My Marshall DSL40CR Guitar Amplifier Review
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
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Marshall DSL40CR Review Timestamps
0:00 - Jam Track
1:31 - DSL vs Origin Thoughts
2:38 - Marshall DSL40CR Overview
8:12 - Clean Channel (Stratocaster)
9:24 - Clean Channel (Les Paul)
9:52 - Crunch Tones (Les Paul)
11:54 - Ultragain Channel (PRS)
14:57 - Amplifier Review and Final Thoughts
This is the Marshall DSL40CR guitar amplifier combo. It features a 12" Celestion V-type speaker and has 4 channels. The Marshall DSL40CR is rated at 40 watts RMS and is loaded with EL34 and 12AX7 tubes/valves.
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Sounds awesome, I’m sick of those digital amps with millions of presets that take hours to go through. Just show me the gas, that’s all I want. Nice!
For sure, solid state amps just always sound: digital.
I had all the modelling amps and I now have the DSL40CR - it is 1000% better.
You just have to look for good solid states
Getting to good ol' one amp for that reason! Got a ToneLab + PowerAmp for a while, I just want my tone now! Still keeping the ToneLab tough! That thing can do marvel in the PA!
Hell yeah!!
Got mine yesterday. Yes you can play at home at bedroom levels.
Agree. It gets loud quickly, but you can definitely turn it down and maintain good sound.
Hi Eddie, do you still think it can be used at bedroom level? I was glad to read your comment. I tried this amp and I'm considering it because I liked it and it seems really good. I would use it at home (one-family house) so I won't need to keep it as quiet as if I was living in an apartment or even in a dorm.
I don't understand all these people saying this amp is no good for a home usage because of its "loudness". I found the DSL20 doesn't sound as good, but it can sound just as loud if you crank it... But I won't be cranking either ones so what's the point of settling for less?
It's like saying that no one should get a "M" series from BMW for a city usage because it's too fast. You don't have to push that car's engine into the red zone to enjoy its sound, feel, luxury, comfort and prestige.
So why it wouldn’t be the same with this amp? Why settle down with something less? Let me know your tough after a few months.
GuitarGary nevermind, I got myself the 40cr and couldn't be more happy. I did try the 20w model and at equal decibel level, the 40w sounded si much better (a lot better!!).
GuitarGary, yes... But I don't see how the 20 is more suitable for home as opposed to the 40. The 20 was as loud as the 40 but I would describe the difference as it's like having a Ferrari that would have only 4 cylinders... Even if it would be as fast, it would simply not be the same.
@@snowpro1 So should I buy the 40 watt one? I play only at home.
Shane, I bought the 6-button footswitch for my DSL40CR, and it's a game-changer for this amplifier. That switch lets you not only switch between all four clean(G1)-crunch(R1)-od(G2)-distortion(R2) settings but the G/R master volumes are switchable so you can set Red as a boost for solos. It's incredibly versatile.
Can you tell me which one? Marshall switch?
@@Talonerski the 6 button switch.
@Talonerski Marshall PEDL-91016 6 Button Footswitch - 👍
Just bought one, coming from a hot rod deville, and I’m in love. So much better. You can actually play at different volumes. The different pickups sound different, tone knob on the guitar is actually useful. Best amp I’ve ever played.
I really dig this new amp! Please let me know what you think. :-) . Thanks for all the folks giving me a heads up on being able to swap all 4 channels with the Midi switch. I only have the regular switch so I was unable to get that to work. At the end there's also a quick live clip of how it sounds in the mix.
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Interesting the new DSL is making such a splash, it's basically what the JVM was 8 or 9 years ago minus a couple of sounds and plus an attenuator. The idea of the two volumes are getting pre-amp distortion or power amp distortion depending on how they are set.
My only concern is a channel switcher with shared EQ. I'm worried that I'd setup a great clean sound, only to find that the dirt sound wasn't right - same issue with the Fender HRD. I thought the Katana Artist would have been a better all-in-one choice for about the same price.
intheblues Love the video Shane. Greetings from Chicago. I got one of the older DSL40C amps late last year and they sound great, by the way at 1:38 I'm digging the King of the Hill poster behind your head.
intheblues +honestly I have not tried one yet, but may be worth checking out
Hi Shane! Great review, this amp will be a great choice for any self-respecting semi-professional rocker. From my understanding, the double master section is actually a neat feature, if you pair the amp with the (optional) six-button foot switch. In this configuration, you can set the master knobs for a lead boost which works regardless of the channel you are using at the moment. The 6 button strip allows you to switch between all four channel settings, switch the loop on and off, and toggle between the two masters.
I just want to say thank you for another great review. I traded in my mustang 3 and picked up the dsl40cr today (well ordered it after playing the in store display). Your mustang 3 patches kept my mustang going for years. Now I am into bigger and better things and I love the tones you got from this amp. I skipped the fender amps based on this review. I love pedals but there is something to be said for not having to use them. Your content is top notch. I will say as a home and garage band player I will be using the masters differently than you do but I still love the tone on this amp. I plan to "get the band back together"so this will be a home and stage amp. For now I am just excited to have full tube Marshall crunch. Keep up the great reviews. I will be a lifetime subscriber. Cheers!!!
Tried this amp today after being set on an AC15, and I was blown away. Sounds great.
really cool! definitely has more features than the DSL20, which doesn't have the master volumes. I like that they have an easy cable disconnect on the back. great vid! hhaa liked the Fender swear at the end :)
The first day I owned this amp, I couldn’t stop playing the CLEAN channel for hours. It’s just awesome all the way around.
V-Type speaker is a game changer... I have DSL 20 and swappped Sevent 80 with G12T75, but V-Type in that DSL 40 sounds much better and natural for Marshall
I love the sounds you're pulling from this combo. I've played JCM900's and 800's for many years, and my new band has downsized the equipment thing, so I've been playing through a Code 50 with a pedalboard. The downside is there's no true tube tone, as it's a modeling amp, but THIS one may have lured me back into tubes!
the noise gate on the code drove me nuts. otherwise it would have been fine. I dont mind amp noise
and I always turn my guitar off after songs.
I bought the DSL40cr to use with my Fender 68 Custom Deluxe Reverb in a clean/dirty amp pairing. It works fantastic as they are both stellar amps. The only problem is that the clean settings on the DSL are so good that you can do everything on it without the need for any other amp. It isn't very often that you get one amp that is a jack of all trades and great at ALL things at the same time. Marshall nailed it when they designed this one.
I couldn't agree more, except I find the DSL40CR clean (Green 1) channel is so much quieter than the other ones that I can not use the (included) footswitch to toggle back and forth between channels. (There is also a lag in the sound/output when switching via the footpedal. It's not instant.). I have been using an original USA Fender Hot Rod Deluxe for past 20+ years, and those channel switching capabilities are fantastic!
that dsl with an eq in the fx loop with a dimed compressor going into the eq is the best amp ive ever heard. the most versatile tones. man that 1st bass lever all thevway up makes it sound huge
This is THE amp I have tried to steer newcomers to for several years now. There's really nothing it cannot do.
@detroit Wrecker how loud is it at 20 watts at 6 on the volume
@@donniebrown2393 pretty loud.... I haven't opened up one of these, yet. I know there was/is problems with the dsl 100 heads; the circuit board ends up needing replaced. So, you may want to research the reliability of them. Although, I haven't heard anything terrible about these.
I went out and picked myself up a Boss Katana 50 a few months ago. I am still VERY surprised at how well that thing sounds.
Anyway, back to this amp. They really do sound great! Loud enough to gig with. For example, bars, and small venues.
Would be perfectly fine to record with.
@@DetroitWrecker666 thank bud
Hi Shayne thank you for posting the video review I'm contemplating purchasing this amp. The video has helped make up my mind. Your reviews and your channel is excellent. Keep up the good work.
I have the older model (non-'R' version) without the masters. I did the C-19 cap bypass mod, to get some of the brittle out of the high gain channel. Also, got a matched set of pre-amp tubes (I think they were from Doug's tubes). Made it nice and creamy. Also added a set of handles on the sides of the case, and switched out the grill cloth. I love it!
Great demo - really showcases the amp's performance across the clean -> crunchy -> filthy spectrum. I'm between this and a Hot Rod Deluxe right now, and wasn't expecting to like the Marshall's cleans, but videos like this really sell its capabilities.
Bought mine today, thanks for explaining the features and sound settings. Saved me a lot of time!
The amp sounds great with the PRS SE. What a great guitar!
Hi Shane, I'm glad that I revisited this video because I'm considering this amp. The tones you got here are very smooth and usable IMHO. In the other demos I came across they had it set very harsh and fizzy. I also just learned that there's a footswitch available that allows access to all 4 of the drive modes. Just think, you could go from dead clean to off clean to overdrive to blistering with a tap of the footswitch. Cheers from Williams Arizona!
Excellent review.. the fact that you chose this as your personal gigging amp is what sold me on one. I will be ordering mine shortly. Well done sir. Keep rockin!! 🤘
Congratulations Shane on the Marshall purchase, I'm sure you'll be happy with it. When I got my Marshall 20 odd years ago, it was the first amp I didn't really need pedals for and could just setup, plug in and rock! Once you get into that frame of mind it's hard to go back. I play every cover, same settings, just change a guitar if I want a slightly different sound. Try playing some Beatles on a Marshall - what fun! Imagine Angus playing Twist and Shout - you get the picture. You're relying entirely on dynamics. BTW The two volumes are different. First volumes are levels into the preamp, the master volumes are for overall volume (most likely between preamp out and poweramp section). But you're right, you need the masters up around 7 or more and get the power tubes working. Set the channels up as rhythm and another channel as a lead with slightly higher volume and gain and you're good to go.
Just got mine today and I LOVE it!!! Thanks for the review Shane!!!
Hi Shane. Just a tip. The two master volumes are great to equalize the levels between the two channels, so you don’t get drastic changes in volume when switching between channels. Unless you want that!
I got mine about 4 months ago and I absolutely love it.
Amen!!!
Great job Shane!!
The intro was great. Going from guitar to guitar with your tone only varying mildly was pondering in a good way. I'm playing a couple guitars today and I definitely have to consider my settings differently for each.
Great demo. Good for Marshall .
Lights are wild for a blues show.. :)
Sounds great Shane, thanks for the demo. The prs sounded great to me even though Marshall’s and les Paul’s usually go together like nobody’s business.
Dude, the audio in might be the best single feature that this amp has to offer in comparison to other amps. You just plug in the backing track and you solo for hours! Great for lonely evenings
Man, I've been leaning towards another Fender Hot Rod or even the new Tone Master...but I haven't had a Marshall in forever and the tones you demonstrated out of this combo are stellar!! Thanks for the vid and love that you included live action at the end! Cheers
Great video on the DSL40CR - thanks. I replaced an old Crate amp that I have had for years with one of these and I love it. I do run it at home mostly, so I differ with you a bit on not running one at home. On the low output (20W) setting and lower volume, it is a great amp that won't piss off the neighbors too much. The one thing that I have noticed is the limited reverb that the amplifier can do. That is no biggie for me, I don't use reverb much anyway. Thanks again for the great review :)
Great choice, I got a old generation DSL 15C and Its a great contrast to a fender style so you can mix up your tone a bit. And its as fizzy as you choose by the gain manipulation. Has great clean tone as well Has all the deep and tone shift functions
Also thank you for your incredible review Shane. Honestly, i bought this DSL-40cr about 3 years ago, but sadly sold it cuz i really needed the funds. The good new is that Im in the process of buying another Marshall DSL-40cr. Merry/happy Christmas to me!!
Best review of this amp I've seen - and one your best vids too.
Hey Shane, so the reason for the two master volumes seems to be that there's a compatible 6 button footswitch that enables you to toggle between the two volumes (for a solo boost, for example)... cheers!
Also useful for running modellers into fx return
Yeah careful. It’ll
Blow the fuse
@@Dannys.channel running an effect unit into the efx loop can blow a fuse? i'm getting ready to pick up a DSL40 and use a GX-700 processor in the efx loop.
Didn't care for any of the tones until I heard the PRS through it with the tone shift button on. That changed everything. You're one of the few youtube'rs adding the live playing to your content which is why I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work Shane.
Awesome vid man, love the summary at the end as well found it really useful! I think the two master volumes are so you can set one louder and switch between them for a boost for solos etc. All in all great review, I need to check one of these out myself!
The 2 masters in addition to the channels is actually really nice because now u get to choose if you want pre amp or power amp distortion. Not many amps let you do that at all without being blisteringly loud. This seems like a really cool feature even if it is a bit redundant that allows some flexibility. The old dsl did not have tht feature and wuld be most of the improvement on the new version too me
Thanks for the super in depth video and your playing is great!!!
Great that PRS and Marshall is stunning - good info on the setting overview
Great sounding amp. Has that classic Marshall grit/dirt sound also really nice breakup on the gain channels. Glad you’re really digging this amp, great dirty/overdriven blues sounds your getting out of it Shane
EXCELLENT review by the way. Nice to hear it in a band mix.
I loved your review, it gives new perspectives on this amp that you don't get from other reviews (master comment for example is very helpful, etc), you got great tones right there, impressive stuff (Marshal should be having you on their payroll!). One thing I was expecting to receive more information about is the headphone connection (at least I've read about this in the product description but I am a bit unsure of how it works) which might have a positive influence regarding the neighbor's situation ... All the best, greetings from Lisbon, Portugal.
Great tones Shane!!!! Welcome to the Marshall Club!!!!😂🤣🤙🏾🎸🤙🏾
Thanks mate, I really love this thing! :-D
I really like the way you present amps on that spinning chair. I get a true impression of the appearance of the amps and their dimensions. No one else presents this way and it’s very satisfying to watch, somehow.
Great review and great tones as well.
Ps: I think you called it a Fender at the end, as you were pointing out differences from the older DSLs. :)
He said, Fender redesigned this amp. But we all know he meant Marshall. I was like, what? Fender designs for Marshall now. Lol
Just nailed this amp off Reverb. Mainly due to this video! Great review. Actually a friend recently got the predecessor, the C, and I tried it with my Les Paul. I had just put in an A3 Custombucker in the bridge and was anxious to see how it did. My god, it was awesome! Best tone I’d ever heard out of my LP! I practice often in my bedroom with headphones and tested a new one of these at the local GC using headphones through the emulated output and it sounded good. Probably more watts than I need right now but everything I hear about the 20- has 5-watt versions does not have me convinced they sound anywhere near as good as this 40CR. I just wasn’t getting the rich crunch I hear from this amp on my current amps: Blackstar HT-1 or HT-20 and after testing my buddy’s C with my LP it’s been keeping me up at night! This review also convinced me when I heard what great cleans it can do with a strat. Anyway someone posted one at a nice price on Reverb today and a good price offer later from me and my CR is on the way!
I love this amp I bought one 2 weeks ago and haven’t stopped playing it since. I love the classic gain channel which is the only on I play on at the moment. I was going to get the 20w but I decided to go the 40w because of the master volume. 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Magnifico sonido,con todas las guitarras un maravilloso ampli,y muy buen video demo,gracias
I've got the same amp, killer tones, very happy with it, nice review mate.
Great review Shane - thanks for doing it!
You've got all my favorite sounds covered. I love a LP neck thru a BD. A LP bridge and all that Hendrixy Strat stuff thru a Marshall. Your PRS sounds great thru there too.
I love that marshall mid bump, making it sits very nicely in live a mix :)
Good review.
Got one myself and regarding the two master volumes, I find them useful as a booster. Usually play rolling down a bit Master 1 respect 2 and use this one as a booster for solos.
Now, you won't be able to switch from master 1 to 2 and back with the little pedal which comes with it. I bought the optional one with 6 switches. Selects 4 channels independently, plus master switch, plus FX loop switch. A bit bulky but opens many options if your set list covers multiple styles and gives you full control of the amp (except tone shift).
For the price tag it has (around 730€), its a bargain IMO.
Just ordered one. In the past ive been using a little solid state 10 watt fender mustang. Can't wait to get into real tube amp playing. Nice video!
Great tones sir!
Great review!
Very inspiring video Shane!
(As most other of your videos are)
Really like the sound.
I am waiting for my new Marshall DSL40C 40-watt All-tube Guitar Combo Amp to arrive. This is my 3rd Marshall amp in 25 years its my first EL34 power tube amp. This will be a nice treat to play my Stratocasters through. It is a fair priced amplifier and it is easy to bias the power tube. I have Marshall 40/80 1x12 combo great trans tube 12AX7 and I have the CODE 50. All of my other Amps are Vintage Tubes amps 1960's . The new DSL will be a great addition to my amp tone pallete. BIG THANKS for the reviews ( specially this one ) Shane!
Great review Shane!
Just bought one. It'll be here in two days and I'm very excited.
Awesome video! Great playing! Love this amp. Very versatile. Question: Can the cab simulator output on the back of the amp go directly into an interface input to record in a DAW program for instant Marshall tone?
Great review and playing there Shane!
Great review! I'm getting one! Nice playing as well!
Oh man, that sounds AMAZING with the 335! I think I just found my next amp, great vid thanks
13:57 - White Zombie, Nice!
I have the previous generation DSL40C with the Creamback speaker, awesome amp. Looking forward to checking out the new version.
If I wanted a tube amp again I would probably get this one. Does the Footswitch use TRS connections?
Hey just wanted to drop you a line and so thanks for helping me decide. I have the DSL40C now and was planning on getting the 20cr(it’s really only for bedroom use), but your videos helped me realize to to return and get the new gen 40cr. The 70/80, in my opinion, sounds like a stale piece of toast. Having the two master volumes has such a huge difference for bedroom playing, plus the 40/20 watt switch. Anyways thanks.
That thunderkiss 65 riff out of nowhere Shane 😂
I'm gonna buy it! My Christmas gift 2020 to myself! It's really a great valve combo amp,and I can take it everywhere!
Yea i just bought this exact amp and a PRS SE Paul's guitar. It sounds bad ass just like he said crank the masters up and your good. I use the audio jack to play on backing tracks with my phone. Just turn the phone down and i adjust the volume on the channels and the guitar and it works for now until i get a sound system
Great review Shane..I've been considering buying this one..I like you didn't mic the amp like on some vids for the amp..it sure sounds sweet.
Hey Shane, great review as always, here's hoping you will do the 5c too, maybe side by side comparison with the new origin 5 ??!!!
Apparently, and I did not know this, I had the older version of this a couple of years ago. This version has some upgraded features to the older version which is why it is priced higher (I thought they just raised the price). The emulated output is a good addition. Despite this review not giving much to the 2 master volumes I am anxious to try them out. I think I will get back into this amp to go with my fender twin.
I love my 40CR.
The G12 V-type speaker has a fat vintage tone. Great amp so far had it 1 month.
Man, do I love demo and this killer amp!
Shane, Excellent playing and review of this Amp. I'll try your suggestion of turning up both master volumes. I suggest you purchase the expanded foot switch for this Amp. It accesses all channels and modes... I have the DSL 100HR with the expanded foot switch... Love my Marshall. Ironically, I never considered a Marshall until I heard this edition of DSL's on an Anderton's video... God bless and keep up the great work
I have the amp and found that your suggestion of turning up both volume on the far right of the faceplate made a positive difference.
You are doing some excellent videos. Good work.
Thanks Jesse :-)
That PRS sounds awesome!
Great video Shane, great amp sounds....won me over...
Good review. I have the identical model. Thanks for the reminder to turn the master volumes all the way up and control the volumes with each channel. I agree that you can get a great sound with channel one .
Thanks for a great video.
If you do that whats the sense in having master volume? Then the dsl 40 c will do the same without all the extra switching
great review....amp sounds great especially with the Tokai !!
Looks like you got a real winner in this one man! Lots of versatility! A thought on amp footswitches...wouldn’t it be awesome if someone would develop a true wireless footswitch that would change channels on multiple amps instead of having to figure out how to deal with the additional cable?🤔 I’ve seen one or two, but they usually just control the effects loop.
Love amp with single EQ for both clean and dirty. Gonna get mine later this month, cant wait !
Love your reviews!!!
Got a laugh at the paper sign taped to the front kick head 😂
Get mine Wednesday...can’t wait
i have had this amp since march 2018 and i so so love it great gigging amp and practice amp
Do you have any problem with this amp?
@@Bran5d0n what kind of issues r u having?
Sounds great, nice review.
I love the Marshall sound, and this amp sure sounds great!
Played one of these recently at GC. It’s amazing. It’s true. You can definitely play anything from blues to metal with this amp. W
Anyway, I loved this amp combo. Really takes me back to when I played Marshall’s as a teenager. Had a JCM900 and some sort of tube/solid state hybrid amp. They were great. Gotta pick up a DSL40 one day... for nostalgia’s sake.
I've been messing with pedals on my custom deluxe reverb 68 for 2 weeks trying to get a good crunch sound, I finally gave up and decided I'm gonna gig with my Marshall DSL. The clean tone is almost as good as Deluxe Reverb, and the crunch tones are great!
Thats why you get both and make it stereo that's just me .
Gonna buy one for my birthday in a few months! Cant wait!
Hope you have More vids on this amp .I bought one too , based on your vids, & others , plus research. Only had it a few days but I like it
Awesome Bob! Glad you like it. I’ve done a few videos on these amps. Check out my live video I posted 😎👍
excellent and nice playing, going to get one :)
Excellent and informative video
Played this amp at guitar center today. Get the ultra channel cranked, scoop the mids and it's INSTANT Hetfield circa 1984. This amp kicks. Will probably be my next purchase.
Hey Shane! Awesome video and run-through. I own a previous gen DSL40c, what are your thoughts on upgrading to a DSL40CR vs. modding an "old" one? (speaker swap, bright cap mod)
great demo Shayne
Good review thanks
I'm glad your review mentioned the reliability issues with the older model of this amp, seems like a lot of them conveniently ignore the fact that they CONSTANTLY FAIL. The 3 years of headaches I've had in dealing with my DSL40C is enough to make me never go Marshall again even if they do claim to have fixed the issues. I'm just glad I don't gig these days, I'd hate to have to power toggle my amp mid show because it decided to stop making sound for no apparent reason.
Nice, that Strat and the PRS sound great.
I just bought one about a month ago. I like it alot. I think the clean channel in the crunch mode with the gain about 9:30 materss dimed is almost plexi like. Has beautiful singing sustain. Warnning the first one i got only played for three hours and the output transformer went out. Lets see if this one can go as long as my 40 year old carvin