear ya. Forgot to mention the EGLAN was in a video that actually sounded better than the Marshall. Have to look into it. Thing is I've decided I'm going to budget myself up to $1000 on amp and same on guitar because I've never bought anything for myself on the higher end. Going new on both. Going to take a bit to do have to play them first . And at my age it will probably be my last big ticket thing. lol
First, I know it's been a couple of years, but my condolences for your parents' passing. I lost both of mine several years ago. It will get better with time but you will always miss them. Second, I loved your review of this amp. Sweetwater just sent me an email that they lowered the price and I'm considering buying one but I do have one question that maybe you can answer. Is the channel switching done with MIDI commands as in the JVM Satriani head or is it some kind of electromechanical setup? I ask because I wonder what would be the best way to switch channels using a Helix HX EFFECTS or HX floor. Thank you in advance for your reply.
First, thank you for your very kind words. In the last two years, my wife and I lost both of our parents - both hers and mine (in addition to me surviving a head on collision with a zoned out motorist). It's been a bizarre two years for sure. One foot ahead of the other, I s'pose. As far as the channel switcher, it's more mechanical in nature than an actual midi controller - though there is a midi-compatible plugin on the back of the amp. If I were to make a suggestion, I'd recommend holding off for a few weeks - I have a Fender Bassbreaker 30 I'm waiting to get, and with the individual EQs per channel (and extra gain control), it ~may~ end up being better. Not sure. I'll find out soon. I'm using my Marshall live (and loving it, but I'll see how this beefed up Fender sounds. I'll be posting a video for that as soon as I can. (I'm halfway done with my Musicman Sabre review video. The Fender amp will be next in line. Thank you again for the kind words. Hopefully this reply is helpful. :)
Con #4 . It has a celestion 70/80 in it. Take it out and replace it with a better speaker, I prefer the celestion Neo cream back. That's what I did with mine, and I love it. You got some good tones on this video
Thank you! This coming year, I may need to try to speaker swap, maybe. :)
Great review. Outshined by soundgarden top tier song
Great review. Maybe I missed it, but I've heard the reverb built into this amp is really lacking. At the fullest setting it does not have much reverb effect. Thoughts??
The reverb is minimal for sure. I hear it more when recording with a mic, but as far as live sound you don't hear much at all... especially on ultra gain. I ended up buying a delay/reverb pedal for mine.
Good review! New sub.
Thank you! :)
stuck between the egnater 40w tube combo amp The Marshall DSL40CR, Prs Sonzera 50w, or finally a Traynor yc40 with a v30 speaker. Currently using a fender champ 100 with pedals
That's a tough one. If at all possible, try out as many as you can in person. If you do go for the Marshall, I'd only say to plan on using two channels. (EQing and balancing everything is a magic trick, hahaha.) I only use the Green channels on mine, and I have a TC Electronic Spark Booster set always on with mine these days. It adds more of a balance between the Green classic gain channel and the Green ultra gain. I love my Marshall, but like most amps, it has pros and cons. :)
subscribe and a like for that heavy riff at 6.50 alone :) Thank you for a great review. I'm now on my way to buy me a dsl40cr. You helped me make up my mind.
This was an EXCELLENT comment to run across today. Thank you for the kind words. :)
@@onevoiceinc My pleasure. Got home with it earlier tonight, but had to work like 15 minutes after I got it in through the door. So no fun and games tonight. It is hooked up and ready to go though :) So tomorrow I will let my neighbourghs know about the Marshall next door :) Looking forward to hear what this babe can do. Again, thank you.
Nice review mate and nice playing.....but did you mention that it's a Marshall? 🤠🇦🇺👍
My dealbreaker with this amp is the foot controller (both original and 6 input) doesn't always work when you're playing. It's unreliable for live gigging which is sad as it can sound fantastic.
Oh wild. I haven't experienced that (as of yet), but if that happened live, that would probably be a deal breaker for me also... at least in using it live.
Technically it’s a 2-channel amp, and each channel has 2 modes. So in essence it can be used as a 4-channel. But of course you can’t unlock the power of those additional modes without the 6-button footswitch, or a midi controller.
The 6 button was well worth the price.
Hi, Great Video. I Love my DSL40 2/12. You use yours pretty much the same way as I do. Could you show the Settings you were using in the Opening part. I haven’t been able to Nail that Tone you had with mine yet. I do like to use a Delay, and a Overdrive Pedal also. Thanks for the Video, Subscribed
From memory, I can say I'd have probably run the bass mid and treble on the amp at somewhere close to 6 (ie. 12 o'clock) and presence and resonance most probably at 9 o'clock. I also used the green lead channel for the intro sequence. I also would've run the Boss SD1 with the drive at near zero. Unfortunately, it's been a while and there's been a lot of crazy stuff happen in between this video and where I am currently. (I'll be doing a future video about our unbelievable past two years when I'm able.) Hopefully this was helpful. I'm brainstorming a video idea for some additional tone ideas I sometimes run. Stay tuned for that for sure. Thank you for the kind words!! :)