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#3 in Guitar AmplifiersBest Value

Marshall DSL40CR

Name: Marshall DSL40CR
Brand: Marshall
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

Marshall

$849.00 – $949.00

40-watt all-tube combo with 12-inch Celestion Creamback speaker, two channels each with two voicing modes, and classic Marshall gain structure. Power reduction switch drops to 20W for lower-volume tube breakup.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.2

User Sentiment

9.1

Value Score

8.6

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.3

Community

8.6

Availability

9.4

Pros

Authentic Marshall crunch and high-gain tones
20W mode allows tube breakup at lower volumes
Two channels with four voicings total

Cons

Heavy at 53 lbs for a combo
Clean channel breaks up early at moderate volumes

Don't buy this if…

Even in 20W mode this is a loud tube amp; the power reduction shifts the breakup point but does not make it apartment-friendly.

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