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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.

Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp
Marshall DSL20CR 20W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp

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  • 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

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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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4.76

34 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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. Home Studio19
  2. Performances19
  3. Outdoor Events / Games13
  4. Amateur Recording12
  5. Professional Recording5
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality1
  2. Weak1
  3. The Reverb is barely reverb1
  4. None come to mind1
  5. Needs gainier clean.changed speaker to cel g12h1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced19
  2. Novice8
  3. Professional Musician4
Pros
  1. Easy To Use30
  2. Excellent Sound29
  3. Good Power Output28
  4. Warm / Comfy24
  5. Portable21

Reviewed by 34 customers

  • This amp needs help

    2

    submitted19 days 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 BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted19 days ago

    byJose

    fromMiami, Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Small enough for small gigs, but very powerful.

  • Classic Sound

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 months ago

    byOleh

    fromMI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Classic sound. Especially in combination with an old good Les Paul. Love it. It can go from super clean sound to Brit crunch and Metal chug. Love the fact that you can connect/combine the amp with other cabinets. Find it very useful. The only downside is a reverb. Super weak-sounding.

  • Loud !

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byGuitar Gary

    fromSan Francisco

    I use this amp in my living room

  • Amplify your expectations and this will still exceed them!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byBrack

    fromCisco, Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I'm only a bedroom player, but this little amp has plenty of power to play smaller venues (bars, small outdoor shows, etc.). I've wanted to hear the "Marhsall tube" sound for a long time, and this little amp doesn't disappoint!

  • Amazing British tone

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byMarco

    fromMiami

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    amazing all day guns and roses, lp and British classic sound

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

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byPaul

    fromFort Collins, CO

    How much does the DSL 20 weigh?

    How much does the DSL 20 weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is 36 lbs.

  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byLars

    fromPendleton Oregon

    What is the audio input on the back for?

    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.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJean

    fromNorth Berwick, ME

    What are the dimensions of the unit? (LxWxH)

    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.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byBlues

    fromPalm city florida

    What does this amp weigh

    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?

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

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

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBJC

    fromBoston

    how much does it weigh

    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?

    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

    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

    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.