Marshall DSL
cinredzfan47
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Ok, im kind of window shopping right now for a new tube amp. The Marshall DSL has caught my eye as a very versatile and good amp, along with the 1987x. These amps are obviously VERY different.
I play PJ style music mostly, and I am looking for an amp that would work for this style. Obviously, both of these amps would work, but I guess I'd like your opinion on which of the two would be BEST.
The channel switching is the main difference that has me confused as to which would be best. The DSL would allow me to consolodate more options in one amp, ie clean and dirty, and would allow me to switch mid-song between the two. I am not AS familiar with the 1987x, but I do see that this mid-song switching wouldnt be possible in the same way. The 1987x does have 2 channels, but they aren't switchable. If I were to go with this amp, I would most likely need to have another amp, and run the signal through a tube splitter into a clean amp, and the dirty 1987x.
If I am wrong in this assumption, please let me know, as it would be a huge help. And please let me know what you all think of these two amps, and which would be better for a PJ sound. Im also a little strapped for cash, so let me know which of the two would give me more options. Thanks so much.
I play PJ style music mostly, and I am looking for an amp that would work for this style. Obviously, both of these amps would work, but I guess I'd like your opinion on which of the two would be BEST.
The channel switching is the main difference that has me confused as to which would be best. The DSL would allow me to consolodate more options in one amp, ie clean and dirty, and would allow me to switch mid-song between the two. I am not AS familiar with the 1987x, but I do see that this mid-song switching wouldnt be possible in the same way. The 1987x does have 2 channels, but they aren't switchable. If I were to go with this amp, I would most likely need to have another amp, and run the signal through a tube splitter into a clean amp, and the dirty 1987x.
If I am wrong in this assumption, please let me know, as it would be a huge help. And please let me know what you all think of these two amps, and which would be better for a PJ sound. Im also a little strapped for cash, so let me know which of the two would give me more options. Thanks so much.
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The 1987X is a reissue of a Marshall "plexi" panel 100 watt amplifier built in the late 60's and early 70's. They all sounded different, but the best examples are legendary. You can get similar tones out of a DSL, but IMHO the red channel is overkill.
A good boost/overdrive/distortion/fuzz in front of the 1987 is every bit as flexible as the DSL, not only that, the channels can be jumped toegther using a short effects cable so you can get them both toegther. It's preferable if you are going to be using a plexi (because they are ridiculously loud) to use an attenuator or purchase a 50 watt version. They sound best when the power tubes are pushed hard, causing them to impart a lovely warm breakup into the lovely warm Celestion Greenbacks that you have in your 1960TV (or other) wonderful cab that you've no doubt purchased to match your 1987X or 1959SLP head.
IF you really want to get clever you can install some THD yellowjackets and get that lovely tone at an even lower volume level with or without an attenuator. More on that later, cart before the horse and all.
Alas, you are only on the first step of your tonal journey, you have to understand the sound you want and what you really need to attain that sound and why. Then, you'll understand why the world of botique amps and effects is so diverse and expansive.
i did that, and i ended up with the marshall tsl head...and i couldn't be happier...it's all about the sound you want...always remember that
-Seth
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