Detail 01
40W / 20W power rating
High and low power modes give you two output settings.
Product detailSKU #1500000183889
MarshallDSL40CR 40W 1x12" Tube Guitar Combo Amp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Marshall’s DSL40CR is a 1x12 tube combo that covers clean, crunch, OD1 and OD2 voices from its two channels. Four ECC83 preamp tubes and two EL34 power tubes drive a Celestion V-Type speaker, while high/low power modes broaden where you can use it. Separate channel reverb controls, dual master volumes, expanded EQ and Tone Shift make it practical to keep contrasting rhythm and lead settings ready. For recording, silent practice or DI use, its line and headphone outputs carry Softube speaker emulation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsal and stage sets that need separate rhythm and lead volume settings.
- Direct recording, live DI use or silent practice through the emulated outputs.
- Pedal-based rigs using a bypassable series effects loop and MIDI control.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Master 1 and Master 2
Two master-volume settings can be switched for different performance levels.
Detail 03
3-band EQ, Tone Shift, Presence and Resonance
Controls cover bass, midrange, treble, upper presence and low-end resonance shaping.
Detail 04
Speaker outputs: 4, 8 and 16 ohms
The rear panel provides multiple speaker-output connections, including the 16-ohm internal speaker output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The combo weighs 50.4 lb and measures 24.4 x 19.29 x 9.9 inches.
- 02It has one 1/4-inch guitar input, a 1/8-inch aux input, and 1/4-inch headphone and line outputs.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the DSL40CR include a footswitch?
Yes. A two-button footswitch is included.
02Can I use the DSL40CR for silent practice?
Yes. Its 1/4-inch headphone output uses Softube-designed speaker emulation.
03How many gain modes does it have?
Four: Clean, Crunch, OD1 and OD2 across two channels.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch jack
- 1 x 1/4"
- Channel controls
- Gain, volume
- Footswitch
- Included 2-button footswitch
4 detailsConnections & power
- Aux input
- 1 x 1/8"
- Headphone output
- 1 x 1/4"
- MIDI input
- Yes
- Speaker outputs
- 2 x 1/4" (4 ohm), 2 x 1/4" (8 ohm), 1 x 1/4" (16 ohm internal)
27 detailsOther
- Reverb
- Independent Classic and Ultra controls
- Power tubes
- 2 x EL34
- Power scaling
- High/low power modes
- Power rating
- 40W / 20W
- Master volume
- Master 1, Master 2
- Channels
- 2
- Depth
- 9.9"
- Cabinet covering
- Black Tolex
- Bias type
- Adjustable fixed bias
- Tier
- new
- Height
- 19.29"
- Inputs
- 1 x 1/4"
- Width
- 24.4"
- Line out
- 1 x 1/4" Softube-emulated out
- Speaker
- 1 x 12" Celestion V-Type
- Category Source
- detail
- Preamp tubes
- 4 x ECC83
- Modes
- 4 (Clean, Crunch, OD1, OD2)
- Product type
- Tube guitar combo amp
- Korena Special
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- EQ
- 3-band EQ, Tone Shift, Presence, Resonance
- Weight
- 50.4 lb.
- Series
- DSL Series
- Product Type
- Tube guitar combo amp
- Model
- DSL40CR
- Source Id
- site51500000183889
- Effects loop
- Bypassable series loop
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