ZoSoRose Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Yeah, tone is a very subjective thing. An open poll isn't a bad idea for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice job by all.........My personal favorites were1. Axlisold2. KlayVolunteer to judge next time! But in all seriousness, this is why it's tough to really put a "#1" on any of these recordings. Even with 3 judges... it's still a subjective decision. More judges/different judges next year would be a good idea. Maybe even an open poll?WUT? I was certain my position as a judge is secure for next year. Don't try me Omar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarBradley Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice job by all.........My personal favorites were1. Axlisold2. KlayVolunteer to judge next time! But in all seriousness, this is why it's tough to really put a "#1" on any of these recordings. Even with 3 judges... it's still a subjective decision. More judges/different judges next year would be a good idea. Maybe even an open poll?WUT? I was certain my position as a judge is secure for next year. Don't try me Omar. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncivil war Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice job by all.........My personal favorites were1. Axlisold2. Klay Volunteer to judge next time! But in all seriousness, this is why it's tough to really put a "#1" on any of these recordings. Even with 3 judges... it's still a subjective decision. More judges/different judges next year would be a good idea. Maybe even an open poll? WUT? I was certain my position as a judge is secure for next year. Don't try me Omar. I knew I should have asked for bribes while I had the chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The new judges will be better than the old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I know a winner has already been chosen, but just for giggles here's a more in depth breakdown with a brief clip. Here is a clip of me playing with a local country singer. Gibson Les Paul traditional pro IISeymour Duncan Pro Alnico II bridgeGibson '57 classic NeckErnie Ball power slinky's (.11-.48)1.14 mm tortex pickAmpMarshall DSL 100h head, JCM 800 A angled cabTreble: 7Mid: 7Bass: 5Presence: 8Resonance: 9Gain: 6-7I'm of the church of Marshall + Les Paul. Not that other tones are invalid, but it is what works for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I know a winner has already been chosen, but just for giggles here's a more in depth breakdown with a brief clip. Here is a clip of me playing with a local country singer. Gibson Les Paul traditional pro IISeymour Duncan Pro Alnico II bridgeGibson '57 classic NeckErnie Ball power slinky's (.11-.48)1.14 mm tortex pickAmpMarshall DSL 100h head, JCM 800 A angled cabTreble: 7Mid: 7Bass: 5Presence: 8Resonance: 9Gain: 6-7I'm of the church of Marshall + Les Paul. Not that other tones are invalid, but it is what works for me. Holy fuck, that's just the DSL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarBradley Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 The newer DSL's (50H, 100H, 40C, 15C, 5C) actually get pretty good reviews from everywhere. The previous JCM 2000's, the DSL401C, and I don't remember what the head was called, had more mixed reviews. But yeah the newer DSL's are generally really good sounding for rock/hard rock/metal with a pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I just cannot get a great sound out of one of the Vietnamese DSLs. To be fair, I only ever play them unranked at guitar center Teejay's tone there is amazing, though. Now I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) the DSL's are only as good as the cab it goes through and the guitar with it. Mine goes through a JCM 800 1960A cab. The clean/crunch tube Chanel emulates the JCM 800 sort of tone. On the video I posted though I used the lead channel which still goes through tubes but the gain is augmented digitally. So if your guitar center had the head going through an MG cab, it's going to sound shitty (which might be what they want so you go after the more expensive models).I use the crunch channel as my rhythm and use the channel switch as my lead. The difficulty is figuring settings to get the tones to match in such a way that there isnt a jarring different going from rhythm to lead playing. But the amp is very versatile and you can make it do some great things. Edited February 21, 2015 by TeeJay410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarBradley Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 the DSL's are only as good as the cab it goes through and the guitar with it. Mine goes through a JCM 800 1960A cab. The clean/crunch tube Chanel emulates the JCM 800 sort of tone. On the video I posted though I used the lead channel which still goes through tubes but the gain is augmented digitally. So if your guitar center had the head going through an MG cab, it's going to sound shitty (which might be what they want so you go after the more expensive models).I use the crunch channel as my rhythm and use the channel switch as my lead. The difficulty is figuring settings to get the tones to match in such a way that there isnt a jarring different going from rhythm to lead playing. But the amp is very versatile and you can make it do some great things.Are the speakers in the cab the 65's, or 75's? Or did you put new ones in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) the DSL's are only as good as the cab it goes through and the guitar with it. Mine goes through a JCM 800 1960A cab. The clean/crunch tube Chanel emulates the JCM 800 sort of tone. On the video I posted though I used the lead channel which still goes through tubes but the gain is augmented digitally. So if your guitar center had the head going through an MG cab, it's going to sound shitty (which might be what they want so you go after the more expensive models).I use the crunch channel as my rhythm and use the channel switch as my lead. The difficulty is figuring settings to get the tones to match in such a way that there isnt a jarring different going from rhythm to lead playing. But the amp is very versatile and you can make it do some great things. Are the speakers in the cab the 65's, or 75's? Or did you put new ones in?I'm honestly not sure, I didn't put any new ones in. I believe it's the 65's Edited February 21, 2015 by TeeJay410 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarBradley Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 the DSL's are only as good as the cab it goes through and the guitar with it. Mine goes through a JCM 800 1960A cab. The clean/crunch tube Chanel emulates the JCM 800 sort of tone. On the video I posted though I used the lead channel which still goes through tubes but the gain is augmented digitally. So if your guitar center had the head going through an MG cab, it's going to sound shitty (which might be what they want so you go after the more expensive models).I use the crunch channel as my rhythm and use the channel switch as my lead. The difficulty is figuring settings to get the tones to match in such a way that there isnt a jarring different going from rhythm to lead playing. But the amp is very versatile and you can make it do some great things. Are the speakers in the cab the 65's, or 75's? Or did you put new ones in?I'm honestly not sure, I didn't put any new ones in. I believe it's the 65'sNice yeah, most people prefer the 65's, but I've seen preference for the 75's too. It can depend on the amp, but the 65's are generally rounder and warmer, and less harsh/bright than the 75's. Marshall switched from the 65's to the 75's in the early/mid 80's, right around '83/'84 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klay Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 The DSL will go out of production this year and be replaced by a new series.Marshall is going to have a product offensive, several models will come out during 2015.People who have tested both amps seem to prefer the original JCM 2000 made in UK; the demos I've heard online of the DSL 100 seem to be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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