Members mcarse81 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've been reading the reviews on the TSL 100 head and it seems as if its pretty common for these heads to be unreliable. I've heard nothing but bad things about them on the amp forums here. I can't think of a single band that uses them and have never even seen anyone post a clip. Why am I thinking about buying a TSL 100 half stack with the 1960A cabinet, both in perfect condition for $1000? It seems like too good of a deal for me to pass up. I love 80's metal tones. If it can pull these off then I'm sold! What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sordid1 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Well that's a good price and I actually quite like those amps. Definitely not the most popular Marshall but they are far better than they get credit for. I have heard about the reliability issues too but I haven't seen them first hand. I have played countless gigs with bands with those heads and they always sound good and I haven't seen one of them have a problem at a gig which is when it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BOOGIE666 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Why should I talk you out of a great amp @ a great price considering the cab is included!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BOOGIE666 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I just noitice you own recto's, the TSL-100 is my favorite amp to run in stereo with a recto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihave27frets Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Did that work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Weathered Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 That is a great price for that amp. I say do it. If you don't like it, you'll be able to sell it and probably make a buck or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rakester Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 good price, tsl just isn't my cup of tea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rakester Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 or buy it and sell it for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moshaholic Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I've been reading the reviews on the TSL 100 head and it seems as if its pretty common for these heads to be unreliable. I've heard nothing but bad things about them on the amp forums here. I can't think of a single band that uses them and have never even seen anyone post a clip. Why am I thinking about buying a TSL 100 half stack with the 1960A cabinet, both in perfect condition for $1000? It seems like too good of a deal for me to pass up. I love 80's metal tones. If it can pull these off then I'm sold! What do you guys think? Bro unless you need CLEAN tones, dont buy a T.urbo S.uper L.oaf go for like a 6505 or somthing like that... xgx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mcarse81 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I just noitice you own recto's, the TSL-100 is my favorite amp to run in stereo with a recto. Thanks for the info everyone! I'm gonna stop by and give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neemo Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Trust me, it's crap, don't buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AMSnell Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I love mine, make sure on the crunch and lead channels you run the presence really low and dial the highs in with the treble pots, sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slash81291 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exocaster Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I never had a problem with my TSL head, tone or reliability. The footswitch, well... those were crap. The head itself was fine. For $1k? Grab it. If nothing else, you can sell it and the cab for a profit if it's not to your liking. If it's '80s metal tones you're after, both the crunch and lead channels can get you there without a boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Get it and send it to Trace@voodoo or JerryP@FJA to mod. Then you'll have a modded TSL for less than the price of a regular TSL, and it'll sound even better. And if you don't like it you can sell it on ebay for a profit. I owned a TSL for a while, and other than the footswitch, it didn't have any issues. I traded it for a DSL, which IMHO has more gain. It's still a good amp at a great price. Get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PGS412 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 The TSL100 is one of my fav Marshalls - i've owned one for nearly 7 years now... No faults at all, even the footswitch still works! btw, I prefer the JCM2000 series with the 1960AV or Greenback quads, never was a fan of them with the standard 1960A cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joshsage Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 buy that bitch, then sell it, killer deal bro! Then if it ain't whatcha want..that'll put you in range of a splawn budgetwise! Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LnTh Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wanky Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 1000 sounds like great deal it was my fav marshall when i first got serious about tone, then i liked the DSL, then i liked the 6100, and im dying to try a JVM, which may just become the best amp in my books, if it impresses me as much as what the magzines claim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jason@amps Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 I say try it with your guitar and see if you like it. I used to have one and have a DSL now. Great sounding 3 channel amp and for the price that's a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Johansolo Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 i loved the sound of my TSL100...i ran it with an oversized marshall modefour cab. watch the presence knob as the highs can get harsh realy quick EQ in the fx loop does wonders with this amp. i had problems with the footswithc (had to replace the cable with a fatter better one) and the connector on the amp (had to glue it in place...stupid design) and also tubes overheating/dying causing damage to parts in the amp itself (either melting/burning out resistor looking thingys) had 3 costly trips to the amp tech for replacement parts and retubes so in the end i ended up getting rid of it. shame as i really liked the amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flynman Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 Been playing a TSL & 1960A at gigs for 3 years and never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members victory_304 Posted January 17, 2007 Members Share Posted January 17, 2007 They are great amps, and at that price it's a steal. Take advantage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sgmarshall Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 Been gigging with mine for almost 9 years now, no issues at all (not even the footswitch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chudanez Posted January 18, 2007 Members Share Posted January 18, 2007 Had my TSL100 for a year and didn't have a single problem with it (not even the footswitch). Great amp. I dunno why people rag on them so much. I'd guess probably 98% of the people that slag it off haven't even played one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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