Marshall DSL1CR

Just to be clear - in my case, this amp is used as bedroom practicing amp. Tested with both singlecoils (Fender Vintage '52 Telecaster and Stratocaster with noiseless pickups) and humbuckers (Duesenberg Starplayer Special).

First notable thing - compared to limited 1W edition it's slightly smaller, which is understandable considering it's 8" vs 10". As much as I can see myself (and also stated in official Marshall documentation) it's having 3 valves in total, not 5 as stated in product description.

Sound is actually way better then I expected it. It's not 'boxy' as I thought it's going to be (having 12" external speaker as well) and there's definitely not same level of headroom compared to something bigger than 8", but that's also to be expected.

On clean channel, you can turn it up to max and still enjoy playing inside your bedroom. 0.1W is of course welcome in case you are using humbuckers at midnight, but even in that case it's very acceptable for my taste. If you are telecaster fan then you are really going to enjoy clean channel with it. That's 'the' sound as I imagine it when I think about telecaster.

On OD channel, you can play a lot with both gain and volume. 1W there can be little bit loud, specially with humbuckers, but I think 'the issue' here is just perceived loudness since I was still able to talk over it, specially if you are not really sitting on it.

Footswitch is quite simple, it's letting you only to change the channel, not to turn on/off reverb or fx loop as advertised on other models, so don't be confused on this.

All in all, this looks and sounds really cool, and I'm quite sure I'm going to keep it.

I'm a house guitarist, not performing or touring. This is my 4th amp and my second Marshall. Before that, there was a transistor Ibanez, a mini portable Marshall, modeling a Vox combo amplifier. I'm used to playing Vox. When switching to the Marshall tube, I realized what an attack and sound production are. Who is afraid that 1 Watt is quiet, do not worry. It's louder than my Vox GT 15 watts. For the house- more than enough. I don't have a music store, but I have several different guitars with singles and humbuckers (Epiphone SG, Epiphone LP, SQ Fender 3 singles, Ibanez RG). From everything I got a new feeling from playing the guitar. From clean to heavy enough. I highly recommend it for development - I really liked this amplifier.

One of the key advantages of the Marshall DSL1CR is its power and versatility. Despite its compact size, this amplifier has enough power to be used in both home and small concert venues. It also offers a wide range of sound, from classic rock to heavy metal, making it a versatile tool for musicians of various genres.

In addition, the Marshall DSL1CR delivers high quality sound thanks to its innovative technology. It features two channels (Classic and Ultra) that offer different tonal possibilities to create a variety of soundscapes. With its built-in digital effects such as reverb and modulation, this amp also allows musicians to expand their sound and experiment with different sound effects.

Just as importantly, the Marshall DSL1CR has a stylish and elegant design that blends well with any interior or setting. Its compact size makes it easy to transport, and its high-quality materials and construction ensure reliability and durability.

If you want a tube amp and can only play in an apartment, this is the one for you.

Frankly, 1W is too loud in my place, even with the 1/10 switch (I doubt it really takes the amp to 0.1W, but hey). On the other hand, I don't think I could use it in a band setting - but those days are behind me. I'd probably get the DSL40 for [rock] band practice/concerts.

The FX loop is an excellent though unexpected feature at this price point. I expect it would help in the future when I buy an equalizer - mostly to be able to reduce the volume. But in any case, that's where you put your modulation effects, post preamp.

The reverb is alright I guess, but I'd have preferred a master volume instead. A volume pot on the clean channel would have been a useful addition, but then there wasn't any room left on the panel. Hey, at this brand name and price point it even comes with a foot switch.

Build is excellent. Noise is minimal. As a con, perhaps the gain on the hot channel could have been tweaked to kick in at a higher setting.