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As always a modern Marshall's reputation improves as they bring out new stuff... using this logic the DSL50 will be a total classic in 10 years.
The old DSLs/TSLs are the low point. (Actually the Mode Four is, but they're not valve amps.)
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
The JCM900s were thought to be junk, after the JCM800s and Jubilees... then the DSLs came along and it was amazing how well-made and reliable the 900s were.
I’m not even sure the DSLs are the low point, to be honest. It might be the JTM60/JCM600s... or the MG-DFXs... or the Class 5... or the Haze... or the MA series... there’s just so much shit it’s hard to tell what’s actually worse!
Thankfully they now seem to have canned all the crap. The current range is much smaller and better.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
If it has four holes in the front it'll sound awesome and last forever,
If it has less than four holes in the front it'll set fire to itself and you'll be relieved because it sounded like a fizzy mess anyway.
There are nuances between these two extremes obviously, but why take the risk?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Just because I don't care, doesn't mean I don't understand." - Homer Simpson
But amps setting on fire, together with exploding drummers, are essential elements of rock music
Some people repirted overheating problems with their DSL401. I’ve not experienced any issues with mine. I a/b tested it with a blackstar artisan and a DSL40C and my DSL401 (which was second hand) was better in tone for me.
It's a 2003 401. When I bought it, it had the classic bridge rectifier problem that has been fixed (the seller was a very decent guy and reimbursed the £40 repair) and the nuisance low rating internal fuse has been upgraded. Since then it's run perfectly.
I can't comment from personal experience, having never owned a Marshall, but a friend of mine owns a JVM410h.
Sonically he says it's a fantastic amp and is probably the best amp he's ever played through. However, he's says the build quality is poor, has always got some problem with it and it's let him down at gigs on a few occasions, the last time very recently.
Could just be a bad one but it hasn't instilled any confidence in the brand despite me desperately wanting one for some odd reason.
There is no 'H' in Aych, you know that don't you? ~ Wife
Turns out there is an H in Haych! ~ Sporky
Bit of trading feedback here.
Mine has had the stick speaker but it’s srill an awesome sounding amp. Much prefer it to the 40c. That said, the 1c is a cracking little thing too. I got it to replicate the 401 tone which it does perfectly.
Aounds like you bouht yours from a decent chap.