I see people buying a 1x12 with v30, mainly the Harley Benton or a custom cab with a greenback instead,,but how does the dsl40 COMBO compare to the dsl20 head?
I just bought this amp and matching 2x12 cab. It’s awesome. I tried my Bugera power soak with it and it’s phenomenal at near whisper volume levels. Looks great too.
Awesome Elmo! I’ve been wanting to buy a Marshall for some time now and the DSL 20 has been on my radar. I’ve been scouring TH-cam for reviews and demos and I must’ve missed this one from you. Absolutely beautiful sounding amp. Definitely the Marshall for me. Loved the video, it’s one of your older ones, obviously, and I have to admit that after watching your newer ones and then seeing this one, your tone is so much better and less harsh when you use the Strymon Riverside for overdrive instead of the Yngwie overdrive. I have to say, the videos where you’ve used the Yngwie overdrive your tone seems less smooth and brittle. Not a criticism, just an observation. Keep on shredding! Cheers!
@@CrazyCalabrese78been playing Shadows concerts since I purchased two 1979 Marshall MK2 master volume 50w combos for creamy valve cleans, for shitty distortion when required my Boss SD1 AND SD2 PEDALS provide all of the dirt we have ever needed as a band.
Idk why but I value your opinion more than other youtubers. You obviously know what you're talking about and don't hold back when you think something is terrible. Respect
There is no ''linear behavior'' with vacuum tubes. You found a way to get your sound right but it doesn't seem logic to you and certainly a lot of people. Anyways, Marshall should listen to your demo and analysis and find a containment or change of design. Thank you friend for your effort put in this demo !
I bought a DSL100HR on backorder from Sweetwater then saw some reviews on this bad boy and took a pause. I know I’ll love the 100, but for home use without an attenuator can I get the most out of the 100? I don’t play for loud I play for power and depth, usually around 9:00 or less Thanks for the great review as usual Elmo 👏
Disagree. Pedal on Ultra gain channel sounds awesome to me. Maybe just lacking a little bit of treble in my opinion. Thanks for the video. Bought a DSL20H for myself too.
Elmo. Thank you. I fell in love with the tone on the Marshall Studio classic and the Studio Vintage.But with the $1,200.00 price point it's too rich for my blood. I think this is a happy medium.. Thanks again for the review.
I rather have a Marshall made in Asia than a Marshall modeling Amp...the code is garbage, Marshall please stick to valve amps. Even if they are made in Vietnam
Hope to have mine today 799$ . . .far cry from 4 years ago , it has gone up almost 200$ under Obiden regime , crazy ! Got it before it crossed the 1k mark , lol
Just got one in (12/23) and paid $645.00 after tax. These have basically doubled in price since they were introduced. It's a great little amp, but the new prices are wack af.
Some people here, have seen a couple of my Marshall DSL 20HR videos. I have two DSL 20's now. The Head and the combo (still making payments with Zzounds. Anyway, these amps are great, the "B" Channel, you can "double/triple stack" the boosts, and get a killer classic sound, very nice! Anyhow here are my video clips. Check 'em out:th-cam.com/video/FTNLqClynPI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Y-qLpjzE2Sk/w-d-xo.html
I've had mine for over a year now & added the crunch channel to the Classic Gain channel & the lower gain channel to the Ultra Gain channel just like Marshall has on its bigger brothers the DSL40C & DSL100H amps. A couple of relays, some added components & an additional footswitch & footswitch jack is all it took to make this basically a 4 channel beast. I would recommend the stock amp to anyone. It's the most fun a guy can possibly have with his clothes on!
Dear Mark Marshall do you know where I can find the schematics for this amp? Same as you I want to mod it slightly but I need to know where to change. Thanks in advance
@@hugorodrigues7761 - The DSL20HR uses the same circuit board as the older DSL15 and the schematics are pretty much the same. Here's a cool video showing the mods to do. th-cam.com/video/ed3xPnOFnZw/w-d-xo.html
My classic rock cover band played a restaurant gig with this amp a couple months ago, where I used the MX212AR cabinet. The sound tech--himself a Marshall player (TSL100)--was full of complements on my tone. I ran a wah and compressor into the amp input, and the noise gate, Boss GE-7 EQ, modulation, and delay pedals in my amp loop. The graphic EQ pedal is set with a slight midrange hump (about 2dB, max) along with 2-3dB level boost for solos (with the amp's Tone Shift ON). Nice and thick, and just enough to stand out in the band mix (drums, bass, and second guitar).
Bought this thing last week. Still waiting for it to ship but I am pumped for this as a second sound. Also running Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister 40 deluxe as the primary rhythm amp. All subject to change. Great playing btw. Sad note, I used line6 spyder for a while🤢🤮. But I am all better and it’s no longer contagious.👍
When i first started playing I used a spyder as well. It’s ok I feel your pain,it wasn’t our fault though, we didn’t know anything about amps then, we were kids. It’s all better now. 👍
What other amplifiers were you considering? Are you saying, that of the hundreds of amplifiers, and thousands of videos, you chose this video to point you towards this amp? That is astounding. Bold. Focused. I'd never do that though. I have too many amplifiers now to add more boat anchors to my setup.
He's right, they are better. I also don't know about the price, but they are so much better that i will go for the sc20h instead of the dsl. so much more dynamic, sadly, for my wallet...
I have my old DSL 2000 40W Combo. It does the job very well and it's very reliable. Marshall amp O/D 1 and 2 are, in my opinion, some of the best overdrives around - and of course you can push the amp even more by adding a Blues Driver or Tube Screamer in front. And all this without breaking the bank.
Thanks for the review, i bought this over a year ago today when i started playing guitar. I first bought a Blackstar because that's what buddy suggested, i was new and didn't know any better and the Blackstar was a small Solid State amp. Doesn't take a genius to know what sounds good and not good. Well it sounded like shit (lol) so i went searching and randomly found this in the music store. Didn't know what a combo stack even was, but yeah, buddy hooked it up in the sound room, i made a bunch of annoying noise and a week later i went back to buy it. It cost more then 400 for me though, still worth every penny in my opinion. It's cool to see somebody with your skill level showing people what it can actually do! Thanks for re insuring me my judgement call was on point...Cheers.
I like the new DSLs. But it would be great, if they made a 50W Version, like in the origin serie (450€) and not a 100W with 50W power reduction option. (680€)
Excellent video as always. I really trust your opinion on gear. Would love to hear your opinion on the Marshall DSL40CR. It's $250 more than this amp, but is 40 watts, and has 2 modes per channel.
Thanks for the great review. I have the DSL 15c and it is kind of lame. This seems a lot better. At least it has an effects loop. Running it through a Celestian green back is pretty cool too.
Don’t know what all the fuss is about in the comments? I thought it was a good and in depth review. I have this amp. I run it through a GB loaded JCM 800 4x12 cab. The amp (like most Marshalls from the JCM 800 onward) can easily get bright. But I rather have it that way than something that’s too dark and muddy with no way to dial the highs in to cut through.
Elmo. Grear vid. This Amp is good. I tried the 40 watt combo and loved it. It of course was a combo 1 x 12, but of course I just used the gain channel almost allbthe way and pretty loud and then a boost pedal for leads or just use my volume knob with gain all the way up, but why NOT. 😛 Volume us good. My ears just balance my face now from loud tube amps since 1976. 😛 The 40 watt combo here in the USA is about 500 dollars rougly if I remember. Great amp. I'm telling ya, you should try the Fender Hot Rod deluxe. Clean fender channel and kinda Marshall or Mesa Gain channel. Also, the Peavey classic series are WONDERFUL..💝✌👍👍 Do you know the Finnish band Santa Cruz?? Killer guitar players my friend. You do a great job my friend. Tganks for what you're doing. 👍👍 Will share. 👍💝👍
The amp is a bit fizzy or buzzy out of the box but it can be improved quite a bit by putting a Sovtek 12AX7WA in the V1 position. It tames and smooths the high end out.
Thanks for mentioning this!! I thought something was wrong with mine. It sounds ok clean but if I touch the gain knob at all, it has this really fuzzy, fizzy distortion in the background and sounds like crap...I think I’m going to return it and try something else.
Thanks Elmo. I've seen a lot of demos and I just want an inexpensive fun Amp with some dirt and an ok clean, to mess with n not worry about live. Since I'm not always able to go and test things in person, I trust your ear, and knowledge. You give a fair review. Aside from that I love your music, playing, and sense of humor, keep up the good work man.
It seems these are very noisy amps,even with nothing plugged in and not on standby. I just sent mine back for a replacement. With the volume and gain at 5, EQ knobs too, this thing is too loud.( With no guitar plugged in, mind you) Hopefully the replacement is better.
Elmo would you reccomend this head for giging? I’m looking for a amp that can handle both rehearsals and giging without having to have a 100 or 50 watt head. Med dina Yngwie toner är det bara ett plus 👍🏻👍🏻
I have the dsl20 combo and can stop using it over the last year. With my les paul pro 2 plugging in and the gain channel on it gives ur heart that flutter when strum and get the marshall grounch.
@18:34 - Elmo makes a face "wtf"? That's overcompression that your hearing/feeling. Too much gain coming from both the pedal and the amp (gain + volume). No note separation. That's what happened to me with my Origin because I cranked the Master to 10 (and gain was at 8) :( It seems that these MArshalls (Origin and DSL) don't like to be cranked on 10, one other tuber suggested that 8 (Master volume) is the sweet spot...I'll have to give it a try.
Hi Elmo, as usual great and honest review. Since you ask, could you do the review of the hyped bugera g5 infinium head? Its a Little 5W tube monster but....I am personally not convinced. I am super curious to hear your opinion.
Thanks! I just had a look at a couple of videos, and I have to say I wasn't convinced either. I'm unsure if I'll get one, as I have a bunch of videos waiting to be released, and my to-do list is overflowing :D
It also has a emulated out for recording . And an input for backing tracks . Bit of a shame theres no reverb on pedal justan effects loop switch . Effects loop is a bit hummy but if you step away abit wih guitar it goes .. i love this amp and seems.loud enough for pubs and loud enough to hurt your ears haha great amp
@@SFCUSA Compromise is needed in a relationship. My ex-wife wouldn't compromise over her ridiculous shoe collection (when it got to 40 pairs I was like 'do you think you're Imelda Marcos or something'! But went nuts when I bought anything musical. I'm glad that I'm rid of her!
I have never understood these guys that marry women who want to control their life and every purchase. The first time I got that sort of feeling about a girl, it was time for her to hit the highway.
Would've been nice to hear some samples with a humbucker and also see if it covers modern metal. Having said that it did produce some nice tones with single coil pickups.
I use the DSL 1H into a 1x12 with a v30, boosted with a tube screamer and played with a PRS SE custom 24, it does some pretty decent 80s metal tones, think Maiden and Megadeth at higher gain. Can probably EQ in some more modern sounds from it (check out Ola Englund's "will it chug?" on the 1w head), but it's always worth looking around to see what your preference is.
I think I prefer the 'vintage' sound of the Origin 20, then again I'm 53 so that was the sound I grew up on. It's $670 au if looking at the budget. This DSL 20 H is around the same. If the budget stretches a tad I'd prefer the Studio Vintage ($1400 au) so basically double the price. Always that pesky trade off, eh? Nice review, Elmo. Just out of pure curiosity, but does your wife take you at all seriously?
Been going back & forth on this or the Studio Classic JCM800 reissue... This is cheaper & more versatile, but the JCM800 seems like it just sounds better. I have nowhere to demo both near me, which do you swear is better and why?
I really can't say for sure as I haven't tried the Studio Classic. I would assume that the SC is better though, as it's more expensive. But like I said, not sure.
@@MrPolevaulter I'm not sure, but I think a lot of it has to do with the MXR cab that is typically paired up with the amp, which doesn't do the DSL justice
Thanks Elmo love all your video reviews and great tones and playing , a lot of the tone is in the hands , and you have it ! Amps and pedals just bring it out better than others and some amps more so than others too , tone is very subjective but bad tone and playing certain amps will expose a players lack of technique as well , that's what some don't understand they think they can buy a high end amp and think they are going to sound awesome because of the gear/amp/pedals , there are a few guys to watch and see reviews on how amps sound and you are for sure one of them thanks brother !!
I have this amp. I run the yjmdod308 pedal on the red channel. Couldn’t max out the pedal on the red but the green handled it better. I’m still tweaking it to get the “marching out” type sound out of it. For the money it’s great. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks for reviewing it.
Can you make your tone to have the sustain (without the additional over-distorting) with the dod into the red channel in the similar fashion Elmo's 1987x has when he hits it with his pedal? I am thinking about buying Dsl 5cr combo....but I don't know if it can get me that liquid type of sound (with Sd-1 as a boost) Without getting too distorted a la modded JCM 800
All I can say is that on your demo the SV20 sounds as good as the plexi, but this DSL sounds miles away from it, yes it's cheap, but I would go straight for the SV20. The SV20 in my opinion is the best product by Marshall, because they managed to make it sound like a 1987x but in a smaller format, which is a difficult thing to do.
Yes, but for that money you can buy a Bugera 1960, with autobias, 150w, it's a plexi copy, a real bargain, and ehm, as heavy as a plexi, not easy to transport these days :)
Hi Elmo! Good job! I'm looking for a small and light head and I play in AC/DC and Iron Maiden tribute bands... to you the DSL 20HR may hit the mark? do you know a better choice (price less than 1000 €) thank you!
Not for the price of a DSL. The only worry is that it won't be very durable, since it's so cheap. For 900 € you could definitely get something better, especially second hand.
Elmo the dsl 20 or the origin 20 combo for home use and gigging i really want a plexi style amp in apartment volumes and not only Plus is the origin bad at high volumes?
If you only had one choice DSL 20 or Peavey 6505 mh what would you choose? I've been watching the videos over and over still can't decide so figured I'd ask. Love your TH-cam channel!
This was my first choice until i found a bargain for the jubille combo...it's a very decent amp both channels are good. Yeah the reverb is not very nice but it's there if u need it. I think they're made in Vietnam so i guess that's why there's that price tag...but if it sounds nice who cares where it's made?
No, it wasn't. It sounded horrible. High gain into high gain is not going to work. Especially into a cheap amp, with cheap tubes. Only Wannabe Metal Heads think that sound is good, because they like crap noise.
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks :) I've decided to buy the Studio vintage 20 head instead. Guess I prefer amps made in UK, and hookers made in Vietnam :D This amp probably has the character I need..unlike the tweaker, which is "good for everything" so translation "excels in nothing" - due to the supply chain mess-up, I have to wait a couple of months..
Check out more gear videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLNaLwTdlpQNFGz5Eesm0Ey_pDAL1F5y21.html
I see people buying a 1x12 with v30, mainly the Harley Benton or a custom cab with a greenback instead,,but how does the dsl40 COMBO compare to the dsl20 head?
I just bought this amp and matching 2x12 cab.
It’s awesome. I tried my Bugera power soak with it and it’s phenomenal at near whisper volume levels.
Looks great too.
I bought this amp when it first came out and it’s been my go to amp for the last year
Yeah, it's good.
Awesome Elmo! I’ve been wanting to buy a Marshall for some time now and the DSL 20 has been on my radar. I’ve been scouring TH-cam for reviews and demos and I must’ve missed this one from you. Absolutely beautiful sounding amp. Definitely the Marshall for me. Loved the video, it’s one of your older ones, obviously, and I have to admit that after watching your newer ones and then seeing this one, your tone is so much better and less harsh when you use the Strymon Riverside for overdrive instead of the Yngwie overdrive. I have to say, the videos where you’ve used the Yngwie overdrive your tone seems less smooth and brittle. Not a criticism, just an observation. Keep on shredding! Cheers!
I like the sound, but its to quit to play with drums with a clean tone. Very sad, that the 40Watt version is only aviable as Combo
Can I ask seriously though, who wants a Marshall for loud cleans?
@@CrazyCalabrese78been playing Shadows concerts since I purchased two 1979 Marshall MK2 master volume 50w combos for creamy valve cleans, for shitty distortion when required my Boss SD1 AND SD2 PEDALS provide all of the dirt we have ever needed as a band.
Idk why but I value your opinion more than other youtubers. You obviously know what you're talking about and don't hold back when you think something is terrible. Respect
Thank you very much :)
Is the DSL really cheaper than the Origin in the EU? The Origin is the cheaper amp over here in the States.
There is no ''linear behavior'' with vacuum tubes. You found a way to get your sound right but it doesn't seem logic to you and certainly a lot of people. Anyways, Marshall should listen to your demo and analysis and find a containment or change of design. Thank you friend for your effort put in this demo !
Cheers Eric!
I bought a DSL100HR on backorder from Sweetwater then saw some reviews on this bad boy and took a pause. I know I’ll love the 100, but for home use without an attenuator can I get the most out of the 100? I don’t play for loud I play for power and depth, usually around 9:00 or less
Thanks for the great review as usual Elmo 👏
Disagree. Pedal on Ultra gain channel sounds awesome to me. Maybe just lacking a little bit of treble in my opinion. Thanks for the video. Bought a DSL20H for myself too.
Got the combo today sounds massive as you get the volume up!
Elmo.
Thank you.
I fell in love with the tone on the Marshall Studio classic and the Studio Vintage.But with the $1,200.00 price point it's too rich for my blood. I think this is a happy medium.. Thanks again for the review.
And thank you for the comment.
Just ordered one of these to run through a 2x12 with V30’s, was really surprised when I tried it out how good it sounded for the price.
I was too.
Me too! Get better sound thru my Strat than this video w/ matching 2 12 cab.
Robert Leo I run it through a Harley Benton 212 vintage vertical sounds cracking for the money, looking at pulling the trigger on the Origin too
@@tarkett8529 i want to buy the same rig,
Is it good for replicating slayer megadeth an Metallica tones? And how does it look😁
@@gabihakler868 Phil McKnight from "Know Your Gear" did a Harley Benton 2x12 demo with a dsl1 if that helps.
I rather have a Marshall made in Asia than a Marshall modeling Amp...the code is garbage, Marshall please stick to valve amps. Even if they are made in Vietnam
Ya I’m selling my code 100 and 4x12 cab to buy this dsl 20
Amazingly brilliant amp!! It's a shame that in 2022 the price has more than doubled . Cheers Elmo, Rock on!
What used to be the price ?
@@kringtheking2657 Around 260 quid mate
@@awonderingoneil206 i paid like 450 😶
Hope to have mine today 799$ . . .far cry from 4 years ago , it has gone up almost 200$ under Obiden regime , crazy ! Got it before it crossed the 1k mark , lol
Just got one in (12/23) and paid $645.00 after tax. These have basically doubled in price since they were introduced. It's a great little amp, but the new prices are wack af.
Some people here, have seen a couple of my Marshall DSL 20HR videos. I have two DSL 20's now. The Head and the combo (still making payments with Zzounds. Anyway, these amps are great, the "B" Channel, you can "double/triple stack" the boosts, and get a killer classic sound, very nice! Anyhow here are my video clips. Check 'em out:th-cam.com/video/FTNLqClynPI/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Y-qLpjzE2Sk/w-d-xo.html
Look this review 🤔🤔hmmmm
Look at website Thomann, in stock 🤔🤔 hmmmm
Mine DSL20 is already shipped as we speak🤘🕶👍
I've had mine for over a year now & added the crunch channel to the Classic Gain channel & the lower gain channel to the Ultra Gain channel just like Marshall has on its bigger brothers the DSL40C & DSL100H amps. A couple of relays, some added components & an additional footswitch & footswitch jack is all it took to make this basically a 4 channel beast.
I would recommend the stock amp to anyone. It's the most fun a guy can possibly have with his clothes on!
Dear Mark Marshall do you know where I can find the schematics for this amp? Same as you I want to mod it slightly but I need to know where to change. Thanks in advance
@@hugorodrigues7761 - The DSL20HR uses the same circuit board as the older DSL15 and the schematics are pretty much the same. Here's a cool video showing the mods to do.
th-cam.com/video/ed3xPnOFnZw/w-d-xo.html
Your playing sir... Its heaven for ears👏
My classic rock cover band played a restaurant gig with this amp a couple months ago, where I used the MX212AR cabinet. The sound tech--himself a Marshall player (TSL100)--was full of complements on my tone. I ran a wah and compressor into the amp input, and the noise gate, Boss GE-7 EQ, modulation, and delay pedals in my amp loop. The graphic EQ pedal is set with a slight midrange hump (about 2dB, max) along with 2-3dB level boost for solos (with the amp's Tone Shift ON). Nice and thick, and just enough to stand out in the band mix (drums, bass, and second guitar).
Cool :)
@@MrPolevaulter yep , i got some good tones with shift on
Would be nice to see this Marshall in "White" tolex instead of Black.
Yeah.
If you push volume and gain up but you have a master in the loop, it won't break up the power section, will it?
No it won't in the same way.
I own that Marshall now😈
Bought this thing last week. Still waiting for it to ship but I am pumped for this as a second sound. Also running Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister 40 deluxe as the primary rhythm amp. All subject to change. Great playing btw.
Sad note, I used line6 spyder for a while🤢🤮. But I am all better and it’s no longer contagious.👍
Haha :D Good to hear you're well now :D
Haha. Very good !!
When i first started playing I used a spyder as well. It’s ok I feel your pain,it wasn’t our fault though, we didn’t know anything about amps then, we were kids. It’s all better now. 👍
I bought one a few weeks ago based on YOUR review. Great amp! Beats my old JCM800.
I'm planning to use this for rehearsal studio business.
100w and 50w sometimes is overbearing for vocal.
How's the reliability?
Bold statement
@@danim5881 haha, agreed
What other amplifiers were you considering? Are you saying, that of the hundreds of amplifiers, and thousands of videos, you chose this video to point you towards this amp? That is astounding. Bold. Focused. I'd never do that though. I have too many amplifiers now to add more boat anchors to my setup.
Hi, how does the DSL 20 compare to the new 20 watts 'Studio' heads from Marshall. Are these worth the big price tag over the DSL?
The Studio heads are much better. I'm not sure if they're worth the price tag. For me they are, but might be different for someone else.
He's right, they are better. I also don't know about the price, but they are so much better that i will go for the sc20h instead of the dsl. so much more dynamic, sadly, for my wallet...
The studio's are far louder
I have my old DSL 2000 40W Combo. It does the job very well and it's very reliable. Marshall amp O/D 1 and 2 are, in my opinion, some of the best overdrives around - and of course you can push the amp even more by adding a Blues Driver or Tube Screamer in front. And all this without breaking the bank.
Yep. Great for the price.
Thanks for the review, i bought this over a year ago today when i started playing guitar. I first bought a Blackstar because that's what buddy suggested, i was new and didn't know any better and the Blackstar was a small Solid State amp. Doesn't take a genius to know what sounds good and not good. Well it sounded like shit (lol) so i went searching and randomly found this in the music store. Didn't know what a combo stack even was, but yeah, buddy hooked it up in the sound room, i made a bunch of annoying noise and a week later i went back to buy it. It cost more then 400 for me though, still worth every penny in my opinion. It's cool to see somebody with your skill level showing people what it can actually do! Thanks for re insuring me my judgement call was on point...Cheers.
Cool bananas :)
Excellent review of the amp. Classic Marshall tone in every aspect.
I like the new DSLs. But it would be great, if they made a 50W Version, like in the origin serie (450€) and not a 100W with 50W power reduction option. (680€)
Yeah, who thought not making a 50W was a good idea?
Excellent video as always. I really trust your opinion on gear. Would love to hear your opinion on the Marshall DSL40CR. It's $250 more than this amp, but is 40 watts, and has 2 modes per channel.
Thanks Ed!
I don't know about that, but then again you never know. I might do something with that amp at some point.
Thanks for the great review. I have the DSL 15c and it is kind of lame. This seems a lot better. At least it has an effects loop. Running it through a Celestian green back is pretty cool too.
I was pleasantly surprised by this one :)
Don’t know what all the fuss is about in the comments? I thought it was a good and in depth review. I have this amp. I run it through a GB loaded JCM 800 4x12 cab. The amp (like most Marshalls from the JCM 800 onward) can easily get bright. But I rather have it that way than something that’s too dark and muddy with no way to dial the highs in to cut through.
Thank you :)
Elmo. Grear vid.
This Amp is good. I tried the 40 watt combo and loved it. It of course was a combo 1 x 12, but of course I just used the gain channel almost allbthe way and pretty loud and then a boost pedal for leads or just use my volume knob with gain all the way up, but why NOT. 😛 Volume us good. My ears just balance my face now from loud tube amps since 1976. 😛
The 40 watt combo here in the USA is about 500 dollars rougly if I remember. Great amp.
I'm telling ya, you should try the Fender Hot Rod deluxe. Clean fender channel and kinda Marshall or Mesa Gain channel. Also, the Peavey classic series are WONDERFUL..💝✌👍👍
Do you know the Finnish band Santa Cruz??
Killer guitar players my friend.
You do a great job my friend. Tganks for what you're doing. 👍👍 Will share. 👍💝👍
Thanks :)
I know of them, I don't know any of the members personally.
Hey, the date of this video is my birthday...must be a sign!
:)
very cool review! my dsl20hr is in a cuple of hours in my studio yeah!
So far this is the only demo I have found where the DSL doesn’t sound fizzy or buzzy. Excellent demo!
Thanks Robbie!
Actually sounds a bit fizzy but it's the nature of this amp I think...in fact I'm not sure if bought it or not
The amp is a bit fizzy or buzzy out of the box but it can be improved quite a bit by putting a Sovtek 12AX7WA in the V1 position. It tames and smooths the high end out.
Thanks for mentioning this!! I thought something was wrong with mine. It sounds ok clean but if I touch the gain knob at all, it has this really fuzzy, fizzy distortion in the background and sounds like crap...I think I’m going to return it and try something else.
@@NomadRonin how does it affect the gain ?
Thanks Elmo.
I've seen a lot of demos and I just want an inexpensive fun Amp with some dirt and an ok clean, to mess with n not worry about live.
Since I'm not always able to go and test things in person, I trust your ear, and knowledge.
You give a fair review.
Aside from that I love your music, playing, and sense of humor, keep up the good work man.
Thank you very much Nicolas. I really appreciate it :)
Too many notes, just cut a few, and it will be perfect.
Which notes did you have in mind?
@@MrPolevaulter LOL (nice reply)
Amadeus reference?
@@MrPolevaulter 90% of them!
You guys do realize this is the way he plays right? There are a ton of other reviews out there that would suit what you want better
Thank you for this review, just got mine in today and I absolutely love this thing.
What guitar is that, please elaborate.. pleaseeee
Custom made. Here's a (really) old video about it: th-cam.com/video/P_E8p2DoZoY/w-d-xo.html
It seems these are very noisy amps,even with nothing plugged in and not on standby. I just sent mine back for a replacement. With the volume and gain at 5, EQ knobs too, this thing is too loud.( With no guitar plugged in, mind you) Hopefully the replacement is better.
Elmo would you reccomend this head for giging? I’m looking for a amp that can handle both rehearsals and giging without having to have a 100 or 50 watt head.
Med dina Yngwie toner är det bara ett plus 👍🏻👍🏻
Depends how loud you play. It might be good.
the dsl 20 is a highly recommended amp. sounds fantastic. great effect loop.
Good Review! Have You Played EVH 5150 50 watt Combo?
No. I'd like to though :)
david jorgen Pedersen loud and too much hiss/noise
I have the dsl20 combo and can stop using it over the last year. With my les paul pro 2 plugging in and the gain channel on it gives ur heart that flutter when strum and get the marshall grounch.
Very nice amp indeed :)
Is it better sounding than origin?
Not sure if it's better. They're different.
Wtf? Is it monday already? Damn you booze! Thanks Elmo, for pacing my weeks!
Haha :D
I love my Marshall DSL 100HR...
@18:34 - Elmo makes a face "wtf"? That's overcompression that your hearing/feeling. Too much gain coming from both the pedal and the amp (gain + volume). No note separation. That's what happened to me with my Origin because I cranked the Master to 10 (and gain was at 8) :(
It seems that these MArshalls (Origin and DSL) don't like to be cranked on 10, one other tuber suggested that 8 (Master volume) is the sweet spot...I'll have to give it a try.
Price at the end of Dec 2022 is roughly $799 new in the US...
Hahaha. SHare it with your enemies 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yo man should do a review of 5150 iconic 40w combo 👍👍👍
I just bought this amp and paired it with the jubilee 2536 2x12 which comes with the g12 vintage 16ohms. Sounds amazing.
Cool!
Just got one last night and love it!
Hi Elmo, as usual great and honest review. Since you ask, could you do the review of the hyped bugera g5 infinium head? Its a Little 5W tube monster but....I am personally not convinced. I am super curious to hear your opinion.
Thanks!
I just had a look at a couple of videos, and I have to say I wasn't convinced either. I'm unsure if I'll get one, as I have a bunch of videos waiting to be released, and my to-do list is overflowing :D
Gjuby cheap components on that amp
Yeeeaaah nice sounding amp....its very in ur face...like it
Yeah :)
Nice neck, good demo
It also has a emulated out for recording . And an input for backing tracks . Bit of a shame theres no reverb on pedal justan effects loop switch . Effects loop is a bit hummy but if you step away abit wih guitar it goes .. i love this amp and seems.loud enough for pubs and loud enough to hurt your ears haha great amp
Sounds 'proper 'in the way that valve amps do (well some anyway). Wish I had a reason to own one (and could hide it from the wife !).
Haha :D Isn't "I want one" a good enough reason? :D
John North wives just don’t understand the needs of the guitar player.
@@SFCUSA Compromise is needed in a relationship. My ex-wife wouldn't compromise over her ridiculous shoe collection (when it got to 40 pairs I was like 'do you think you're Imelda Marcos or something'! But went nuts when I bought anything musical. I'm glad that I'm rid of her!
I have never understood these guys that marry women who want to control their life and every purchase. The first time I got that sort of feeling about a girl, it was time for her to hit the highway.
@@davidbakerscuba 14 guitars and 4 amps - I guess I am doing OK and it does have its perks :-) .
Mr.Elmo soldano slo 30 1960a cab
Then 1960 b jc
Good little amps but the 40 and 100watt versions are where its at
Great review! Seems like all the other reviews out there are tuned down to C.
maybe with another speaker ,,like exemle vnitage
Love your vibe! Very cool demo.
Sounds great too.
How is it for dialing in a plexi tone?
Thanks! Well, it's not bad, but it's not great either.
You’re better off getting the Origin 20 if you want a Plexi type sound.
Hi Elmo,
To play metal music. Do you recommend the Marshall origin 20 head or the Marshall DSL 20 head?
Kiitoksia paljon
Probably DSL.
Would've been nice to hear some samples with a humbucker and also see if it covers modern metal. Having said that it did produce some nice tones with single coil pickups.
I use the DSL 1H into a 1x12 with a v30, boosted with a tube screamer and played with a PRS SE custom 24, it does some pretty decent 80s metal tones, think Maiden and Megadeth at higher gain. Can probably EQ in some more modern sounds from it (check out Ola Englund's "will it chug?" on the 1w head), but it's always worth looking around to see what your preference is.
I think I prefer the 'vintage' sound of the Origin 20, then again I'm 53 so that was the sound I grew up on. It's $670 au if looking at the budget. This DSL 20 H is around the same. If the budget stretches a tad I'd prefer the Studio Vintage ($1400 au) so basically double the price. Always that pesky trade off, eh? Nice review, Elmo. Just out of pure curiosity, but does your wife take you at all seriously?
Haha :D I'm not sure :D
@@MrPolevaulter Yeah, none of us are eh, I'd wager. None of us are.
Nice review. If there is a volume pot in the loop, power amp will obviously not work on full, and distortion is all from the preamp?
Not sure if this answers your question:: th-cam.com/video/0LR0haLKyng/w-d-xo.html
Man i love ypur playing. I just bought a new dsl20hr yesterday. Thank you Elmo
Cheers!
Been going back & forth on this or the Studio Classic JCM800 reissue... This is cheaper & more versatile, but the JCM800 seems like it just sounds better. I have nowhere to demo both near me, which do you swear is better and why?
I really can't say for sure as I haven't tried the Studio Classic. I would assume that the SC is better though, as it's more expensive. But like I said, not sure.
If you have the money to throw at it, go for it, but with an eq in the fx loop you can get close enough to any sound.
Thanks Elmo. Think I'll try one.
What brand is the gate? Thanks
Boss
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks
Very nice review and playing Thanks Elmo, you really Rock!
Thanks Oscar!
I'm torn between this and peavey 6505 mh. What is your suggestion? Btw great review as always, thank you.
Thanks! Maybe the Peavey.
THE BEST DEMO OF THIS AMP ON TH-cam !!!!
Thank you very much :)
great Playing man love this amp and tones
Most everyone I talk to hates this amp for some reason...but I love mine!
That's strange. Why do they hate it?
@@MrPolevaulter I'm not sure, but I think a lot of it has to do with the MXR cab that is typically paired up with the amp, which doesn't do the DSL justice
Thanks Elmo love all your video reviews and great tones and playing , a lot of the tone is in the hands , and you have it ! Amps and pedals just bring it out better than others and some amps more so than others too , tone is very subjective but bad tone and playing certain amps will expose a players lack of technique as well , that's what some don't understand they think they can buy a high end amp and think they are going to sound awesome because of the gear/amp/pedals , there are a few guys to watch and see reviews on how amps sound and you are for sure one of them thanks brother !!
Thank you very much :)
I have this amp. I run the yjmdod308 pedal on the red channel. Couldn’t max out the pedal on the red but the green handled it better. I’m still tweaking it to get the “marching out” type sound out of it. For the money it’s great. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks for reviewing it.
Cheers! I sold mine, so I can't really say.
Can you make your tone to have the sustain (without the additional over-distorting) with the dod into the red channel in the similar fashion Elmo's 1987x has when he hits it with his pedal?
I am thinking about buying Dsl 5cr combo....but I don't know if it can get me that liquid type of sound (with Sd-1 as a boost) Without getting too distorted a la modded JCM 800
All I can say is that on your demo the SV20 sounds as good as the plexi, but this DSL sounds miles away from it, yes it's cheap, but I would go straight for the SV20. The SV20 in my opinion is the best product by Marshall, because they managed to make it sound like a 1987x but in a smaller format, which is a difficult thing to do.
Absolutely, but you can't expect a Plexi for that price. I agree with you though. The SV20 is absolutely brilliant.
Yes, but for that money you can buy a Bugera 1960, with autobias, 150w, it's a plexi copy, a real bargain, and ehm, as heavy as a plexi, not easy to transport these days :)
Hi Elmo! Good job! I'm looking for a small and light head and I play in AC/DC and Iron Maiden tribute bands... to you the DSL 20HR may hit the mark? do you know a better choice (price less than 1000 €) thank you!
Got one, and with a good speaker, a greenback for sur you got the sound
Not for the price of a DSL. The only worry is that it won't be very durable, since it's so cheap. For 900 € you could definitely get something better, especially second hand.
But the DSL is really good. Astonishingly so for the money.
Great review, what over drive pedal are you using with this?
Thanks! I think it was a Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive. Either that or a Strymon Sunset.
@Return of the Native Cool :)
Which do you prefer although they are voiced differently? The origin or dsl?
The Origin possibly, although there's not a lot in it.
Elmo Karjalainen thanks
Rather complete demo . You’ve sold quite a few I’am sure.
Great review thanks! I might have to try one.
I've just experienced your channel for the first time. Your guitar playing is INSANE🤩
Glad you enjoy it!
Elmo the dsl 20 or the origin 20 combo for home use and gigging i really want a plexi style amp in apartment volumes and not only
Plus is the origin bad at high volumes?
Not sure. I did think the Origin started to sound a bit iffy at full volume. The DSL is good, but not really a Plexi either.
Would you recommend a Richie Blackmore Strat this head and mx112 cab?
I haven't tried a Blackmore Strat.
@@MrPolevaulter You should, and make a review of it. :-) Since You're a Strat specialist, Your word for thre community would be beneficial.
@@TheHenkka65 Maybe I should.
If you only had one choice DSL 20 or Peavey 6505 mh what would you choose? I've been watching the videos over and over still can't decide so figured I'd ask. Love your TH-cam channel!
Thanks!
This was my first choice until i found a bargain for the jubille combo...it's a very decent amp both channels are good. Yeah the reverb is not very nice but it's there if u need it. I think they're made in Vietnam so i guess that's why there's that price tag...but if it sounds nice who cares where it's made?
Yeah, it is quite good :)
@@MrPolevaulter Code still rules lol :)
@@geovra1976 now that's funny stuff!!!
What would you think about this against a Peavey ValveKing MH 20? Which one should I go for?
Don't know. Haven't tried it.
The amp sounds very good with the amp gain and no pedal
Dear Elmo-Sama, have you tried the DSL100HR? If so, how does it compare to this one?
Sorry, haven't tried it.
Sounds better with the pedal.
Tone shift is better for the clean channel
The coolest tone was the part you said was "really strange and really annoying". Sounds like Jumi Hendrix playing in reverse.
No, it wasn't. It sounded horrible. High gain into high gain is not going to work. Especially into a cheap amp, with cheap tubes. Only Wannabe Metal Heads think that sound is good, because they like crap noise.
Elmo please, the lunchbox Prs Mt15
Not sure. Have a ton in the works.
Great review and great playng!
Hi. How about a comparison with the Egnater tweaker 15? They are about the same price. Thank You in advance.
Good suggestion, but I don't have the DSL anymore. Sorry :(
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks :) I've decided to buy the Studio vintage 20 head instead. Guess I prefer amps made in UK, and hookers made in Vietnam :D This amp probably has the character I need..unlike the tweaker, which is "good for everything" so translation "excels in nothing" - due to the supply chain mess-up, I have to wait a couple of months..
Mine is coming next week