DSL good or bad

Postby **Mats A** » 12 Feb 2012, 07:48

What is it about the DSL that many people don´t seem to like it. Except for the Marshall Forum then. I sometimes like it and sometimes not.

Postby **LesPaul/Marshall** » 12 Feb 2012, 08:01

I like the dsl but,one thing I had to learn is you have to spend time with it.The eq is very active and it just plays a big part.I run mine through V30s and by itself it can sound harsh sometimes.If I play along with a cd it will set right in the mix and you cant hear the harshness.It will do alot of tones but doesn't nail one 100%.Thats why they call it the working mans amp because it does alot of different things.Hope this helps.

Postby **surlybastard** » 12 Feb 2012, 09:20

Never owned one but I've played DSL's at various points and I've always liked them. As LP/Marshall said, does a lot of tones just doesn't really nail anything but it's very Marshall and a ton of versatility. I don't think it's the be all end all of Marshall amps, but it's great bang for the buck and you can definitely never go wrong with one.

Postby **burnsy** » 13 Feb 2012, 06:07

I used a DSL for years until the VM came along. For me it was a great amp that produced a great sound. I would happily use one again and would recommend any prospective amp buyer try one.

Postby **gtrman** » 13 Feb 2012, 06:14

A great all-round amp.

Postby **Mats A** » 13 Feb 2012, 07:45

Well there is something in the tone of it that i don´t like. It sounds kind of papery and and a bit harsh in the distortion. Lacks a bit of attack.

Postby **gtrman** » 14 Feb 2012, 00:38

Mats A wrote:Well there is something in the tone of it that i don´t like. It sounds kind of papery and and a bit harsh in the distortion. Lacks a bit of attack.

Thats why we all have different tastes ... I kind of agree though. It does not have the JCM800 punch but then again ... get an 800 if thats what you are looking for.

Postby **LiveFreeOrDie** » 15 Feb 2012, 12:03

I have 2, and they are awesome amps. Especially for the money, versatility, etc. Play them through V30's, and you will love it.

Postby **longfxukxnhair** » 15 Feb 2012, 12:10

If you are running 75's with the DSL dump them. Go with the V30's or Greenbacks. This will be a huge improvement.

Postby **noise5150** » 15 Feb 2012, 12:19

Great amp have had mine for like 5 years. I play it through V30s now. The clean channel is great IMO and I like the lead channel with the Deep switch "in" and set to "lead 2" with the gain a little over half way up.

Postby **Mats A** » 16 Feb 2012, 13:36

That´s what i´ve got a 1960 BV and 1960 BX cab.

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