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Tube Combo for Electric Guitar

  • Thomann 70th Anniversary model
  • Limited Edition - limited to 500 pieces
  • Black finish design with Red Astoria logo
  • Reissue Series
  • Power: 40 Watts
  • Equipped with: 12" Celestion V Type speaker
  • Tube configuration: Four ECC83, two EL34
  • Two channels: Classic Gain & Ultra Gain
  • Independent volume & gain control for both channels
  • Clean & Crunch modes in the Classic Gain channel
  • Lead 1 & Lead 2 modes in the Ultra Gain channel
  • Classic tone control with bass, middle & treble
  • Presence control
  • Tone Shift switch
  • Variable resonance control
  • Pentode/Triode switching
  • Digital reverb independent for each channel
  • Headphone operation option in standby mode
  • Speaker outputs: Two 16 ohm, one 8 ohm and one 16 ohm
  • Dimensions: 620 x 490 x 252 mm
  • Weight: 23.12 kg
  • Includes double footswitch (channel selection and reverb on/off)
  • Available since August 2024
  • Item number 579886
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Powerrate in W 40 W
  • Speaker size 1x 12"
  • Power Amp Tubes EL34
  • Channels 2
  • Reverb Yes
  • External FX Loop Yes
  • Recording Output Yes
  • MIDI Interface Yes
  • Connection for External Speaker Yes
  • Headphone connection Yes
  • Footswitch connection Yes
  • Incl. Footswitch Yes
  • Weight in kg 23,1 kg
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Powerful all-tube combo amp

Just like the regular version, the black special edition Marshall DSL40CR BLK boasts two channels, each with two different voicings. The sound of Channel 1 ranges from clean to crunch, while Channel 2 has two different overdrive options which provide a wide spectrum of distorted sounds. The amp is equipped with many useful extra features, including an emulated line out for direct recording, an audio input for playing back music from external sources, on-board digital reverb, and an effects loop which allows additional effects to be integrated. The three-band EQ has been upgraded to enhance its effectiveness, while the Tone Shift switch allows modern scooped sounds to be dialled in. Extra signal processing options are provided by the Presence and Resonance controls, which further shape the sound of the 40-watt power stage and its two EL34s. The result is clearly audible through the 12-inch Celestion V-Type speaker, which delivers outstanding definition and presence throughout the entire sound spectrum.

front of the combo amplifier Marshall DSL40CR BLK

Genuine Marshall sound and more

The preamp stage of the Marshall DSL40CR BLK is equipped with four ECC83 tubes and its two channels can be selected either via the front panel, the footswitch that comes included, or MIDI. The sound of Channel 1 (Classic Gain) ranges from shimmering clean through to a pleasantly dynamic breakup, while Channel 2 (Ultra Gain) covers everything from sizzling crunch to high-gain lead. Both channels have their own volume and master volume controls and share an effective three-band EQ, while the Presence and Resonance controls allow precise shaping of the power stage’s tonal response. The on-board reverb is also independently adjustable for each channel. In addition to the effects loop, the MIDI connection, audio input, and footswitch connection, the DSL40CR also features an Emulated Out. Last but not least, five speaker outputs are present which allow various combinations of 4, 8, and 16-Ohm speaker cabinets to be connected – should you require that extra power boost.

power switch of the Marshall DSL40CR BLK

A no-compromise Marshall combo

If you love the real Marshall sound, you will definitely love the DSL40CR Black. This stalwart combo delivers Marshall’s classic all-tube sound and is equally suited to the rehearsal room, the stage, or the recording studio. The amp’s output power can be reduced from 40 to 20 watts and can thus be adapted to many applications, while its extensive features, such as the two channels with four different voicing options, high-quality digital reverb, effects loop, and cab-emulating direct/headphone output, make the Marshall DSL40CR a go-to amp for any guitarist looking for an extremely flexible, versatile, and powerful tube combo.

Marshall logo and potentiometers

About Marshall

Marshall, the manufacturer from Milton Keynes in Great Britain, is an indispensable figure in the world of electric guitar. The tube amplifiers of company founder Jim Marshall († 2012) have been writing Rock music history since 1962 with names like Pete Townshend, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton. The classics of the JTM, JMP, and JCM 800 series are still highly sought-after today, as they shaped the sound of overdriven and distorted electric guitar more than any other product. To this day, the combination of the amp and 4x12" cabinet - the "Marshall stack" - is synonymous with the energy and power of the Rock music genre. Alongside these landmark achievements, however, Marshall has always kept its finger on the pulse of the times and a close eye on the needs of up-and-coming musicians.

Versatile Marshall sounds

With its 40-watt power stage and 12-inch Celestion speaker, the Marshall DSL40CR BLK can be used at home, in the rehearsal room, on stage, and above all as a hassle-free recording companion in the studio. Its Emulated Out features cab simulation developed by the specialists at Softube which allows the full dynamic range of the classic Marshall sound to be captured on computer without the need for complex miking. The Marshall DSL40CR BLK is a limited black edition of the famous amp. With only 500 pieces made it's definitely something special.

Connections, fx loop and emulated out on the back of the Marshall DSL40CR BLK

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Reissued Classic
FrMike 25.06.2025
Following a return to occasional gigging in my middle years, I bought this amp as a replacement for the compact digital modelling amp I have been using for the past decade. It wasn't until it arrived that I realised how much I had missed the tube/valve amp of my youth on which I first cut my guitaring teeth. What follows is not a summary of the detailed specs of the amp (which are available on various websites), but rather my own observations of using it since it arrived.

The DSL40 reissue is sweet! Its clean notes are not quite as sparkly as my friend's AC30, but they are more than sparkly enough. Where Marshall amps have always been at their best is on the higher-gain, dirtier, and overdriven sounds--and this is no exception. It is the versatility and response of this that impresses me--the results are uniformly good whether I am playing for vintage notes on a hollow-body with hand-wound P90s, or looking for a more modern sound on a HSH super Strat.

The benefit of this model is that it is possible to use it at 20W (home) or 40W (stage), and there is line out facility for larger stage use. That was one of the reasons I bought it. Perhaps the only downside is that the cabinet is fairly heavy. Whilst the 20W setting gives a good practice amp volume, it is a chunky piece of kit to lug back and forth to a practice. But maybe I am just getting old! Since most users will want to use the amp's own gain for dirtier sounds rather than use a pedal or ME unit, the effects loop is essential as this allows some flexibility in the placing of gain, modulation and ambience when crafting a tone.

Overall, this reissued DSL40 is, in my view, a classic. The slightly 'nostalgic' 70th Anniversary model is slightly sleeker in appearance, though identical in dimensions and performance to the more usual Marshall branding. I bought the anniversary model as it was slightly better value at the time. I am glad I did. I think this may well be the last amp I will ever own!!
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Great sounding amp
Tiers 31.05.2025
Using this amp for gigs and band rehearsal. Can't comment on reliability as haven't owned it long enough. Great sounding super versatile amp. Clean is surprisingly good. Reverb is subtle but sounds great, drive sounds great. Very loud, have master at 10 and channel volume on 1 and easily loud enough to compete with drummer. Quite bright have treble dialed back and sounds warm and smooth now. Looks great as well. Highly recommend especially for the price.
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Nice amp
vpcd 29.06.2025
This is a nice entry level and not terribly expensive tube amp with a host of features and options for dialing in your sound and connecting to the rest of your setup. Pair this with a some external pedals or a multi effects unit using the four cable method and you've got yourself a very flexible and formidable rig. The amp takes and responds to pedals really nicely.

The amp is really loud (which is to be expected) and although it has a built-in attenuation to 20W you'll likely want an external adjustable attenuator or a load box to play this at its best in a room setting without disturbing everyone in your neighborhood.

The amp is surprisingly well built for modern standards. It looks great and inspires me to turn it on and play.

There are a couple of downsides.

The first downside is the emulated output which despite the marketing claims sounds dreadful and is almost unusable. Thankfully there's a few options you can go with if you want to play with headphones or record the amp but all of those include buying additional equipment, which is something I specifically wanted to avoid and was hoping the provided emulation would do decently.

The second downside is the reverb effect which is completely underwhelming. You can basically always have it set at max and barely notice it in the sound.

The third downside is they don't provide you with a 4-channel footswitch to switch between all the channels and make you do a separate purchase to get one. This is just Marshall being extremely cheap which I don't appreciate.
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M.c. Mc_Phil 16.10.2024
Hallo, ich war auf der Suche nach einem Marshall Verstärker, den man auch zu Hause spielen kann, der ordentlich bottom end hat, auch bei niedrigen Lautstärken und der noch ein paar extra Features an Board hat. Wenn man unter 700 Euro bleiben will und Bock auf EL34 Röhren hat landet man zwangsläufig bei der DSL Reihe. Vielleicht besonders interessant für Gitarren-Virtuosen, die noch keine große Ansammlung an Amps zu Hause rumstehen haben. (Anfänger sollten sich den DSL 5 anschauen, der DSL20 hat mich nicht überzeugt)

Was gefällt mir?

- Limited Run Optik und Verarbeitung sind für den Preis grandios
- ordentlich bottom end und detailliertes breakup in den Höhen
- viele Features, 4 Gainvariationen, Sound über Kopfhörer bzw. Boxen Simulation hört sich fett an.

Was gefällt mir oder anderen vielleicht nicht so gut? (Unter Betrachtung des Preises?

-Der Celestion V-Typ Speaker hört sich für mich in den Höhen zeitweise sehr schrill an, erinnert mich an den Celestion Seventy 80. Warum da kein V30 Speaker vom Werk eingebaut wird und das ganze Teil 100 Euro teurer wird, verstehe ich zwar nicht, aber kann man ja selber nachrüsten. (Thomann, das wär bei einem Thomann Limited Run AMP doch mal ne coole Idee gewesen, nen V30 oder einen Creamback einzubauen.

-Der Gril CLoth könnte ne Spur hochwertiger sein, sieht aber sauber verarbeitet aus.

Fazit: Für den Preis und dem Wissen, dass es kein in England gefertigter Marshall sondern das Produktionsland Vietnam ist, bekommt man eine Menge Marshall Sound, ohne dass man sich ein 60 Kg Stack in die Wohnung stellen muss.

Meine Kritik bzgl. des einverbauten Speakers schmälert meine Begeisterung für den AMP nicht, weil ich ihn Über ne Orange 2x 12 Closed Cab spiele, Plumes Padel da vor, dann hebt er fast ab und sieht dabei noch gut an.
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