Open Box Marshall DSL40CR 40W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp Level 2 197881427856

Takes a little bit for a newbie to learn the features. YouTUbe is your friend there. But the tube sound is so very worth it.

After reading about this amp and the similar DSL20CR, I went to Guitar Center to try them for myself. I saw several reviews about this amp saying it was too loud for home use, so I was expecting to lean toward the DSL20CR, but as soon as I tried the DSL40CR (on the half-power setting), I didn't even bother to try the DSL20CR. I don't know why so many people said this amp was too loud for home use, unless maybe they live in an apartment. The volume at half power seems perfect for home use in my basement guitar cave. I will say, however, that the 40W full-power setting is VERY loud - easily loud enough for performing. The amp is a HUGE upgrade from my 2004 Marshall AVT-50 (50 watts, tube preamp, solid state power amp). The DSL40CR barks out classic Marshall tube tone, and lots of it. With four voicings to choose from (clean, crunch, overdrive and more overdrive), I am able to dial in the right amount of drive for any type of music. The clean setting sounds very good as well. The equalization section gives me a lot of control over the tone, with controls for Bass, Middle and Treble as well as Presence (boosts mids and highs) and Resonance (boosts low end). The Tone Shift button scoops the midrange for more of a metal tone in any of the overdrive voicings. As others have said, the reverb could be a lot better, and is very subtle even when dimed out, but the type of music I'm going to be using this amp for generally doesn't need a lot of reverb. If I want sparkly clean tones dripping with reverb, I'll use my Fender amps. The dual Master Volume controls are really useful, but I had to go to YouTube to figure out how to use them to full advantage. The quick start guide that came with the amp is pretty basic, and didn't go into detail about that feature. I haven't tried it with all of my guitars yet, but it sounds very good with a Strat for either clean tone or crunch/drive. But humbucking guitars is where this amp really shines. It sounds great with my PRS 513, and it absolutely roars with my Les Paul. Guitar Center gave me a decent trade-in for my old amp, and took 10% off the price of the new one, so when it was all said and done, it was really kind of a no-brainer. I'm really glad I upgraded. I am going to enjoy rocking with this amp for many years to come.

Getting a brand new 40w tube amp is quite the feat today. It's markedly cheaper than a new AC30 and Hot Rod Deluxe but I think much better than both. I've used it for 2 different gigs so far and couldn't be happier. The 4 different channels are great for getting any degree of clean or distorted you'd want, except highly saturated metal tones. I no longer use my overdrive or distortion pedals and rely instead on the amp because it's native overdriven and distorted tones play better than external sources. I don't use/need high levels of reverb. If you do, get a different amp or get a reverb pedal. The 20w mode is super helpful for small venues and the 40w gets the job done everywhere else. This amp also plays well when plugged into a PA system/mixer. It can be used like a digital setup by plugging it into a PA/mixer and leaving it on standby. This will mean no volume comes through the amp speaker and only the PA. That said, I love 20w mode+into the mixer because it gives you stage volume up close and then the more even volume balance throughout with a PA/mixer. I've heard complaints about the FX loop but I don't use a ton of modulation or time effects so I can't speak on that.

I was in the market for a tube amp for a while, and when the dsl40 caught my eye, it didn't let it go for a year straight. ive only had it for a couple days and I'm greatly enjoying jamming and pushing it pretty loud. one thing to note is that while this amp is super versatile for all things rock and roll, it defiently sounds better when being pushed rather than quieter volumes. if you want the sound of rock and roll this is the amp to start with.

Bought this to use in my band. It sounds amazing and it's plenty loud enough. It's got a surprisingly good clean channel and of course it has all the crunch and overdrive you'd need. Takes pedals very well. It's very versatile to dial up rock, blues, pop, metal, etc., tones.

I wanted the Marshall sound because most of the guitar players I like use Marshall but I didn't want to break the bank. My skills can't justify spending thousands of dollars. This 40 DSL CR is the perfect compromise. I wanted a tube amp and it's not crazy expensive. Even though this is a splurge purchase I went all out and purchased the 6 way foot controller so I could switch between channels a lot quicker. To protect the amplifier from dust when not in use, I also purchase the cover. Now to the sound: It's loud! It can be tamed by switching it to low output. I do like the EQ to find that tone you're looking for.