Are 1 Watt Valve Amps Still Worth it In 2024? - The Marshall DSL1 Combo

In this video, Dagan discusses (and quickly realises) the importance of small valve amps, specifically the iconic 1 watt Marshall DSL-1! This little fully valve, 2 channel, powerhouse of an amplifier perfectly captures the tone, nuance and touch sensitive nature of a proper Marshall amp, it's just in a pint size form!
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The Marshall DSL1CR, "Dual Super Lead" All-Valve 1-Watt Combo Amplifier for Guitar, with Built-in Reverb is a monster of an amplifier designed for those in need of a portable, high powered valve amp that they can use around the home. The smaller construction and 5 watt all valve design ensures you can enjoy the lush tube saturation sounds at lower volumes to avoid noise complaints and being evicted for jamming out! Great! Although we’d advise trying to annoy your neighbours!
You have two distinct channels - Classic and Ultra Gain providing everything you need from classic Marshall clean tones to the high gain distorted sounds that put Marshall on the map!
It’s also a great mini amp for practicing at home too, thanks to the Emulated Cabinet Output which engages when you plug into the Headphone Socket. This means you can take a direct line out to a DAW and rehearse at home with headphones on whilst you enjoy the sound of an emulated Marshall stack!
0:00 Intro Tones
1:35 They Have The 'SIZZLE!' - It's A Feel Thing!
3:00 Would You Say It's Boxy?
3:30 The Marshall DSL1 Specs & Why It's Iconic
5:13 Why This Amp Can Be Perfect For You! - Power Reduction Switch
6:22 Classic Gain Channel
7:10 Cranking The Classic Gain Channel
8:16 Ultra Gain Channel
9:05 The 'Tone Shift' Switch
9:57 Digital Reverb Demo
11:05 The Drive Channel Cleans Up Lovely!
11:53 Cranking The Gain
13:15 Messing With The EQ
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[@Flukey_1970]

I litterally bought a DSL1 from PMT Newcastle a couple of month ago and i absolutely love it after only using digital. Next step pedal board.

[@taz4965]

I have the blackstar HT 1 and it’s great thru a celestion greenback cab. I love that you can crank it all the way but still avoid too many complaints from the neighbours

[@layol692k7]

what an amazing lil amp

[@ericschuppert9011]

I also have the combo, fantastic little fellow!

[@fly5150.]

These are really great for practicing if your only other amp is a bloody massive stack which you can't bring anywhere

[@marianne7659]

I bought the DSL1 head and 1x12 Marshall cabinet. It sounds great I don’t like digital

[@idanshahar]

Damn, sounds crazy good.

[@philcorymusic]

Sounds Great! ❤

[@rickyred001]

GWWWAAAAN Dagon !!! Play Paradise City on that !

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Awesome video, Dagon! Can you also review the 20W head with the matching cab?
Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹

[@bclmax]

ive got a blackstar and and an orange...i refer the blackstar.

[@jucaguitar]

Every tube amplifier only shows its true tone when it is pushed to its limit. It's much easier to push a small amplifier to its limits.

[@milkandmeat]

The DSL1hr has been great for me

[@adiohead]

I used to take a little 5W solid state amp and a Rat pedal to practice when I was a kid. One of these would have been awesome!

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

Really, I should have DSL 1 in my little spare bedroom studio. "Sadly" (for my long suffering wife) I bought a bargain DSL402 instead

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

Sure it sounds great when you play it but you but the average 13 year old on it and whats it gonna sound like?

[@adiohead]

Can sound the same if they've practiced enough.