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DSL Series | Official Demo | Marshall

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The next generation of the Marshall DSL series has arrived! These DSL amps are laden with Marshall tone, features and functionality for the novice, as well as pros performing on the world’s biggest stages. The DSL series includes the following updated features:

Adjustable Power Output
The DSL models feature adjustable power settings, which delivers all-valve tone and feel, at any volume, from bedroom to stage. This technology adjusts power to the valves, instead of just turning off valve stages, allowing the amp to remain articulate and dynamic.

EQ Refinements
Some innovative tweaks to the EQ circuitry have given the new DSLs even greater tonal flexibility. The EQ section of the new DSLs can deliver exactly what your ears are looking for.

Emulated Output
Marshall's partnership with Softube has led to the creation of award-winning plug-ins, as well as exceptional tone in its CODE digital amps. The same team is responsible for the development of the new emulated output feature, found in the DSL series. Both the headphone out, and line out on the DSL models boast incredibly accurate emulation of Marshall's famed 1960 cabinet.

Reverb, Resonance and Master Volume
The DSL is now more versatile than ever, with features including discrete master volume controls for each channel, built-in reverb and resonance controls (the DSL1 and DSL5 do not offer resonance controls).

New Models
Additions to the range include the DSL1 head and combos, which offer all-valve Marshall DSL tone in a smaller package, plus a DSL20 combo and head.
Marshall DSL1CR 1W 1x8 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Marshall DSL1CR 1W 1x8 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Marshall DSL1CR 1W 1x8 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

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  • Power: 1W (tube)
  • Tubes: two ECC83 (preamp); one ECC82 (power amp)
  • Speaker: 1x8 Celestion Eight 15
  • Softube emulated output
  • Silent recording mode
  • Built-in reverb

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One-year manufacturer’s warranty on all Marshall products (except tubes, which have 90-day warranty only). Register your product on vendor site to extend warranty to three years.

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4.79

19 Reviews

94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great amp
Great practice amp!
Best Tube Amp Ever For Home Practice

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Low watt doesn't mean low power.

I use it primarily for home and personal use. I always liked the benefits of tube amps, have always liked Marshall sound but until this it was hard to justify the cost. This is great for the benefits of tubes, the overall Marshall sound and is still house friendly. The sound is surprisingly dynamic, great overall tone, definitely...and literally screams Marshall. The cleaner side of it is to the bright side but there's an EQ for that. The high gain channel is exactly what you expect from a DSL. Having been around the DSL family a bit, and now owning this, I feel like it's fair to say I'm a part of the DSL crowd. It is an 8 inch speaker, no getting around that unless you get one of the larger low watt DSL tube combos...it is what it is. The speaker is fine for exactly what it is, it's intended purpose and audience. You can't expect more from the speaker without getting a larger speaker. Controls are incredibly simple, no frills and do make the amp that much better in my opinion, but that's not to say there aren't a couple shortfalls (kinda). The classic gain channel only has a gain control (along with the three band EQ of course) so there are some limitations there, however minor. The reverb doesn't really seem to kick in till about 4 or 5 and even then it's subtle. It doesn't sound bad, of course a spring reverb would be better but again, for what it is, it's probably just fine. At the end of the day, it's a small, low watt DSL with most of the DSL glory on tap. Great for the bedroom rocker, apartment dweller or I'd imagine even a good practice amp or in home recording. It's built as you expect a Marshall to be built, sounds great and functions with ease. Added benefits with being able to power a cab from it and an F/X loop so you have a perfectly capable little amp. If you want Marshall sound without spending a lot, and don't mind a couple minor short falls (reverb and only a gain control for the classic channel), this cannot be beat.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Good little amp, but there's one thing.....

Overall I really wanted to like this little Marshall. It had great tone for such a little tube amp; however whenever I switched from Ultra Gain to Classic Gain there was a very noticeable and annoying pop if a note or chord was being played that I couldn't get over. After searching the internet I came to realize that this is common in these amps. Not sure if it's a design flaw or what, but I have the DSL40CR and it doesn't do that. If you can live with the pop then I would say go for it because it is a good sounding little amp, but for me it's a deal breaker.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio9
  2. Amateur Recording7
  3. Professional Recording3
  4. Outdoor Events / Games1
  5. Self entertaining1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions2
  2. Design flaw....1
  3. Harsh sounding on some guitars1
  4. On the pricier end when compared to competitors1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice6
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Easy To Use14
  2. Excellent Sound14
  3. Portable14
  4. Warm / Comfy14
  5. Good Power Output11

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Great amp

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    bySteve

    fromCalifornia

    Love this amp. Great at home/bedroom amp. Sound great at low or high volumes. The 8in speaker is ok but I suggest plugging it to a Marshall 2x12 cabinet for a better sound. That's what I did and am very happy with the results. The advantage of the combo compared to the dsl1 amp head is that if you want to take to a friend to jam, it's an easy load without dragging the cab with.

  • Good amp,I love this amp

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byRuben

    fromRedlands California

    Cool amp,good sounds,portable

  • Not Bad

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byAl B

    fromPennsylvania

    This amp has decent sound and power for the price.

  • Great practice amp!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames M.

    fromEmporium, Pennsylvania

    Spectacular sound in a portable and manageable size and volume level. I will recommend this to anyone.

  • Would buy it again

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDave M

    fromCave city AR

    I use the amp at home

  • First tube amp. WOW

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byCory

    fromPortland, OR

    I'm a new player and my previous amp was a $150 solid state amp and this is my first tube amp. I'm blown away by how much better this one sounds. At 1W I was thinking it would be a wimpy little thing, but this baby packs a punch. It's so much louder than I expected and the sound quality is phenomenal. I don't know if I'll ever go back to solid state after this amp.

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

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byTigertele

    fromClarkesville ga

    Is the pedal in the pics included

    Is the pedal in the pics included

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it is.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byD

    fromkearny nj

    does this amp have a headphone jack

    does this amp have a headphone jack

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No, it doesn't.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byNew tube amp user

    fromundisclosed

    Is the effects loop serial or parallel?

    Is the effects loop serial or parallel?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTodd

    fromCALIFORNIA

    What are the dimensions?

    What are the dimensions?

    Open Reply - Beau
    16.7 x 17.5 x 13.4 inches

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byChad

    fromSebastian, Fl

    what are the dimensions of the amp cab?

    what are the dimensions of the amp cab?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    13.3" X 14.1 X 8.4

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromWaycross georgia

    Do I get a new marshall dsl1cr combo or a used dsl20cr combo that's lighter than peavey classic 50 212 for practice

    Do I get a new marshall dsl1cr combo or a used dsl20cr combo that's lighter than peavey classic 50 212 for practice

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It depends on the preference. Just for practice, either one will work. But if you're looking to maybe jamming with others I would say go for the DLS20cr

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJim

    fromJersey City, NJ

    Can more than one guitar at a time be plugged into this amp?

    Can more than one guitar at a time be plugged into this amp?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This amp only has one input, so only one guitar can be plugged in at a time.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLouis

    fromNY

    does it come with the footswitch?

    does it come with the footswitch?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBarry

    fromKY

    Does it have a headphone jack?

    Does it have a headphone jack?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This amplifier does have a head phone jack.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMultipleBob

    fromFairmont wv

    Does this model have a low power switch?

    Does this model have a low power switch?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. Email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com and we can get a product specialist to help you find an amp that will work for what you need.
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