Marshall DSL40 vs Origin 50 Amplifier Comparison - Did I Buy the Wrong One?

In this video, I am comparing the Marshall DSL40CR to the Marshall Origin 50 guitar amplifier.
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Both are loaded with a 12" speaker but they sound very different from each other. I own the DSL40CR did I buy the wrong one? I think not. 😁
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[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

I own the DSL 40 also. You can't beat that low end bloom, and the sound of the cabinet with the Celestion Vintage in it. Even my stuck-up Matchless and Dumble snob friends all say the DSL-40 sounds awesome. Keep the DSL, Shane! Good vid.

[@gregdunn6040]

I went with the Origin 50 head, I wanted old school dirt. But I started playing in the 70's so it sounds right.

[@Thirteen31Music]

To my ear the DSL sounds nicer and If I was buying one of them I’d choose the DSL hands down.

[@GibsonSGJKL]

I really like the tone of both, but the origin is more my style. More transparent and a bit more grit and top end. It really cuts through and would make a great blues amp. But I can see how it would not be as good for a heavier style.

[@ronaldsweet3484]

You only heard the DSL's clean/crunch channel. The Origins doesn't even come close to the DSL's "Ultragain" channel.

[@adamwatson6916]

@ronaldsweet3484 the DSl 40 on the Ultra Gain channel with the Gain set low and/or the guitar volume rolled off a bit does a better vintage Marshall then the Origin does and will do it at more reasonable volume. I also think low Gain settings on ultra,Gain do a better vintage Marhsall, then the classic Gain channel.

[@tsigo2]

the crunch on the origin is more realistic to old Marshalls and dirty.

[@decimusrex92]

Plexi baby Plexi!

[@mjeffbr]

I prefer it too, maybe I am looking for something other than modern sounding amps, I never had a vintage sounding one

[@leandrotristian8229]

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[@tyrocky3759]

@Leandro Tristian flixportal :P

[@leandrotristian8229]

@Ty Rocky Thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it!

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

I prefer the DSL. The cleans were more "Hendrix like". And I liked the way the way both channels reacted to the overdrive (over the Origin). Although I haven't actually played through either.

[@jeffreylazzarinisr7419]

As a shop owner here in San Diego, Ca. We carry both & for me the Origin is more a Plexi sound & the DSL is a JCM 800/2000 ish. Thanks for the great vid. BTW the Origins are flying out of my shop!!!!!!!!!!$$$$

[@rich-lf1bm]

What’s your shop? I am in San Diego! Chula vista

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

The DSL lets you go from Clean to all levels of major overdrive. I like the cabinet sound of the DSL. The DSL gain channel seem a bit over the top on brightness. I love the Clean. IT is a very powerful amplifier. I am learning how to set the DSL.

[@marcellinden7305]

On my PC speaker system there are times when the sound very similar and other times where there is a notable difference... that said the DSL does often seem to sound a bit thicker and darker than the Origin which means keeping both could certainly be a luxury option...

[@kenmorales5988]

GREAT COMPARISON!!! I traded in my DSL40 toward my Origin 50 w/1936 2x12 cab. I love both, but I don't regret it one bit! I don't need all that extra on-board gain because I have great overdrive pedals (Ibanez TS808 and Friedman BE-OD). The other guitarist I'm playing with currently uses a DSL40C. We both run GLP's through our rigs. When we show up to practice, all he ever brings is his guitar and combo amp, whereas I have to bring my amp, cab, and pedalboard (specifically referring to the TS808, and BE-OD) in order to approach the versatility of his DSL40. Bottom line: We both agree our rigs sound great together. I love the tone he gets out of his, and vice versa. There are no losers in that room. 🤘😉

[@cass2771]

My ears preferred the DSL, in the cleaner tones it struck me as more ‘present’, generally something I attribute to higher frequencies. I was sorting out that description in my head, and then you said it had a darker tone! So I had another listen. Now I’m stuck, not really knowing why, but I still prefer the DSL. I thought the differences were reduced with the overdrive. For my 5 cents worth, you bought wisely!

[@josefbleaux6724]

I've got the DSL40 and love it. I've not tried the Origin 50. However, based on this review I'd say they are both pretty AWESOME.

[@RackhirTheRed]

The DSL 40's are such great sounding and versatile amps I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in one. They're basically JCM800's with some upgraded functionality.

[@davidezequielesses1539]

El. Del. De. 40. No. Existe. Contra. El. Marshall. Original. Que. Es. Una. Copia. Del. Super. Lead. Repito. Dale. No. EXISTE

[@davidezequielesses1539]

Quise. Decir. Que. Que. Dale. De. 40. No. Existe. Con. El. Marshall. Combo. Porque. Es. El. Super. Lead. Modelo. Combo. Original. Británico. De. Los. 70. Repito. El. Del. No. EXISTE

[@jamalabdul2009]

Listening to both amps back to back, I will say that the Origin did sound a little better, but the tone of the DSL can’t be beat! Still the Origin still sounds fizzy with the overdrive and to me it’s not a pleasant sound. You made the right decision again Shane!!! Cheers!🎸🤘🏽🤙🏾🎸

[@monmixer]

Plus there is no reverb on the Origin and their are two different ones on the DSL 40. I like the Origin when it came out and considered buying one but did not because of the verb. DSL has 40 channel-independent digital spring reverb with 2 different verbs I believe. Normal and Ultra what ever ultra is. lol Plus being used to a 22 watt amp the 40 may be better and I think it has 20 watt switch.

[@TheBigH1975]

Yeah, the DSL sounds better to me, especially clean. I couldn't quite describe what I liked about the sound, but you defined it for me with the Low-Low Mids comment. Cool stuff.

[@nicksavanah5966]

I just got a new dsl 40 and just love it, its so versatile you can play just about any type of music genre, a must get amp

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

If I was Jimmy Page and needed a amp to do Zep 1 again. Id grab the origin in a heartbeat!

[@brunonz]

He used modded supro for Led 1

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

@@brunonz all stock, so the stories go,,amps werent much modded in those days other than swapping tubes and speakers..

[@justinbradfield6499]

You got that right brother !!!! With my origin 50c I can definately reach Supro Thunderbolt tones

[@alexander_winston]

This.

[@toreknutsen7251]

I think the origin will cut better in a band mix. A little brighter. Both sounds good, great job😎

[@kostisk8914]

Tore Knutsen that was my thought too. It also had that high end sizzle that I recognize from older Marshall’s. At least that’s on my iPhone buds.

[@DMSProduktions]

LOL! Says it all!

[@spada60]

Jeez man haven't u heard of EQ. U can make the DSL sound brighter. Ur better off having a pleasing fat sweet sound which most ears prefer and also having the option of making it more trebly mon.

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

They both sound great, but I sense a warmth from the origin that really speaks to me.

[@theslayerofgoblins849]

Love the single notes of the origin but the chords just turn to mud.

[@trbr1799]

To my ears, dsl=darker, fatter. Origin=thinner, more break up. I wonder if dsl could be eq'd to get closer to Origin, but hard to go other direction on Origin. Hard to beat dsl versatility, tbs. Great vids Shane. Thanks!

[@jefffletcher2614]

I think so. I have both the DSL20 head and the Origin 20 head. I can make the DSL sound like the Origin but I cannot make the Origin sound like the DSL. The previous description of the DSL having a broader range and better lows and low mids is spot on. That's been my finding as well.

[@trbr1799]

Jeff, I have a dsl40c and really like it. I'll mess with settings to see how Origin like I can get! 😁

[@jefffletcher2614]

I found it fairly easy on the green channel by cutting the bass way down, and bringing the presence up, gain on about 10 o'clock. It really thins out the otherwise gloriously fat DSL tone to sound like the Origin. LOL Let me know if your findings are similar

[@trbr1799]

Jeff Fletcher will do! Thanks for the tip!

[@joephillips1976]

Took the words out of my mouth. The Origin sounded thin to me as well.

[@n97223]

Thank you for posting this Shane, I'm going to listen to this a few more times and then sleep on it...having a hard time deciding which I like better.

[@jonislow]

Hey! So which one did u get?

[@PLEGG2323]

I used to own an old Marshall Plexi head in high school, the Origin reminds me of that sound. I think that's what Marshall was shooting for.

[@dgt6583]

same as...I owned a Plexi 50 way back early 80s and just got the Origin 50, plugged it in and yeah, it's very like the Plexi.

[@gerryloughran1676]

be happy with either if was to pick one would be the DSL got more depth - its a keeper

[@sid35gb]

I’ve got the origin 20 amp just tried it with my Ibanez s series loaded with Tesla sharks Alnico 2 pickups they have a vintage voice omg 😮 incredible 70’s rock tones love it 😎

[@michaelmsummers]

I like them both clean but the DSL just sounds more alive and sounds much better when pushed. As I said in your origin 50 review it sounds nice clean but real fizzy when you push it. IMHO the DSL is the more versatile and well rounded of the two. Great review as usual!

[@RajagopalaRaoS]

I had given up playing electric around 2017 end and stuck to acoustic a while, so I kind of missed a new DSL range had come up. For a few days I was kinda sceptical why you like the DSL40 but man do I love the changes whatever they are. Amazing tones and a reachable price. Great stuff!

[@ronmullins407]

I like the Origin 50 because it is sonically more articulating

[@antmax]

Versatility of the DSL for the win here. I also like that the knobs are on the front within easy reach if you practice sitting at home with the amp quite high up. Don't have to get off the chair or stand over it and lean down with a guitar. Now I just have to decide if I want a 20hr or 40cr :) Cheers for the video Shane. been a great series and really helpful.

[@cvo5166]

Thanks Shane. A review I was really waiting for, though I already acquired a Origin 50H. What I've found out, is that the Origin, just like the "good ole" Marshalls, sounds best when overdriving the pentode power tubes. So, high master volumes. I also have a DSL50 85th anniversary. It also sounds great. The Origin reacts extremely well on your guitar's tone and volume control. Just like the plexis do. That's where it shines. Both great amps, different animals.

[@satchmodog2]

The reverb enhances the DSL, it totally supports the Origin. I played both hoping the Origin would be the one to go home, but without reverb, it sounds like it's being smothered by a pillow. I wound up with the DSL head.

[@thehound2161]

You did not purchase the wrong amp. The DSL40 has a slightly expanded range compaired to the Origin50, from what i hear. Just slightly, both sound great. Price would be the selling point. I would also think you got a good deal on the older DSL40, thus a win.

[@rudijurgens2166]

The Hound I believe this DSL is the latest 2018 version.

[@jonbradbury3843]

It is, as is stated in the video

[@thehound2161]

Indeed. I was looking at the title and now see the CR in the description. Cool.

[@gulagz1549]

Expanded range. Spot on.

[@behindenemylines7623]

From my end and through my head phones the DSL 40 is way warmer, the Origin is a bit more snappier. The origin did sound great though!

[@cliftongardner4367]

I think they both sounded fantastic! I think for versatility and features, I'd have to give it to the DSL, especially since it's cheaper. The Origin really brought more character out of your Tele's pickups though... I just got one of the older DSL40s on sale and that's a beast of an amp, too. Besides the Origin 5 (apparently), Marshall has been killing it lately!

[@slimturnpike]

I play teies exclusively, and maybe that's why when I go back and forth between a DSL40 in the backline at one gig and my Origin 20c at another, the Origin sounds so much better

[@Supperconductor]

I think the Origin series accomplishes the goal of being vintage sounding. Are we just used to modern amps? I think I am, I preferred the DSL40.

[@guitarocd9984]

That's what I've been trying to say. Vintage amps were a struggle. The great players made those amps great. After the modern era amps why would you go back. I guess it's fun to own something vintage.

[@bigg4454]

@ Supperconductor - Agreed!

[@merkn247]

Guitar ocd they were w struggle that made those musicians great

[@merkn247]

Guitar ocd it would only make you a better guitar playwr

[@guitarocd9984]

Who said anything different read my comment again. I said the players made the amps great. I didn't say the amp made the player great.

[@johnballantyne3458]

Am I the only one here that liked the Origin better?

[@raulsanchez6437]

2 very different amps.... I already got my hi gain amps... definitely looking for that vintage sound. Got a 1936 2x12 with v30’s that Origin can sit on.

[@twidget59]

It's not a Plexi. If you think that's what you're buying, you'll be sorely disappointed. Shades of a Plexi would be more accurate.

[@giannapple]

You are not alone... :)

[@frmadeira]

Paul Ewing This, actual knowledge of what you're talking about.

[@ericnootebos5855]

John Ballantyne me too!

[@asagehopkins]

I just bought the Origin and a Telecaster. Enjoying it. Can’t do everything, but that’s ok. Plenty of fun to be had.

[@paultesta35]

I just got a origin last week an amazing amp vintage classic rock sound it's got it all

[@absea7918]

I recently purchased the Origin 50c, and love the amp so far. As others have pointed out - its intended to be "vintage" sounding. So if you are looking for modern sounds, then its not going to meet your expectations. It has a bright, mid-range punch that cuts through in a band situation really well. I don't use it for high gain - but more of a "pedal platform" that has great tone, and tons of headroom.

[@AndyPandyh]

The DSL knocked the Origin out of the park at least on the clean tones, much more pristine. Also it has reverb which is great. I am buying a DSL40cr now, thanks for the help.

[@drewbarries]

My first impression on the clean was that the DSL had a cleaner tone with more lows and highs but compared to the Origin it sounded a bit mid scooped. The origin had more of a VOX type mid push and had more edge of breakup clean. As you introduced more crunch I felt the same EQ characteristics and the harmonic content was a bit different. The DSL seemed to have less complex harmonic content whereas the Origin seems a bit richer in harmonic content and a little bit muddier too. Overall I’d probably go with the DSL for the pristine chimey cleans and maybe just add eq to get the mids up.

[@spenserphoenix]

Was about to pull the trigger on the origin... After this it'll be definitely be the DSL!

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

The DSL gets the nod for me - smoother and more modern. The Origin didn't sound bad though - more raw sounding. The Origin would probably sound better with a humbucking guitar like a Les Paul.

[@sgmarshall3]

They both sound good on this demo. Good tones!

[@davetaperek2206]

Running Rat/Big Muff pi into Origin...Wicked 70's hard rockin' tone...I ♡ it!!

[@allanjcarpenter]

They’re both great sounding amps, but I love the clarity of the DSL.

[@glennnmurphy]

This is like comparing a car to a truck. I have had a few of the DSL amps and I also own the Origin 50 Head. Its a plexi amp, and it sounds like a plexi should. Take the Origin 20 or 50 head and hook it up to a 4x12 WOW they sound amazing and full! 2 different amps that both sounds great, but remember they have 2 different purposes.

[@jsphillip60]

That's the thing... They sounded different from each other, but they both sounded great!

[@juanfichtl2011]

DSL sounds more sweet, the Origin has a cool bright top end that sounds more plexi-ish!

[@saltyassassin]

I tried both and ended up buying the DSL. The Origin doesn’t have the full gain stage the DSL has. I can hit so many sounds on my DSL. Origins not a bad amp, but if you want more gain, you need a pedal to drive it. I really like the Tone Sculpt on the DSL

[@n97223]

I have listened several times in the last couple of days....I want to like that Origin 50C and truthfully I think it sounds good until you hit the overdrive, then I thought the DSL sounded much smoother to my ears. At this point I am leaning toward a DSL20 Head and a 2x12 cab. I don't play out, just at home so 20 Watts should be more than enough. Thanks again for the effort you put in to these demos and I appreciate that you call it like you see it.

[@pcbullets8726]

DSL 40 all day long, I own one and use it to gig with every week. Very versatile amp and it takes pedals well. I could see why some people would like the Origin 50, just a matter of preference though.

[@Jabbaerwocky]

I prefer the Origin 50 for my style of playing. It is less versatile than the DSL40CR admittedly but it does that one style very well. I suspect tube rolling would do it a whole lot of good. It sounds thin stock but the potential is there. A Celestion Creamback 65 or AlNiCo Gold 50 may just be the ticket. I like the much rawer tone of the Origin 50. I am also a Les Paul player. Try the Origin 50 with the Les Paul, straight in, no pedals.

[@m.thousands1848]

What style do you play ?

[@jrguitar2369]

I'm 50 years deep in the biz, and recently purchased a DSL to replace lugging a JCM900 half stack on smaller venues. Mated to my Strats and Teles, I'm pulling lots of fat tones in conjunction with my pedalboard, and the DSL is HELLA LOUD. As usual, Marshall is building real workhorses for the working players. One recommendation; if you're going to pack one, get a road case with wheels. These amps are surprisingly heavy for a single 12" speaker.

[@adamwatson6916]

The origin sounds boxy . The dsl has more prescence . The dsl 4ocr can be made to sound very similiar to the origin. The origin seems muffled st times. Would like to hear the origin head through a good 1 by 12 compared to the dsl .

[@phallystorm]

I have Both. I have the Origin 20, and the DSL 5 . The Origin is more organic like a vintage Plexi. The DSL is more gainy, and has that Buzzy cheap diode clipping tone. What I do to eliminate that Fizzy tone is drop the gain on the DSL to 9 o'clock, and drive it with an OCD, and open up the volume, and regulate the other volume on the OCD. Both of my amps are running into Marshall 4 x 12 1960 A Cabs. The Origin does not have the gain like the DSL, but with an good O/D pedal in front, Forgettabout it. Point I am making is, you can make all amps sound different with tweaking your amps bass, mid, and treble frequencies, by using OD pedals, different tubes, different cabs, etc. I can get the DSL to sound just like the Origin, but with much tweaking.

[@EOHRyan]

Have to say I prefer the Origin, has that oldschool sound nailed with the wooly bottom end and the compression in the low mids where as the DSL is more open and full, more like a modern sounding amp.. Which I suppose is kinda the point, but I tend to prefer that oldschool sound.

[@xMasterxRazorx]

Definitely preferred the Origin for clean. Preferred the DSL for dirt. I need to hear the Origin through some different cabs I think.

[@joebloggs1444]

Using that pedal makes it impossible to tell as it's the pedal we are hearing not the amp. Just turn the amps up to get drive and then we can hear what each sounds like.!!...😎🙄

[@buzzwilson9346]

So hard to say when not hearing them live but I can hear how the Origin might, maybe, stick out more in a band setting but the DSL just sounds creamier on my end. Both sound incredible but I'm still liking the DSL. Might be different in a gig environment like I said though. Great A/B Shane and very helpful as I'm currently looking closely at both of these. Thx!

[@slowpoke7888]

So did you buy one, Buzz?

[@Hendrix.]

More sparkling clean on the DSL...Bigger sound for sure.

[@bobboitt3126]

They sound close. The Origin cut more, the cleans seemed "cleaner" I prefer the look of the Origin but versatility of the DSL. Im pretty sure with some tweaking the DSL could do everything the Origin can plus.

[@TimesBTough]

I have the DSL 40C as well. This convinced me I don't need the "Origin". The clean tone seems to sound considerably better with the DSL40

[@danielguitar5150]

These are the vids, I love to see. You always pull through with awesome content, Shane! Good stuff

[@Medicated1]

With the way you play, I think the CR sounds much better for your needs, I'd like to hear how an origin sounds with a v-type speaker. I'm an amp reverb guy so the origin wouldn't be my choice either. I know you can get great pedal verbs these days, but I prefer it in the amp. Great comparison, well done Shane!

[@BenCoombs]

I think you made the right purchase my man!!

[@intheblues]

Thanks dude, me too!

[@firstnamelastname9370]

Ben Coombs the right choice journey is lifelong (literally)!

[@johnspokus]

I have a DSL40C and I’m happy with it. I managed to get the limited edition Onecwith the vintage look.

[@austinjones7104]

Great playing as always shane! I think you made the right choice buying the dsl40cr its just got that great fat crunch tone and the origin 50 is mute. Keep it up! 🤘

[@spada60]

Austin Jones how the hell did u write your comment with u being a mute. That’s pretty amazing.

[@Clambelly]

DSL is much cleaner, more articulate. Origin has more break-up on clean channel, sounds slightly Muffed. Difficult to know what the better amp would be in a live band setting. DSL certainly has the advantage of better, higher clean headroom, if that is important. DSL seems smoother in overdrive lead channel. Origin has better styling, but DSL overall sounds better.

[@choplass]

The DSL would have been my choice as well, because of its versatility & durability. The origin has smooth tolex and no edge guards, also the cab looks a bit more fragile, it does not seem like a gigging amp.

[@gregoryz6545]

I canceled my origin 20 head order and ordered the dsl20 head (for $430 no less) should be here by Thursday. Instead of the sometime in June arrival of the origin. Thanks for the video. Saved me from the frustrating time I would have spent with the origin.

[@markstanford594]

The Origin all the way. Clean or distorted it just sounds better. Good comparison video.Thanks

[@collintheplonker4809]

I had the DSL40 but sold it after a couple years. It was really heavy, so I got a Vox AC10 and sold the DSL. Of course, I am gassing for the Marshall tone again. Now it's the Origin I am looking at.

[@MS-Patriot2]

Put the origin head through a decent cab. and it will reward you. There is lot in the eq and gain setting that requires a bit of experimentation. It took me a couple of half hour sessions (to avoid ear fatigue ) to dial in my Origin 20 head with an Orange PPC112 cab (Celestion vintage 30). It was soooo worth it. Both great amps but all the Origin combos are massively compromised by the speakers and cabinet construction.

[@slimturnpike]

The Tilt control makes the Origin more versatile, in my opinion. I've gigged heavily with both amps. You can tweak an Origin to sounds pretty close to a DSL, but a DSL can never get warm old-school JTM45 tone like the Origin can. I think the latter has a better-sounding enclosure too. Something about the cab dimensions in relation to the 10 really helps it cut through a band mix better than any DSL I've played. Both are good amps but overall l prefer the Origin, both 50 and 20 watt versions.

[@rocknroll1973]

I've played the 20h through a 1936v 2x12 cab, was great. Sold both though. Now I have a origin 50h and waiting for greenbacks 16ohm to arrive to replace my code 4x12 cab speakers. I'll he getting a little device that allows to connect two cabs to one amp output for my code 100h if I want a full stack. Also so I can use my origin with proper good speakers, I love greenbacks. After this it's just buying another 4x12 cab.

[@pickledblues]

Played both recently. In person the Origin blew the DSL away. I bought the Origin 50 on the spot and I wasn’t even looking for an amp. The plexi style thump is what sold me.

[@rickhill6277]

Great Vid Shane! The Origin has more of the old sounds from the ‘60’s and the DSL has more of a Modern sound at least to my ear. Guess it just comes down to what you prefer. The Origin is also 10lbs lighter according to the Specs but I’d at least have to carry one more pedal, a Reverb where as that’s built into the DSL. Please keep up the good work.

[@flyfishervt]

I thought that I wanted the dsl until I played both today. I got the exact tone I wanted within minutes from the origin, never really got what I was looking for from the dsl. But that’s just me. My tonal preferences will probably change within five years. Lol

[@michaelcarey9359]

For what's only a difference of 10 watts, you could really hear that the Origin was "a bit" louder. At points rather than dark, it put out some of those sweet rock harmonics. I don't think the Origin needed the overdrive at all. The DSL, for all it's slightly darker sound, did seem like it would cover a bit more ground, and had more choices, but if i wanted rock, the Origin sounds more balls out.

[@IndyRockStar]

I think you chose right buying the DSL40CR. I bought one and liked it so much I bought a 2nd one so i could run wet dry. The 40 watt DSL is way more than enough for most gigs.

[@michaelbarber1123]

I just picked up a DSL100HR a couple of weeks ago and I'm really enjoying it. The Origin sounds really nice and midrangey for those 60's and 70's rock sounds as well. Think I'll by trying out one of those pretty soon as well to see how well it stacks up against a Blackstar Artisan.

[@keithspillett7312]

The temptation is to have both, and ABY switch between them😀

[@adam05270]

I think the speakers are what’s making the biggest difference in tone. I would try them both as heads through the same speaker cabinet.

[@JoseMartinez-jh3sg]

DSL all day long. Love the timber the DSL 40 provides without the unnecessary distortion.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Hey shane great video. Comparison was perfect. Really hard to choose. They both sound good. After i heard the origin on the first lick you played, i have to admit my heart skipped a beat. Man those vibrations.

[@Cpmnk]

DSL sounds heavenly

[@joebajornas3131]

I like the "punch" of the origin...at higher volumes though I think the treble needs rolled off. I agree with some of the other comments that the origin would sound better in a band setting while the DSL may sound slightly better stand alone at higher volumes...overall for me I would go with the origin. Both are great amps though

[@peterschmidt9942]

The origin looked bigger on it's own, but side by side with the DSL they're pretty similar cab sizes. Funny you should say the DSL had more low end and the origin was treble-y, because in the video it seemed the opposite! But the EQ of the Origin still sounds a bit flat. Might also pay to crank a Les Paul through both, I think you'll find a difference with the tone with a humbucker going through them than with the tele (which is inherently a treble-y guitar). Nice comparison though.

[@peterschmidt9942]

It would be interesting to just turn everything to 10 on the origin and see how it sounds then! Even if you wanted to be your hero, I don't think many clubs would let you play any of these on 10 before being booted out the back door.

[@KM-tg5km]

Interesting comparison Shane. What was most surprising to me was that I was listening in a busy room with people talking around me and every time you played the Origin it cut through so much clearer and sweet!. Might be the reason I've sold every dsl I've owned. Great alone, not good in a band.

[@stolenhal0]

I actually like the Origin a a tiny bit more than the DSL40 except the lack of reverb is kind of a deal breaker.

[@jonbauer4598]

Dsl sounds great, I know you mentioned in another video the new dsl sounds better than the older ones... Great video would be comparing the new dsl versus the early 2000s models

[@viperBSG]

I have a DSL 401. An original DSL model the newer DSL's are a bit more lower end sounding. That said. I'm still rockin' the Origin in this video. Both sound like a Marshall both sound great. Thank You for sharing this video. much apreiciated!

[@DamianS1893]

I own the Marshall DSL 100 HR. I'm considering adding the Origin 50 Head to my rig. Still on the fence about it though. Appreciate your review and shootout Shane.

[@therollband1290]

I had a DSL, they’re very versatile and can do very high gain. I think the Origin is designed to sound like an old plexi and that’s all it does. I think it has el34 power like the old Marshalls so it has a lot of headroom but it’s not designed to be high gain. If you get the origin and you want high gain you’re gonna need pedals.

[@adamwatson6916]

The DSl 20 and 40 also have El34 .

[@corneliuscrewe8165]

Both sound pretty damned good. I think I like the fatness of the DSL a bit more, but the Origin might cut through the mix a bit better in a band situation. I could be very happy with either.

[@austing1580]

The Origin has a good Hendrix tone. I like the Origin. Thumbs up in my opinion.

[@elmarce7410]

Clean DSL sounds gorgeous

[@bruceanderson8720]

the notes on the dsl 40 sounded clearer _ stood out more _ it gets my vote

[@MACV-Justice]

I think both amps sound amazing. To my ear, the DSL sound more open and round whereas the Origin still sounds great, but less open and a bit more flat if that make sense. I've been looking at picking up one of these amps and based on the sounds in this demo, I found the DLS tones called to me more, but the Origin still sounded great. I did find, however, that I loved the tone of the Origin at the 4:34 mark of the demo over the same riff played on the DSL. That riff with the overdrive through the Origin was like a time warp to Hendrix'ish Woodstock revisited. Very Plexi. The DSL had too much low end for me.

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Same here.

[@baaford]

Great playing. The origin just farts out too much for me, prefer the DSL.

[@10CentHead]

I own the DSL, but can hear the definite voice of the Origin. The Origin to me would seem like a better "go-to" amp for bluesy/country type gigs, where the DSL would be more suited to hard rock/metal (which is what I primarily use it for). There's a certain "boxy" sound to the Origin that could really cut a mix... almost sounds like a half-cocked wah, just not as pronounced. Both sound great, but quite different. I'd say get both!