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Marshall DSL1HR Guitar Amplifier Head (1 Watt)

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zZounds has select Marshall Guitar Amplifier Heads on sale for the prices listed. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member fewlio for finding this deal.

Available:Features (1 Watt):
  • Adjustable Power Output
  • Reverb
  • Softube(R) Emulated Output
  • Silent Recording Mode
  • 2 X ECC83 and 1 ECC82

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these are both on sale from zzounds normal price, like 100 off and 100+ off on the origin.

the dsl is probably the better home player choice as it has built in reverb, a bit cheaper and 1 watt tube is really nice full sound for home use. Giggers choice has to be the 20 Watt Origin with Legendary EL34 tubes, however they both have the power scaling technology that is so nice these days, to get nice low volume tone even from an ear splitting 20 watt tube amp. So they both can be used at home. Origin is supposed to be voiced closer to older 60s 70s amps. It do not have any reverb but has footswitch with some handy switches PeaceApplause

Ultimately, your choice! This deal is sweetened (even sweeter than Sweetwater) by long term 0 percent interest no credit check, they give me 12 month when I log in but it could be because I've been a customer a while and have nearly paid off a $1000+ gibson les paul tribute guitar. it appears even when I did not login there were 4 and 6 month payoff options no credit check 0 interest (maybe for new zzounds account holders?)

https://www.zzounds.com/item--MSH...iid=236061

https://www.zzounds.com/item--MSH...iid=237233

there are matching marshall cabs on the origin also on sale, but I'm going with a 1x10 or 1x12 myself

ETA: great deals on the origins combo amps and a 50 watt origin @ proaudiostar

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...n-box.html

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-used.html

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-used.html

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-used.html

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-head.html <---- pro level jvm205h

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-head.html <--- pro level 405h

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-unit.html <---- "open box" 405h


any in stock item at zzounds will give a pricematch to proaudiostar, so if you want to take advanatage of easy financing that's one way to go, to get a lower purchase price and 0 percent financing no credit check. however there is no pricematch for used/open box items at all. It's gotta be classified "new" for a pricematch.

also, some of the best prices from proaudiostar are "open box" and here's what a rep had to say about that:

Thank you for reaching out. "Open box" refers to a product that has been previously purchased and returned by a customer. It may have been used for up to 30 days per our return policy, or even briefly tested before being returned. However, it should be noted that the exact condition of an open box item can vary. It's possible that the item could have minor blemishes or signs of previous use, but it should still be in perfect working condition.

We do have a friendly 30-day return policy for all of our listings, but since they're technically used, they may carry a limited manufacturer's warranty and it'd be up to them the terms and conditions for this unit.

We also offer amazing prices on brand-new gear if you're interested in a pristine unit with a full manufacturer's warranty, just give us a call and we'll accommodate you with the best prices possible.

Thank you,

Peter K
ProAudioStar
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Created 12-28-2023 at 07:43 AM by fewlio
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KilatoneAmps
12-28-2023 at 08:12 AM.
12-28-2023 at 08:12 AM.
This puts the Origin 20h about where it used to be a couple years back. It's a great first tube amp for someone wanting to take that next step, especially someone that uses a lot of pedals for their sound (it takes pedals well). Skip the matching cab though and go with something made of plywood with decent speakers. I recently gave mine to the kid when traded up to the SV20 and I picked up a used Peavey 2x12 with Greenbacks from Guitar Center ($300!) to go with it.
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12-29-2023 at 05:43 AM.
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Looks like amazon pricematched
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12-29-2023 at 06:32 AM.
12-29-2023 at 06:32 AM.
If you are considering the Marshall DSL1, im here to say that its a badass amp! The distortion channel has the classic Marshall tone of the TSL100, but in a lunchbox size. The clean channel is just ok, but who really cares right? We are here for the dirt!
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12-29-2023 at 06:40 AM.
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Quote from ScrewAttack101 :
If you are considering the Marshall DSL1, im here to say that its a badass amp! The distortion channel has the classic Marshall tone of the TSL100, but in a lunchbox size. The clean channel is just ok, but who really cares right? We are here for the dirt!
yes. if the origin is closer in sound to old fender bassman and marshall superleads that were all similar, then I'd wager the origin has the nicest clean sound and more/louder clean headroom before breakup. Those bassman type sound heavenly clean, on the bassman I listened and thought it almost makes the electric sound liek an acoustic guitar
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12-29-2023 at 09:05 AM.
12-29-2023 at 09:05 AM.
If you trust that ProAudioStar's open box items are actually new (my experience so far). You can save $50 and $60 off these prices respectively. $300 DSL1 & $370 Origin 20h
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12-29-2023 at 09:45 AM.
12-29-2023 at 09:45 AM.
Quote from RobertJason :
If you trust that ProAudioStar's open box items are actually new (my experience so far). You can save $50 and $60 off these prices respectively. $300 DSL1 & $370 Origin 20h

You can even get it NEW from PAS for $330 which is less than here.

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-head.html
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12-29-2023 at 09:46 AM.
12-29-2023 at 09:46 AM.
Quote from RobertJason :
If you trust that ProAudioStar's open box items are actually new (my experience so far). You can save $50 and $60 off these prices respectively. $300 DSL1 & $370 Origin 20h

Also to add, I've had countless people tell me buying Open Box from PAS has delivered New In Box product. I bought a NEW JVM205H a couple months back for like 60% off. No issues at all with my purchase. If you're looking for Marshall amps PAS has the deals right now!
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12-29-2023 at 09:48 AM.
12-29-2023 at 09:48 AM.
Quote from IbbyShred :
You can even get it NEW from PAS for $330 which is less than here.

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-head.html
but what you can't do is finance it over many months at 0 percent interest and no credit check, right? PeaceApplause

furthermore, zzounds will price match, making zzounds easily the better deal. However, I don't think they can equal the prices on open box items because they will not qualify for any pricematch. My pics from proaudiostar would be:

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...n-box.html

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-used.html
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12-29-2023 at 10:07 AM.
12-29-2023 at 10:07 AM.
Quote from fewlio :
but what you can't do is finance it over many months at 0 percent interest and no credit check, right? PeaceApplause

furthermore, zzounds will price match, making zzounds easily the better deal. However, I don't think they can equal the prices on open box items because they will not qualify for any pricematch. My pics from proaudiostar would be:

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...n-box.html

https://www.proaudiostar.com/mars...-used.html

They can't price match new either. I tried to price match my JVM. They are lower than they're allowed to legally advertise. Supposedly that's why "open box" product is shipped New In Box from PAS. They're getting around MSRP requirements listing it open or used to clear inventory.
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12-29-2023 at 10:22 AM.
12-29-2023 at 10:22 AM.
Quote from IbbyShred :
They can't price match new either. I tried to price match my JVM. They are lower than they're allowed to legally advertise. Supposedly that's why "open box" product is shipped New In Box from PAS. They're getting around MSRP requirements listing it open or used to clear inventory.
yeah the amp heads are pretty close in price between the stores and depending on how much other stuff you are getting, it may or may not make sense to buy from zzounds. Not sure about the warranty on open box, however they've got an awesome deal on a 50w head origin, and their origin combos are also a good price. Combo lovers should definintely check it out
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12-29-2023 at 02:38 PM.
12-29-2023 at 02:38 PM.
Quote from fewlio :
yeah the amp heads are pretty close in price between the stores and depending on how much other stuff you are getting, it may or may not make sense to buy from zzounds. Not sure about the warranty on open box, however they've got an awesome deal on a 50w head origin, and their origin combos are also a good price. Combo lovers should definintely check it out
They had the Studio Vintage 2x12 cabs and maybe some of the other U.K.-made ones for about $700 "open box". I considered it but the Peavey with Greenbacks was IMO a much better bang for buck. The SVs have those new 70W Celestion V-type V30-style speakers, which don't really match with the time period the SV is targeting to be honest. The JTM cab has 65W G12M Creambacks and probably would match better, and PAS has "used" ones for $680 right now.
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12-29-2023 at 04:11 PM.
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thx robertjason and ibbyshred for some good deals on different amps and/or combo versions of the heads we've already taken a look at. rep'd
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Waiting for the DSL1CR to go down to $399.99 as well hehe
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