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Marshall DSL 2 Channel 40w Combo 1x12
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The critically acclaimed DSL40C shares most of the same great features as the DSL100H: footswitchable classic/ultra gain channels, rear panel pentode/triode switch (40 Watt down to 20 Watt) and a rear panel series FX loop. Unlike the JCM2000 DSL amps, the DSL40C features footswitchable digital reverb channel change and reverb on/off footswitch is supplied. The popularity of the DSL40C lies in its feature-packed capability, versatility, its volume-to-size ratio, and its value for money. The DSL40C is ultra portable, ultra loud, and is a keen reminder of Marshall's legacy The DSL40C is loaded with a single 12 40 Watt Celestion Seventy 80 speaker.
Specs
Model DSL40C
Type VALVE
Channels 2
Wattage 40W
Inputs 1
Controls VOLUME x 2, GAIN x 2, PRESENCE, RESONANCE, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, REVERB x 2, TONESHIFT, Clean/Crunch, OD1/OD2, Pentode/Triode
Speakers 1 x 12" CELESTION SEVENTY 80
Pre amp Valves 3 x ECC83
Power amp Valves 1 x ECC83, 2 x EL34
Footswitch YES
Cable POWER
Specs
Model DSL40C
Type VALVE
Channels 2
Wattage 40W
Inputs 1
Controls VOLUME x 2, GAIN x 2, PRESENCE, RESONANCE, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE, REVERB x 2, TONESHIFT, Clean/Crunch, OD1/OD2, Pentode/Triode
Speakers 1 x 12" CELESTION SEVENTY 80
Pre amp Valves 3 x ECC83
Power amp Valves 1 x ECC83, 2 x EL34
Footswitch YES
Cable POWER
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DSL40 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Whyte, Alberta
Probably the best all tube amp in this price range. I went with the 40 watt because the price increase compared to the others in the line was pretty minimal. Even on half power this has way more power than you'd ever need. The reverb is very subtle. Even maxed out you can barely tell it's on. It does take effects pretty well through the FX loop, not sure the same can be said for the other models without the loop. The channels are nice but the crunch mode on the first channel doesn't quite get crunchy enough. There's a mod out there that has something to do with the bright cap that apparently can remedy this though I haven't done it myself.
The only real problem with this amp is the stock speaker - it's just too shrill and lacks low end for this amp. Switch it out for a creamback or a v30 and you're good to go.
Posted by Tyler on Feb 28, 2018
Great Amp 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Belleville, Ontario
This is the absolute best sounding Amp I have ever played through currently running it with my 2017 Gibson SG standard with the 57 humbuckers and it sounds absolutely incredible. Loved all the features, a bit heavy but who cares, its got such a classic and heavy sound.
Posted by Mike on Jan 1, 2018
Great product 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
i have had it for about a year now and still love it.
Posted by brad on Aug 8, 2017
Amazing amp 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I plugged in a 67 danelectro into this and it sounded amazing. Great amp
Posted by Keenan on Dec 4, 2016
Brilliant combo 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Victoria, British Columbia
The only issue I've had with this amp is the lack of bottom end and lousy reverb. The easy solution however is running an mfx pedal with EQ in the effects loop for the extra bass and that works great. It's well built, very sturdy but getting pretty expensive. I paid $699 a couple years ago. That Canadian dollar :(
Posted by Des on May 28, 2016
Great combo for the price 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
I was looking to downsize from big amps and settled on this combo to save my back. The reverb isn't great and it sounds a little brittle in the gain channel. Its like a lower wattage JCM 2000 without all the power.I changed the speaker like another reviewer here to a Celestion Vintage 30 and it sounds fatter and warmer. Great idea! I tried the Slash combo too, just not as much gain but it oddly had the V30 speaker too. Slash was onto something. Had the DSL 40 for weeks now and can't be happier. Its quiet enough for home yet powerful enough to play in a band.
Posted by Mitchell on Nov 16, 2015
Awesome amp! A must have 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Wall St), Manitoba
I purchased this amp in winnipeg and I love it! Definetly my favourite combo amp that I've played. I jut wish it had a little bit better reverb setting... It's not bad but I've had better reverb built in on other amps
Posted by Stephan on Sep 14, 2015
Awsome Marshall 0 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Langley, British Columbia
Yes , its Marshall magic vibes with an
excellent clean channel. Great for southern rock , classic rock , blues, and
jazz. , the WILDBUSH WHISKY CLUB
has two guitarists with em and the third
guitarist is getting one soon .
Posted by Steve on May 13, 2015
The smallest but best amp I have owned 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton Mayfield, Alberta
I wanted something portable, yet not heavy and loud like a head and cab, and quiet enough for practice with its half power switch. I tried the DSL15 first as its even smaller but not very Marshall sounding so I upgraded to this one. Good price tooassembled in Vietnam without spending an arm and a leg on one of the British made combos in Marshall's top line.Just wish the reverb was better.
Posted by Mike on Apr 3, 2015
Marshall DSL40w Combo 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
Excellent amp. Versatile from clean to heavy gain. Reverb is a little weak but I use pedals anyways.
Having an FX loop is a must (IMO) and this has it but the 15w Combo does not.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2015
great amp 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton North, Alberta
I just picked one of these up love it as well great sounding amp
Posted by Dave on Jan 14, 2015
The last amp I will buy 4 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Calgary Chinook, Alberta
After giving up big amps with cabs and all that volume but still loving Marshall more than any other amp tone, I settled on this combo. Although the reverb is not great, the overall tone with EL34s and an upgraded Celestion V30 speaker has perhaps given me the best amp I have ever owned. The half power switch is a blessing in a condo.I have had JCM 800s, Valvestate combo, Peavey 5150s, Line 6, Fender Deluxe and Super Reverbs and 1974 Marshall Plexis and this amp measures up amazingly well for gain and overall tone, just not so good for pristine Fender clean.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 22, 2014
Classic Marshall tone and look, and yet so cheap 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Montréal, Quebec
I paid almost twice that to get a DSL50 head about 15 years ago. Sure, that one was built in the UK and this is built in Vietnam though. Will it last as long? Time will tell.
For years I've been wanting the tone of my old DSL50 (stolen a few years ago) in combo form for smaller gigs. They delivered! And they fixed the "Deep" switch that gave you an option between too much and too little, now it's a Resonance control. And the included footswitch now controls reverb too (but dear lord is it subtle).
Either way, got this for 699$, playing a Gibson SGJ into it. Fully giggable rig, Gibson/Marshall classic tone, for less than 1300$ total. Love it.
Posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2014
Marshall DSL 40C 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
A very versatile amp with some monster tube amp tones. The only thing it really lacks is the ability to footswitch inside of the two channels (between clean/crunch and lead1/lead 2). The Celestion 70/80 speaker is OK, swap it out for a V30 if you really want to upgrade the tone. All in all a great amp that can be used for gigging.
Posted by mirrorman on Nov 22, 2014
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| DSL 2 Channel 40w Combo 1x12 | 376683 |
