Marshall DSL20 - How Good Is Marshalls Budget Valve Amp?

[@MetalandHotRods]

Best amp for the money

[@ikigai47]

This is just fine for 99% of rock guitarists. No need to push the avg Joe working stiff / non tone snob toward the UK model unless money is no object

[@cliffords2315]

The rich plexi snobs hate that the DSL Gets the same sound from pushed normal Chanel and 800 out of OD1 and the latest high gain fromOD2...I was one if those Plexi snobs till I bought the DSL40CR I'm a believer now. Also those guys in Vietnam do good electronics

[@martinlahaie6012]

Damn right dude​@@cliffords2315

[@martinlahaie6012]

Best comment ever

[@hogger88]

​​@@cliffords2315I just bought the dsl40cr and I like it but I think I'd rather this dsl20hr and grab a 2x12 cab . I play 80's metal and rock only at home. I may return my 40 back to long and McQuade

[@CraigCrider]

Man, no matter what you're playing through, the tones you go for hit me right in the feels. I've learned a lot from your channel as I own a Katana MKII, HX Stomp, and just recently a Spark. I'm grateful for your shared depth of knowledge but I just freaking love your tones.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Craig!

[@canadianguitar-garrettont7368]

its all in the fingers lol

[@jjdubois6101]

Thank you so much for show the gain up on the green channel! So frustrating trying to find someone showing that.

[@gercarey3261]

Great review thank you. I would love to hear a review of this amp with just the amp and a guitar. No OX Box, no I.R. no external effects at all. I think you would hear the difference more easily with just the room sound ..... 🙂

[@photronic]

Finally a proper review of this. All your reviews are art in themselves.

[@jegl1012]

Great playing/video. Man for that price you get a lof of amp. One important thing to point out is that the tubes int his unit don't require biasing so that is another huge plus for convenience and maintenance costs.

[@MetalandHotRods]

I have the DSL 100 with a Mesa 412 Recto cab sounds AWESOME

[@darrenj.griffiths9507]

That amp, in my opinion, is the best Marshall head in the particular price range. I love the sound, and the thinness, actually, makes it easier to place the guitar tracks in the mix, without the heavy load and muddiness (depending on genre), but names alt.rock/rock/punk rock.

[@cliffords2315]

I have the DSL40CR and i think it has better tone, overtones, chunk and sustain, better than my three big Marshalls 100wt 800 100wt 900 Vintage Modern 50, the closest to it is the Vintage Modern, but not really

[@MrETS68]

Sounds very nice, have the 1watt version and it’s awesome but the clean channel is a little bit thin, I’ll guess the 20 watt version is better in that so I might be getting that one, I could care less where it’s made because it’s a very good sounding amp, and it’s cheap.... Nice demo👍🏼

[@nylonsteel]

Really nice cleans on this .Good demo ,I want one now . I wish they used the 'tone shift' for something else. Like a clean boost button thats foot switchable .

[@TheStudioRats]

That would be cool!

[@angusorvid8840]

Excellent, extremely helpful review. I own the combo version and absolutely love it. You're right, the volume needs to be turned up to work the power tubes, otherwise it will sound on the thin, fizzy side. This has always been the case with Marshalls. They're made to be cranked. Marshalls are not Boogies. But if I wanted a Boogie I'd buy one. I owned one before. I prefer the DSL to any Boogie. I used to own a JMP in the 80s and it had to be cranked to at least three or four to really work its magic. I would use a pedal to boost it, usually a Boss, Rat, MXR or Tube Screamer. It was all about finding the right mix where you didn't thin the sound out. What I love about the DSL is it has all the gain I'd ever need.

[@badagon]

Best demo of this head on youtube.

[@johnwillard6198]

I own the dsl40cr , my favorite amp to date .

[@Textra1]

I bought the DSL20 purely as a home amp. Something I can crank the power tubes on without blowing plaster off my walls. It sounds great through my Marshall 2x12 cab. I wouldn't use it live but for home it's perfect. I love the little bugger.

[@Textra1]

@@glenh2752 I usually run it at 20W but if it's late I'll run 10W mode. Doesn't sound as good as 20W mode however.

[@ral0958]

@@glenh2752 you actually buyed the dls20?? I was thinking of buying a dsl1 but then I'm thinking of buying the dls20 but I'm also afraid of it being too loud. Because I only want metal tones.

[@ral0958]

@@glenh2752 nice, yes I have seen that video. It really is amazing. I just want to spend money one time

[@Jamz9132]

I'm currently toying with the idea of a dsl40cr would love to see you review that. Great video. 👍

[@TheStudioRats]

I’m afraid I dont think ill be demoing that one.

[@Jamz9132]

@@TheStudioRats thanks for the reply. Would you take a dsl over the katana?

[@TheStudioRats]

@@Jamz9132 if I’m honest no. The studio series is fantastic the DSL is ok.

[@bigsauce1116]

@@Jamz9132 yes

[@KahnuevsKrake]

I used to have one, but I since sold it and got a JCM 800 studio. It's a very different beast. It's a great amp in it's own right, but the JCM is definitely a better option if you want that "classic rock" sound. The DSL is a great option for those who want an inexpensive head loud enough for gigging with a bit of a Marshall flavour. The JCM doesn't have an awful lot of gain on tap, but they sound amazing with a good overdrive on the front of it, the DSL has LOADS of gain though.

[@jst601]

Even these "low power" 20 watt amps could benefit greatly from a reactive load attenuation device. A great sounding "little" 20 watt!

[@jak_III]

just lookin' around and this was a very helpful one. thank you sir!

[@aliengrey6052]

You make it sound the perfect Marshall and the sounds you’ve got are fabulous, which is perfect for me. However on buying this amp I was very disappointed. It was lousy. Bottom end was loose, cleans weren’t any where near as good as the dsl 40cr, The effects loop was the worst I’d ever heard, thinning out the pedals no end. Tried this through a 2x12 Marshall cab and my favourite 1x12 orange cab with vintage 30s (which was the best of the two) but still lack lustre. The Marshall dsl 40cr I had had the best clean channel I’d ever heard on an amp (but not the dsl 20hr) effects loop wasn’t bad on that amp either. I then purchased an EVH lbx 111 stealth which was a revelation in overdrive sounds and the effects loop was awesome. The clean channel is acceptable but no where near as good as the Marshall 40cr. I must admit I don’t wind any of these amps up to the max as my neighbours would find it which is probably the case for most people who purchase these amps.

[@timmbosliice]

Wow pushing the power section makes all the difference. Way better mids and sounds huge.

[@daryllmroberts7958]

i bought the dsl-20cr combo,,swapped speaker for the celestion evh 15ohm,,,like it so far

[@blakebruner6173]

The G12M, V-30 Vintage and V-Type (in the DSL40CR) are all great step ups from the Seventy-80 that comes with the DSL20 CR. The Greenback speakers are a favorite for many cabinets. As great as youtubing is, listening live in person is really the only way to truely know. To work with reality, listen, listen, lsten to more than enough videos to pick up on the subtlties and consistencies of a particular item, whether it's an amp, pedal, guitar or mic.

[@judgeshred66]

Finally someone pushes the DSL volume properly and demonstrates the difference. Marshalls need to be pushing the power tubes and have done for 70 odd years. Baffles me how people still don't know this. Great review. I own both silver jubilee studio and dsl20. For me the dsl beats the jub for more modern stuff but the jub absolutely excels at all things rock and roll.

[@TheStudioRats]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardjones2811]

I owned a DSL20 for all of 10 minutes before sending it back. It came with the hiss and fuzz noise unfortunately. Really want another though without the faults.

[@bobdillon1138]

I think you will be surprised to find out a lot of the Marshall sound actually comes from an overdriven phase inverter and less from the EL34s than you might assume.

[@cliffords2315]

Yes Masters on 10. Use the volume knows for how loud ends the fizz and compression of preamp tubes

[@cliffords2315]

@@richardjones2811 you set it up wrong

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

First: LOVE THAT GUITAR 🎸 MATE! That out of the way, this amp is on my short list of my next Marshall to purchase. I’ve flipped through several of the low-watt DSL’s and this one seems to hit all the marks from most folks I trust reviewing them. Not sure I like the mid scoop tone on it, but hey, we can always ignore that little button right? 😄

[@rickclark4714]

I’ve got the Dsl20hr and the 2x12 slant cab. Also a Bugera power soak. Sounds awesome even at whisper volume.

[@bradleyjpaolucci]

Does the Bugera suck the tone out of it?

[@rickclark4714]

Not much, but it is impossible to get perfect overdrive tone at low really volume. I don’t care what anyone says, ultimately you have to push air to really get it.

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

I use this amp on 10, with one celestion 12 and a 57 in the iso box. It is good enough for me, I was relieved after buying it, because I didn't know what to expect

[@Matthew_Scan]

I’d go the DSL the other ones you mentioned are more expensive one trick ponies

[@NoStringsAttached777]

Am I missing something? An EL34 tube can produce 25 watts (or more) so in the case of the DSL20HR and any other 20 watt EL34 Marshall amplifier that's a total of 50 watts, Now you can see these amps can not even get to half of the EL34s output so you can not get anything like "pushing the power tubes" or power tube distortion as it is called. The use of EL34 tubes was purely a marketing ploy so they can say it's like a "1959 blah blah blah but only 20 watts for the modern player ". If Marshall had wanted to give their customers the possibility of power tube overdrive they would have used 6V6 tubes and a circuit that allowed this possibility. Having said that I also believe the DSL20 are a great sounding amp on both channels and have some other great features. I've used one for about 8 years into a 4x12 with Celestion V30 speakers almost always on the 10 watt setting and it sounds great with P90s or humbuckers. Clean channel with overdrive pedals and the "Ultra Gain" all by itself sounds pretty darn good. Only bad thing is the dodgy (read cheap) capacitors and resistors in all of these amps that cause noise. Interesting that the Marshall reviewer didn't say why buyers should plump for the more expensive amplifiers just that they should. Weird huh?

[@theishing1]

Awesome review, really enjoyed your channel. Please keep up the good work.

[@diegoleiva7242]

I'm selling my Tweaker 15 head today and I was torn between the Origin 20 and the DSL20 as a replacement. Most demos of the DSL20 sound fizzy and way too metal oriented, I'm more of a 90s Hard Rock guy. Your demo is excellent and it reassured me that I'd be happy with the DSL, since I don't want to depend on external boosts. Excellent job, liked and subscribed.

[@JJHennessey15]

Hi, I had the same impression abou the fizz when I got my DSL20 and wanted a 90's rock sound. I swapped a couple tubes after watching another video and it made a huge difference for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4O1dpSPidykmJY

[@DoktorDamage]

A good friend of mine just told me about this amp. I've been looking for reviews all over YT and yours was excellent. Beautiful playing as well !!! Cheers!

[@matthorner35]

Could you tell us the signal chain and set up youre using please? Most people will find their DSL 20 will sound nothing like that - thanks!

[@pip5528]

Still not the absolute cheapest but the DSL20HR is generally the best head to get in the line if you want enough features and don't want to spend too much or don't need the headroom of the DSL100HR or even the DSL40CR in combo form.

[@cliffords2315]

the DSL40CRs have extra features not on the 20 like two master volumes, MIDI controled foot pedal, if you buy the JVM/DSL 6 button midi footswitch. Also Tone shift button and an extra Ultra reverb knob so two reverbs

[@pip5528]

@@cliffords2315 Indeed, that's why I want a 40 and not a 20.

[@Albaprost]

I am using the DSL 1 with an orange 112 box and it sounds much more like the Jubilee than the dsl 20 sound samples in the video.

[@Paul-D]

I think the DSL range get an unfair rep purely because they are cheaper and called something other then a heritage name. Its not quite as nice as those other 20W amps you mentioned but.. its still a cracking little amp

[@James-kj9hw]

I think i heard on a KZbin channel somewhere that he runs his dsl 40 on max master volumes. Apparently that solved all the issues with this amp

[@TheStudioRats]

Who’s he?

[@xxsouthxxsidexxroyxx]

Does the studio series really sound that much better? Or does the high price tag make people think it sounds better?

[@frankardos4211]

I'll tell you one thing my friend.....I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel because there's alot of "stuff" out there to watch that just isn't close to what you're doing! I do have a question about some LANEY gear that I'm not sure you have tried but I use the studio 15 watt rack amp they put out and just LOVE IT!! It does not have the best eq as far as tone stack goes but it's already tuned in to sound great as is. Thx pal and I LOVE YOUR CHOPS!!!! GOD BLESS

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers Fran, I haven’t tried any of the newer Laney gear but I’ll keep my eyes open.

[@aliengrey6052]

I can tell you now mine sounded like a toy compared to what sounds you’re getting out of it. Went back. Now have the 402 dsl spot on.

[@paulkreeft2091]

Boosted with a Timmy I got mine sounding better than my Friedman runt 20 on be setting, also owned a plexi 50 watt for many years and you can get these to sound close if you know how to dial it in.

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

If you would have told me back in 1985 that in the near future there was going to be a all tube mini Marshall that not only was under $800 but sounded incredible i would have called you insane. fast forward to the present and it exists! 🤘Great amp! Love it compared to what we had back in 85 this thing is GOD! Only those of us that were playing back in the 80's can really appreciate how great a amp like this really is.

[@bbeard396]

Hot dang!!!! How are you getting this to sound like the jcm 900 combo in that one video yall did? Are you using straight amp or are you using any pedals?

[@carineb6742]

Hey Paul. Another fantastic video. Are u running the Marshall head through a cab or monitors?

[@paisteplayer1040]

Push in the tone shift button ,,,, to remove all tone.

[@BADJeuJeu]

Nothing wrong with that amp! I couldn’t tell much difference between that one and the three studio heads made in UK. I think you are just biased because it is made in Vietnam.

[@pip5528]

Unfortunately a lot of people are snobs and feel that way. I genuinely think the DSL range is some of the best bang for the buck and especially the 40CR and 100HR which rival even the Peavey 5150/6505 which is made in China with the exception of the DSLs not having separate tone controls for the two channels. The master volume switching and having a regular volume control on top of that is brilliant. If I'm not mistaken I believe it also allows you to get that power amp saturation while keeping the overall volume relatively quiet. Code had that but it was a somewhat mediocre modeling amp with sounds that weren't amazing for the most part. Even the cheaper DSLs sound pretty good for the most part.

[@StratsRUs]

I have this amp and the Studio Vintage. TOTALLY happy with both.

[@StratsRUs]

I stuck a 5751 tube in position one to get a different flavour of gains.

[@KipCount]

Sounds great! How did you record this demo? Wondering if you mic'd a cab or used IR, and if you did use IR, what loadbox did you use?

[@Anton-ji4td]

Fantstic amp, just turn it up. Amazing.

[@ESPE2M1]

I have a DSL20HR and a Peavey 6505mh. Keeping the DSL20 and probably selling the 6505mh. $100 cheaper than the Peavey too.

[@craig5306]

I have a 6505mh and was looking at the dsl20, as an alternative sound for metal, and some clean playing. What style do you play and how do you think they compare?

[@ESPE2M1]

@@craig5306 I play 80's and 90's metal mostly. I prefer the Marshall with OD and EQ pedal

[@craig5306]

@@ESPE2M1 thank you, I grew up with a Marshall and have been looking for that “roar” and just haven’t found it in other amps I’ve tried. I’ll head down to guitar center and give one of these a shot.

[@ESPE2M1]

@@craig5306 your welcome. With the EQ pedal in the effects loop and the boost pedal in the front it's amazing the range of tones you can achieve.

[@craig5306]

@@ESPE2M1 is noise an issue? Obviously a noise gate comes with the territory but just wondering

[@johnathantyrer6077]

Just got the dsl20....neither love it or hate it,possibly haven't spent enough time with it yet

[@ral0958]

Two months later, you love it now or Is a lost cause?

[@johnathantyrer6077]

@@ral0958 good question ,it's a great pedal amp I'd say ,I don't rate the 2nd channel but the first channel is frigging awesome with pedals (primarily my helix stomp) ,the overall eq is amazing and the bass is very beafy,2nd channel does give you those classic jcm800 tone but the first channel is where it is for me personally ,hope this helps dude

[@ral0958]

@@johnathantyrer6077 helps a lot, thanks. You don't like the second channel because you don't play much that genre of music or because it doesn't deliver that JMC800ish tone well?

[@rickybobby1055]

I know this first hand. My wife wont let me turn my dark terror amp up to full power so its a bit weak sounding. Cant wait for her to go back to work. Stupid covid

[@joshmuz9018]

Hahaha

[@BillyMuircroft]

Hi there, i've watched all your videos on the reviews and demos for the Marshall 20 watt amp series. All great videos, soo great that i'm still very torn between which one too get, or if I should get more than one. Anyhow, quick question regarding the emulated outputs on these amps, can they work without a cab plugged in or the amp on standby? I wanna get the power tubes really working and I don't know if emulated out will hack it, further down the line ill get a boss tube amp expander but for the mean time it be good too know what you thought of the emulated out and how it works. Thanks again and keep making great videos. Billy.

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi Billy. I think it’s just the DSL that has the emulated outs. Also the emulated outs bypass the output valves. If I had to make a choice I would go for the plexi and the jubilee. Your better off running it into a list box like the Tube amp expander unless you want to go deaf.

[@jacobbaranowski]

This vs a Boss Kitana would be a good video

[@bigsauce1116]

If you like the marshall tone get the marshall. If you don't get the katana. Simple as that

[@73prd]

Sounds fantastic, is it loud enough to gig with without mic or for band rehearsal in a punk band???

[@richardt9102]

Nice sound, Cant wait for mine to arrive. But...Marshall should be reviewed with a Les Paul

[@sebastian993]

DSL's are their mid-range valve offering. JCM & JVM's are the best while Marshall's Origin series are at the bottom (in terms of full valve amps)

[@ThePrabutube]

Paul's reviews are my new addiction. Excellent substance. There is a calm about anything he presents. I have only one wish. Actually a suggestion, can you change the intro logo to something more classy.

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers guys.

[@Holms]

I really wonder what cab have you used and how you mic'ed them. As if I understood correctly you're using mic'ed variant in the half of the video, and you've showed how emulated out works which is straight to your interface right? What impulses have you used for that?

[@eocha24]

Sounds awesome

[@cnserviceuy]

Hi Sounds pretty good Wich Cab/Speaker do you use in the video? I have a 2x12 with Celestions V30 Thanks!

[@matouscervenka7248]

Great sound. What cabinet and speaker did you use in this video? Thanks

[@SirLoinMagroin]

Costs more than the origin series but well worth it. The origin sounds ghastly in comparison. Both are tube but the origin has serious design flaws that affect the tone. Hopefully Marshall will redesign the main boards on the origin series on future models. DC bleed, or any bleed for that matter is not acceptable and can be overcome. Even the older models overcame that exact deficit.

[@foxxonthewirepodcast]

I bought this amp a few months ago, it's definitely a cool little amp. Luckily I bought it for gigging and not for use at home, those tubes definitely need to be pushed. Sounds terrible on low volume. My 80 watt EVH Iconic 5150 head sounds so much better on low volume at home.

[@nicksummers2252]

Great review yet again. Question: Are you always running through the OX Box with these 20w heads? And what verb/delay/mod are you using on the cleans?

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi nick im using a two notes torpedo studio with effects from an Apollo interface.

[@mikormichele]

Hi Paul! Do you use your own IRs, their dynIRs, or both?

[@TheStudioRats]

You can’t load your own with the studio. I use their own.

[@TenPester]

If you had a guitar room, would you pick this or a Katana MKII 100? Used a Blackstar HT-5R but prefer Marshalls

[@TheStudioRats]

I’d choose the studio series Marshalls. they are a big upgrade to the DSL.

[@jbmahalo]

I like my DSL20 head amp.

[@martinlahaie6012]

I have the Katana Artist MK2 ...this or the DSL?

[@MarcoMc87]

Hey thanks for the video, I’m having some trouble with the mini rectifier from mesa which is unbelievable, my question is, from guitarist to guitarist can I save some money and buy a dsl 20 as an amp for gigs, does it feel cheaper ? So I’m worried if it can leave me on foot 😂 during gigs and concerts I’m buying as second option honestly. Rather than the usual blues junior which is great no doubt, thanks !

[@TheStudioRats]

I would buy a blues junior.

[@metalinsights9664]

In what ways is the SC20 tonally superior to the DSL20HR?

[@gtrman69777]

Does anyone know if this is cathode or a fixed bias? I'm just wondering if I change the tubes if it needs to be rebiased.

[@billl.4410]

It's cathode biased.

[@JesseLBK]

So what would you say is the best Marshall tube head for under $1000?

[@TheStudioRats]

Our favourites are the silver jubilee and the jcm 900

[@Bcwilderness]

sounds like music and edges the revv d20 out from what i hear esp in a mix with drums etc

[@Bcwilderness]

suhr guitar helps

[@ayushahari3213]

I have a doubt will this amp will chug at ultar gain 8 or 9 without any fx ?

[@matteocallisti1100]

Love the review, stunning sound! Do you think this model is suitable for an apartment or the need to push the tubes makes it too loud?

[@TheStudioRats]

Cheers, you need to push the tubes a bit.

[@rockngpa5094]

You buy this amp , then buy the Bugera attenuator at $100.00 in which once added to your tube amp , your 20 watt amp goes down to 10watt of power. Then you take large dial and set it at 12’o clock , then amp s/b around 5amps power level , then turn dial at 7-8’oclock then your at a few wattage power , then turn down Marshall amp power settings down to taste ....Walla - you turn all your knobs to 12’oclock or more where amp is pushing tubes goods and if you did it all correctly....Your tv volume will cover your playing ..

[@rockngpa5094]

Hey check out my advice for apt amp in here ....

[@lachaineguitarededavid]

They make cheap attenators at thomann, musicstore and probably everywhere now. And these are really good, to me, for normal domestic use, a basic attenuator is good enough : sure, it might differ a bit from the actual amp being cranked (because you don't get speakers moving the same way, for starters) but it's still really cool. I approach it more as "now i can push the amp to 3 and still sound as quiet as when i was playing it on 1" , so it's just to get a bit more juice from the amp. I then boost with an overdrive for solos and roll off the volume on the guitar for cleans, have a same-ish overall volume and the same overall tone only with more and less gain and that makes me very happy : i love not having to fiddle too much with the amp and rather focus on playing the guitar !

[@circleprex]

It has a built/in attuanetor (10 watt) so no problem to push the tubes

[@robkiddmusic]

Silly question. Would this be loud enough in a live situation with a full band (will go through a PA) or in a practice room, again with a full band (no Pa)

[@DougWToon]

I've found small wattage amps work fine in both situations you mentioned. Only problem you run into is if you need real clean tones, you may run out of headroom. But, not if your micing is up.

[@NoName-ql1wk]

Sounds killer.

[@mbreinin]

Virtually every video of this amp, the distortion sounds like a chainsaw. You play it and it is as smooth as silk. It sounds good enough to want to try it, but I can feel disappointment coming on if I don't attenuate the hell out of it....and I sold my WAZA TAE.

[@wilsonrutherford7519]

I have this amp and have grown to really dislike it. I hate turning the thing on knowing I'll be disappointed, will adjust the tones and never be able to get the sound I want. Mine sounds NOTHING like what is happening in this demo, at the lower volume or when the power is pushed. Makes me wonder what I am doing wrong, or what gear I don't own that makes an amp sound the way his does.

[@anthonysilva5312]

Livin the DREAM!!!

[@JohnyToGoodForSchool123]

which speakers are you using?

[@sciencemadeusrobots]

Super review. Do you think it’s loud enough to gig with?

[@TheStudioRats]

Hi Paul, yes I would say it is. I would recommend the studio series more, but if you like the sound of the DSL I think for gigging have a look at the 40 watt version.

[@sciencemadeusrobots]

@@TheStudioRats Much appreciated - cheers!

[@gtrman69777]

Yes, it's really loud. Unless you need a good clean tone too. It won't stay very clean at a loud volume.

[@sciencemadeusrobots]

@@gtrman69777 Thanks for the heads up!

[@EM-km8em]

@@TheStudioRats what studio series do you prefer

[@Zozo-ko9dk]

Should I go for marshall dsl20cr or blackstar ht20r mkii combo I'm really confused plz help me out

[@TheStudioRats]

I really think you need to try both out to see what you prefer.

[@kiahnewton7847]

could we use the emulated out for a front of house solution?

[@TheStudioRats]

you could but I’d try it to see if you liked the tone

[@heinzconrads5243]

I never knew how good my dsl could sound 🤣

[@yetimatzenightcat8702]

The original dsl 100 clean tone is really really awesome 🙏

[@craigtodd8297]

Another video where the clean sounds like crunch

[@Stevexperiences]

Have a choice for to by a JCM900 DR 4501 (1x12 combo) and a DSL20CR for the same price. What do you thing is the best choice ? Thank you very much

[@TheStudioRats]

900

[@Stevexperiences]

@@TheStudioRats Many Thanks 🙏 and for your fast response !

[@Stevexperiences]

@@TheStudioRats You think it’s possible to sound mordern like The DSL20CR with the 4501 (i showing your nice JCM900 video test 😉). Thank you 🙏

[@Stevexperiences]

@@TheStudioRats Hello, I took your advice and bought a JCM900 4501 from 1990. It's a killer amp (I find the grain of my Freidman BE50DLX. Thanks again !

[@azguitar]

I disagree with your review. For the money, this amp sounds great. Yes, I own 3 vintage Marshalls, and I've owned about ten before my current favorites. I do wish they put a full 1/4 inch direct out or XLR out on this amp.

[@TheStudioRats]

And I’m happy that you disagree. This is why 1 review shouldn’t sway a decision. 1 person will hate something that someone else will love.

[@gizemkayhan9245]

mic or load box ?

[@TheWolvesCurse]

do you guys have the same social media manager as Greg Doucette, or why do your videos have the exact same intro animations?

[@whatarefriends4]

I’m not hearing anything here that doesn’t sound totally kick ass. I’m getting the 40cr if it’s anything like this I will be overjoyed

[@doug941]

More is gooder!!

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

What cabinet does this go well with

[@TheStudioRats]

I think thats a personal preference, but i like 2x12’s with creambacks.

[@melexdy]

@@TheStudioRats Sorry which is better for vintage tones? v30, creambacks or greenbacks?

[@terrybillington2482]

20 watt £400. I will stick with my katana 100 watt 2x12. For a few pounds more. Better sound and value. But good post paul. As per.

[@edvinas2071]

is the dsl20 good for a first tube amp?

[@TheStudioRats]

Yes absolutely

[@jamdalf4343]

A dsl20 combo is a great starter tube Amp but try and get the dsl40 combo version for an Amp that you'll never have to upgrade from unless you've become Pro level!

[@edvinas2071]

@@jamdalf4343 but isnt the 40w version very load

[@jamdalf4343]

​@@edvinas2071 It has a 20w/STB/40w level switch so put it on 20watts then adjust the Gain/Volume/Master knobs to taste. If you want even more volume control buy a US $45.00 "JHS Little Black Amp Box Passive Amp Attenuator" (from like Sweetwater dot com) and plug it into the dsl40's 'Effects Loop' then you can blast the Gain/Volume (Pre-Amp) but still keep the Master (Power Amp) volume low, Mwah-hahaha!

[@edvinas2071]

@@jamdalf4343 thank you for the help

[@paisteplayer1040]

It sounds great at low volume, and okay at high volume…But its leaps bette than the dsl15. Buy a tremonti MT15 in this price range., it kills this amp.

[@KahnuevsKrake]

I've got both the DSL20 and the MT15, they both sound incredible, but they're quite different.

[@paisteplayer1040]

@@KahnuevsKrake Agreed they are vastly different But I can get all the tones of the Marshall out of the PRS and much more, and its far more powerful

[@KahnuevsKrake]

@@paisteplayer1040 I personally think the Marshall is slightly more versatile and has a looser overdrive, although the leads you can get out of the MT15 are INCREDIBLE and it kicks like a mule when palm muting.

[@paisteplayer1040]

@@KahnuevsKrake with gain at 1/4 guitar volume down I can get just about anything in the Marshall camp. But the Marshall cant get into what the Mt15 can get into higher gain. Switch the mt15 into half power it’s about as loud as the Marshall in full power. So i find the PRS more versatile

[@KahnuevsKrake]

@@paisteplayer1040 It's interesting. I guess there are many other factors like pickups, speakers etc. I love both of them.

[@aswe9236]

What is the riff at kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWTUYZ2gd5xojNE?

[@TheStudioRats]

Just noodling although it’s probably ripping someone off.

[@aswe9236]

@@TheStudioRats sounds like a VH riff.

[@DarthPreamp]

Great demo thanks! When compared back to back, the sv20 and dsl20 sound almost identical. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKzaWhjeZyhorc

[@richardjones2811]

All made in Vietnam models are hit and miss with trouble unfortunately 😪

[@richardjones2811]

@Mark Seymour Just the one DSL. I emailed Marshall directly and they were aware of the issue and it's since been fixed. All Dsl models now are trouble free. It was a fault with the gyrator circuit

[@vladonutyj]

What's trouble?

[@FEAROWNAGE]

Jason Statham on guitar.

[@TheStudioRats]

Your not the first 😀

[@melexdy]

They are selling a lot of them 20s. And the price is as low as any 15-20 watt budget amp. So why not get the Marshall from the get go!

[@NoOne-ew6tk]

How good is Marshall's budget amp? Not very! And WARNING! even if you are happy wityh the sound, beware these have some big time quality issues. I have had 3 and all have crapped out with capacitor and power supply issues jiust after a year of light use. I now have the UK made SC20. a zillion times better

[@StratsRUs]

I have had the DSL20 for three years.No issues at all.But I agree, now the Made In UK 20watters are out, it is far better to save and get one of those. My other Marshalls are all over thirty years old and made in England.

[@yeti1002]

Good to know , I will lean towards a ceriatone ptp 20 watter ...