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DSL Series | Official Demo | Marshall

DSL Series | Official Demo | Marshall

Description

The Marshall DSL20CR combo amplifier delivers 20 watts of pure valve tone in a portable package. This all-tube, twin-channel amp offers Marshall's revered Classic Gain and Ultra Gain voicings, allowing guitarists to summon crisp clean tones, vintage overdrive, and modern high-gain saturation. With high and low power modes, the DSL20CR provides appropriate volume for any setting—from home practice to club gigs. The DSL20CR features an innovative emulated speaker output, which accurately reproduces the sound of Marshall's legendary 1960 cabinet for direct recording or silent practice.

Adjustable Power Tailors Tone to Any Environment

The DSL20CR's adjustable power settings deliver authentic all-valve tone and feel at any volume. This groundbreaking technology adjusts power to the valves instead of simply turning off stages, allowing the amp to remain touch-sensitive and articulate. High power mode unleashes the DSL20CR's full 20 watts of vintage British attitude, perfect for live performance. Low power mode provides a more manageable 10 watts of volume ideal for home use.

Softube Speaker Emulator Enables Direct Recording

In partnership with acclaimed amp modelers Softube, Marshall equipped the DSL20CR with an emulated speaker output. This output accurately reproduces the sound of Marshall's renowned 1960 speaker cabinet, allowing for direct recording or silent practice by connecting the DSL20CR to an audio interface. Guitarists can capture huge, authentic Marshall tones in any recording environment without waking the neighbors or triggering noise complaints.

Refined EQ and Reverb Expand Tonal Palette

Marshall refined the DSL20CR's EQ circuitry to provide even greater control over tone. A studio-grade digital reverb adds dimension and spaciousness. These enhancements, combined with the DSL20CR's Gain, Volume, and Resonance controls, offer a wealth of tonal customization.

All-Valve Design and Celestion Speaker Pump Out Iconic Tone

Under the hood, three ECC83 preamp tubes and two EL34 power tubes provide the all-valve design responsible for the DSL20CR's authentic British voice. A Celestion Seventy-80 loudspeaker accurately reproduces each harmonic detail and overtone, for the full Marshall experience. From glassy cleans to searing leads, the DSL20CR sings with the tone that shaped rock music.

Open Box Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 197881377915
Open Box Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 197881377915
Open Box Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 197881377915

Specs

  • Power: 20W (tube)
  • Tubes: three 12AX7 (preamp); two EL34 (power amp)
  • Two Channels
  • Single input
  • Speaker: 1x12 Celestion Seventy-80
  • Built-in reverb
  • Softube emulated output

Reviews

4.76

38 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best amp I have ever owned!
Best amp I have ever owned!
Best Amp Ever
Very happy with this amp! Love the 10 amp option.
This amp cranks
This amp cranks
Great bedroom amp
Great for practice and recording, okay for gigging

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Great for practice and recording, okay for gigging

I've had this amp for a week now, and I am very happy with it. I was looking for an amp that was louder than a "bedroom" amp, but not necessarily loud enough for gigging. This one is perfect for me. The Classic gain channel is not super clean. With single coils, it's good for Hendrix "Hey Joe" kind of sound. It can get a little cleaner if you want to sacrifice volume, though. With humbuckers, very AC/DC. The Ultra Gain Channel is what this amp is all about. Very smooth distortion, it doesn't get fizzy unless the gain is cranked pretty much all the way up, but that's a LOT of gain. With the Tone Shift switch, along with the the presence and resonance knobs (in addition to the standard high, mid, and low knobs), you have a lot of control over tone. The reverb is a little lacking, but it's usable if you're not looking for anything over the top. The option to drop to half power is great, and the tone doesn't suffer at 10w. I'm very happy with that function. My only real complaint about the amp is that I wish it had been in a bigger cab. I think it lacks some fullness, especially low end compared to other 20w amps that I have played through. I have plugged it into a 2x12 and a 4x12, and either gives it a fuller sound with a little more bottom. I am hoping to find a good size 1x12 to pair it with, I'm pretty sure that will make it the perfect home amp for me. I have played it with a full band, and had plenty of volume to be heard. I am pretty sure it would do fine in a small bar gig on it's own, but much bigger, it should do fine through the PA.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

This amp needs help

This amp needs a speaker change right away. I was going to send it back but saw that many people were changing out the speaker for a Celestion Creamback, so I did and now the tones are usable. With the original speaker the sound was very harsh and tinny. The amp comes with no cover so keep that in mind. Also, it is closed back so there is no place to put the power cable. Like others have said, the reverb is very weak, so I had to buy a pedal to get good reverb. So, to make this thing sound the way a good amp should, there is more money needed.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Performances22
  2. Home Studio21
  3. Outdoor Events / Games15
  4. Amateur Recording12
  5. Professional Recording5
Cons
  1. Its all about the crunch - its a Marshall1
  2. Poor Sound Quality1
  3. Weak1
  4. Need to change speaker1
  5. The Reverb is barely reverb1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced21
  2. Novice9
  3. Professional Musician5
Pros
  1. Easy To Use33
  2. Excellent Sound32
  3. Good Power Output31
  4. Warm / Comfy26
  5. Portable24

Reviewed by 38 customers

  • Marshall DSL20CR

    5

    submitted18 days ago

    byJohn

    fromSouth Central Ky

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Beginner at 58years old so in a position to purchased the amp of my guitar hero's so to speak . Began with a Fender Mustang and could never really get the sound I was looking for from it. Want a "Tube Amp "Sound…..buy a Tube amp ! Simple 2-Channel amp without all the gizmo's and delivers the "Marshall" sound instantly. Wished I had bought it first !

  • Fantastic Amp

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byByron

    fromFort Myers, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Pleasantly surprised with this amp! Great clean tone with a little edge behind it. I use this for rehearsal in our studio and smaller venues. Easy to dial the tone in with the EQ. If you're looking for an affordable tube amp for studio or home rehearsal and small venues, this amp checks all of the boxes.

  • Found It Difficult To Find The Clean Tone

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byMichael

    fromIowa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    If you are looking for true Marshall tones this is it. If you are looking for some sweet sounds you'll need to look elsewhere. I heard you can tame down the front end and add a CREAMBACK speaker. I wouldn't know. It gets a 4 - its a killer Marshall

  • Best amp I have ever owned!

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byDavid

    fromHouston, Texas

    This amplifier is outstanding. I got the MX112 external cabinet also. I replaced the speakers in both the amp and mx112 with Celestion G12 Creamback 65 speakers and this thing rocks both clean and dirty. Highly recommend. I also use ME80 effects pedals in the FX loop. Best sound that way

  • This amp needs help

    2

    submitted8 months ago

    byMike

    fromWI

    This amp needs a speaker change right away. I was going to send it back but saw that many people were changing out the speaker for a Celestion Creamback, so I did and now the tones are usable. With the original speaker the sound was very harsh and tinny. The amp comes with no cover so keep that in mind. Also, it is closed back so there is no place to put the power cable. Like others have said, the reverb is very weak, so I had to buy a pedal to get good reverb. So, to make this thing sound the way a good amp should, there is more money needed.

  • Yes

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byJose

    fromMiami, Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Small enough for small gigs, but very powerful.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byPaul

    fromFort Collins, CO

    How much does the DSL 20 weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is 36 lbs.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byLars

    fromPendleton Oregon

    What is the audio input on the back for?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    I's an input from an external source: cd player, iPod etc.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJean

    fromNorth Berwick, ME

    What are the dimensions of the unit? (LxWxH)

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Height: 16.5" Width: 19.6" Depth: 9.8" Weight: 35.9 lbs.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBlues

    fromPalm city florida

    What does this amp weigh

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Marshall DSL20CR weighs 44 lbs.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBrent

    fromMcCall, ID

    To be clear, the emulated out can be used with headphones right?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, there is a headphone input.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBJC

    fromBoston

    how much does it weigh

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's 44 lbs out of the box.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTheGuitarKid

    fromDetroit, MI

    What are the Physical Dimensions of the Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amplifier? Height, Width, Depth, Weight?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Height: 16.5" Width: 19.6" Depth: 9.8" Weight: 35.9 lbs.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKelly

    fromFoothill ranch ca,

    My. New amp is making a popping noise when switching to the clean channel. Should I return the amp of is this fixable

    Open Reply - Beau
    It is common for there to be a slight pop between channels but you may want to have an amplifier technician inspect it.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBrad

    fromundisclosed

    Is the amp loud enough to gig

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is only a 20 watt amp, so it may not be loud enough to gig.