napalmdeath
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That's the DSL100MLB? Like 2008/2009? That's the one to have. That was a limited edition with all the upgraded boards and no issues to worry about.
No mods needed
shar-vell Dan
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yep, ive had 2, this one is a 2009 and i had a 2005, outstanding amps.
Marshall saw the writing on the wall with the conductive boards they didn't want to be liable for the next 20 years so they discontinued
the JCM 2K and moved it offshore with a re-design. They keep making them cheaper in quality every year.
jchrisf
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He's put it back up .. this is the third time I've seen him list it in a week.
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/i...t-head-jim-marshall-85th-975-shipped.2750783/
BABMusic
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We need a volunteer to try this. If it tightens the low end, it might be great for someone like me.
jchrisf
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Looks like you just volunteered
BABMusic
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Looks like you just volunteered
I figured I would just get a JVM410 because that would be a safer bet for tightness in the low end. But, i heard that this DSL has a tighter lower end in the high gain channels.
angelspade
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In my experience the JVM has a significantly tighter more percussive low end by comparison to the DSL.
BABMusic
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I am so close to getting a JVM, will probably happen before the end of this month. I know the DSL can sound amazing with a boost in front, but I just prefer amps by themselves most of the time. Also love how the DSL has external bias adjustors (why don't they do this for the JVM!?). I wish all amp makers did this.
Also, you're partly to blame for this JVM interest.
angelspade
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Haaa
Haaaa...I dont mind taking the blame for that. I continue to be surprised by what a solid amp the JVM410H is. I look back at the review I posted here several months back, and still stand behind every word long after the new car smell has worn off.
jchrisf
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I've had a DSL40CR and loved it. I was shocked by how great it sounded. It had a great, quiet loop and if you get the 6 button footswitch you basically have a 12 channel amp. It took pedals extremely well both in front and in the loop.
Mine broke and I sent it back for a refund but looking back I think the issue wasn't the amp but my Marshall stereo cab that malfunctioned and damaged the output tubes when I tried to run it through my 4x12. I'd still have it had that not happened.
I was worried that the amp itself had issues because when I was researching the problem I found a lot of people having issues so I didn't get another. I missed it so much that I got the cheap little DSL1HR. I think it may even sound better than the 40. I'm very happy with it and cranked with the amp in 1/4 watt mode it is still too loud for my music room. I'm thinking that being able to crank it makes it sound better than the 40.
However, I've been wanting to get the JVM as well. On paper and from watching YT, it seems to be the perfect Marshall. I just don't need it and can't justify it yet but I may splurge anyway.. you'll have to let us know what you think when you get yours.
Some of the best tones I've heard from YT have been the DSL and JVM with an overdrive in front of it.
jchrisf
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Well, I just pulled the trigger on a new JVM 410H. I got a great deal on a new one at MF. It should be here next Friday.. I'm pretty excited
angelspade
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Killer....I took a chance...turned out to be way better that expected. Grossly underrated high gain amp in my opinion.Well, I just pulled the trigger on a new JVM 410H. I got a great deal on a new one at MF. It should be here next Friday.. I'm pretty excited
johnny q
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I am tempted to bring my DSL100HR to one of the local guys around here and simply ask them to " do these Sweetwater mods" but the prices they charge for things these days, it would probably set me back $1000
jchrisf
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I found Jason's mod videos on the 100H. I wonder how different the HR would be? He's got two vids on this:
shar-vell Dan
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The difference tween getting a new pair of glasses & a cornea transplant.
After you pay that guy $1200 to "re-write" your Vietnam production amp you could have bought a real amp.
SW is NOT an amplifier company, they're a marketing firm.
After you pay that guy $1200 to "re-write" your Vietnam production amp you could have bought a real amp.
SW is NOT an amplifier company, they're a marketing firm.
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skoora
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Well, he was a drummer, so there’s that
blackba
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I still smile when I see SW's mod shop. I interviewed for them like 8 years ago and many of the ideas I shared in the interview they are now doing. At the time they said no and dismissed them. Just goes to show, don't give away too much in the interviews.
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napalmdeath
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Sounds good.
