Absolutely. I don't need it to be exactly anything either, but being in that zipcode is never a bad thing.Guitarbilly wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:26 pm Yeah man, I don't chase EVH's tone so I don't know how "accurate" a DSL would be for that, but it's a great marshall tone nonetheless!!
DSL red channel lead 1 only...
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Gear: A little of this, a little of that
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I'm not into any of the DSL reissues solely on the MDF cab construction and the aftermarket looking tolex. Mine's a first year edition - made in 1997. Everyone talks about bias drift like's it automatic...i've never had that happen to mine ever. Not in rehearsals, at home, or even when it's literally on for hours and hours while recording in the studio.
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Yeah the bias thing is way overblown, it only happened to a small percentage of amps. There are a LOT of JCM2000s out there ( it's Marshall’s all-time best selling amp) and the vast majority has no issues.
That said, I like the H edition the best because of the dedicated Resonance control, 1/2 power switch and overall cleaner construction. But I like the 2000s too. I probably will buy a 2000 eventually just to have one.
The current HR I couldn't gel with, but I will give it another try eventually.
That said, I like the H edition the best because of the dedicated Resonance control, 1/2 power switch and overall cleaner construction. But I like the 2000s too. I probably will buy a 2000 eventually just to have one.
The current HR I couldn't gel with, but I will give it another try eventually.
Re: DSL red channel lead 1 only...
So what's the secret sauce recipe to getting a killer DSL sound? I know that it involves a SD-1, what are the other parameters? Also, any advantage in using a Waza SD-1?
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I only use the SD-1 for solos my rhythm tones are straight in.
The secret IHMO is to keep everything low ( except the volume).
Use Red Lead 1 Keep the gain under 4. Don't do the 5/5/5 eq thing. Start with the EQ at 0 and turn it up until they open up. You will clearly hear their opening point Mine is like presence and treble at 3.5, mids at 4, bass at 2.
Then turn up the volume as much as you can. The DSL is more low volume friendly than most Marshalls but it still benefits from being pushed a bit.