Members keith2112 Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I tried both the TSL and DSL out and don't like either one of them. The DSL is by far the beter of the two IMHO. It still doesn't really do it for me. I have a JCM800 with an OCD pedal and love it. I'm not sure how much I'd like the 900 though I'd like to try out the slx. Has any other Marshall guys have this same experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members troublehead Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ralph Stephens Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 i have a tsl and love it, but i've never played any other marshalls. i've been toying with the idea of trading into an 800 or a jmp. i run my gain at noon on the lead channel of the tsl. could i get the same amount of gain out of an 800 or jmp without running and o/d? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mrmot Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I hate the TSL line... totally overrated (NHF)... JCM800's are great amps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members charliedango Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 My friend told me that a guitar shop was going to trade him a DSL100 for his TSL60. He's such a damn liar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I love my DSL. 900's weren't as bad as people say, but then again the 800's weren't as good as people say (IMHO of playing Marshalls for over 25 years) I love the DSL and the Plexi (SLP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jakem Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I like my TSL100 very much! It must be played at VERY high volumes to make it sound good... I also have a JMP-1 which gives me the tones of the TSL100 + a lot more. -Jaakko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SFW Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I'll take a good Jubilee or 6100 over a DSL/TSL any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshall Freak Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I like 'em, I like the versatility. I prefer Super Leads and JCM 800's, but the 2000's are great sounding amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshall Freak Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by SFW I'll take a good Jubilee or 6100 over a DSL/TSL any day. I would too, but I still like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Yeah, I played my 6100 this weekend for a sit in gig. Sounded damn good. I might have to hold onto that one. Needs reverb though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cantoXIII Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by Jakem I like my TSL100 very much! It must be played at VERY high volumes to make it sound good... agreed. i went from loving my tsl and getting amazing tones, to not playing it for a few months due to repairs. i went back to a crate 2x12 combo during that time, and seriously, i hated the tsl when i got it back. then i remembered that you have to turn it up {censored}ing loud...now it rips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members relva2 Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 i can't believe how {censored}ty the settings are that people use on the DSL/TSL's in stores. everytime i walk up to try them out it looks like disaster. i still prefer the DSL's to the TSL's, which is why i picked up the DSL. that said, lay off the gain on the lead channel, don't use the tone shift, and attempt to use the crunch channel because you can get awesome tones out of there. also, i found that i prefer it through my orange cab than the marshall cabs. i prefer everything through my orange cab actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SteveVHT Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I don't like any of the DSL, TSL or 900's...They sound weird to me.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members '63-Strat Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I would take an 800 or earlier Marshall with a pedal over the DSL/TSLs likely, but I've heard the DSL sound great in a live mix a couple times. I've played them repeatedly and didn't like them that much in person, but I'm sure I could be happy enough with them. Only thing is that to me, they don't sound particularly warm/natural to me. They have a bit of an artificialness/buzziness to the gain that I didn't like and couldn't seem to dial out. I'm sure with the right tubes, speakers, settings etc. that they are great amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by relva2 i can't believe how {censored}ty the settings are that people use on the DSL/TSL's in stores. everytime i walk up to try them out it looks like disaster. that said, i still prefer the DSL's to the TSL's, which is why i picked up the DSL. that said, lay off the gain on the lead channel, don't use the tone shift, and attempt to use the crunch channel because you can get awesome tones out of there. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bds9487 Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 My Voodoo modded TSL with a Maxon OD808 and a hotplate kicks ass. I keep the gain low and bang the {censored} out of the front-end with the Maxon...works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepman Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by Mrmot I hate the TSL line... totally overrated (NHF)... JCM800's are great amps I have been using Marshalls for 30 years.I currently own: 2- 2555 silver jubes 1-1959SLPX 1-Tsl 100 1-DSL-100 1-JMP 2203(1978) All of thse amps rock their own vibe, BUT if you cant get a killer Marshall roar out of a DSL/TSL it aint the amp:thu: My DSL is my Main amp now and for those who have played it or heard it live they would agree there aint nothing wrong with my tone:wave: The JCM 2000 series is exactly what I have been asking Marshall for all these years...............John Thanks Jim:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exocaster Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by Ralph Stephens i run my gain at noon on the lead channel of the tsl. could i get the same amount of gain out of an 800 or jmp without running and o/d? You could get close if you dimed the gain and turned up. I had a TSL 60 head and a JMP 2204 for a while; the 2204 was significantly louder than the TSL, so that might be an issue. Like any Marshall, the 800s and JMPs aren't really meant for low volume playing; the TSL actually sounded a bit better at low volumes- it wasn't as harsh and had more gain on tap. The JMP owned the TSL in every way when turned up. The difference in clarity is huge. The JMP had a deep, clear bottom end the TSL couldn't compete with. The TSL had more bass available, but it was muddy comparatively. Even at 5, the TSL's lead channel had pretty significant gain. I used to run my gain at 6 playing modern hard rock/metal, and that was plenty. You might need to boost to get the gain level to match. Then again, if you're up loud enough, you might not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaXu Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I like the DSL heads but other than that I only really like the JCM800 RI and the handwired stuff. The problem with Marshalls is that they all have crap master volumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slash81291 Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I got a DSL 100, and am up soon for a 2203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DoubleBarrel Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by zepman I have been using Marshalls for 30 years.I currently own: 2- 2555 silver jubes 1-1959SLPX 1-Tsl 100 1-DSL-100 1-JMP 2203(1978) All of thse amps rock their own vibe, BUT if you cant get a killer Marshall roar out of a DSL/TSL it aint the amp:thu: My DSL is my Main amp now and for those who have played it or heard it live they would agree there aint nothing wrong with my tone:wave: The JCM 2000 series is exactly what I have been asking Marshall for all these years...............John Thanks Jim:thu: I feel the same way, except I'd like a solo boost knob. Other than than minor inconvience (just run an eq in the loop), great amp. Next time your in the store, grab a strat, using position 2 (Neck and middle pickup) and try the clean channel with the Bass Boost on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tatosh Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 I don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mrmot Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by zepman I have been using Marshalls for 30 years.I currently own: 2- 2555 silver jubes 1-1959SLPX 1-Tsl 100 1-DSL-100 1-JMP 2203(1978) All of thse amps rock their own vibe, BUT if you cant get a killer Marshall roar out of a DSL/TSL it aint the amp:thu: My DSL is my Main amp now and for those who have played it or heard it live they would agree there aint nothing wrong with my tone:wave: The JCM 2000 series is exactly what I have been asking Marshall for all these years...............John Thanks Jim:thu: ok. I only played the TSL 60 watts 2*12 combo. It's in the garage that we play in and the other guitar player in my band uses it. We tried Les Pauls, Strats, super strats and .. on it's own, it sounds really good. But, in a band situation it doesn't come out thru the mix. ... It sounds muddy, boomy, i dunno, we tweaked and tweaked and tweaked and just couldn't justify the price that people pay for these amps... it's either boomy or ice-pick in the ear. nhf, but i gues it's all down to different tastes to different people, i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepman Posted May 8, 2006 Members Share Posted May 8, 2006 Originally posted by DoubleBarrel I feel the same way, except I'd like a solo boost knob. Other than than minor inconvience (just run an eq in the loop), great amp. Next time your in the store, grab a strat, using position 2 (Neck and middle pickup) and try the clean channel with the Bass Boost on The closest thing to a Strat you will find me playing through my marshalls is one of these guys:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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