Marshall should pay you. I've ordered a DSL20HR. Due to all your videos with it. And because we love the same musics too. Thanks guy. You've got one of the most valuable youtube channels.
Same. My order arrived today. I FXed the amp with a Mooer Radar Cab Sim. Now It sounds amazing without any overdrive or external EQ Pedal. I'm excited to plug into Real 4x12
Fantastic tones. I wish the metal bands from today, even the ones that have been around for a while, were doing what you did in this video. Simple, straight to the point, aggressive metal tones.
I just purchased this DSL20 amp head, 4x12 Marshall cab and a gibson les paul tribute this week. The amp sounds amazing but with your EQ settings, it sounds perfect now. Thank you! great playing by the way. I stopped playing at 25 years old, 10 years later, a year into covid, hear i sit re-learning. :)
I have the DSL20H running into a Bugera - PS1 Power Attenuator then into 2x12 Marshall cab, check out attenuator's if you haven't already. It's a way of cranking your amp to get the awesome tube sound without having the volume to loud. Best purchase I ever made apart from the DSL20.
@@banditfighter3295 Yea but the Flying V he was using is called an Angel of Death that was made for Dave and uses frequently. It's one of his most signature guitars.
Sam Wittsell Man... just let it go... the guy was in the band 8 months in the early eighties... geez... how long are you going to milk that cow?... BTW he gets paid for his writing credits in Metallica so it’s not like they stole his riffs, which are just that - RIFFS!! It’s not like he wrote the entire Metallica catalogue by himself... I’m actually waiting for some lunatic to say there are Mustaine riffs on Hardwired...
I love my DSL 100. I have played Mesa's and Peavy's but TBH nothing beats a Marshall with an overdrive pedal in the front and an EQ pedal in the loop. You can literally get any sound you want out of that thing.
A year after you made this and your still selling this amp for Marshall… just got one after watching a few of your videos of this amp. Got it in a couple days ago and couldn’t be more happier. Probably one of the most versatile amps I’ve ever played, I play everything from blues, classic rock and all kinds of metal and this amp does it magnificently for what I do. I had a 150 watt solid state Randall and this blows it out of the water. Just a big thank you for the hard work you do putting videos out like these.👍🏻
Man you said it , I've never had a single solid state amp that could even attempt to hang with classic tube powered marshalls and mesa's , except maybe an old 120watt solid state Crate that I had back in the late 90's, it did a fair job of reproducing those classic Metallica style tones but still even it fell a good bit short in comparison to the sounds achievable by classic tube amps. Hope you enjoy your new amp, I'm hoping to grab one of these dsl20hr's myself in the next couple months if everything works out well in the end.
YOUR tone settings are the best on here I feel, everyone should set their amps to THEIR own ears firstly, then, depending on how the sound is effected when used for band practice, gigging or recording where adjustments need to be made due to how the sound reacts (deep stuff I know, but my ears used to tell me instantly when my old BEDROOM tone didn't work in reality. Great video and playing, keep up the good work.
Great demo. I'm using mine with a Marshall 2x12 at mo, my 4x12 25 watt greenback is a little large for my apartment. The gain on this beast is awesome and loud. I also use a Keeley modded Boss sd1 overdrive. When he first started up you could send your pedal in and he'd mod that. I think that today they only mod their own new pedals, not sure. The pedal just provides a smoothness to the tone. No need for external distortion, this amp has it in spades. 🤘❤️👍
The DSL is a great amp. You can play a shit ton of stuff on it! I would recommend to take a look on the Ceres preamp. Solid state pedal preamp but honestly the best preamp pedal in the market!
I got my DSL5CR two years ago and I absolutely love it, I use it with a Boss SD-1 and I'm getting really brutal rhythm tones. For the leads I have the Boss DM-2w as a delay and it's all I need really, it's a great home rig.
Alexandru Scarlat I had a Blackstar HT-20 Studio before this and was never fully satisfied. But yea I love my Marshall too. It’s the essential classic imo.
That Marshall is super beefy even without a boost. Maybe not Mesa tight, but I'm a Marshall kid at heart so I love these tones Edit: just saying, the tone at 1:29 is one of my FAVORITE sounds ever. I never knew I needed that sound until now, it like Alice in Chains x Megadeth. It's so thick. I love it
Yeah, I'm honestly impressed. Way beefier than a JCM 800, but this is a high gain amp we're talking about. I still think the EVH 5150 III EL34 is beefier than the DSL range in terms of EL34 tone but JCM 800s can get modern style tones with enough boost as Louis Torres has demonstrated in his comparison between a Dual Rectifier and JCM 800 2204.
I actually just bought my second Marshall DSL 100 head. The first one I had was a first generation. This second one I just bought is the newer DSL 100HR. I love them! I used to have a Marshall TSL 100 too & that’s still my favorite amp to this day! I hate I sold it...
AHH that unmistakeable Marshall tone. My DSL is on its way having sold my Blackstar. The Marshalls just feel great and more rewarding to play especially when the valves get nice n hot!
@@gregm90 really? I did the exact same thing haha. it's very different the Marshall, I haven't had time to fiddle with the settings yet and dial in a great time. but it looks great
I have a Marshall DSL40CR combo amp and I love it. My only complaints are the lack of independent EQ for each channel and there is a slight delay when switching from Channel 2 Green to Channel 2 Red. Other than that it's a really killer amp and thanks for your videos...I really enjoy them man!
@@jarrusjenkins I've tried this amp with different speakers for a couple of months each. I've tried V-Type obviously, V30, G12T-75. Out of the 3 I actually prefer the G12. I've noticed with the V-type and V30 because their wattage isn't very high...I think around 60 watts you get a lot of speaker break up. I prefer to get most of the distortion from the amp with little coloring from the speaker. The G12 is 75 watts, so it's a bit cleaner sounding even at high volumes. 40CR is a great amp all around honestly. What's interesting is I also prefer the Tone shift. When compared to the head he's using, the 40CR actually sounds kinda honky with a lot of mids but the tone shift gets rid of that entirely. When tone shift is out it reminds me of like High n dry def leppard. With tone shift in it's more metal imo. The tone shift out/in really sounds completely different from the head he's using but youtube compression should be taken into consideration.
It is a good and cheap alternative to be able to play like a metallica sound, a mesa boogie is very expensive in my country. thank you again. your videos are awesome
Hi, what pedal would be best suited to this amp for Led Zeppelin tones, someone told me an echo plex, great videos by the way and Happy New year🏴
Your content is outstanding and I love the whole series on the DSL20. Enough that I bought one! Not being anything who can leave anything alone/stock, I switched the el34 power tubes for a pair of JJ kt77s as well as putting a Tung Sol 12ax7 in the V1 position and holy #@!$... I really liked the stock sound but this mod puts it in another league. The 77s almost split the difference between el34s and 6l6s. It still has that sweet sweet Marshall midrange but with a slightly bigger bottom end and a slightly tamed and much sweeter top end. The top is definitely less ice picky. The Tung Sol in V1 seems to mediate some of the fizziness that this amp has (especially when you get into the upper end of the presence knob) The only downside is the bottom is a bit looser so you have to hit it with a boost to tighten it up. When you do though, it absolutely slays 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Well worth the $100 in tubes.
Great content mate, I purchased a jcm 800 reissue last month. First ever tube Marshall I’ve owned. Got to throw the tube screamer up the front though to get a decent chug. Your playing is great, super cool axes Keep up the good work. All the way from Victoria 🤘🏻
Mate, love all your stuff. Have you tried the dsl1h by any chance? I’m wondering if the same tones came be achieved or should I get the 20h and be done with it, cheers
Great tones! I bought the combo versión and for recording the gain and distorsion is enough at a high volume. Sometimes i have used a TS9 for boosting the dirty channel or in the clean channel a ds1 mod or a ds1x solos although is the amp with the ts9. Im using too a MXR 10 band Eq in the Loop together with 2 delays...! Is insane with ts9 and a wah!!
Just d you discovered how cool the DSL20 is. I just bought my first DSL100HR, $270 off so I grabbed it. Could be very happy with this 20, same tone but better for jamming at home I’d bet.
I know this is an old video, but how in the hell are you controlling the bottom end on this little beast. I just got one, and the bottom end is overwhelming. I have my bass set at 11:00 and the resonance below 9:00 and it's still a little thumps. Are you running a boost with the ultra hain vhannel?
@LambChopper678 , I will definitely be putting a boost in front of it. One thing I already did was match it with a different cab. I initially had it running through an Avatar Contemporary 2x12, which is a copy of an Orange PPC212. That cab is too boomy for the DSL20hr. So I swapped it over to an HB vert 2x12 with V30's. The HB cab is front-loaded and slightly lower internal volume. It helps tighten the DSL20 a little bit. Still needs a boost, though.
Cool video, thank you. I’m amp shopping and leaning heavy on the marshall side. I like mesa a lot too but I’m leaning Marshall. I’m no pro and just want a great sounding amp. The price of the dsl is impossible to overlook. Sounds killer. Thanks for putting these videos out, it helps and we appreciate you.
@@LambChopper678 Thanks for the reply. Whats a good cab to pair with it? They have a good deal with a Marshall 2x12 with seventy 80 speakers. I’m not familiar with those speakers though, I imagine they would be fine.
@@gcr28 They’re fine for practice at home at lower volumes. They’re the cheapest celestion speakers on the market. Depends on your budget but I’d be getting a 1936 2x12 cab with G12t’s It’s just a great sounding cabinet that you’ll never worry about replacing or upgrading.
@@LambChopper678 I just got my dsl20 today. So far it’s a great amp I’m liking it alot. I bought the mx212 cab to stay within budget. It’s not too bad, the 70/80’s sound a bit dark to my ears. I’m going to replace them with the g12t 75 and maybe a combo of that and a vintage 30, maybe. Anyway, thanks for your help. Great amp.
I've been trying to make my dsl20 sound good for two years. Got a boss ds1 in front and a mxr 10 band in the loop. First cab I bought for it was a Harley Benton 2x12 horizontal with V30s. Sounds ok. Then got a Marshall mx2x12ar vertical cab. Not any better. Finally unhooked my mesa 2x12 from my single rectifier and hooked the dsl up to it. Viola!!! Its ripping now. The mesa cab is far superior. It's like a whole new amp. Don't even need pedal to make it sound good. I would highly recommend to anyone to save or invest for a higher quality speaker cabinet.
So is the Marshall speaker cabinet just a stand for rhe head? Noticed in your videos using the DSL you seem to use rhe Mesa cabinet. Better to get a Mesa v30 loaded cabinet with this amp?
how are you getting a good tone when the volume is only at 1? I tried the 20CR combo at a store with the celestion 70/80 and it sounded like garbage. It was really fizzy on the red channel.
@@gsupersport6383 Just took the 20w head home to my v30s and holy shit the difference is unreal. Why does marshall pair this shitty speaker in their combo? Even the celestion type v in the 40w combo and the more expensive studio combos have the same problem
So Ive seen you left the Gain vol at 1. Whats the reason for that? I jjust tried out the DSL the other day and couldnt make up my mind why this is even there over the master vol.
I'll acquire my first Marshall amp to play progressive and metal, but I'm in doubt about whether to acquire a Marshall Code 100 or a Marshall MG102CFX. Which one do you recommend? TIA for any help!
Honestly, neither. The modern solid state Marshall’s are rubbish. They look cool and offer many functions but do none of them well. The tone is not balanced and is either boomy or shrill. I would save and get a DSL. Just my opinion because you asked
@@LambChopper678 Thanks a lot for commenting! After some reviews I'm considering Blackstar instead of Marshall. In a comparison between Marshall Code 100 and Blackstar ID Core 100, I noticed a much more natural sound in Blackstart, even a solid state amplifier.
After buying the DSL I have been going through all your videos again. I would love to see an updated version of this, maybe even a setting with basic pedals for rhythm and lead that could be used live or just jamming to songs. Do you use the 10 or 20w setting? I find the 20w to be more open and a bigger sound even on lower volumes. 👍
Can you just use the Dsl 20, or do you need to have a cabinet? I'm interested in getting a beginner setup and the price on it's own without cabinet seems justifiable.
Hey, I have DSL 15W head, using settings presence 4, bass 6, middle 6, treble 7 , gain 4, but I use also boss DS1 in the front with classic settings volume all the way up, tone at 10 o'clock, and gain to taste, usually a little bit like 8 o'clock, sound killer
8:44 When reading descriptions of the amp, they list channel one as the "Plexi" channel and channel 2 as the "JCM 800" channel. That would explain why channel one doesn't sound like an 800.
Neither channel sounds like a plexi or 800 whatever they advertise. The DSL has its own sound. It does sound like my old JCM2000 DSL. It had the same clean channel roughly (I liked the JCM clean when pushed did get into 800 range. But channel 2 was really good. It had a boost feature which was pretty high gain but lost punch and clarity. This DSL seems to bridge the gap where it gets really saturated but keeps the crunch of the basic JCM red channel. I like this model the best so far
@@LambChopper678 I've been doing a lot of listening and the DSL 20 and 40 both can sound a lot like an 800. It's not perfect due to the DSL having a more modern voicing but everything else sounds just like it. Channel 1 is in the ballpark of the plexi just from what I've heard but not as close to the desired voice as the Utlra Gain is. There are plenty of shootouts between the DSL and 800 and they really do sound pretty close, but the DSL has a more modern voicing which I kind of like over the JCM.
So, I’ve always loved V’s. I’m going to get one and a lot of people say they suck sitting down playing. I play a Les Paul and position it like you with a V. I use to watch Mustaine a lot and he did it and it made sense. Are they comfortable the way you have it?
@@LambChopper678 I was cleaning my basement and I found my old Marshall amp and my Ibanez guitar I also have a Fender Stratocaster, Mxr distortion pedals and a Boss I gave it up when my girls were born now I'm practicing again so I looked for tutorials and I guess that's why I have your channel recommended I like your content Im checking all your material I wish you the best
Well I got my DSL20hr and hooked it to a 2x12 w/V30's and then tried it with my 4x12 with V30's and used your settings and for some reason it's to Bassy Same settings on Both cabs And that's without a boost pedal. I even rolled off the bass and added a little treb and pres and still has a scooped sound. And yes the shift button isn't engaged? I'm using a Fender with Seymour Duncan jbjr. and a Jackson Soloist with EMG 81's
Ever heard of the ESP LTD Tom Araya bass that's the most intimating Bass I've seen in my local guitar center also any Kerry King guitar is also very intimating
I just received this head today, while checking everything out making sure everything worked, I noticed the resonance knob does absolutely nothing, is yours this way also, or do I have a defective amp?
My is adding a little loser bottom end. Add a ngood amount of bass first and then try to listen to the sound without any resonance and with it sounded to max.
I've just got this amp, I'm running it with the exact same settings as you through a 1x12 with celestion 30 vintage speaker. And I'm getting an awful fizzy sound at the ultra gain channel. My guitar is an american strat with a humbucker, which sounds good. The clean sounds are ok but the gain sounds pretty bad. Any idea why??
Crank it, it sounds fizzy at low volumes. Also, what you are hearing here is the mic and mic positioning. It will never sound as good in the room. I learned that after spending a whole lot of money chasing tones.
Great vid really enjoyed it. Can you do this with the Mesa Mark V 25 but play some Slayer and Megadeth. I know the mark will nail Metallica from your other video but how does it do other these other metal bands? I'm really torn between these two amps. Thanks.
At high volumes this amp really shines, the low-volume fizz completely disappears. A tungsol in V1 also does wonders, as does an EQ in the loop. Tidies it up heaps.
Hi Mike - i experimented with a tonne of tubes in my DSL20 before i sold it it. I now have the DSL100. Best combo for me was Ruby power tubes (outlasted the TAD’s that marshall use from the factory) and in the preamp gotta have the Tungsol in V1 (for heavy distortion) and a Sovtek LPS in the phase inverter. In the middle it doesnt really matter - Genelex Gold Lions are probably my favourite all purpose 12ax7. Have the fullest tonal body, especially for cleans. If soft rock is your thing, maybe try a JJ 12AT7 in V1... really tidies up the fizz in the distortion at low volumes, but sounds a bit more Plexi like. Hope that helps 👍
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Marshall should pay you. I've ordered a DSL20HR. Due to all your videos with it. And because we love the same musics too. Thanks guy. You've got one of the most valuable youtube channels.
Same
Same. My order arrived today. I FXed the amp with a Mooer Radar Cab Sim. Now It sounds amazing without any overdrive or external EQ Pedal. I'm excited to plug into Real 4x12
I can fourth that, done the same myself.
Same here man. Just got my DSL20 and a mesa cab. Loving how it works with the 10 band EQ. Thank you so much!
I just bought one thanks to his videos as well and it sounds fucking great
Fantastic tones. I wish the metal bands from today, even the ones that have been around for a while, were doing what you did in this video. Simple, straight to the point, aggressive metal tones.
Seems it's all about fart tones today.
That scooped setting you dialed in made the amp sound absolutely brutal!
some of the best tones ive heard from a marshall
I just purchased this DSL20 amp head, 4x12 Marshall cab and a gibson les paul tribute this week. The amp sounds amazing but with your EQ settings, it sounds perfect now. Thank you! great playing by the way. I stopped playing at 25 years old, 10 years later, a year into covid, hear i sit re-learning. :)
I have the DSL20H running into a Bugera - PS1 Power Attenuator then into 2x12 Marshall cab, check out attenuator's if you haven't already. It's a way of cranking your amp to get the awesome tube sound without having the volume to loud.
Best purchase I ever made apart from the DSL20.
So cool to hear a review with all my fav childhood riffs🔥
That EQ boost was fantastic it really makes a huge difference to my ear. Thanks for sharing.
Was searching for a DSL video to kill my gas. Found this one. 100% satisfied. Dude modeller or amp you always got a super cool tone.
Playing Metallica on a Mustaine guitar
That's actually highly appropriate if you think about it.
@@pip5528 especially if it was something from ride the lightning.
It’s not true.... the first to use the king V Gibson was James in early 80’s..... than he change her choise
@@banditfighter3295 Yea but the Flying V he was using is called an Angel of Death that was made for Dave and uses frequently. It's one of his most signature guitars.
Sam Wittsell
Man... just let it go... the guy was in the band 8 months in the early eighties... geez... how long are you going to milk that cow?...
BTW he gets paid for his writing credits in Metallica so it’s not like they stole his riffs, which are just that - RIFFS!! It’s not like he wrote the entire Metallica catalogue by himself...
I’m actually waiting for some lunatic to say there are Mustaine riffs on Hardwired...
I 100% getting this amp because of your video!
You and your Metallica covers are definitely the or some of the best out there.
I love diving in your old videos, thanks for sharing all that knowledge !
I love my DSL 100. I have played Mesa's and Peavy's but TBH nothing beats a Marshall with an overdrive pedal in the front and an EQ pedal in the loop. You can literally get any sound you want out of that thing.
Tasty amp
💯👍@@Nickk81
A year after you made this and your still selling this amp for Marshall… just got one after watching a few of your videos of this amp. Got it in a couple days ago and couldn’t be more happier. Probably one of the most versatile amps I’ve ever played, I play everything from blues, classic rock and all kinds of metal and this amp does it magnificently for what I do. I had a 150 watt solid state Randall and this blows it out of the water. Just a big thank you for the hard work you do putting videos out like these.👍🏻
Man you said it , I've never had a single solid state amp that could even attempt to hang with classic tube powered marshalls and mesa's , except maybe an old 120watt solid state Crate that I had back in the late 90's, it did a fair job of reproducing those classic Metallica style tones but still even it fell a good bit short in comparison to the sounds achievable by classic tube amps. Hope you enjoy your new amp, I'm hoping to grab one of these dsl20hr's myself in the next couple months if everything works out well in the end.
Thanks to this man, i now have a Marshall DSL 40CR, a MXR 6band eq, a noise gate and a ibanez tubescreamer
And definitely a noise gate like you said. I bought the dsl combo based upon this video. I love it with those pedals mentioned.
Had exactly same idea when I tried the tone shift. Shifts the tone right out of the amp.
YOUR tone settings are the best on here I feel, everyone should set their amps to THEIR own ears firstly, then, depending on how the sound is effected when used for band practice, gigging or recording where adjustments need to be made due to how the sound reacts (deep stuff I know, but my ears used to tell me instantly when my old BEDROOM tone didn't work in reality. Great video and playing, keep up the good work.
Try cranking the bass all the way and then cutting 100hz as needed with the eq pedal. It will drive amp harder (you probably already know this)
Great demo. I'm using mine with a Marshall 2x12 at mo, my 4x12 25 watt greenback is a little large for my apartment.
The gain on this beast is awesome and loud. I also use a Keeley modded Boss sd1 overdrive. When he first started up you could send your pedal in and he'd mod that.
I think that today they only mod their own new pedals, not sure. The pedal just provides a smoothness to the tone. No need for external distortion, this amp has it in spades. 🤘❤️👍
The DSL is a great amp. You can play a shit ton of stuff on it! I would recommend to take a look on the Ceres preamp. Solid state pedal preamp but honestly the best preamp pedal in the market!
Just got my first Marshall, a DSL5CR, perfect timing
I got my DSL5CR two years ago and I absolutely love it, I use it with a Boss SD-1 and I'm getting really brutal rhythm tones. For the leads I have the Boss DM-2w as a delay and it's all I need really, it's a great home rig.
Alexandru Scarlat I had a Blackstar HT-20 Studio before this and was never fully satisfied. But yea I love my Marshall too. It’s the essential classic imo.
@@Supakuri yea it truly is a classic, but I love that the DSL5 also does modern tones amazingly with a nice OD pedal in front of the amp
I have this amp too and love it, can't even think of modeling now
Me too, right now. This video Will help me a lot. At the Moment, awesome amp.
Sorry For bad english, i'm italian 😂
Man, your channel is absolute gold. Appreciate the content! I think you've convinced me to get my hands on a DSL :)
That Marshall is super beefy even without a boost. Maybe not Mesa tight, but I'm a Marshall kid at heart so I love these tones
Edit: just saying, the tone at 1:29 is one of my FAVORITE sounds ever. I never knew I needed that sound until now, it like Alice in Chains x Megadeth. It's so thick. I love it
Yeah, I'm honestly impressed. Way beefier than a JCM 800, but this is a high gain amp we're talking about. I still think the EVH 5150 III EL34 is beefier than the DSL range in terms of EL34 tone but JCM 800s can get modern style tones with enough boost as Louis Torres has demonstrated in his comparison between a Dual Rectifier and JCM 800 2204.
I love that one too
Thanks for doing this video. I'm getting my DSL100HR tomorrow. Those Dean VMNT's are great guitars. I have two. Thanks.
Absolutely invaluable education for anyone that wants metal tones out of their dsl40cr. Guess I don't need a distortion pedal.
This video along with zakk wyle saying you cant go wrong with a marshall tube amp is what convinced me to buy my dsl20hr over the peavey 6505 mini
Your loss
@@VicSellsPeace i played a 6505 afterward and am happy w my decision
Definitely a good call but I should still get the 6505 mh. I remember reading that alot of bands would combine a dsl and 5150 for recording
I finally got this Amp and I did because of you, I also bought EQ pedals because of you. I owe all my TONE to you, Thank You!🤘🤘
I don’t like the tone shift... love that. You seem so down to earth and I love watching your videos! Keep up the great work!
I actually just bought my second Marshall DSL 100 head. The first one I had was a first generation. This second one I just bought is the newer DSL 100HR. I love them! I used to have a Marshall TSL 100 too & that’s still my favorite amp to this day! I hate I sold it...
Man!!! I'm new in your Chanel... Congrats for this. The tones of this Amp it's absolutely amazing! 🔝🤘🏻👌🏻
AHH that unmistakeable Marshall tone. My DSL is on its way having sold my Blackstar. The Marshalls just feel great and more rewarding to play especially when the valves get nice n hot!
I sold my blackstar ht40 and got the dsl40cr and its way better. The blackstar is a great amp but it was missing something.
@@gregm90 really? I did the exact same thing haha. it's very different the Marshall, I haven't had time to fiddle with the settings yet and dial in a great time. but it looks great
I have a Marshall DSL40CR combo amp and I love it. My only complaints are the lack of independent EQ for each channel and there is a slight delay when switching from Channel 2 Green to Channel 2 Red. Other than that it's a really killer amp and thanks for your videos...I really enjoy them man!
It is a killer amp, but I find it to be darker with the same settings as hes using....
In fact it's quite a lot darker
@@jarrusjenkins If you’re running the mx412 cab you’re likely going to be getting a different result, as I believe he’s running vintage 30 speakers
@@sleepdeep305 the DSL40 is a combo only in this generation of DSL. Its a 1x12 with a celestion vtype from the factory
@@jarrusjenkins I've tried this amp with different speakers for a couple of months each. I've tried V-Type obviously, V30, G12T-75. Out of the 3 I actually prefer the G12. I've noticed with the V-type and V30 because their wattage isn't very high...I think around 60 watts you get a lot of speaker break up. I prefer to get most of the distortion from the amp with little coloring from the speaker. The G12 is 75 watts, so it's a bit cleaner sounding even at high volumes. 40CR is a great amp all around honestly. What's interesting is I also prefer the Tone shift. When compared to the head he's using, the 40CR actually sounds kinda honky with a lot of mids but the tone shift gets rid of that entirely. When tone shift is out it reminds me of like High n dry def leppard. With tone shift in it's more metal imo. The tone shift out/in really sounds completely different from the head he's using but youtube compression should be taken into consideration.
You squeeze your amp 'till it comes to amazing tones! Great video and great channel too. Thanks.
It is a good and cheap alternative to be able to play like a metallica sound, a mesa boogie is very expensive in my country. thank you again. your videos are awesome
Yes it is absolutely a good alternative, mesa boogie is very expensive just about everywhere :(
Awesome video!!! Those tones sounds are what I’m looking for!!!
Hi, what pedal would be best suited to this amp for Led Zeppelin tones, someone told me an echo plex, great videos by the way and Happy New year🏴
Your content is outstanding and I love the whole series on the DSL20. Enough that I bought one! Not being anything who can leave anything alone/stock, I switched the el34 power tubes for a pair of JJ kt77s as well as putting a Tung Sol 12ax7 in the V1 position and holy #@!$...
I really liked the stock sound but this mod puts it in another league. The 77s almost split the difference between el34s and 6l6s. It still has that sweet sweet Marshall midrange but with a slightly bigger bottom end and a slightly tamed and much sweeter top end. The top is definitely less ice picky. The Tung Sol in V1 seems to mediate some of the fizziness that this amp has (especially when you get into the upper end of the presence knob)
The only downside is the bottom is a bit looser so you have to hit it with a boost to tighten it up. When you do though, it absolutely slays 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Well worth the $100 in tubes.
what about matching the sound of album Spiritual Healing by Death ... or their album Symbolic ?
Great content mate, I purchased a jcm 800 reissue last month. First ever tube Marshall I’ve owned. Got to throw the tube screamer up the front though to get a decent chug.
Your playing is great, super cool axes
Keep up the good work. All the way from Victoria 🤘🏻
Do you like the jcm800 better or this ?
@@EM-km8em I like the DSL more, but not by much, JCM 800 has that classic metal thrash tone you can’t go wrong with 🤘🏻
Mate, love all your stuff. Have you tried the dsl1h by any chance? I’m wondering if the same tones came be achieved or should I get the 20h and be done with it, cheers
I second this request! Just picked up a DSL1HR myself, absolutely loving it so far.
Great tones!
I bought the combo versión and for recording the gain and distorsion is enough at a high volume. Sometimes i have used a TS9 for boosting the dirty channel or in the clean channel a ds1 mod or a ds1x solos although is the amp with the ts9. Im using too a MXR 10 band Eq in the Loop together with 2 delays...! Is insane with ts9 and a wah!!
I love your channel! I'm a beginner guitarist and I used his videos a lot to learn music.
well excellent video as always, so which amp sim do you like the most rn ? or your top 3 ?
Just d you discovered how cool the DSL20 is. I just bought my first DSL100HR, $270 off so I grabbed it. Could be very happy with this 20, same tone but better for jamming at home I’d bet.
That Dean V looks really nice!
The idea of wings on a FLYING V is just phenomenal 😂👌🏻
“I dont like the tone shift”
The only way I've been able to use it is for cleans, but it's not footswitchable so what's the point?
I know this is an old video, but how in the hell are you controlling the bottom end on this little beast. I just got one, and the bottom end is overwhelming. I have my bass set at 11:00 and the resonance below 9:00 and it's still a little thumps. Are you running a boost with the ultra hain vhannel?
Put an OD in front with the gain on nothing. It’ll tighten everything up.
I also push the mids high on this amp and it balances out nicely
@LambChopper678 , I will definitely be putting a boost in front of it. One thing I already did was match it with a different cab. I initially had it running through an Avatar Contemporary 2x12, which is a copy of an Orange PPC212. That cab is too boomy for the DSL20hr. So I swapped it over to an HB vert 2x12 with V30's. The HB cab is front-loaded and slightly lower internal volume. It helps tighten the DSL20 a little bit. Still needs a boost, though.
As you know Marshalls are built to last. I had a Marshall combi amp. Which had two split channels. It was a 50 watt amp with stereo chorus built in.
Great tones, great playing, great amp, great review. Top work, mate.
I have the full size. Never played it through a V30 speaker. Sounds crunchy! Well done!
super demonstration, love these tones, helped me dial in my DSL
Really cool video content - Great playing and awesome tones! Love your videos man.
Cool video, thank you. I’m amp shopping and leaning heavy on the marshall side. I like mesa a lot too but I’m leaning Marshall. I’m no pro and just want a great sounding amp. The price of the dsl is impossible to overlook. Sounds killer. Thanks for putting these videos out, it helps and we appreciate you.
I like this better than my MkV, it’s a great amp mate. It takes pedals really well and the fx loop is really clean. One of my all time favorites
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Thanks for the reply. Whats a good cab to pair with it? They have a good deal with a Marshall 2x12 with seventy 80 speakers. I’m not familiar with those speakers though, I imagine they would be fine.
@@gcr28 They’re fine for practice at home at lower volumes. They’re the cheapest celestion speakers on the market.
Depends on your budget but I’d be getting a 1936 2x12 cab with G12t’s
It’s just a great sounding cabinet that you’ll never worry about replacing or upgrading.
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Thank you for the advice. That adds about 600 bucks but not unreasonable. You know what they say, buy once cry once!
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I just got my dsl20 today. So far it’s a great amp I’m liking it alot. I bought the mx212 cab to stay within budget. It’s not too bad, the 70/80’s sound a bit dark to my ears. I’m going to replace them with the g12t 75 and maybe a combo of that and a vintage 30, maybe. Anyway, thanks for your help. Great amp.
My God... I always saw your videos, but I wasn't subscribed... Now I am.
Great playing, man. And hell, I've been trying figure out that part in Five Magics forever!
Ordered it. Returned it with a week. JCM 800 or Mesa is where it's at.
I've been trying to make my dsl20 sound good for two years. Got a boss ds1 in front and a mxr 10 band in the loop. First cab I bought for it was a Harley Benton 2x12 horizontal with V30s. Sounds ok. Then got a Marshall mx2x12ar vertical cab. Not any better.
Finally unhooked my mesa 2x12 from my single rectifier and hooked the dsl up to it.
Viola!!! Its ripping now. The mesa cab is far superior. It's like a whole new amp. Don't even need pedal to make it sound good.
I would highly recommend to anyone to save or invest for a higher quality speaker cabinet.
So is the Marshall speaker cabinet just a stand for rhe head? Noticed in your videos using the DSL you seem to use rhe Mesa cabinet. Better to get a Mesa v30 loaded cabinet with this amp?
I play through it lots, I just find the Mesa 1x12 is better for recording
how are you getting a good tone when the volume is only at 1? I tried the 20CR combo at a store with the celestion 70/80 and it sounded like garbage. It was really fizzy on the red channel.
@@gsupersport6383 Just took the 20w head home to my v30s and holy shit the difference is unreal. Why does marshall pair this shitty speaker in their combo? Even the celestion type v in the 40w combo and the more expensive studio combos have the same problem
This man needs a signature amp
did you try dsl40cr? is your eq settings works the same way on it?
great Marty Friedman solo.
I think I prefer the eq boost compared to the od boost, great vid btw and tight playing.
So Ive seen you left the Gain vol at 1. Whats the reason for that? I jjust tried out the DSL the other day and couldnt make up my mind why this is even there over the master vol.
Great video and explanations also thanks for the wicked riffs
Keep going with these sort of videos
Appreciated 🤘🎸
I'll acquire my first Marshall amp to play progressive and metal, but I'm in doubt about whether to acquire a Marshall Code 100 or a Marshall MG102CFX. Which one do you recommend? TIA for any help!
Honestly, neither. The modern solid state Marshall’s are rubbish. They look cool and offer many functions but do none of them well. The tone is not balanced and is either boomy or shrill. I would save and get a DSL. Just my opinion because you asked
@@LambChopper678 Thanks a lot for commenting! After some reviews I'm considering Blackstar instead of Marshall. In a comparison between Marshall Code 100 and Blackstar ID Core 100, I noticed a much more natural sound in Blackstart, even a solid state amplifier.
After buying the DSL I have been going through all your videos again. I would love to see an updated version of this, maybe even a setting with basic pedals for rhythm and lead that could be used live or just jamming to songs. Do you use the 10 or 20w setting? I find the 20w to be more open and a bigger sound even on lower volumes. 👍
buying a DSL1 tomorrow!!!! so keen
Does that Mesa cab have the stock V30 speaker in it? I just picked up a DSL20 and I'm looking to get a solid 112 cab that works well with it.
Yep, it’s a great sounding cab but it’s smaller than the dsl head. It’ll overhang on the sides
Can you just use the Dsl 20, or do you need to have a cabinet? I'm interested in getting a beginner setup and the price on it's own without cabinet seems justifiable.
You need a cabinet or buy the combo version.
I’m going to guess that these tones will translate well to the 100 Watt head right???
Thanks, sounds great on my JVM 205H too
Which Amp do you like better the Marshall or the evh? Like if u could only buy one?
Thanks for the settings, dude! Great playing too!
What speaker is in that cabinet u are using? In the mesa cab. I want Thise tones. Sounds amazing.
Hey, I have DSL 15W head, using settings presence 4, bass 6, middle 6, treble 7 , gain 4, but I use also boss DS1 in the front with classic settings volume all the way up, tone at 10 o'clock, and gain to taste, usually a little bit like 8 o'clock, sound killer
8:44 When reading descriptions of the amp, they list channel one as the "Plexi" channel and channel 2 as the "JCM 800" channel. That would explain why channel one doesn't sound like an 800.
Neither channel sounds like a plexi or 800 whatever they advertise. The DSL has its own sound. It does sound like my old JCM2000 DSL. It had the same clean channel roughly (I liked the JCM clean when pushed did get into 800 range. But channel 2 was really good. It had a boost feature which was pretty high gain but lost punch and clarity.
This DSL seems to bridge the gap where it gets really saturated but keeps the crunch of the basic JCM red channel.
I like this model the best so far
@@LambChopper678 I've been doing a lot of listening and the DSL 20 and 40 both can sound a lot like an 800.
It's not perfect due to the DSL having a more modern voicing but everything else sounds just like it.
Channel 1 is in the ballpark of the plexi just from what I've heard but not as close to the desired voice as the Utlra Gain is.
There are plenty of shootouts between the DSL and 800 and they really do sound pretty close, but the DSL has a more modern voicing which I kind of like over the JCM.
what a great demo, love it
Do you think if DSL20H is a better amp to get early thrash metal tones or Mesa V 25watts? Thanks!
DSL for sure
Hi....what do you prefer marshall dsl 20 or Marshall jmp-1 preamp?
So, I’ve always loved V’s. I’m going to get one and a lot of people say they suck sitting down playing. I play a Les Paul and position it like you with a V. I use to watch Mustaine a lot and he did it and it made sense. Are they comfortable the way you have it?
Very comfortable, they lock in your lap and feel the same as when you stand up. King V shape feels better than a Rhoads shape when seated though
LambChopper678, excellent! I’m getting an Epiphone Dave Rude one. Thanks.
I haven't subscribed to a channel in a long time, I just subscribed to you cheers!
Well thanks mate, welcome
@@LambChopper678 I was cleaning my basement and I found my old Marshall amp and my Ibanez guitar I also have a Fender Stratocaster, Mxr distortion pedals and a Boss I gave it up when my girls were born now I'm practicing again so I looked for tutorials and I guess that's why I have your channel recommended I like your content Im checking all your material I wish you the best
Well I got my DSL20hr and hooked it to a 2x12 w/V30's and then tried it with my 4x12 with V30's and used your settings and for some reason it's to Bassy Same settings on Both cabs And that's without a boost pedal. I even rolled off the bass and added a little treb and pres and still has a scooped sound. And yes the shift button isn't engaged? I'm using a Fender with Seymour Duncan jbjr. and a Jackson Soloist with EMG 81's
Dean Angel of Death the scariest Guitar in my "guitarcarrier"
Wait till they get a bc rich or something like that
Ever heard of the ESP LTD Tom Araya bass that's the most intimating Bass I've seen in my local guitar center also any Kerry King guitar is also very intimating
Just got it today thanks to you. I plugged it in and maxed the volume in everything to see how loud it would get, at night😬, dayum does it get loud
Which amp do you prefer? JCM 800 or DSL?
Such sick tones
I have the dsl 40 cr and the Wylde overdrive... don’t think I need anything more. 🤘🏻
I just received this head today, while checking everything out making sure everything worked, I noticed the resonance knob does absolutely nothing, is yours this way also, or do I have a defective amp?
I can tell when I use it but it’s not as noticeable as the other controls. I wouldn’t say absolutely nothing
My is adding a little loser bottom end. Add a ngood amount of bass first and then try to listen to the sound without any resonance and with it sounded to max.
crikey, nice playing brotha, sounds good
I've just got this amp, I'm running it with the exact same settings as you through a 1x12 with celestion 30 vintage speaker. And I'm getting an awful fizzy sound at the ultra gain channel. My guitar is an american strat with a humbucker, which sounds good. The clean sounds are ok but the gain sounds pretty bad. Any idea why??
Because your using a vintage 30. Everyone uses them for that sizzle. I can't stand it.
Crank it, it sounds fizzy at low volumes. Also, what you are hearing here is the mic and mic positioning. It will never sound as good in the room. I learned that after spending a whole lot of money chasing tones.
which cabin model do you use
This guy is really good
This so cool amp! A`m have too! ` couse this Marshall. tis classic and I love this sound! Bro, thanks for this video!
Great vid really enjoyed it. Can you do this with the Mesa Mark V 25 but play some Slayer and Megadeth. I know the mark will nail Metallica from your other video but how does it do other these other metal bands? I'm really torn between these two amps. Thanks.
Not a problem
Loving the videos recently keep it up - thanks
I think the amp's distortion sounds better than the Zakk Wylde pedal. The original DSL50 is on my wish list.
Would this also be applicable to the DSL combos?
At high volumes this amp really shines, the low-volume fizz completely disappears. A tungsol in V1 also does wonders, as does an EQ in the loop. Tidies it up heaps.
I was thinking about re-tubing a DSL 15 combo. any suggestions? (i run it into a 4x12 super lead cab from the 80s)
Hi Mike - i experimented with a tonne of tubes in my DSL20 before i sold it it. I now have the DSL100. Best combo for me was Ruby power tubes (outlasted the TAD’s that marshall use from the factory) and in the preamp gotta have the Tungsol in V1 (for heavy distortion) and a Sovtek LPS in the phase inverter. In the middle it doesnt really matter - Genelex Gold Lions are probably my favourite all purpose 12ax7. Have the fullest tonal body, especially for cleans. If soft rock is your thing, maybe try a JJ 12AT7 in V1... really tidies up the fizz in the distortion at low volumes, but sounds a bit more Plexi like. Hope that helps 👍
Forgive my manners, I appreciate the advice and the timely replay. Be safe and stay healthy!
You nailed Metallica! Perfect
question - could you try get a tone for Fear Factory (Demanufacture) or Slipknot (Iowa)?
thx man. awesome video! cheers from Brazil.