Doug Aldrich signature Amp - Blackstar DA-100 Ruby

[mbenigni]

There are used DSL40 combos for like 4 bills on used GC. That's CHEAP if you are good with the 40w vs. the 100 watter.

40W would probably be fine. But I don't think I want any more combos. I think Les Paul's are too heavy.

 

[JiveTurkey]

40W would probably be fine. But I don't think I want any more combos. I think Les Paul's are too heavy.

See my edit. $549

Used Marshall Gear | Guitar Center

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[mbenigni]

See my edit. $549

Used Marshall Gear | Guitar Center

Save money on Used Marshall gear at Guitar Center. All pre-owned items are rated and scored. Buy online or at your local store today!

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Yeah, I've turned up a couple DSL100H heads in this price range. But that's still enough money that $830 for a brand new amp (with more features, that I can send back if I want to) starts to look more attractive.

So far, PCB-mounted tubes sounds like the only significant drawback to the HR. Generally speaking, I like "modern" and "smooth", so long as it will still do that Marshall crunchy/ chimey thing.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Yeah, I've turned up a couple DSL100H heads in this price range. But that's still enough money that $830 for a brand new amp (with more features, that I can send back if I want to) starts to look more attractive.

So far, PCB-mounted tubes sounds like the only significant drawback to the HR. Generally speaking, I like "modern" and "smooth", so long as it will still do that Marshall crunchy/ chimey thing.

Ahh I didn't catch that new price. Agreed completely on grabbing a new one.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Here's a wrinkle for you @mbenigni

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[paisleywookiee]

40W would probably be fine. But I don't think I want any more combos. I think Les Paul's are too heavy.

DSL40C Head – Stagecraft Gear

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[mbenigni]

Here's a wrinkle for you @mbenigni

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I love this, but buying a preamp sends me back rabbit hole-spelunking trying to find the right power amp, speakers, etc. One could argue that I've already got these bases covered with the QC anyway. I'm just kind of having that FOMO moment of, "OK Marshall, this is how the big boys do it? Hit me with your best shot."

 

[mbenigni]

A friend of mine just offered to lend me his DSL40 combo, so I'll be able to test the waters before doing anything too stupid.

(Sorry for the thread hijack...)

 

[JiveTurkey]

A friend of mine just offered to lend me his DSL40 combo, so I'll be able to test the waters before doing anything too stupid.

(Sorry for the thread hijack...)

Run it into your cab

 

[paisleywookiee]

A friend of mine just offered to lend me his DSL40 combo, so I'll be able to test the waters before doing anything too stupid.

(Sorry for the thread hijack...)

Run it into your cab

Yeah, for god's sake don't run the 40 with it's stock cab/speaker. It wasn't until I ran it into a Recto 2x12 that I realized how good it was.