Dsl40cr - My Thoughts

[paul-e-mann]

I suppose that could work, but then the solo tone would have too much gain. The thing is, I need a clean tone without dirt for certain solos that can be boosted without dirt, and the OD1 tone wouldn't work.

All in all, this amp got really close to what I need for my application, but if I have to start introducing boost pedals, the amp loses its purpose, since I already have several amps that produce excellent tones that I use with a boost pedal for solos. I suppose I could take the DSL to a tech to see if he can fix the volume imbalance, but I don't think it's worth the cost and the trouble and the voiding of the warranty. Maybe Marshall will address this in the next iteration of this amp?

Yeah I hear ya, I'm probably gonna be getting the DSL20HR, it only has 2 modes which will suit me better.

 

[John BNY]

Yeah I hear ya, I'm probably gonna be getting the DSL20HR, it only has 2 modes which will suit me better.

Yes, I’m considering the 20CR also, but haven’t found a store with one in inventory to try out. I still would have to use a boost pedal, but the combo amp is 15 lbs lighter than the 40CR, so that’s worth something.

 

[Nick Bonell]

Hi all, I am sizing up the dsl40cr but have a question. Can it go loud and clean? I know the main appeal of these is the dirt channel but I sometimes play a rockabiliy song in the covers band I'm in and need a loud clean tone. Is the clean channel still clean at loud drummer volume? I need cleans for Stray Cats tunes and Marshall roar for Clash tunes!

 

[Toby Krewbs]

Both the 100 and the 40 watt have killer cleans you can play everything from jazz standards to funk to Stray Catz Straw Dawgs etc...with

 

[Adelino Neto]

I got the 40CR for small gigs only (200 to 350 people) and I can use the crunch channel 90% of the time, even for clean sounds.

 

[Bill Fetter]

Excellent review... Thanks!

 

[bacardi]

I use Vox. This is my first Marshall DSL40CR is a good sounding Amp.
My upgrades
1-Cel. Cream Alnico 90w Speaker
4-RFT/ECC83 Pre-Amp Tubes
2-RFT/Siemens Power Tubes
This is a Great Sounding Amp

 

[Jon C]

I use Vox. This is my first Marshall DSL40CR is a good sounding Amp.
My upgrades
1-Cel. Cream Alnico 90w Speaker
4-RFT/ECC83 Pre-Amp Tubes
2-RFT/Siemens Power Tubes
This is a Great Sounding Amp

Glad you're digging the CR Gene !!

 

[bacardi]

Jon C were do you know me.

 

[Jon C]

Jon C were do you know me.

Long time TGP guy .. I have more fun here tho ...

 

[bacardi]

how are you doing had a stroke can't play no more but playing with this amp. brother and sister son play

 

[Jon C]

how are you doing had a stroke can't play no more but playing with this amp. brother and sister son play

That is so cool !! Keeping the spirit up !!