Marshall DSL5CR

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Marshall DSL5CR

Marshall

DSL5CR

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 422011
Brand: Marshall
Model: DSL5CR
Price: $394.90

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This little Marshall packs a serious punch, nailing that classic British amp tone in a manageable size. It’s fantastic for players wanting a raw, immediate Marshall sound at a reasonable price point – perfect for home recording or smaller gigs where portability is key. The dual channels cover a surprising amount of ground, from sparkling cleans to crunchy overdrive.

Product Description

  • Marshall DSL5CR
  • All-Tube Combo for Electric Guitar
  • Reissue Series - The authentic DSL sound
  • Power: 5 W (with power reduction option
  • 0.5W)
  • 2 Footswitchable channels with classic gain and ultra gain
  • Equipped with a 10" Celestion Ten-30 speaker
  • Preamp tubes: 2x ECC83
  • Power tube: 1x 12BH7/ECC99
  • Tone shift button for adding depth and shape to your sound
  • Bass switch that supplements a resonant bass boost
  • Separate volume and gain controls on both channels
  • Combined control for treble
  • mids
  • bass and reverb
  • Emulated line output
  • Series FX loop
  • Dimensions: (W x D x H) 450 x 240 x 420 mm
  • Weight: 12.7 kg
  • Includes a footswitch
PROS
  • • Authentic Marshall crunch with a surprisingly compact footprint.
  • • The Celestion Ten-30 speaker delivers a focused, punchy tone.
  • • Dual channels offer versatility from clean to high-gain distortion.
  • • Power reduction to 0.5W is brilliant for bedroom practice.
CONS
  • • The 10-inch speaker lacks the low-end extension of larger cabinets.
  • • Tone shaping is somewhat limited compared to more complex amps.
  • • FX loop is a nice touch, but its headroom is constrained.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 5W (with 0.5W reduction)
Tubes 2x ECC83 preamp, 1x 12BH7 power
Speaker 1x 10in Celestion Ten-30
Channels Classic Gain & Ultra Gain
Effects Reverb, Series FX Loop
Weight 12.7 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

At 0.5W, it's ideal for silent practice with headphones; the tone remains surprisingly full, though the volume is significantly reduced, lacking some of the speaker's dynamics.
It's more of a subtle mid-boost and high-end roll-off, adding warmth and a vintage character without completely altering the amp's core sound.
It’s a step above the typical budget speaker – it provides a tight, focused response with a surprising amount of clarity, though it won't have the deep low-end of a 12in speaker.

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