srolfs Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 After playing a friends Marshall DSL40 the other day I got very nostalgic for the tube sound and air pushing through a Celestion guitar speaker. Contemplating getting one of these and using my Helix for the effects pedals via 4CM. Quick Q's for the pros here: 1) Any of you have any experience with this amp positive or negative? 2) Any specific experience using a Helix with it? Any conflicts with the Marshall switch that goes from clean to gain channel? I'm a hobbyist basement player who wants more sonic punch than what I'm getting running my Helix through two Alto 112's via XLR cables. This Marshall seems to be in my budget so grateful for feedback pro or con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbatts Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I love my DSL40C. I love it so much I split into a head cabinet. I haven't tried the DSL with the Helix as I've been concentrating on a "live" setup with a DXR. There is no reason the DSL shouldn't sound as awesome as always with the Helix in 4CM. The channel switching on the DSL is standard TRS, so, that should work with the Helix with no issues. Maybe you could borrow your friend's DSL for a couple days and give it a good run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srolfs Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 I love my DSL40C. I love it so much I split into a head cabinet. What type of other speakers and/or cabinet are you using. Curious what this thing could drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco_Crocco Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 This is funny. NSFW, though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7WnYKo7oCo&t=87s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbatts Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 What type of other speakers and/or cabinet are you using. Curious what this thing could drive. It will drive anything you want to put under it. I've used a 4x12 of Greeenbacks, but, typically a 1x12. I had a Gold in the 1x12, but, now have a Vintage 30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocco_Crocco Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Looks like Marshall is discontinuing the DSL40 combo. A bit surprising because they are pretty popular. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zKsoB2PZ3I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swturpin Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I struggled with my Helix and FRFR setup...but loved the idea of a simple setup, now I run Helix to my DSL40c with creamback speaker into the effects return. Incredible volume and punch, and still grab and go easy setup. Just one cable to the amp and it sounds killer!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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