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JCM2000 TSL100 Head Review

manufacturer: marshall date: 03/12/2008 category: guitar amplifiers
JCM2000 TSL100 Head
The TSL100's three completely independent, footswitchable channels (Clean, Crunch and Lead) effectively give you three different classic amps in one casing. Each channel has its own controls for Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass.
 Features:9.4
 Sound:9.9
 Reliability:9.1
 Impression:9.6
 Overall rating:
 9.5 
 Users rating:
 8.5 
 Comments:
 36 
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overall: 10
Featured review by: aron444, on april 25, 2005
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: This amp has everything I could ever need. My music is rock and blues and it covers both with ease. I even have to put down tracks on country songs sometimes and I can dial that in too. Any one that says it's a one trick pony is full of s--t. For clean tones I always used Fender but this amp does the job well too. It has a 3 channels. Clean, Crunch, and Lead. I like the Crunch and Lead channels alot but I must confess that I refer to my Ibanez TS-9 Modded Tubescreamer as the holy grail of pedals and use that most of the time. As far as features, I can't think of anything it doesn't have. Among many other features, it has a VPR switch which I explain later, 2 seperate effects loops and a line out for recording. I love to record one track with the line out and another, micing the amp and then adjust to my liking. The tubes (4x12AX7's and 4xEL34's) Marshall-Svetlana. I used those for a while and then put in some JJ's and it sounded even better. Hopefully, you already know that no solid state amp can even come close to the sweet sounds of a tube amp and this one is the king at my house. // 10

Sound: Before I tell you the guitars I use, I must say that for the most part, if I am playing it, it has humbuckers of some sort in it. OK, I use a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a PRS Singlecut for the most part. The my Gibson SG. And the few times I need to play country, I use my Strat. Like I said, it's not a one trick pony. The only style I don't play through it is Metal but I have read that it can handle that as well. I read a reveiw on the TSL60 head and the guy said that compared to that, the TSL100 sucks because its to loud to get it to break up at high volumes. Well yes, 100 watts is loud. But what he failed to mention was the VPR switch where you can cut the watts down to get that breakup at a much lower volume. Not to mention that that 100 watts sure comes in handy when playing large clubs or more importantly, outdoors. This thing is loud as hell and with my JCM900 Lead1960 4x12, there is no noise to speak of. This amp is beautiful. // 10

Reliability & Durability: What can I say. It has tubes. I gig plenty without a backup amp but never without backup tubes. A tube went out on me right after I got it but no problems since then in the 2 years I have owned it. Like I said, it's a tube amp and for the first 5 years, that will most likely be the only problems you will have. // 10

Impression: I have said a few times that it is not a one trick pony. I only mean that you can play a lot of different Marshall type tones out of it. I still have my ampeg V2 Ampeg Jets Mesa Boogie Nomad and Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Blues Jr and Pro Jr. I will say this though. I use this amp the most for gigs. It never lets me down in any catagory. I could go on and on about this amp. Go try one out. You will want to take it home. The only thing that might stop you is the $1000. // 10

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overall: 10
Reviewed by: unregistered, on february 10, 2006
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Price paid: $ 1372.5

Purchased from: Sound Control

Features: This is Marshall TSL 100 head, and easily the best Marshall available. I purchased it early 2005 and have been loving it ever since. It is a very versatile amp with three channels (clean, crunch, lead). Each of these channels feature their own EQ, volume and gain. In addition the crunch and lead channels have mid-scoops and the clean channel features a mid boost. There are any other features including independant reverb and an FX loops for both clean and distorted channels. There is an XLR output for recording as well as an output mute for silent recording. There is no headphone output however Marshall included a VPR (virtual power reduction) switch that lowers it from a 100 watt amp to a 20 watt, allowing for quieter practising. Obviousely without that VPR it roars as loud as any good tube Marshall should. I am yet to play a gig where it is outpowered. // 10

Sound: For the crunch and lead sounds ill tend to use either my Les Paul or my Ibanez custom JEM. The combination of the humbuckers and the lead channel allow brilliant sustain for all those Gary Moore moments. Again with the humbuckers on the crunch channel you can achieve all those classic rock sounds from AC/DC to Zepellin. Using these guitars on the clean channel you get a great thick warm clean tone and with the mid boost switch pressed and a bit more gain you can get true bluesy break up. This amp also performs very well with single coil guitars such as my custom levinson strat. These are best used on the clean channel to get a real sharp bite for ya sound, fink hendrix's little wing. The distortion is not the most brutal ever and may disapoint any nu-metal fans or those that use low tunings. This can easily be solved by the purchase of a metal distortion pedal. However to many, inluding me this does not matter and the levels of gain are more than ample for all situations. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I never need a backup for this amp and have never experienced any problems at all. It is very well built and stands up very well to the abuse I give it durin transporting. I will be getting it serviced soon however, as with tube amps this is recommended. As long as you take time to allow it to warm up and cool down it'll be yours for ever. // 10

Impression: Classic rock, hard rock, funk, blues this can do it all and more. I have only been playing for a little over three years now but I know with this amp I'm not going to need another one for a very long time. Don't be put of by the expensive price compared to the combo, this is the real deal and I'd buy it again if in the same position. I'd recomend the Angled 1960 cab with this. For the lead effects loop I use a Boss DD6 Delay for unrivaled sustain and smooth legato and in the clean loop I use a Boss Chorus for a whole range of amazing sounds. It's very hard to fault, however if going for the half stack version just make sure it fits in your car first! A truely amazing amp. No stage is complete without a Marshall stack and this is the one to have! // 10

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overall: 9.5
Reviewed by: hostilemonkey, on may 16, 2006
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Price paid: $ 1151.07

Purchased from: www.gak.co.uk

Features: Okay, firstly I must clear up that before buying this amp I tried out absolutely every amp I could think of. It took me a long time to save up for my stack, and I thought as soon as I'd have over £1, 000 I'd buy one; but I didn't end up getting one for a further 5 months because I wanted to make sure it was the right investment. The amp is incredibly diverse. 3 channels - clean, crunch and lead (plus reverb on all). The reverb has independant settings for the clean and the same settings for crunch/lead. The amp has a VPR button. In a nutshell; this means that thanks to the preamp, it can be cut to 25Watts. So if you're at a band practice, and you wanna demonstrate a new riff, you can press the button and it'll go to a nice quiet level (without sacrificing the tone) and therefore you don't have to adjust your master volume. Furthermore, the clean channel has a mid boost button. This obviously; well, boosts the mid. It's a great feature for blues players or if you're playing live, and need the clean channel to cut through the mix. I don't really play much Indie music, but I'd imagine it to be extremely helpful if I did. The output on the amp can be turned off too. This is an excellent feature for 'silent recording'. If you record at home, even if it's just via a line6 POD, and want your TSL tone, you can do it without anything ocming through the cab. You can record without plugging your cab in (but as you should know, it's not a good idea to swtich on any valve amp without a cab plugged in). This means that you can record the tone if the levels are high (because let's face it, playing loudly does affect the tone of all valve amps); then you can get the tone when recording at home without hearing your amp sing at level 5. The other reviews cover basic features so I'm not gonna repeat them (e.g. footswitch functions, effect loops, tube specs). The amp certainly has enough power for me. I play a lot live and it more than copes with all kinds of venues, even small clubs without a pa system. It is nicely laid out and user friendly. If I was really picky I'd like to see it have a built in tuner, but I'm not going to loose any sleep over that. // 10

Sound: It's amazing for rock, metal, punk, blues, probably most other styles but I've not tried it to the max outside of these genres. The clean channel is outstanding. You do not comprehend! I have the mid on 4, bass on 6, treble on 6.5, reverb on about 2 and gain on about 8.5 - then select my rhythm humbucker (Gibson. Not a Gibson guitar, but Gibson pickups) and it sends shivers up my spine. When if first used these settings and played the intro to 'Hey Joe' and felt like crying. The clean channel is this amps strongest feature. The crunch channel (rhythm) is probably the amps weakest channel. It is still pretty damn good; but not quietly. When playing loudly (over 3) the sound is pretty decent, but it is hard to manage when under vol. 3. This is quite impractical in the house, but I just use the lead channel instead. The crunch channel is very raw, gravely and dirty without the 'tone shift' button on. If the tone shift isn't on, these attributes are perfect for classic rock. It provides players with that signature Marshall growl. I usually play with the tone shift on because I like a precise, punchy tone. The crunch channel offers absolutely NO unwanted noise. If I Muse the strings, no hissing, no fuzz, no unwanted feedback. Regardless of what volume and settings I have, this remains the same. It's like a dream come true. It's alsmot as if a noise gate is present, yet it doesn't screw up additional effects like a noise gate normally would. My pickups have a very high output too, so sometimes it's hard to keep control of that unwanted noise, but the crunch channel is silent when I want it to be. Infact, I always think I've got it on standby if I'm talknig or something. Then go to turn the standby off, and realise it already is, and the whoel time my guitar has been on full voulme and my amp on normal settings. The lead channel is blinidng. Especially for shred guitarists. I wouldn't say the lead channel would be perfect if you were to do solos like, sorta, Jannis Joplin. Those dirty, messy rock/blues solos. The reason for this is mainly because the lead channel is so tight. The valves are very prominant in this channel. It's hard to get a solid state kind of tone on the lead channel, but I'm not really complaining, some players may though. I play through a 1960AV cab; so I've got more bottom end than the standard 1960A cab. I think this gives the TSL a more crisp clean tone, and more raw crunch tone; and makes the lead channel sound less tinny. I would strongly recomend the TSL & 1960AV. My band mate has a TSL & 1960A and the AV sounds a lot nicer. When comparing the two, it's clear that the 1960A sounds more tacky and the speakers seem less responsive. // 10

Reliability & Durability: The amp is definately dependable. I intially had a few problems though because the first one I got developed an electrical problem after 2 weeks and wouldn't Switch channels. The place I got it from took it back though and sent me a replacement. After asking around; I'm convinced it was a 'one-off' on Marshall's behalf. The replacement that I got had buggered up tubes which could have happened on during delievery (but I'm pretty sure it was the supplier trying to fob me off an ex demo one). My third TSL is a charm though. The amp comes with a 3 year parts warrenty. This is quite impressive compared tovwhat other manufacturers offer (apart from Crate Who offer a 5 year warranty, I'm not even gonna go into that one). I've heard the Marshall TSL footswitches (PDL-50 I believe) can be a bit faulty for about 4 different sources. // 8

Impression: This amp is pretty incredible. I must admit, I really didn't want a Marshall just because it seems everyone has them, and I didn't think they had much character. However, I just had to buy a TSL. I tried out more or less every amp I could think of. I had my heart set on a Hughes And Kettner triamp but the tone on the TSL blows the H&K away completely. I thought the Triamp was a bit of a pie in the sky dream, but I spent so long trying out amps before buying, I eventually had enough money to buy a Triamp. I just couldn't believe it, I had a Hughes And Kettner Triamp, Trilogy and Duotone next to a TSL. I was being biased towards the H&K becuase I wanted one so much, but the TSL beat them all for osund and features. I was trying to make up excuses to myself and the guy in the shop to defend the H&K, but in the end I realised that if I didn't get the TSL, I would really regret it. The TSL is about £500 cheaper too!. This is down to the fact that Marshall have such a high turn over, they can charge less for products, and the TSL is two years older than the Triamp (the latest of the H&K amps I tried out). A Mesa came the closest to 'beating' the Marshall. The Dual Rectifier was pretty good, but I'm not a fan of that signatre Mesa slude-tone. Also, the clean tone on the Marshall is so much better. I think the Mesa has better features, especially for recording, but nothing to justify about £1, 000 difference. It'd be nice if the Marshall came with a cover (the BC-40 I think it is). I've still not got around to buying one yet - even though they're only about £15.00. However, it must cost Marshall about £1 to make one of these, so they should shove one in. The footswitch is good, but my Crate had a way better footswtich. I hated the Crate I had a while ago, but the footswitch was fantastic! I think amp manufacturers could learn something form the design. Firstly, it had colour coded LEDs for clean, rhythm, lead and effects. I loved the way you could click on a channel, and then when you're done, click the same button and it'd go the the previous channel. However, with the Marshall, you have to click whatever channel you want to get on it. It's easy when you get used to it, but the practicllity compared to the Crate footswitch is noteable. The Marshall footswitch causes more 'tap dancing'. If the Marshall TSL adopted this design in the footswitch, it'd be perfect. Of if you'd like a review on any other amp head, because chances are, I've played it and analysed every little detail when I was looking for my TSL. // 10

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overall: 9.5
Reviewed by: JLT73, on march 12, 2008
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Price paid: $ 1200

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: I purchased it early 2007 and have been loving it ever since. It is a very versatile amp with three channels clean, crunch, and lead. Each of these channels feature their own EQ, volume and gain. In addition the crunch and lead channels have mid-scoops and the clean channel features a mid boost. There are any other features including reverb and an FX loops for both clean and distorted channels. There is an XLR output for recording as well as an output mute for silent recording. There is a VPR (virtual power reduction) Switch that lowers it from a 100 watt amp to a 20 watt, allowing for quieter practising. // 9

Sound: I am using a Lawsuit Ibanez Les Paul with DiMarzio pickups. Clean is damn good (even better with a Boss chorus on it through the effects loop). With the Clean channel, if you crank the gain and have the volume at around 5 or 6 it has a real awesome blue tone. Crunch can range anywhere from AC/DC to Guns n Roses. It has some great distortion that can be as subtle or heavy as you desire. The Lead channel can sound very heavy. This channel is my favorite. It is easy to find a great tone. Much like the tone of Zakk Wylde, and basically any other heavy metal guitarist that has an incredible tone. The reverb is probably the only "bad" part of this amp. It sounds ok, but it's nothing incredible. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I gig a few times a week and practice basically the rest of the week. So this amp is cranked just about 6 days of the week. The amp hasn't broken down and I doubt it will. It's built like a sherman tank. I do not use a back up. I will probably need a tube change after a year of playing it 20-40 hours a week cranked. But that just comes with the territory. // 10

Impression: I'd buy this amp again in a heartbeat. The only thing I would change are better reverb and a better effects loop. When I bought the TSL100 I was looking at other amps such as the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey 5150 II, and the Peavey XXX, I went with the Marshall because it was the most versatile and plus I've grown up idolizing the tone of players using Marshalls, so it really felt like home to me. // 9

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overall: 9
Reviewed by: unregistered, on july 25, 2007
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased from: Guitar Center #821: Springfield, Nj

Features: My amp is a 2006 Marshall JCM2000 TSL100. It has 3 channels clean, crunch, and lead. This thing rocks for anything from blues to country to punkrock. It has 2 effects loop, one for clean and one for OD channels, however when only one loop is being used, it works for all the channels. The 100w is more than enough power, I've never had it above 5 or so at a gig, and I play some moderately large gigs (300+). At home I turn on the V.P.R. switch which cuts the power in half basically, and it makes the amp operate at practical envirements for home practice. The 3 channels offer more than enough gain. It pack a tight focused gain on the lead channel, compared to Mesa/Boogie's looser gain which is all over the spectrum of frequencies. // 8

Sound: I use many guitars with this amp. I use Strats, Teles, Les Pauls, And A ES-333. I play in a post-punk/alternative band and this definately fits my styles, however, in my spare time I play blues and this amp works great for that tone. When you have the gain on the crunch channel around 2-3, you get a great blues-y overdrive tone, where it's just breaking up abit into distortion. When I play "Muse" cover, I can get the tones of Muse almost exactly. When you turn the clean up past 8 or so, it start to break up slightly, but then again, it's loud enough you don't need to push the amp that hard. // 10

Reliability & Durability: This amp is great, I've never had any problems with it that werent my fault. A while ago, I didn't match the impedance correctly, and I blew a fuse, and ran to an electronics store, and bought a new fuse. Now, I always keep a backup fuse taped to the inside or the amp head. I gig without a backup, however, usually I gig with a road crew, who could run back to my place(I tend not to gig to far away from home) and get me another amp if I need to. // 9

Impression: This amp is great, I don't regret buying it. I own a slew of other amps, but this ones the best. I love the tight focused gain of the lead channel and the ease of use. As of yet, I've had no problems with this amp. It's great, I only wish this thing were made in a rack size, so I'd be easier to gig with. When I have people in my studio, they all want to use this amp. The other guitarist in my band loved this amp soo much, he went out and bought a cheaper version (DSL50 Head, I think). // 9

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overall: 10
Reviewed by: unregistered, on june 19, 2007
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased from: Guitar Center

Features: Same features mentioned in the other reviews. Three channels clean, crunch and lead. Very versatile amp. I play in a heavy metal band and also a classic rock/soft rock/alternative band, so I need an amp that can cover a wide range of tones. This is without a doubt the best amp for any style. // 10

Sound: I use a Les Paul with EMG81 and EMG85 setup. Clean is damn good (even better with a Boss chorus on it through the effects loop). Crunch can range anywhere from AC/DC to Guns n Roses. It has some great distortion that can be as subtle or heavy as you desire. Lead can sound very heavy. This channel is my favorite. It is easy to find a great tone. Much like the tone of Zakk Wylde, and basically any other heavy metal guitarist that has an incredible tone. The reverb is probably the only "bad" part of this amp. It sounds ok, but it's nothing incredible. I use the Marshall 1960a Cab and it sounds good through this cab, although I'd like to try it through a cab with either Vintage '30s or greenbacks. // 10

Reliability & Durability: So far everything has been great. I haven't gigged much with it yet so I can't really say how durable it is yet, but I am sure it will be good for years to come. I would gig without a backup because I cannot afford two of these amps, so hopefully nothing will happen. // 10

Impression: I tried out a bunch of different amps when I bought this wonderful head. Comparing it to other amps such as a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Peavey Triple XXX, and a Peavey 5150, I found the Marshall to be the best sounding and most versatile. It was a no brainer. I mean come on a Les Paul into a Marshall that's heaven! // 10

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overall: 9
Reviewed by: unregistered, on february 06, 2007
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased from: small local shop

Features: First off, the 100watt model kicks the crap out of the 60watt head. the extra EQ section is a big help in setting rythm and lead channels that are diferrently voiced. Many other amps I've played are voiced that same on both channels, which is quite unfortunate. Good versatility at any rate. The footswitch if really handy. But yeah, not much to say other than the way the channels are set up allows for a wide range of tones. // 10

Sound: I've played this with my old, strat-style Ibanez with a HB in the bridge, and a Les Paul custom; all I can say is this amp rocks. Great break-up tones, from gritty clean to sort of a wicked blues setting that even sounds great for Black Sabbath tunes. That's just the OD-1 channel. OD-2 is pretty much the classic Marshall gain voicing on steroids. Plenty of gain for me, sounds great for the really heavy Sabbath tunes, and with a few slight EQ adjustments it will get a nice Kill 'em All 'Tallica tone. Overall, the tone is quite bright. Distortion has a nice bright growl, and the clean sounds very articulate. However, the clean does lack a bit compared to something like a Fender Twin Reverb, but cranking the channel volume and keeping the master reasonable gives a nice clean/breakup sound depending on how hot your pickups are, works for blues, country, basicly clean with grit, all the while remaining thick, kinda like toothpaste! If it doesn't give you quite enough gain though, just throw a tubescreamer out front, set gain to 1 or 2, tone however you like it and volume at full. this will boost your output and give you plenty of gain. // 9

Reliability & Durability: This is where this amp kind of lacks. Trying it out in the store I noticed that the pots were already 'fuzzy' and feeling loose. I don't even think that the amp had been in the store all that long. That and the footswitch doesn't seem as durable as Randall ones, the Switch seemed kinda weak. Other than that though, the housing seems solid and the cabs are built like tanks. I don't know how long the tubes will last, I've heard that high-gain tube amps burn out quicker. I'll repost when the tubes need changing. But yeah, any problems I've had are superficial, the fundamentals of the amp are very solid. // 7

Impression: I personally love this amp. Great for the heavy blues-based stuff that I do, and it can get enough gain for when I step out and do heavier Metallica stuff or Zakk Wylde escapades. I just wish Marshall paid more attention to the finishing touches. The design is amazing though, hat's off for that! // 10

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overall: 9
Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 15, 2006
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased from: E-bay

Features: This JCM2000 Dual Super Lead 100W head was released in 2004. As you all know Marshall is probably the flagship brand for guitar amplifacation, and this amp is the epitomy of versatility for the two channel range. I play a range of styles from death metal/hardcore with my band Nothing remains to improvising jazz/blues riffs and runs at home. I must say this amp is freakin loud. As I said before it is a two channel (4 mode) amp with one footswitch. These can either be just a channel switcher or you can add another with can Switch the reverb on and off aswell. It uses 4xEL34 tubes which is powered by 4xECC83 pre amp tubes. There are 2 modes per channel to play with depending on your style of music. Other features also include effects loop, deep switch (adds bass and ressanance), scoop switch (scoops out the Mids). Only dissapointment was not being able to switch between the modes or have a boost via a footswitch. // 8

Sound: Playing this amp through my Ibanez SZ with Dimazio Drop Sonic pickups was absolutly amazing. The clean channel sounds so crystal clear with any type of EQ setting. This channel is very bright but just roll back the presence and treble knobs a little and it warms up nicely. This amp could be perfect for any style of music providing you don't mind "tweaking" the EQ a little. Go to the second mode of Channel one and it starts to crunch up a bit. it still has that same "clear" tone but with just a little bit of gain. Keep turning the gain knob and it really starts to sing. Perfect for all the old style rock like the Eagles and Bad Company. No saturation at all. Infact this mode with the gain fully cranked is very simalar to an early model JCM800. Now on to channel two (Lead Channel) and instantly there is a growl that can only be described as Brutal but beautiful. It really has that Marshall singing ability that all of the endorsed artists cream their daks about. With the gain about half way you start to get that modern rock style of distortion wich reminds me a lot of Sum 41. Even if ya don't like you have to say that their guitar tone is quite killer and it's all JCM2000. Crank the gain all the way and you have a really tight semi saturated tone which sound remarkably like As I Lay Dying or even Trivium. Going through some shred style runs was damn fun and this amp is very responsive, note articulation from chords to single notes is awsome. Pushing in the deep Switch gave the sound a huge kick in the ass but with this amp cranked to 9 or 10 it would be a little over kill unless you don't have a bass player. the scoop Switch didn't really interest me that much as I love my mids and Marshall is know for it's beautiful midrange tone. It's very Pantera/Fear Factory sounding with the sccop button in. But I started to sound like Wayne Static after 10 mins which started to put me off. Going on to the next mode 'Ultra Gain' and this beast really started to show it's brutality. You would never have any need to have this suckers gain on 10 as it is way too much gain. For my band I use this mode but only with the gain on about 6.5 to 7. The sustain that this amp can produce is noting short of breath taking. Pinch Harmonics screamed for days and the Natural Harmonics were so clear. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I have gigged and practiced with this amp fully cranked at about 6-9 and It has never failed me. The only thing I have had to do since I've perchased it was put a new set of pre-amp tubes in as the last person who owned it fried them. After that it has just been terific. I couldn't ask for more. // 9

Impression: This amp is fantastic for all styles of music. For all the purists, you wouldn't even need to use the Lead channel as the two modes on channel one have enough gain and clearness to satisfy. For shredders this amp would be perfect as it has gobs of gain without sounding shrill or over saturated. For all you metal guys. Don't get a Mesa, Unless you are a millionare and like a real thuddy low end. This amp pisses all over them at a fraction of the price. I played through a mesa not long ago and didn't really enjoy it at all. This amp can match any of the high cost botique amps with out burning a hole in your pocket. The only thisg I would trade in for this DSL would be a TSL. Only to have that exra footswitchable channel. // 9

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fenderguy90 :
Wow Man I Would Kill For This Thing!
POSTED: 05/15/2006 - 03:37 pm / quote |
DaBlackE :
Marshall JCM 2000s kick ass. I dont own this model but I own the DSL 100 and I love it. The difference between this and DSL, obviously the 3rd channel, but also the TSL has seperate EQ for the channels and paralell FX loop. The DSL's FX loop is series and both channels work off the same EQ. Very important note about Marshall tube amps is DO NOT swap the power tubes without having it re-biased! If you dont know how to do that have it done by a pro, otherwise you could really **** the amp up. These amps do sound better then the JCM 900 series.
POSTED: 05/15/2006 - 04:13 pm / quote |
Poison_The_Joel :
My review is the last one and It's supposed to be in a JCM 2000 DSL column. Obviously a mistake.
POSTED: 05/21/2006 - 06:30 am / quote |
Striketalonx :
I played one yesterday..
cranked.
It was an awe inspiring moment

POSTED: 05/27/2006 - 01:23 pm / quote |
facemelter :
I have One. its worth the money. les paul custom or dulex. boss compression. game over.
POSTED: 07/11/2006 - 12:20 pm / quote |
PyroPlegic :
hey guys...i live in new zealand and i was thinking about this head when i travel to the states...does anyone know how much this would cost in US$?
cheers,

POSTED: 08/12/2006 - 05:50 pm / quote |
Machanix :
PyroPlegic wrote:

hey guys...i live in new zealand and i was thinking about this head when i travel to the states...does anyone know how much this would cost in US$?
cheers,


Well, it's usually 1200-1500 USD.

So I'd assume it would be around 600-800 pounds.

POSTED: 08/25/2006 - 06:54 am / quote |
sendmeapick :
i have it. im 17 been playing for about 6 years, i run a les paul studio and it sounds amazing... i dont have any pedals or anything but i really recomend this... if you have the money go for. just make sure you let it warm up and cool down and it will award you everytime you turn it on.... it rules
POSTED: 09/04/2006 - 10:00 pm / quote |
Spartan 117 :
i want this so bad.
POSTED: 10/22/2006 - 12:10 pm / quote |
##_Guitar-newb :
i seen the 100w head for like £580 or a bit less, BARGAIN! and the Tsl-122 ( 100W 2x12 Combo) for £700 ..... cheap amp for the quality :p i just ordered one of these bad boys
POSTED: 12/07/2006 - 08:44 am / quote |
Airole :
hey guys, is there anyway of attatching headphones to this amp??? I would like to use at home sometimes as well as on stage and at practice but there will be occasions when the 25watts would still be too loud for home use!!! I couldn't have it sitting at home and not be able to play through it! If not i may just have to evict the girlfriend!!! Cheers
POSTED: 12/10/2006 - 07:11 pm / quote |
Airole :
Hey guys, can anyone tell me if there is any way to attach headphones to this amp? I would like to use it at home as well as practice and on stage but i fear the 25w is still gonna be too loud at times and i couldn't stand it seeing it sit there at home and not be able to play through it! Thanks
POSTED: 12/10/2006 - 07:15 pm / quote |
Malstorm :
Airole wrote:

Hey guys, can anyone tell me if there is any way to attach headphones to this amp? I would like to use it at home as well as practice and on stage but i fear the 25w is still gonna be too loud at times and i couldn't stand it seeing it sit there at home and not be able to play through it! Thanks


if u get an active DI with cabinet simulation like the Behringer Ultra-G GI100, plug it into the speaker output of ur amp, and then plug the DI into a mixer with headphone output and there u go!

POSTED: 01/02/2007 - 07:40 am / quote |
 
 m 
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CheCKED.
POSTED: 02/06/2007 - 09:07 am / quote |
sohter :
im 19 been playin for 7 years and live in canada and this head complete with a cabinet cost me a good 3500!
no regrets fellas best amp i have ever played jus wish i could afford another cabinet too

POSTED: 02/07/2007 - 05:40 pm / quote |
zackk :
im 15, and ive been playin around 5 years and i got this last year as a birthday present.... all i can say is this thing is the best amp you could possibly imagine. i had a little problem with fuses blowing but thats fixed now and i have no troubles with it. i highly recommend this
POSTED: 02/08/2007 - 07:03 pm / quote |
trueblue450 :
wow... a $2500 head and cab combo for ur birthday... congratz on being spoiled!
POSTED: 04/13/2007 - 02:47 pm / quote |
lilguitarist36 :
im not sure whether to get the DSL100 or this. which one is better?
POSTED: 05/26/2007 - 07:01 pm / quote |
jacob23 :
trueblue450 wrote:

wow... a $2500 head and cab combo for ur birthday... congratz on being spoiled!

i know, seriously. i had to buy my own stuff

POSTED: 06/19/2007 - 01:19 pm / quote |
Eddi_metal :
i got one. i like it better than 800 and 900 series
POSTED: 06/19/2007 - 01:53 pm / quote |
metalmiliita56 :
"wow... a $2500 head and cab combo for ur birthday... congratz on being spoiled!"

congrats on being a dick to someone you dont know

POSTED: 06/19/2007 - 06:47 pm / quote |
mr_pajamarama :
marshall is an amazing brand. saving up all my paychecks to get one of these
POSTED: 06/19/2007 - 07:01 pm / quote |
GodLessHeretic :
metalmiliita56 wrote:

"wow... a $2500 head and cab combo for ur birthday... congratz on being spoiled!"

congrats on being a dick to someone you dont know


arnt you beening a dick buy calling him a dick?? anyways get a line 6 spider 3 75hd blows this thing out of the water.. if only marshall could be as good as line 6.....lol




POSTED: 06/20/2007 - 03:17 am / quote |
Shib :
GodLessHeretic wrote:

metalmiliita56 wrote:

"wow... a $2500 head and cab combo for ur birthday... congratz on being spoiled!"

congrats on being a dick to someone you dont know


arnt you beening a dick buy calling him a dick?? anyways get a line 6 spider 3 75hd blows this thing out of the water.. if only marshall could be as good as line 6.....lol


Rofl? are you retarted?

POSTED: 06/20/2007 - 07:48 am / quote |
p o e :
i have a marshall 250dfx... ive never played one of these but i like my 250 just fine for now.. she packs a badass punch with either of my gibsons (explorer and les paul) but not with my danelectro.. its to pure to give me that muddy echo-ee tone you can get with like a old fender amp.. at least for the dano
POSTED: 06/20/2007 - 08:45 am / quote |
hvymtl939 :
This or a Mesa Triple Rect-what do you guys think?
POSTED: 06/20/2007 - 11:55 am / quote |
Konstantine19 :
I've got this head and I love it, stock tubes were crappy and one of ecc83 died but after I replaced them with some russian preamp tubes and some JJ power tubes this thing has just transformed into a man eatig monster the tone makes me get excited everytime I fire her up if you know what I mean
POSTED: 08/15/2007 - 08:57 pm / quote |
metal jello :
OHHH I WANT ONE SOOOOO BAD!!!!!
Marshall > Mesa/Boogie
Mesa/Boogie > Fender
Fender > Randall

POSTED: 08/30/2007 - 06:41 pm / quote |
americablanco :
metal jello wrote:

OHHH I WANT ONE SOOOOO BAD!!!!!
Marshall > Mesa/Boogie
Mesa/Boogie > Fender
Fender > Randall


Regarding the Fender...

Fender > Randall > Fender Frontman 25R

POSTED: 11/09/2007 - 02:18 pm / quote |
shredder_666 :
hvymtl939 :
This or a Mesa Triple Rect-what do you guys think?

Well, it totally depends on what kind of music you play. Dont let the 150watts of tube fool you on the Mesas if you are going for power amps. Marshalls are so much louder, even a 100watt tube marshall is louder than a 150watt tube mesa...its the marshall magic. Go for this if you are into metal by the way, this is (next to the JVM) the best head in the world for metal.

I got to play a show using this head once and i had it almost fully cranked. Whenever i did my solos, every ****ing note could be FELT on the ground. THis is a powerful head and it has an amazing pre-amp..go for this one...**** mesa!

POSTED: 12/21/2007 - 03:22 pm / quote |
iodbeej :
i have this head and a 1960a cab. i play metal/hardcore and this amp is perfect for it. the other guitarist in the band has a Mesa dual rectifier and mine blows his away. and for about 1200 less too! definitely buy this if you have the chance.
POSTED: 01/26/2008 - 07:07 pm / quote |
ross1234 :
how does this compare to the jcm 800 in terms of metal tones?
POSTED: 01/31/2008 - 09:51 am / quote |
metal jello :
Ok, should I get this or a Fender Metalhead? I've heard that the Metalhead has wicked distortion and the volume knob increses volume without making the amp muddier. Is the volume knob on this amp like that?
POSTED: 02/17/2008 - 02:46 pm / quote |
pjack :
the problem is that the Fender Metalhead is a transistor amp and has no tubes in it....
POSTED: 03/03/2008 - 03:54 pm / quote |
metal jello :
Forget any other guitar amp you've ever played and get this amp!
POSTED: 05/01/2008 - 08:00 pm / quote |
deanplayer18 :
damn i want one of these things so bad i need a triple channel amp with a footswitch to have different sounds o at least a dounble channel marshall is the shit they provide good classic tone and alot of good guitarist use them like slash, zakk, jeff beck, malsteen, angus young, irom maidon, kerry king, trivium, hell i dont think you can find anyone who doesnt have a marshall amp somewhere in there rig
POSTED: 06/11/2008 - 12:26 am / quote |
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