How I Set My Marshall DSL40CR Guitar Amplifier for Live Use
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In this video, I show you how I set my Marshall DSL40CR amplifier when I play live. I use two channels all of the time along with one delay pedal in the effects loop. This is How I Set My Marshall DSL40CR Guitar Amplifier for Live Use.
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For those who missed how it sounds in context click here - ruclips.net/video/a5zFyw-A2to/видео.html You'll get a better sense of how well it kills it in the live mix. 😎
intheblues hey mate, thanks for the inside look at your tone man. There is a fair amount of yourself in your tone too. I believe you must like your own tone before your playing can go to the next level, and judging by the awesome faces you pull, it's clear you like your tone. Therefore you really dig playing, and that translates into your audience getting the best tone there is. Someone playing with true passion and having a great time doing it will really deliver the best results.... Great job mate.
Hello InTheBlues
What about Marshall DSL5c, are you going to do the review? I am thinking between 1 and 5 watt. On Thomann website it seems the 5 outsells all other DSLs.
Thanks
Hey there thanks for the Videos. Are you using a noise suppressor in this video in the effects loop or before? My DSL40cr would be making some major noise at that level. :)
I am actually using the Two-Notes torpedo with the official Celestion V-Type speaker IR so I don't kill myself or the neighbours. 😂 In the live clip these are the exact settings I use in that video.
Thanks so much this was extremely helpful! I was starting to question if I had a bad amp. ha ha. Good info!
I am very impressed with these DSL 40 amps. They seem to work for everyone.
I just got my DSL40CR amp a month ago and I completely disagree with you (and several others) on the master volume philosophy. In my experience so far the master volume is a volume boost having little to no effect on your tone. The channel volume OTOH has tremendous effect on your tone. That means I can adjust the master volume without affecting my tone and that's POWERFUL - especially seeing as how I can switch which master volume I'm using (it's more easily done if you get the 6-way foot switch). I can set one master to what I need for regular playing and I can set the other master to what I need for breaking through on a lead or a "rowdy" part of a song. If the sound man tells you your amp is too loud I can adjust the master without affecting my tone. This was a HUGE selling feature for me when getting this amp and the fact you have both masters cranked all the way means you're missing out on some of this amp's best features! Seriously, try dialing back your master volume and cranking up your channel volume and hear what happens. I think you'll like the result.
I agree. I have a DSL20 head and the channel volume and channel gain work in tandem to give you your tone. The master (in my case an EQ/volume pedal in the effects loop working as an improvised master volume) would then just change overall loudness with minimal change to the gain structure
This is the perfect answer right here. Using the Master Volume 2 as a solo boost (6 way pedal button number 5) is the best part of the amp.
I have the new DSL40CR, volume at 1 o'clock on 40 watt mode not even possible in the same room, volume at 9 o'clock max is ear splitting in a 12' x12' room and thats on the 20 watt mode, still sounds great to me at low volume using a Tele or SG. Thanks Shane for the review.
I just bought the same amp it is excellent for everything from clean to metal. After owning 4 amps in 18 months I finally found my keeper. Thanks for your reviews, you helped me make my decision on it.
I recently switched out the Celestion V Tube with a Celestion Creamback and that just elevated this already fantastic amp.
This is by far the best sounding amp I've heard for years (I'm 72)
Shane thank you for the rapid response. No one on youtube has ever replied as fast as you have. This shows the conviction you have to your subscribers. Really blown away by the speedy reply. Before I but anything I check your channel for guidance. Well done.
I set my dsl40cr like you and I find the sound that i was looking for, thank you shane from Barcelona Spain, we love you
To get the best out of this amp, pair it up with a Marshall PEDL-91016 6-way footswitch 😉
glad to hear that a great polish "company" like SITEK (the Sirena delay) is popular... not only in our country! FTW! :)
I have one of the older versions without the master volumes. I use it as a pedal platform amp on the clean channel and it sounds great. I did swap out the Celestial 70/80 stock speaker with a Celestion Creamback.
I am a bit late to the party after playing with the Synergy Syn 2, and 50/50 power amp module rack system. WOW. This Marshall 40 DSL is unbelievably dynamic. I used your settings, and have the amp running through the Marshall 4 x 12 1960 half stack. I bypassed the 12 inch speaker in the combo. I am absolutely stunned with how good this amp set up (with your settings work) for me , Thanks so much Brother
I have a DSL40C in white tolex (the prior model). I respectfully disagree on running it at full power. Running it 20 watts allows you to turn the amp up more, thus getting a more natural sound. I do the same thing with my DSL100 head (I run it a 50 watts).
crunchy , chewy ...gritty , very nice ....great sound
Thanks Shane, really helpful. Sometimes just being told what amp is being used doesn’t quite give you an idea of how to achieve that sound.
Looking forward to see your other Amp settings.
Hi Shane .. I now have the same amp after owning several amps from most well known brands. You’re right the DSL40CR is a great amp for the gigging musician and home use too. I like your settings too although I will keep the V type speaker in place. I run a Boss DD8 and TC Spark mini boost in the fx loop for my solo lead boost ( works great ) which is one stomp on the fx footswitch. I can then keep the channels classic and Ultra as required. Enjoy your channel and admire your playing and passion for music.
I'm running the 20 watt UK. JCM 800. This sounds almost the same. Love the settngs and playing.Marsalls are everywhere. Strats teles and all but a few Gibsons aslo. If it works keep using it!
Good to see the thinking that goes into setting up an amp. I’ll look forward to the next in this series.
Thanks Cass!
I have the older version of this. It doesn't have the master volumes, also the reverb is very subtle, all the way up and its still quite subtle.
Nice video... I used to be a Marshall guy BUT... Switched to Fenders a few years ago BUT... Actually got a bit bored with the Fender tone straight up... Was considering switching back to Marshall then a Peavey ValveKing 2x12 came available at a ridiculously cheap price... Beautiful cleans, bluesy crunch and face melting drive!
I totally dig the way that cleans up
I have the dsl20. The bad thing is that the distortion channel work well only at 12 o’clock. In this case you can use an od pedal to the clean channel. Anyway i love my amp
Finally someone who can dial in a great guitar tone !
At any given gig, I play a variety of stuff. I have to have a very clean CLEAN to do a Surf or Instrumental tune. Marshalls never seem to do this very well. I like this amp but it can't do clean. Thanks!
It can do cleans beautifully! Well at least the version before this, the 40c. Check my channel for what I think is a great clean dsl 40 tone. As a matter of fact the clean channel is what I love about it. But everyone's taste differs.
What Say?!? These amps do a great clean. Won't be a Fender clean, which is the classic surf sound.
Most Marshall's benefit from having the masters turned up. I generally set it up to where I like it and control the output volume a bit with the master - but you still need to have it 7 or above to get some of that power tune distortion. Nice video Shane
Thank you Shane. I will give this a shot on my DSL 40.Sounds great
OK, I own this amplifier and I cannot envision an inside gig where I would be able to run those channels and master volume settings. I played it out last night on 20W mode with masters at max and channel volumes around 9-10 O'clock and it was insanely loud. I also put it on a Yorkville sound amplifier stand which I think was a mistake. It meant that the highs that this very bright amplifier generates were hitting me right in the back of the head. Love your videos mate, and say "hi" to Landon Bailey for me.
Thanks for this. I ran these settings on mine last night and it went from sounding good to sounding great. It is super loud, though, particularly with the guitar volume up to make it chunky/distorted. I have a feeling I'll get asked to turn down even jamming with a drummer.
Does your volume drop a hair when you turn on the FX loop? Mine does and I don't know if it's the pedals in the loop -- Boss GE-7 EQ > Alter Ego Delay > Hall of Fame Reverb.
My only gripe with this amp is if you set it to these settings, the clean channel is too quiet. I could turn up the classic channel's volume and turn down the master volume, but like you said in the video, it just doesn't sound as good with the master anything less than dimed. Granted, the red crunch mode does clean up pretty well with the guitar volume rolled back. But it's not quite the same pristine clean, and I do need that available for what we play.
How close the DSL40CR in 20watts mode is to the DSL20CR? Is it pretty much the same or does one of the two wins this matchup?
Is this actually loud enough to play over a drummer for a thrash metal band?
This amp will blow your drummer out the water.
Struggling to find one of these in oz only the 40c’s pop online did you order from overseas or locally?
Thanks Shane nice Demo of that Amp
ROCKIN' Shane!
I like your tone with this Guitar and Amp together. I have the Marshall DSL 100 HR... It's an excellent Amphead. I will experiment with the settings you use on my Marshall.
holla for a MARSHALL !!!
Thanks for sharing this! I'm been looking at getting a portable Marshall that doesn't take up the space of a half stack
I caught your set at the jam on Facebook and it is amazing that all you are using is the DSL and a delay!!!! I will tell my wife it’s your fault if I end up with a DSL!!! 😂😂😂 Cheers buddy!!!!🤙🏾🎸🤙🏾🎸👍🏽
Great sounding Marshall Shane, thanks for another great video bro !!!
Hey Shane! Awesome vid, could you possibly do a same style format, but with the blues deluxe? It’d be nice to see your take on the best volume to tone on the amp. Thanks, and awesome video as always!!
Shane .. I have the new DSL100 HR head and use the two master volumes to get a vol boost for lead solos.. I also use the 6 way footswitch to get the most from it.
I play classic and heavy rock so use more preamp gain on od1 and od2 .. great amp
Good amp and another good demo,
I’m stil trying to figure it out, I have suhr pups and it sounds either too baddy or brassy I can’t find the crunch yet. I have the DSL40C.
I wish I was able to push my dsl40 to that level... heck I can’t even bring my blues junior to that amount of volume without having police knocking at my door
Just got this amp today. Having an identity crisis... thought was Jimi for a moment. Well worth it.
was picked best amp in the market.
With the 4 switch pedal, it turns this amp into a 4 channel amp. You are really missing out on half of the amps functions.
Very great tone my friend! I have just two questions: How do you set the Bias of the Power Tubes? (values em mA for each one).
Which scale do you use to measure in the DSL40CR check points, mA or mV?
Great setup Rock on!
I prefer putting maximum load on the pre-amp instead of the power amp. That way it does not sound to tinny. Driving the power amp is not contributing as much to the tone as driving the pre-amp tubes.
Really helpful, Thanks!
How can you set the master to 10?! Its so loud!
By turning down the channel volume? Lmao
you set the other volumes lower
I am sold on this amp but can't decide between the Prs SE 24 or the CE 24. The CE has the the same pickups as core, just bolt on neck. I like playing 90s rock mostly but I love all music.
I use to have one of the recent model of the PRS SE 24 and although I could tell it was a fantastic guitar, I never felt in love with it, I never found its "Mojo". Once again, I know it's a fantastic guitar but it felt "unsweetened" to me. The good news is that I sold it back so someone else can enjoy it. My only advice, and it goes for every guitars, take the time to try it to make sure you can feel it.
can you use this with multi effect with 4 cable method? do you need to press on/off the fx loop button?
Lovely tones...
So I just bought a fender twin reverb and for some reason it doesn’t sound good with my Russian big muff, would anyone know how this amp sounds with a big muff? I’m thinking about returning the twin.
Hi!! Dont you feel a little spilt second silence when you switch the chanels by footswitch? I feel in mine, and its annoying me...
Is it loud enough for gigging with a band with a loud drummer?
I’m currently living in an apartment with people so I can’t have it too loud. If I chuck all the outputs except the channels up, and put the channels at an acceptable level, will it impact the sound? Is it the loudness that impacts the tone or the actual settings itself?
I’m debating whether to get the older DSL40 C Amps second hand which are cheaper or a DSL40CR. Could someone tell me whether the newer 40CR’s are worth the extra money?
Hey man, I have two things I'm trying to figure out on my DSL40CR. There's a bit too much bass (for classic tones) and I'm missing that Vintage low-gain classic rock tone. Like that AC/DC intro tone that is so clear with mid-range growl and vintage tone. How would you personally get that classic rock low-gain tone out of this amp? Or is it too modern of a sound starting point? I LOVE it for heavier stuff and it slays at some classic Metallica stuff. When I A/B tested it against a TSL100 with 4 different guitars...the TSL had a bit of vintage mid-range, low gain swell/grind that you hear when Young hits that TNT Intro. I don't want to give up the versatility of the amps modern and great cleans...but I'd love to find a way to get a little closer to that AC/DC Malcom Young sound.
Still can see the settings. Sounds good...but need to zoom in on amp please.
@intheblues Hi, could you please tell about noise when master turned to full power, it is quite big and gets less noise (like 45%). Do you experience it as well?
How did you deal with the FX loops issues because yours does not sound like the tone changed when switched to delay. When I use the effects loop the amp almost loses power.
same with mine, there's a very noticeable volume drop when I switch FX loop on, additionally the amp takes pedals badly, MXR Phase 90 sounds terrible in the loop, compressor in front the same, only dirt pedals in front are fine
Hi Mate!
I have two questions:
- Do you use a noise gate? I have not heard anything even with the single coils, what's great!
- Is it possible to switch the Reverb On/Off with Marshall PEDL-91016 footswitch pedal? If no, is there any model, I can get for the amp?
Thank for your answers!
The reverb is not footswitchable, but it's also pretty mediocre. The effects loop, however, is foot switchable, so run a great reverb pedal in the loop and there you go.
Huh, it must sound better with left handed players. ;) Love Marshall!!! Thanks Shane!
Great vid man! We’re you at the Melbourne guitar show this weekend? It was a awesome show Albert Lee was AMAZING!
Hi Ben, yep I went on Saturday. I caught a bit of Albert Lee as well he's great hey.
for metal put the master about 6 and more gain and volume - this overdrives the pre-amp and not muddy the sound as much. For blues and rock - master 10! Like a Fender or an old Marshall - no master - it was at ten internally.
Thanks
Cool, thanks for sharing! I remember the DSL40CR sounded great in your live blues jam video a few months ago. I take it you were running through the Two Notes Torpedo in this video for the sake of your neighbors?! Have you done a DSL40CR vs your favorite Peavey Bandit video?
Is there a single foot switch for this or do you need two separate foot switches
So, this is through the Two-Notes Torpedo? What IR? Can you give a brief, general description of your pickups? Model, or magnet type and output? I just want to get a better idea of what to expect from this amp. Sounds great on your video.
Thanks for the review. For someone who plays everything rock/pop, would you go for this or the 68 custom deluxe reverb?
Any way you could help answer the following?
1. Is the “audio in” affected by the front knobs (drive, reverb, etc) or does it play clean.
2. Does any dry sound from “input” play if fx loop is enabled via send/return.
3. If output is set to STB, will audio from “audio in” play through speaker?
About 3, you can idę headphones if output is on stb.
I bought this amp it iss so so BRIGHT a Brightneess i just can not get rid of...even turning bass all the way up and treble all the way down...If i plug my Helix into it it gets worse...Im going t experiment with high cuts on my pre sets and equalizers in the presets..If that doesnt work I dont know. Maybe theres a mod for this amp? if not its going bye bye
Shane, great informative demo. Many thanks. With the master volumes set on full and the channel volumes set about 1 o'clock - as in your demo at 4.33 onward, is the volume tolerable ? E.g. Living room volume without annoying the wife ? Or is is silly loud ? Thanks
Hello Shane, was wondering if you are still gigging with the dsl 40cr, and how it’s holding up? I’m asking because, because I’ve been burned before by a great sounding amp (it wasn’t a Marshall) that started crapping out on me at a gig and rehearsals, after having it for only 3 years. And I didn’t abuse it at all, quite the contrary. So I’m trying to do a little extra homework on my next amp, and I’m digging the tones I hear you getting out of that dsl 40cr. Just want to get some feedback on build quality.
Thanks, Bob S
what's the story with these amps today. Is the CR still available? All I can see on gibson website it's dsl40
sounds great! might be selling my deluxe reverb haha
Please don't!
Do you play in Pentode or Triode Mode? I just ordered the 6-way footswitch. Sweetwater did not advise me when I purchased this great amp when they first came on the market.
Just learned the master volume full trick from Tim Pierce...it's changing my life!
After a year of use, would you still recommend this amp?
I am doubtful I would be able to use the combo in my apartment...looking at the dsl100 head or stepping up to the JVM heads. (I record with an iso box 2x12)
My question is I have the previous version of this amp the DSL40C not the CR how do I get the same results your getting from my amp ?
The older amps sound pretty different from what I remember. You might get closer to the tone by using the same V-Type speaker as found in the current one, or the Texas Heat speaker which I am now using in mine.
@@intheblues well what I meant is my amp doesn't have 2 master volumes only a volume on each channel so with that I'm wondering if I can achieve the same result with my amp and also the Seventy 80 speaker isn't to bad I do think I will absolutely change it, ps I play mostly southern rock and country stuff so recommendations are appreciated
All good! Thanks. Shane do you (or any followers) have clean CLEAN settings for this amp you can share? For some of my band's material I need an excellent clean sound for MoTown, ballads, some pop. I have a Les Paul with this amp. I also use a Strat on occasion. Of course the dirtier OD & distortions are exactly what I wanted from this amp. Any and all suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. BTW ... please don't suggest I go buy a Fender, Katana, etc. Been there. They don't sound like Marshall's! Am I expecting too much out of this amp?
Does dsl 40 sound the same like dsl 40cr?
Is it normal to get a lot of feedback with ultra gain? I'm getting A LOT!!
Shane, any vids with a recording of the emulated out? Trying to decide between the origin and DSL. I would like to direct record but i don’t think either gets high marks based on the few videos I have watched. Thanks!
I’m confused , based on previous post you said to get rid of my Marshall for boss catana
Not a chance. You must have been watching someone else. I did buy a Katana, but it's not even 1/4 as good as this amp.
id like to hear a klon over drive in front of that amp.
I have the same model but I usually turn the volume all the way up and put the master at halfway, is there any difference or it is the same thing?
Turn the Masters all the way up and then adjust the channel vol accordingly.... You seem to get a little meatier tones.
Shane how many decibels in the room at that volume??? Thanks
Is hot rod deluxe iv a better option tone wise?
Did you change the speaker in the Dsl40 ?
Does anyone know if you can play this amp without the foot switch? Or does that damage it?
It won’t hurt a thing
What PRS guitar do you recommend for under 1K?
Hi Shaun i've got a fender blues deluxe was thinking of buying a attenuator so i can crank the amp but use it in the house what do you think of them take care mate
A good attenuator will cost you more than the Fender Blues Deluxe did. Probably better off keeping the Blues Deluxe for gigs and getting a Fender Champ 5f1 or Fender Princeton 5e3 for home use.
Sounds great, but I thought the point of the 2 master volumes was that you could set one slightly higher for a solo volume boost, so why set both maxed out?
Because it has channel volumes. The amp sounds best with the masters cranked. Give it a shot you'll see what I mean. Run the tubes hot = better tone.
Good work Shane. I bought one of these amps recently and done a couple of gigs- great bang for buck. I put a Celestion Creamback Neo speaker in there and was an instant tone improvement, also do the C19 mod- snip the cap in the pcb, and it gets rid of the fizzy tone on the OD channels sound great.
Did your amp sound really bright ? Mine does and no matter what i do i cant get rid of it..the brightness sucks
Nice sound for sure could not make out your eq settings
What speaker did u settle on ?
The setting g you talk about are way to loud for my apt. 40 is super loud.
I use mine in low power mode and it is still super loud. Cool thing about this amp is the emulated out still runs in stand by mode. When I play smaller room gigs, I leave it in standby and adjust the house settings. Sounds great that way
Lefty!!