DSL 100

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Run a Fortin Grind pedal in front of a 50w DSL. I think you'll really dig that tone, Reza. Very heavy, but cuts through well with that unique Fortin EQ.
 
BrentSSL":1uet27j0 said:
I think a dual rectifier would serve that purpose and tone much better imho
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Yes, I agree. DSL would work, but knowing your style, I think it may come up short. I'd go with a beat up 5150/6505 and an OD boost for the ghetto bar rig, which will still peel the paint and give you inspiration
 
Just to reiterate what's already been said, I think the DSL is a great amp. Even the new ones. Countless touring acts use them as a backline on fly in gigs. I saw Dokken in Minnesota a few years back, and Jon Levin had 2 full DSL stacks, going into T75 loaded cabs. The sound check that I heard from blocks away was absolutely gorgeous sounding. Sounded great during their set, too.

Can't go wrong with a DSL, as long as you don't use Vintage 30s with it.
 
BrentSSL":2jvmw0pa said:
If you can get an older one they are built better the signature writing not the block letter one it and you could have some mods done to spruce it up. I think a dual rectifier would serve that purpose and tone much better imho
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I thought the old ones had some issues. Can't recall what exactly though
 
Mine is a 03 and no issues. If you get an older one and its still running now your probably fine.
 
You guys have to stop recommending 5150/6505's... seriously. There are already way too many bands using them and they all have the same damn guitar tone.
 
hmmmm....5150 is now off the table, since it is too popular, meaning the DSL and Rectifiers need to be off too. Best to play it safe and make your own amp tone using Radio Shack parts.
 
Shit, my DSL has sent many a boutique amp packing! I would never get rid of mine especially due to the low funds they bring, which has always puzzled me. Cuts like crazy and with a boost its plenty tight!!
 
anomaly":36eesnf0 said:
You guys have to stop recommending 5150/6505's... seriously. There are already way too many bands using them and they all have the same damn guitar tone.
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Gonna have to disagree, my 6505+ can sound however I want it to, and I've seen them under 800 bucks, I think It's because they all copy each other's tone.

if you get a dsl... make it your bitch! Peavey.. make it your bitch! Crate blue voodoo.. make it your bitch! With your experience and playing style I'm sure you can make whatever work.
 
messenger":2bmh2jw6 said:
BrentSSL":2bmh2jw6 said:
If you can get an older one they are built better the signature writing not the block letter one it and you could have some mods done to spruce it up. I think a dual rectifier would serve that purpose and tone much better imho
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I thought the old ones had some issues. Can't recall what exactly though
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I am just going off what I know some guys around town have done I have seen the amp apart and its a pretty clean setup inside plus holes in solder points for easy board repair most guys I know deck them out with mercury magnetics and they sound killer pricey though peavey is always an option too
 
I have a DSL 50 with the voodoo deluxe mod. I love it. Very versatile and very loud. I haven't tried a stock 50 but I used to have a stock 100 and I like the 50 better.
 
So what is the general consensus on the DSL versus 6100 (30th anniversary) versus the JVM 2 channel?

I have played the DSL100 in a store and owned the 6101, but still haven't tried a JVM of any flavor.
 
I have had both the jvm and the dsl(currently have the dsl). Both excellent amps and can do very similar tones. To me the the dsl is a little more raw and vintage marshall sounding compared to the jvm but the jvm has an excellent switching system and quit a few more options. Both are great and its hard to beat the second hand prices on the dsl.
 
I've owned a DSL 50 for years that's been modded with Mercury trannies, choke, and good NOS tubes. Since then I've had Splawns, Jubilees, JVMs, Peaveys, Jet Citys, JCM800's, Ceriatones, all come and go. And while I really liked some of those amps, none were good enough to replace the old DSL for straight up Marshall tones. With a good OD it gives more gain and versatility than I'd ever need. It's one amp I will never sell, along with my old Randall Century.
That being said, I'm still gassing to try a Friedman small box to see if it will live up to the hype.
 
Bloodrock":12avyu1m said:
I've owned a DSL 50 for years that's been modded with Mercury trannies, choke, and good NOS tubes. Since then I've had Splawns, Jubilees, JVMs, Peaveys, Jet Citys, JCM800's, Ceriatones, all come and go. And while I really liked some of those amps, none were good enough to replace the old DSL for straight up Marshall tones. With a good OD it gives more gain and versatility than I'd ever need. It's one amp I will never sell, along with my old Randall Century.
That being said, I'm still gassing to try a Friedman small box to see if it will live up to the hype.
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/\ this!!

Here's an old clip of my stock, with and without boost.
Shit playing mind you!

Never even switched in the ultra gain and I think I had gain around 1:30
https://youtu.be/oXmxMZ3kq2c
 
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