Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 discussion in amps and cabs started by whaler, jan 17, 2014. The marshall dsl 401 is a 40 watt 1x12 combo version of the famed dsl head that is available in 50 or 100 watt models. Page 3 jcm 2000 introduction the marshall 1959 super lead plexi head and the jcm 800 master volume 2203 are recognised the world over as benchmarks in tone, feel, musical power and sheer. Anyway, the marshall rep gave me two mods to make, and theyve really made a big difference in the tone. How to set up a marshall jcm2000 dsl fender stratocaster. Special selection set for enhanced sweetness, clarity and warm smoothness.
The cleanclassic gain channel is amazing and the high gain is classic jcm 800 tone. Jcm 600 series 6000102 rev chanswitch 60w jcm2000 series dsl 50 50w dsl 100 100w dsl 201 20w dsl 401 40w tsl6060102 60w tsl10022 100w vba400 series bass 400w 90s reissues 1959x super lead plexi 1st 100w 1959slp 2nd 100w 1962 bluesbreaker tremolo 45w 1987x superlead plexi 50w 2203 jcm 800 100w valvestate mki series 80018010 v10. Please read this instruction manual carefully before switching on. This is a redux of a video i did earlier this year. Im not a fan of the scooped mids option or the ultra gain.
For the everyday guitarist who doesnt play in sold out arenas. Infos sur ampli combo guitare marshall jcm2000 dsl401. However, more than 10 years ago i was involved in a pretty catastrophic vehicle accident that left me unable to walk for two years. Marshall dsl series dsl100h 100watt alltube guitar amplifier head black check on amazon tungsol tube upgrade kit for marshall jcm 2000 dsl100, tsl100, tsl122 amps el34b12ax7. Is a 10 year old marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 worth a tube. Marshall jcm 2000, dsl of 2003 showing 6 of 36 messages. Gain 2, volume 9, treble 10, middle 10, bass 10, fx mix 10 if using fx loop, reverb to taste, i have mine on 6, master volume to taste depending how loud you want to play. Marshall saw fit to bodge 3 resistors by cutting off the originals and. Jcm 2000 dsl page 3 joes guitars, amps and gear joe.
The only problem is that the fuses are missing and im not quite. Marshall amplification jcm 2000 dsl50 handbook pdf. With the introduction of the marshall jcm2000 range of dsl50 and 100 heads, the. Reliable 50 watt guitar amp with 2 channels2 modes option. The marshall dual super lead dsl 401 amplifier requires the following components. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 combo electric guitar amplifier duration. Qualite en hausse par rapport aux modeles precedents. Tube amp shoot out marshall jcm 900 vs jcm 2000 vs jvm 205h vs splawn supercomp duration. Il reste sa version dsl 401, donnee pour 40 watts 4 x el84.
Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 100 with bugera cab and marshall mc cab. Set it to the high gain channel and put the knobs as follows. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 combo speaker load question. Powered by classic sounding el84 valves, the dsl401 has 2 totally independent, footswitchable channels, notably clean and overdrive that can take you from clean, through classic and modern crunch. For starters, use less distortion than you think you need. Unfollow marshall jcm 2000 dsl 50 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This replacement valve kit for marshall jcm2000 dsl401 uses 4 x ecc83 also known as 12ax7 preamp valves and 4 x el84 matched power valves. The tones on the lead ch 2 not ultra gain, are really smooth with harmonics that pop out unexpectedly,this is where a lot of the amps in this price range fail. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 combo speaker load question discussion in ampscabs tech corner.
There are times when solidstate circuits just wont do and marshall amps dsl401 brings back the marvelous tubedamp sounds youve yearned for. Marshall mg15cd 15 watt practice amp marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 valve combo. Page 3 well dont, there are ways of making them sound much bigger than they really are. Mine was built in march 2002, so it was before the welldocumented mod to help cool the dang thing down. Marshall jcm2000 dsl 50 and 1936 cabinet demo duration. Marshall dsl401 dual super lead jcm2000 series guitar combo. Packing all kinds of marshall tone, the dsl401 has two channels and three voices clean, od1od2 on the overdrive channel which are footswitchable, with a. Yes for a long time, i was in the market for a tube amp. The dsl401 offers a third footswitchable option between od1 and od2, where od2 has a 20db gain boost. Second hand marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 andertons music co. Tungsol tube upgrade kit for marshall jcm 2000 dsl100. View and download marshall amplification jcm 2000 dsl50 handbook online. Buy jj tube upgrade kit for marshall dsl100, tsl100, tsl122 amps.
Looked at by many as one of the best marshalls ever made, the jcm 2000 dsl50 was unsurprisingly also one of the best selling marshall amplifiers ever produced. Rounding out the features, your dsl201 or 401 also has a parallel fx loop with a mix control and large spring sound enhancements reverb, with footswitch facility dsl401 only. Tungsol replacement tubes kit for the marshall jcm2000 dsl100. I have just acquired a dsl 401 and am searching for a manual. Prescence, treble, mid, bass, deep, and tone shift. Download the dsl401 pdf schematic and checkout page 2, it has all the fuses shown on the schematic. Tubes free delivery possible on eligible purchases. However, more than 10 years ago i was involved in a pretty catastrophic.
Sounds great, i like the clean channel, and mine has been very reliable. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 100 dual super lead 2channel 100watt. Hi, with regard to fattening up the dsl lead channel with a strat, ive had good luck running my dsl 50 with svetlana winged c el34s biased low 3437 m. Replacement valve kit for marshall jcm2000 dsl401 4 x. Being we were going to have to get tubes, we decided to get the higher end tubes and found tungsol. Rib coil izv rse r27 con2 coni 1 aaz ked2 c55 spacer c lk5. The marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 dual super lead combo amp is a 40watt tubedriven workhorse thats built for the stage and studio.
Page 3 well dont, there are ways of making them sound much bigger than. The jcm 2000 range is truly a testament to the marshall legacy of great guitar products. I called marshall usa about the overheating problem my dsl 401 was having. Used to be that any marshall of the rack with any les paul sounded like god was in town. Jcm 600 series 6000102 rev chanswitch 60w jcm 2000 series dsl 50 50w dsl 100 100w dsl 201 20w dsl 401 40w tsl6060102 60w tsl10022 100w vba400 series bass 400w 90s reissues 1959x super lead plexi 1st 100w 1959slp 2nd 100w 1962 bluesbreaker tremolo 45w 1987x superlead plexi 50w 2203 jcm 800 100w valvestate mki series 80018010 v10. View and download marshall amplification jcm 200 dsl 401 manual online. I would rather have a marshall dsl50 head and 112 or 212 cab than the dsl401. The marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 dual super lead combo amp is a 40watt tube driven workhorse thats built for the stage and studio. Second hand marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 at andertons. The marshall dsl50 is a 50 watt amp with two footswitchable channels. Jcm 2000 tsl100 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. I had a transistor solid state amp and until i actually played a tube amp at the store, i didnt. Second hand gear is often subject to some wear depending on age and how well it was looked after.
Any significant cosmetic damage is shown in the photos so. An acronym for dual super lead, the dsl100 is built on a dual footswitchable channel design with options for reverb, threeband eq, and presence on each channel. The marshall class5 is another good option if you just need a simple amp. Home forums the amps marshall amps jcm2000 dsl401 combo fuses. Unfollow marshall jcm 2000 tsl 60 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Quality price ratio, excellent at 985 here in finland yes i live here, i think its an excellent price for the perfect amp. Packing all kinds of marshall tone, the dsl401 has two channels and three voices clean, od1od2 on the overdrive channel which are footswitchable, with a 20db boost in od2 mode. It is important to mention here that your dsl201 or dsl401 use el84 output valves, as opposed to either the 58816l6 or el34 valves used in bigger marshall amps. Footswitchable accutronics spring reverb fx loop with front panel mix control.
The marshall jcm 2000 dsl100 head is no longer in production, but remains one of the companys fanfavorite amps through a timeless design and reams of power. May 18, 2009 for sale is a special limited edition marshall jcm2000. Marshall amplification jcm 2000 tsl100 handbook pdf. Jul 15, 2016 the marshall dsl 40 vs the fender hot rod deluxe duration. Use the lower setting with a tube screamer or proco rat and you get pure marshall bliss. I own a 2007 marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 vacuum tube 1x12 combo amplifier.
Anyone who says that the 401 doesnt sound like a real marshall has never hooked one up to an extension cab. If i had to do it over again, i might try a 1 x 12 cab with the combo speaker. This time its going through a marshall 1960b cab with greenbacks, micd with a shure sm57. Summary of contents for marshall amplification jcm 200 dsl 401. Marshall amp heaven schematics jtm45 jcm50 jcm600 jcm. Looked at by many as one of the best marshall s ever made, the jcm 2000 dsl50 was unsurprisingly also one of the best selling marshall amplifiers ever produced. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 100 somethings off ultimate guitar. Marshall amplification jcm 200 dsl 401 manual pdf download. Apostolis is playing with his jackson guitar, testing marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 dual super lead combo amplifier.
I havent had the best luck with the 2000 s but eventually something useable can be found. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 dual super lead 2channel 40watt. Marshall jcm2000 dsl401 limited edition lc youtube. I figured they would just fix the crackle and all would be good. On some days it sounded good, others it sounded awful. Discussion in marshall amps started by billybob2055, dec 15, 2012. The difference between od1 and od2 is a massive 20db boost, which is instantly accessible with a mere tap of your foot on the supplied 2way cleanod, od1od2 led footswitch. A head which is packed full of all the classic marshall valve openness and roar that you could ever want, with more massive gain capability and a clean sound quite unlike any marshall before. The marshall jmc2000 dsl is a 2 channel amp, however do not treat it as such. Marshall amplification jcm 2000 dsl 100 manual pdf. The marshall dsl401 packs 40ws of all tube amplification, making it quiet enough for practising at home, but crank the volume knobs yes, knobs and it can easily rival a halfstack and the drums. Jcm 2000 dsl50 musical instrument amplifier pdf manual download. We always recommend jj tubes for the marshall jcm2000 dsl 401 amplifier as they guarantee awesome tone and power at a competitive price.
I dont know what the deal is, but i noticed that in youtube videos and just images of everyone elses dsl 100 that the border around the face of the h. And of course, being and all tube amp, your unlikely to be let down by its tone which is thanks to the 4 ecc83 preamp tubes and 4 el84 power tubes. Marshall amplification jcm 2000 dsl50 handbook pdf download. Marshall, but after getting my little guy, charlie, whos my therapy dog. The drive channel has two modes, od1 which is more of a vintage voiced tone ala the more classic marshall amps, and od2 which is more compressed and modern sounding. If you live close and want to do local pickup to avoid shipping cost send me a message. Feb, 2007 the marshall dsl401 packs 40ws of all tube amplification, making it quiet enough for practising at home, but crank the volume knobs yes, knobs and it can easily rival a halfstack and the drums. Amazing tube tones, nails that classic marshall sound, versatile cons. Page 2 i am proud to say, all of the magical marshall tone that you could want. Jun 01, 2014 apostolis is playing with his jackson guitar, testing marshall jcm 2000 dsl 401 dual super lead combo amplifier. Jul 18, 2017 marshall jcm 2000 dsl 50 schematic for free and this amp can cut through the mix very well, and can get quite loud, even in medium halls. Reliability issues, although i dont have any the bottom line. Jun 10, 2008 the cleanclassic gain channel is amazing and the high gain is classic jcm 800 tone. Marshall jcm 2000 dsl 100 dual super lead 2channel 100.
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