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Hi Elmo, I had that dsl1cr sold it and purchased another Roland micro cube the original one in as new condition because no matter what guitar you plug into it it sounds great without turning the EQ knobs all the the time like on that dsl1 when you go from one guitar to another very frustrating to say the least! My Micro cube stays on the same settings no matter what I plug in to it and always sounds great even with different guitars and the classic stack setting of course. Have a nice day, greetings from OZ
@@Alfonzo862 Exactly so. I bought one,hated the fizzy speaker. Returned it for the head version since we have a lot of gtr cabs. Geez. A one trick pony...Red ch.Marshall overdrive. I despise the EQ,it hates pedals,etc. Least fave amp of all time but I wanted to love it-sad thang. A Boss Katana blows it away,so...I run a $200 Boss GT-1 into the Effects Return. So,I kept it,just for the power amp section. I also run the Effects Out of a l'il Hotone Purple Wind into the Marshall's return with pedal board pre-Purple Wind. I'd give the Marshall away 'cept I loaded it up w 3 premium tubes that have more value than the amp. Nice reverb but not equal to Blackstar.
I have the DSL1HR 1 watt head, and through a Peavey 2x12" cab it's surprisingly loud (as muich as you'd ever need for home use, really) and sounds awesome - it has the classic Marshall midrange 'snarl' that nobody else seems to quite manage.
Great job on this one, Elmo. I really enjoyed the full range of this demo. I think this amp suited you well, because your playing was interesting throughout and I did not skip immediately to the high gain stuff to see how Yngwie sounded on this. I may even get one due to this video.
I just bought this amp a month ago, I also have a Bugera V5 and a Swart Atomic Jr. For the bedroom volume levei I mostly play at the DSL1CR is my favorite, it sounds great with P-90's, single coils and humbuckers like a good tube amp should.
Thanks for this review bro. I just got one (I live in an apartment in Chicago, so my volume situation is comprised) and I can’t believe I spent so long messing around with modeling amps like Vox, Katana, Line 6, etc. Nothing beats a Fender (or Gibson) into a Marshall! Killer Yngwie licks btw..
I love this amp, I can attest that after playing it for over 2 years speaker sounds so much better, I use the loop for the delay and with my YJM Strat and YJM overdrive it sounds fantastic, I sold my Katana 100 and for the apartment this thing is the best one can get.
It is...I got one from my cousin as a present, and it's the sweetest sounding amp in my collection, though not the loudest. With a TS808 in front and a Flashback II in the loop I'm good to go!
Great review, Elmo. I live in a small condo, and I think the DSL1CR is the ONLY way I can get really good Marshall tube tones without my neighbors calling the police.
Hi Elmo. I watched this video when you put it out 2 years ago and thought I may get one of those one day for home use. Today I pulled the trigger, spurred on by the news Marshall has just sold around 75% of its family run ownership to a Swedish audio company, which might mean a rethink or end of some product lines and I didn't want miss the boat on this one.
I recently moved from a house into an apartment and tried playing regular sized amps in the apartment on the absolute lowest volume setting the amp would do and it sounded like shit so I bought a little fender champion 20 on a whim just to have something to play through until I move back in the house. I’m now a huge fan of these tiny amps cranked. I’ll definitely be buying the dsl1cr. A small amp cranked sounds waaaaaaaaay better than a full size amp turned down low. I’ll probably never buy a big one again unless we’re allowed to gig again lol
You are on a good point, I agree. The only thing which surprises me is, how you “crank” it in an apartment? I have this exact dsl1cr and I can’t even turn it over 2/10 in european standart flat. It could be tiny but it’s definitely loud. I also used to have dsl1hr with speaker cabinet(1x12 greenback), unfortunately I couldn’t kept it due to its loudness and punchy output. Otherwise it was a great combination.
Great sounding little amp! I have two siblings from 2012 50th Anniversary, JMP1 and JCM1 and they're stellar! I think 1 watt is the way to go at home, just with a better speaker, at least 1x10". Above that an attenuator will be needed. Greetings!
Couldn't click fast enough. Wondered about this amp for awhile. BTW. I just looked at Sweetwarer and it's $349.00. Not bad, but for another 150 I could get the 20 watt or the 5 watt, but for recording and wanting to keep the levels down and still get good tone, this thing would be hard to beat, especially using the line out if the cab sim is decent. Good review. I like it. A lot. It sounds great man. I bet if makes you want to play too because of the feel of the power amp and compression, etc. I love it from hearing it here, so I'm sure it sounds better in person. Please do the 5 watt too. Great reviews brother. Man, winter has hit here. No snow yet, but freezing temps. I don't mind. I could live somewhere cold in Europe like Finland. 😂🤣🤟🤟 Just teasing man. Hope you and family are well. Are you able to teach in person in the schools? Here they were, and now are going back to online teaching with Chrome books..because we are having more people contract the illness. We have horrible, horrible schools though in many instances. Where I live and in most rural areas the schools are ok, but still not like they were when I was a kid and they taught you how to think using Math, Science, Literature, Music, Physical Education, etc. Now the subjects are things like Urban black studies, etc, which provide very little value in the real world. Sad. Anyway, great review. Remember. Ayn Rand was a god. 🤣😂🤟
9:29-9:35; 11:29-11:55...Holy Shite!. you earned a new sub, my friend.Very clean picking indeed! Nice amp review as well. I would have preferred this amp have a presence control as with the DSL15C, but ya can't have everything, I suppose and it would have increased the price point considerably. I believe a simple old school Texas style clean boost would add a little more punch to the .01 watt setting(Jmho) Also would have liked to see a Freaq out demo'd with this amp; LOVE that pedals versatility. -Cheers, mate!
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Kiitos Elmo! I'm about to resume my guitar playing after an 18-year gap and have been trying to find the best amp for apartment use. Your video has shown me that DSL1 suffices so I can ditch the idea of buying the DSL5
Great review. The amp’s price is affordable. I really love Marshall, nevertheless, my issue is that sometimes I like the really clear Stratocaster two single coil pickups tones, which I couldn’t get from a Marshall.
This sounds great! I've recently bought the 5CR, and its an incredible valve amp for home use. Would be great to hear your thoughts on it too. Btw you're playing is really amazing, keep it up!
To me it sounds better if you replace the second 12AX7 tube with a 12AT7. Thereby it has more midrange, but it reduces also some amount of gain. Not a big deal!
@@toneconsultant Yes in this case it would. I tried this amp and after 12 o clock if you play metal and know what you do - you push it with a boost or a od-pedal. If you change the ax7 to a at7 in v2 you can take it up a little more without the mush - keeping it tight. Plus your clean sound will be much better. My buddies changed v2 like this and their amps are much more focused now. Well worth it.
It is a great little amp. I have a DSL1HR (head), and I built a small but deep cabinet and installed a Celestion Blue in it. The Celestion Blue sounds awesome paired with it (12" at I think 15 watts). It also sounds good through a 2/10 cabinet (50 watts 16 ohm). It works fine through the 4/12 cab, but I've been a little concerned about running it into the 8 ohm cab for too long. The newer models of this amp say "16 ohm" whereas the older DSL 1's also listed 8. I was playing Crazy Train with a drummer through the Celestion Blue the other day, and we both exclaimed "it thumps" at the same time. Cab probably plays into that as well, and I don't really know the word I'm looking for in saying "it thumps." It sounds like it is really moving some air. I was amazed at how loud one watt could actually be. I've played live with it a few times. It is better to mic it playing live, but I really like working with a lower volume sound stage. It is also great for the studio. I have a DSL 100 also, and it is a really great amp too. If I drag out my hundred watt I end up micing it anyway.... so crowd volume is really not the point of selection. The hundred watt does give you two masters and midi presets.... but is that worth dragging that heavy assed thing out? LOL> No. The older I get, the more I appreciate lightweight equipment. And, I'm so glad that Marshall finally put out a great all-tube amp in a good price range. Great playing and sound on your video. I really like the natural finish on your Strat. Great sounding guitar. Blessings from east Tennessee.
Please tell me, I choose between Harley Benton TUBE15 and Marshall DSL1CR the price is about the same, I'm a beginner, but I play well on acoustics, so I will definitely study the electric guitar and immediately decided to buy some kind of normal amplifier 🙏
The DSL1 is just for home use, whereas the Tube15 can be used in rehearsal with a band or gigging. Personally I also prefer the sound of the Benton, but that's just me.
Came for the amp. Stayed for the guitar. Love the amp. Really need a 70s strat. I always forget about those when guitar hunting. Speaking of being biased, does something like this need to be biased?
Just picked up one of these. Definately lose some magic when you hit the 0.1watt button :( but during the day I can click it back to 1 watt glory. Have a Blackstar ht1c and tc electronics mimiq on the way to help me achieve my stereo two guitarists for the price of one dream
Would you recommend the head with a 1X12 cab over the combo as a person's quality do it all bedroom amp or is the little combo amp good enough? On amp reviews I'm giving you more credence than other reviewers just bc you get snarly on the stuff you dont like lol. Other reviewers are generally more polite about it so I believe them less. Lol.
I wish I had watched your videos before I got the Marshall Code 25. I had very high hopes being my first Marshall. What a major disappointment it has been!
amp was a mud machine when i got online..so i knew it was time to try some different tubes.. put a 12 at7 in slot 1 and a 12ay7 in slot 2..perfect , now i can actually use the gain knob from 1 to 10. as it was all mud past 4 before. clean channel is also a little cleaner too..also a 5751 didnt change it hardly at all..its still far from tame as i play classic rock mostly..led mule sabbath trower.. didnt know marshall was that heavy sounding, love it now though..
This seems much better than the Bugera v5, with a loop, 2 channels, and separate EQ. Sounds killer. Do you agree this is a better buy for only $120 more?
I'm very much a bedroom guitarist, but appreciate a good valve tone. Have you looked at the Blackstar HT-1R MK II? I'm torn between that and this amp. Wondered If you had any thoughts on it. Many thanks for the video and all the best.
Know your gear reviewed the head version and had complaints about the shrill highs. I have a voxy sort amp and I do the tape thing where you put an x over the middle of the speaker. It really helps
How would you compare it to the Roland micro cube in the classic stack setting that it emulates a Marshall. Is the Roland louder as it is 2 watts? With this being a real basic amp I would like to know how was the feedback from your playing style between them.
What is a good versatile amp that handles crunch overdrive really well and cleans? I the BOSS Katana MKIi and it is a beast! It handles overdrive well, but not so much cleans. I have the GTX100, and it is just the opposite. It handles cleans with single coils great! The gain sounds on the GTX100 are ok, not great.
HT1R is just ok. Has that..blanket over speaker, and super scooped sound like the rest of the HT series though. Good cleans but the overdrive is MEH compared to the Marshall. I had the DSL5CR which is close to the same just with a bigger speaker.
I am looking at new amp next year, debating the Spark Amp or something like this or the Blackstar HTR-1, but watching you play Elmo I definitely need to practice more and more and more lol.,
I have very similar situation. I need na amp to practise in my apartament. Thinking about Spark but I dont want to sacrifice sound quality. It would be great to hear what Elmo would say about that marshall comparing to Spark
@@HammerFang The Spark is 40 watts , I would definitely would not be able to use 40 watts even my 20 watt Vox cannot only be put less than half, and besides I like simplicity , not scrolling for a million effects ,
@@brianm9902 but you have volume on that Spark and headphones connection also. Spark can be simple also once you choose up to four presets then only one click and you are ready to go. When using valve amp each change has to be done manually each time. But still I dont want to sacrifice sound quality. The best sound was from HB tube15 and it is pain in the ass to make a choice as HB is lauder than marshall and no option to connect headphones xD I’m going to looose my mind
the app is a nightmare on the spark..you can only play along with youtube and the cunt cuts off and you never get a full track..so if you want that kind of amp get the katana 50 if you want many sounds..not the air coz the speakers are too small and the app is only for phones and ipads unlike the full sized katanas..you can change all the frequencies on every sound and you can match most tones it also has a 5w button ..but these type of amps do not sound like a true valve amp..they act like a valve amp but they just havent got the warmth like a valve..i have a katana 50 and thinking of also getting a dsl5cr as thats only £280..it has a 0.5w button and sounds much better than the 1w version in this video..and its the same price as the ht1r but in many reviews the dsl5cr beats the ht5r mk2. and its nearly half the price of the ht5
Great video. How would this compare to a Roland micro cube gx in terms of loudness? I’m leaning more towards the DSL5cr but my micro cube can’t go past 12 o’clock on the master without potentially disturbing neighbours so perhaps the DSL5cr might be way too loud even on the low power setting?
Or should I just stick with the micro cube for home practice and get a DSL40 or something if I start playing with a band again? I had a Marshall AVT150 combo a decade ago and never had to turn it past noon even for gigs.
Since it’s only 20 euros more to buy the cr instead of hr and you can also connect it to a 16 ohm cab, is it still better to buy the hr? I guess they would sound the same through the cab?
how old video I know but i have a question about this little amp. I heard (likely I misunderstood) that the EQ controls only affect the Ultra gain channel and not the classic gain channel, is that right? Also, how does it sound through the headphone jack? Any good?
Elmo, your technique is very evident. Almost clinical if you purposely want it to be and maybe practice for a few days. What type of practice exercises/etudes did you use over the years to build up your technique? 4:15 and 9:20 is the crazy good 'overplaying' I am referring to
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I have one of these amps (i pay 185 dollar in march 2018), It sounds well with Malmsteen pedals? 🤔 I use one Marshall bluesbreaker pedal in front, and boss equalizer in fx loop... I wish to buy one Malmsteen pedal... 😓
Hi Elmo, I've been watching many of your combo amp videos and I can't make up my mind 😭 Out of all the small combo amps (1-20 watt?) you've reviewed, which one do you think would be great for a beginner who doesn't own any pedals (and won't buy for a while)? I would like to have some effects but not to sacrifice good tone. Or do you think a good toned combo amp with pedals would be best for my situation? My budget is £200/€220/$270. For context, I'm into math rock, post rock, ambient and old school stuff as well. I'm currently more into bands like American Football and Sleepy Dog - I've heard a compressor is quite important because of all the tapping and single notes in the Math Rock genre. Thanks in advance!
That's a really tough question, and I'm not entirely sure. If you're into ambient as well and you need a compressor then maybe the Katana (I think you can get a compressor in there with the software). You can get the mark 1 second hand for very little money. On the other hand you can get the Tube5 by Harley Benton and have some money left for pedals.
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks Elmo! I'll look into both! When you say Boss Katana, do you mean the 50 or 100? I've heard that upgrading to the 15w Harley Benton tube amp opens up the sound a lot more. Can you attest to this and is it worth spending the extra money, you think? Thanks again Elmo 👍🏼
@@DeepPocketsEnergy The 50. Personally I preferthe Tube15 and I think it's worth it. But if you're on a tight budget and want pedals as well, then it might be a different matter.
I got the HB Tube 15, it sounds glorious but I can’t take it over 1 on the volume, it’s just too loud. Do you think this will be more home friendly Elmo?
Elmo Karjalainen Yes, there is not a world of difference between 1watt and the 15 watt mode, I suspect the 1 watt mode is closer to 5 watt. Shame as the sound is great.
😊👍on fire like always💪😊👍with your skills everything sound great😊do you think after 40years old with good practice can I learn to play fast?or its to late😊?have a great day sir👍
just buy the 5w version..that has got a 0.5w button on the back and it has more knobs than the 1w version..in the uk the 5w version is £290 and the 1w version is £220
@@MrPolevaulter both are great .you cant beat them for a low volume bedroom amp.. all the little marshall 1 watt 50th anniversary models are around £800..which seems crazy when this is 1/4 of the price..i would still like a jcm800 1 watt and jvm1 watt..but im a marshall fan boy
Man, that thing really punches above its weight class. It's does a bit farty with the drive pedal when you really dig in.. is that the 8" speaking throwing up its hands in defeat?
Hi Elmo, first of all congratulations on your channel. I have two questions: 1- Why is the head not cheaper than the combo? It has no speaker. 2- If you connect this 1W combo to a cab, will it still sound a bit boxy because it's always 1 Watt? Thank you so much
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Hi Elmo, I had that dsl1cr sold it and purchased another Roland micro cube the original one in as new condition because no matter what guitar you plug into it it sounds great without turning the EQ knobs all the the time like on that dsl1 when you go from one guitar to another very frustrating to say the least! My Micro cube stays on the same settings no matter what I plug in to it and always sounds great even with different guitars and the classic stack setting of course. Have a nice day, greetings from OZ
@@Alfonzo862 Cheers! Yeah, the Roland is great 😊
@@Alfonzo862 Exactly so. I bought one,hated the fizzy speaker. Returned it for the head version since we have a lot of gtr cabs. Geez. A one trick pony...Red ch.Marshall overdrive. I despise the EQ,it hates pedals,etc. Least fave amp of all time but I wanted to love it-sad thang. A Boss Katana blows it away,so...I run a $200 Boss GT-1 into the Effects Return. So,I kept it,just for the power amp section. I also run the Effects Out of a l'il Hotone Purple Wind into the Marshall's return with pedal board pre-Purple Wind. I'd give the Marshall away 'cept I loaded it up w 3 premium tubes that have more value than the amp. Nice reverb but not equal to Blackstar.
I played with one of these extensively at one point and I was seriously impressed. Probably one of the best 8-inch combos ever made, IMO. Great demo!
Yeah. It was good.
its the only 8" combo ive heard
I have the DSL1HR 1 watt head, and through a Peavey 2x12" cab it's surprisingly loud (as muich as you'd ever need for home use, really) and sounds awesome - it has the classic Marshall midrange 'snarl' that nobody else seems to quite manage.
Got the combo as in the video. Sounds nice with Jet Phaser (fuzz/phaser) with or without RAT.
Great job on this one, Elmo. I really enjoyed the full range of this demo. I think this amp suited you well, because your playing was interesting throughout and I did not skip immediately to the high gain stuff to see how Yngwie sounded on this. I may even get one due to this video.
Glad you liked it!
I just bought this amp a month ago, I also have a Bugera V5 and a Swart Atomic Jr. For the bedroom volume levei I mostly play at the DSL1CR is my favorite, it sounds great with P-90's, single coils and humbuckers like a good tube amp should.
how do you like it vs the bugera
Thanks for this review bro. I just got one (I live in an apartment in Chicago, so my volume situation is comprised) and I can’t believe I spent so long messing around with modeling amps like Vox, Katana, Line 6, etc. Nothing beats a Fender (or Gibson) into a Marshall!
Killer Yngwie licks btw..
Chicago? Is it the "volume situation" of the constant full auto gunfire? Ha ha..just kidding. I went to in Chicago once. Once. Los Angeles once too.
I'm in an apartment, too, but in sleepy Brisbane Australia. Do you need to keep it on the low power setting to get a good tone without being too loud?
I love this amp, I can attest that after playing it for over 2 years speaker sounds so much better, I use the loop for the delay and with my YJM Strat and YJM overdrive it sounds fantastic, I sold my Katana 100 and for the apartment this thing is the best one can get.
Silly question with the YJM OD run it on the clean channel ?
On the red channel but gain set at around 9 o’clock just on the edge of brake up, overdrive both knobs at 3 o’clock
@@JohnGalt539 Hmmmm ok ill try that thanks. Typically ihad the clean cranked n hit it with the OD
Absolutely agree! It's my amp at home!
Yep. Good little amp :)
Thank you Elmo, your review made me buy this amp! :)
ive had this for over a year now., its really all i use at home anymore., this thing is an absolute beast and ill never part with it
Sure is very good :)
Did you try it with a 12 inch speaker? Still I am VERY IMPRESSED how good this 8 inch sounds.
@@lachimere1 Nope.
Great little amps for home use, ive tried to find fault in mine since owning for 3 months but its perfect for low volume usage.
Yeah, good little amp.
Nice one Elmo! We dont need "versatile " amps mate - just a decent clean and a good overdrive! :)
Absolutely.
Exactly Gabriel ' Paul Gilbert uses them to record his newer albums .
@@MrPolevaulter Hello.I watched your video.And i have a question.Which is better:Marshall dsl1cr,vox pathfinder 10,yamaha thr 5?
@@Fashifresh Personally I don't like the THR at all. Haven't tried the Pathfinder. So that leaves the DSL.
Best review of this amp I have seen. Subscribed.
Thank you very much :)
im thinking of getting my first Electric guitar (or guitar in general) and now i most definitely will get that as my first amp
It is...I got one from my cousin as a present, and it's the sweetest sounding amp in my collection, though not the loudest. With a TS808 in front and a Flashback II in the loop I'm good to go!
Cool bananas :)
Yes, me too.. ts5 in front, ocean machine in the loop
Great review, Elmo. I live in a small condo, and I think the DSL1CR is the ONLY way I can get really good Marshall tube tones without my neighbors calling the police.
Cheers :)
Not sure about others, but for me this amp is perfect!
sounds amazing! i am going to buy this
Sounds better than i thought it would...nice little amp.
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised as well.
Hi Elmo. I watched this video when you put it out 2 years ago and thought I may get one of those one day for home use. Today I pulled the trigger, spurred on by the news Marshall has just sold around 75% of its family run ownership to a Swedish audio company, which might mean a rethink or end of some product lines and I didn't want miss the boat on this one.
Elmo your demo basically sealed it for me. This will be my first tube amp. Thank you 🔥
Hope you enjoy it!
@@MrPolevaulter it's coming tomorrow 😭
I’m buying this amp tomorrow.
I recently moved from a house into an apartment and tried playing regular sized amps in the apartment on the absolute lowest volume setting the amp would do and it sounded like shit so I bought a little fender champion 20 on a whim just to have something to play through until I move back in the house. I’m now a huge fan of these tiny amps cranked. I’ll definitely be buying the dsl1cr. A small amp cranked sounds waaaaaaaaay better than a full size amp turned down low. I’ll probably never buy a big one again unless we’re allowed to gig again lol
Yeah. Let's hope we get to gig again sooner rather than later.
You are on a good point, I agree. The only thing which surprises me is, how you “crank” it in an apartment? I have this exact dsl1cr and I can’t even turn it over 2/10 in european standart flat. It could be tiny but it’s definitely loud. I also used to have dsl1hr with speaker cabinet(1x12 greenback), unfortunately I couldn’t kept it due to its loudness and punchy output. Otherwise it was a great combination.
@@purulence666 If you put it into 0,1 watt mode you can crank it.
If I crank mine at 0,1 Watt i would have to file for divorce 🤣 mine is at 12 o'clock max, with all doors shut and it's still loud for a flat 😅
Nicely done, Thx for the share!💯
Sounds super good
Love you Elmo!😊🙏🏻
Great sounding little amp! I have two siblings from 2012 50th Anniversary, JMP1 and JCM1 and they're stellar! I think 1 watt is the way to go at home, just with a better speaker, at least 1x10". Above that an attenuator will be needed. Greetings!
Cheers :)
This just sealed it for me, gotta have one.
Hope you enjoy!
She pumps out a bit of LOW end freqs for a small box and 8" speaker! Sounds authentically Marshall! A bit of JCM800 clip!
Yep :)
I think it sounds awesome!
It has the same speaker as the Origin 5.
Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘
Cheers :)
Love the intentional flubs of well known riffs ... and the smile to go along with them. Silly copyright claim rules....
Yep :)
Couldn't click fast enough. Wondered about this amp for awhile. BTW. I just looked at Sweetwarer and it's $349.00. Not bad, but for another 150 I could get the 20 watt or the 5 watt, but for recording and wanting to keep the levels down and still get good tone, this thing would be hard to beat, especially using the line out if the cab sim is decent.
Good review. I like it. A lot. It sounds great man. I bet if makes you want to play too because of the feel of the power amp and compression, etc. I love it from hearing it here, so I'm sure it sounds better in person.
Please do the 5 watt too. Great reviews brother.
Man, winter has hit here. No snow yet, but freezing temps. I don't mind. I could live somewhere cold in Europe like Finland. 😂🤣🤟🤟 Just teasing man.
Hope you and family are well.
Are you able to teach in person in the schools? Here they were, and now are going back to online teaching with Chrome books..because we are having more people contract the illness.
We have horrible, horrible schools though in many instances. Where I live and in most rural areas the schools are ok, but still not like they were when I was a kid and they taught you how to think using Math, Science, Literature, Music, Physical Education, etc. Now the subjects are things like Urban black studies, etc, which provide very little value in the real world. Sad.
Anyway, great review.
Remember. Ayn Rand was a god. 🤣😂🤟
Yeah, going to try the 5W soon.
Winter should be here, but it's just raining all the time, plus it's too warm. And dark.
@@MrPolevaulter Ah. It's been cold here and raining too, but not dark. 😉
Sounds great.......thank you for the review 👍🏻
No problem 👍
9:29-9:35; 11:29-11:55...Holy Shite!. you earned a new sub, my friend.Very clean picking indeed! Nice amp review as well. I would have preferred this amp have a presence control as with the DSL15C, but ya can't have everything, I suppose and it would have increased the price point considerably. I believe a simple old school Texas style clean boost would add a little more punch to the .01 watt setting(Jmho) Also would have liked to see a Freaq out demo'd with this amp; LOVE that pedals versatility.
-Cheers, mate!
Thank you very much 😊
ME: Watches entire video on the edge of my seat wondering if it can be hooked into a 4x12 and how it would sound.
Elmo: "Of course it can be hooked into a 4x12 but I'm not going to do that."
ME: MAN-BUN PONYTAIL NOOOO! SEED RUINER!!! 🎸🤘😭🤘🎸
Hahhaha 🤣
Ok Budgie!
Great amp for home recording. I love it :-)
Cool :)
Kiitos Elmo! I'm about to resume my guitar playing after an 18-year gap and have been trying to find the best amp for apartment use. Your video has shown me that DSL1 suffices so I can ditch the idea of buying the DSL5
Great review. The amp’s price is affordable. I really love Marshall, nevertheless, my issue is that sometimes I like the really clear Stratocaster two single coil pickups tones, which I couldn’t get from a Marshall.
yes... :/ not pristine cleans !
Another awesome video as usual thank you Elmo🤟🏻🎸🎶😎
My pleasure :)
Cracked up a couple of times...🤣🤣 Thanks.. an amp to consider for home practicing... Has the Marshall sound and drive. 👍🙂
This sounds great! I've recently bought the 5CR, and its an incredible valve amp for home use. Would be great to hear your thoughts on it too. Btw you're playing is really amazing, keep it up!
Thanks! Been thinking of trying that one as well.
is it loud for home usage?
To me it sounds better if you replace the second 12AX7 tube with a 12AT7. Thereby it has more midrange, but it reduces also some amount of gain. Not a big deal!
Absolutely
But kind of tune are you looking for? An AT7, for example might not help if ones looking for a metal tone.
@@toneconsultant Yes in this case it would. I tried this amp and after 12 o clock if you play metal and know what you do - you push it with a boost or a od-pedal. If you change the ax7 to a at7 in v2 you can take it up a little more without the mush - keeping it tight. Plus your clean sound will be much better. My buddies changed v2 like this and their amps are much more focused now. Well worth it.
It is a great little amp. I have a DSL1HR (head), and I built a small but deep cabinet and installed a Celestion Blue in it. The Celestion Blue sounds awesome paired with it (12" at I think 15 watts). It also sounds good through a 2/10 cabinet (50 watts 16 ohm). It works fine through the 4/12 cab, but I've been a little concerned about running it into the 8 ohm cab for too long. The newer models of this amp say "16 ohm" whereas the older DSL 1's also listed 8. I was playing Crazy Train with a drummer through the Celestion Blue the other day, and we both exclaimed "it thumps" at the same time. Cab probably plays into that as well, and I don't really know the word I'm looking for in saying "it thumps." It sounds like it is really moving some air. I was amazed at how loud one watt could actually be. I've played live with it a few times. It is better to mic it playing live, but I really like working with a lower volume sound stage. It is also great for the studio. I have a DSL 100 also, and it is a really great amp too. If I drag out my hundred watt I end up micing it anyway.... so crowd volume is really not the point of selection. The hundred watt does give you two masters and midi presets.... but is that worth dragging that heavy assed thing out? LOL> No. The older I get, the more I appreciate lightweight equipment. And, I'm so glad that Marshall finally put out a great all-tube amp in a good price range. Great playing and sound on your video. I really like the natural finish on your Strat. Great sounding guitar. Blessings from east Tennessee.
Thanks :)
Sounds good 👍
Great video
Please tell me, I choose between Harley Benton TUBE15 and Marshall DSL1CR the price is about the same, I'm a beginner, but I play well on acoustics, so I will definitely study the electric guitar and immediately decided to buy some kind of normal amplifier 🙏
The DSL1 is just for home use, whereas the Tube15 can be used in rehearsal with a band or gigging. Personally I also prefer the sound of the Benton, but that's just me.
Came for the amp. Stayed for the guitar. Love the amp. Really need a 70s strat. I always forget about those when guitar hunting. Speaking of being biased, does something like this need to be biased?
Not that I know, although I'm no expert in that department.
Awesome playing!
Thanks a lot!
Just picked up one of these. Definately lose some magic when you hit the 0.1watt button :( but during the day I can click it back to 1 watt glory. Have a Blackstar ht1c and tc electronics mimiq on the way to help me achieve my stereo two guitarists for the price of one dream
See my comment above
Great amp. Can play any style with it. Clean or dirty. The reverb makes it that much better.
Yep.
5:14 "lets see how much reverb it does" : sounds like 2 galaxies colliding
:D
Would you recommend the head with a 1X12 cab over the combo as a person's quality do it all bedroom amp or is the little combo amp good enough? On amp reviews I'm giving you more credence than other reviewers just bc you get snarly on the stuff you dont like lol. Other reviewers are generally more polite about it so I believe them less. Lol.
I wish I had watched your videos before I got the Marshall Code 25. I had very high hopes being my first Marshall. What a major disappointment it has been!
Sorry to hear.
Great Demo.
Sounds great.😃👍
Thanks! 👍
amp was a mud machine when i got online..so i knew it was time to try some different tubes..
put a 12 at7 in slot 1 and a 12ay7 in slot 2..perfect , now i can actually use the gain knob from 1 to 10.
as it was all mud past 4 before. clean channel is also a little cleaner too..also a 5751 didnt change it
hardly at all..its still far from tame as i play classic rock mostly..led mule sabbath trower..
didnt know marshall was that heavy sounding, love it now though..
Cool bananas :)
This seems much better than the Bugera v5, with a loop, 2 channels, and separate EQ. Sounds killer. Do you agree this is a better buy for only $120 more?
Not entirely sure. Personally I'd get the Harley Benton Tube15.
@@MrPolevaulter Thank you!
I'm very much a bedroom guitarist, but appreciate a good valve tone. Have you looked at the Blackstar HT-1R MK II? I'm torn between that and this amp. Wondered If you had any thoughts on it. Many thanks for the video and all the best.
Haven't tried that, no.
Great review! Can this amp be used with headphones?
The speaker will Sound better. For Home i prefer it over a 12“ speaker tbh.
Know your gear reviewed the head version and had complaints about the shrill highs. I have a voxy sort amp and I do the tape thing where you put an x over the middle of the speaker. It really helps
Cool! :)
How would you compare it to the Roland micro cube in the classic stack setting that it emulates a Marshall. Is the Roland louder as it is 2 watts? With this being a real basic amp I would like to know how was the feedback from your playing style between them.
I don't know which is louder. They're different.
Thanks a lot!!!
No worries!
What is a good versatile amp that handles crunch overdrive really well and cleans? I the BOSS Katana MKIi and it is a beast! It handles overdrive well, but not so much cleans. I have the GTX100, and it is just the opposite. It handles cleans with single coils great! The gain sounds on the GTX100 are ok, not great.
This or the Blackstar HT-1r MKII? Quick, I'm going guitar shop in a bit.
The Blackstar HT1R looks like its direct competitor. I'd be interested in how you think their sound compares.
HT1R is just ok. Has that..blanket over speaker, and super scooped sound like the rest of the HT series though. Good cleans but the overdrive is MEH compared to the Marshall. I had the DSL5CR which is close to the same just with a bigger speaker.
I am looking at new amp next year, debating the Spark Amp or something like this or the Blackstar HTR-1, but watching you play Elmo I definitely need to practice more and more and more lol.,
I have very similar situation. I need na amp to practise in my apartament. Thinking about Spark but I dont want to sacrifice sound quality. It would be great to hear what Elmo would say about that marshall comparing to Spark
@@HammerFang The Spark is 40 watts , I would definitely would not be able to use 40 watts even my 20 watt Vox cannot only be put less than half, and besides I like simplicity , not scrolling for a million effects ,
@@brianm9902 but you have volume on that Spark and headphones connection also. Spark can be simple also once you choose up to four presets then only one click and you are ready to go. When using valve amp each change has to be done manually each time. But still I dont want to sacrifice sound quality. The best sound was from HB tube15 and it is pain in the ass to make a choice as HB is lauder than marshall and no option to connect headphones xD I’m going to looose my mind
the app is a nightmare on the spark..you can only play along with youtube and the cunt cuts off and you never get a full track..so if you want that kind of amp get the katana 50 if you want many sounds..not the air coz the speakers are too small and the app is only for phones and ipads unlike the full sized katanas..you can change all the frequencies on every sound and you can match most tones it also has a 5w button ..but these type of amps do not sound like a true valve amp..they act like a valve amp but they just havent got the warmth like a valve..i have a katana 50 and thinking of also getting a dsl5cr as thats only £280..it has a 0.5w button and sounds much better than the 1w version in this video..and its the same price as the ht1r but in many reviews the dsl5cr beats the ht5r mk2. and its nearly half the price of the ht5
The Spark is quite good, as is this. And practice is always good :)
Hi Elmo. Which one would u recommend the most, this DSL or the Marshall origin 5C? Better one to plug some overdrive pedal... Thanks!
I thought the Origin 5 was poor, so DSL.
@@MrPolevaulter well the 35rt orange the choosen one. So happy !
Great video. How would this compare to a Roland micro cube gx in terms of loudness? I’m leaning more towards the DSL5cr but my micro cube can’t go past 12 o’clock on the master without potentially disturbing neighbours so perhaps the DSL5cr might be way too loud even on the low power setting?
Or should I just stick with the micro cube for home practice and get a DSL40 or something if I start playing with a band again? I had a Marshall AVT150 combo a decade ago and never had to turn it past noon even for gigs.
Probably get a bigger one in case you start playing with a band, maybe the DSL20.
@@MrPolevaulter thanks! Yeah I think you’re right.
@@MrPolevaulter Just got the DSL20 today and very happy with it so far! Thanks for the advice!
Great tone at 13:17 🤩. What type of pedals did you use for that Satch tone?😱
Strymon Riverside.
Your playing is awesome i can only dream
if this amp compared to bantam jackman, which one will be better?
It doesn't. The Jackman is a head, whereas this is a combo.
@@MrPolevaulter i mean in my region, ther marshall is a bit pricier compared to jackman ii cab, so in this case which one will u recomend? thank you 🙏
Since it’s only 20 euros more to buy the cr instead of hr and you can also connect it to a 16 ohm cab, is it still better to buy the hr? I guess they would sound the same through the cab?
Go with Monoprice at that price point, same features, 12in speaker 👌
how old video I know but i have a question about this little amp. I heard (likely I misunderstood) that the EQ controls only affect the Ultra gain channel and not the classic gain channel, is that right? Also, how does it sound through the headphone jack? Any good?
EQ affects both channels if I remember correctly. Not sure though. Didn't try the headphone out.
perfect yngwie part
Thanks!
Elmo, your technique is very evident. Almost clinical if you purposely want it to be and maybe practice for a few days. What type of practice exercises/etudes did you use over the years to build up your technique? 4:15 and 9:20 is the crazy good 'overplaying' I am referring to
Tough question to answer. I did what I think is called the spider exercise. The 1234 thing. I have made a video on the topic: ua-cam.com/video/6WuyOwjVyys/v-deo.html
I have one of these amps (i pay 185 dollar in march 2018), It sounds well with Malmsteen pedals? 🤔 I use one Marshall bluesbreaker pedal in front, and boss equalizer in fx loop... I wish to buy one Malmsteen pedal... 😓
It was good with the Riverside, so it should be good with the Malmsteen. Sad to say that Fender doesn't make the Malmsteen anymore :(
Hi Elmo,
I've been watching many of your combo amp videos and I can't make up my mind 😭
Out of all the small combo amps (1-20 watt?) you've reviewed, which one do you think would be great for a beginner who doesn't own any pedals (and won't buy for a while)? I would like to have some effects but not to sacrifice good tone.
Or do you think a good toned combo amp with pedals would be best for my situation?
My budget is £200/€220/$270.
For context, I'm into math rock, post rock, ambient and old school stuff as well. I'm currently more into bands like American Football and Sleepy Dog - I've heard a compressor is quite important because of all the tapping and single notes in the Math Rock genre.
Thanks in advance!
That's a really tough question, and I'm not entirely sure. If you're into ambient as well and you need a compressor then maybe the Katana (I think you can get a compressor in there with the software). You can get the mark 1 second hand for very little money.
On the other hand you can get the Tube5 by Harley Benton and have some money left for pedals.
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks Elmo!
I'll look into both! When you say Boss Katana, do you mean the 50 or 100?
I've heard that upgrading to the 15w Harley Benton tube amp opens up the sound a lot more. Can you attest to this and is it worth spending the extra money, you think?
Thanks again Elmo 👍🏼
@@DeepPocketsEnergy The 50. Personally I preferthe Tube15 and I think it's worth it. But if you're on a tight budget and want pedals as well, then it might be a different matter.
I got the HB Tube 15, it sounds glorious but I can’t take it over 1 on the volume, it’s just too loud. Do you think this will be more home friendly Elmo?
I think so. It's too loud even on 1 watt?
Elmo Karjalainen Yes, there is not a world of difference between 1watt and the 15 watt mode, I suspect the 1 watt mode is closer to 5 watt. Shame as the sound is great.
Any idea the decibel level on clean maxed out on 0.1 watt ? I live in a over 60s apartment block 😢 is it likes tv or normal conversation level
if you max out the volume it will be too loud. you can still get great sounds across the board of you don’t turn it to 10 though
Hi @radical….tnx for info…much appreciated..
Might be a weird comment but you have a great speaking voice.
Thanks :)
Marshall: "Let's make an amp that won't survive the living memory of humankind. Snaps his fingers: "The DSLCR!"
You've played that guitar so much it's made the fretboard concave. Lol
:D
Would probably be a good home recording amp huh? Or do you think the 5 watt would be better?
Dunno. Either should work I think.
$599 now. Its Crazy.
It’s expensive in the USA
In Europe it’s at 299€ currently
@@alexdenton6586279€
@@alexdenton6586 279€ at Thomann in june 2024, I bought one last week. How is it possible that it's twice the price in the US?
I can get one used for £90 in England. That’s just an American problem
220$ in Ukraine
What mic are u using to record it?
Is it an e609?
😊👍on fire like always💪😊👍with your skills everything sound great😊do you think after 40years old with good practice can I learn to play fast?or its to late😊?have a great day sir👍
At least you can get faster. Purposeful practice is the thing.
hai,i buy this amp a in about 1 week...so how i get the modern metal sound use this amp..if need a padel what padel i have tu use...
Cool! By experimenting. Get a distortion pedal. I like the DS-2, or a Revv G3.
Is that a Malmsteen Strat your playing?
$300 here in USA as of now. For $100 more i get the origin 20h. And $200 i get the 20C.
Cheers!
Or a Katana. I have both amps and the Marshall is now only for plugging modelors into the FX loop.
This seens nice option for practising at my apartment (both headphones and silent mode). Does sound at 8:20 is with overdrive pedal on?
No, just the amp.
The marshall dsl comboooooooo mmmooooooo
Is that Marshall DSL1CR better than Marshall mg15fx?
Absolutely.
just buy the 5w version..that has got a 0.5w button on the back and it has more knobs than the 1w version..in the uk the 5w version is £290 and the 1w version is £220
I'm planning to.
@@MrPolevaulter both are great .you cant beat them for a low volume bedroom amp.. all the little marshall 1 watt 50th anniversary models are around £800..which seems crazy when this is 1/4 of the price..i would still like a jcm800 1 watt and jvm1 watt..but im a marshall fan boy
Man, that thing really punches above its weight class. It's does a bit farty with the drive pedal when you really dig in.. is that the 8" speaking throwing up its hands in defeat?
Might be. Thinking of trying the 5W version soon.
Hi Elmo, first of all congratulations on your channel. I have two questions:
1- Why is the head not cheaper than the combo? It has no speaker.
2- If you connect this 1W combo to a cab, will it still sound a bit boxy because it's always 1 Watt?
Thank you so much
Thanks!
1. I don't know why.
2. No. There might be the problem that it can't really push the cab, because it's so small, but it shouldn't be boxy.
would prefer to hear the amp without any pedals so as to get a better sound and picture of the amp output
Err...like you did for much of the video from the beginning?
Bugera v5 or marshall dsl1c? What would you choose?
Not sure. Been a while since I tried them. Both are good.
@@MrPolevaulter thx mate👍
Please do a review of the orange crush 35rt , would love to hear your opinion
I did one on the Crush 20RT.
@@MrPolevaulter yes but the 35 is different
@@thatscottishdude2058 What's the difference, except for size?
@@MrPolevaulter the 10” speaker sounds way better , but that’s all really
try the 5 W version, its exceptional :) not that big of a fan of the 1 w
agree, the 5W DSL is just as loud, but the sound is fuller because of the bigger speaker. But it also costs 50% more... so theres that
@@RapttorX in Thomman is 25% more dont know where you have seen it. 1w is 259 €
the 5 w is 389 €
@@Doomhamar you might want to double check your math :)
Ok so 33% my bad
@@RapttorX thats still not 50% :D
hahaha Junior brown sugarfoot rag with a YJM strat and marshall tubes... well done
Haha :D Thanks :)