DSL
15H
15 Watt Head
DSL
15C
15 Watt Combo
Dual Super Lead, All-Valve Amps with Reverb
Owner’s Manual
From Jim Marshall
I would like to personally thank and congratulate you for selecting one of our Dual Super Lead, all-valve DSL15H head or DSL15C combos.
Since I started Marshall Amplification in 1962 I have witnessed some incredible breakthroughs and advances in amplifier design technology. These include, switchable channels, Master Volume, Reverb, MIDI technology, speaker emulation and digital effects processing, to name just a few. These may seem like every day features nowadays but this certainly wasn’t always the case. However, the same values that were present in the first Marshalls are still here today. That is, solid workmanship, reliability, iconic looks and above all great Marshall tone.
As you may know, when the JCM2000 Dual Super Lead series of amps was first introduced in 1997, we were delighted to see them get a fantastic reaction from guitar players and also the press. In fact one of the biggest American guitar magazines described the DSL100 as “The best Marshall ever? It combines the best tonal qualities and features of both modern and vintage Marshall amps in one package.” Better still, when the world renowned magazine, Guitar Player, reviewed the DSL100 it printed “The Ultimate Marshall?” as a subheading on their June 1997 cover.
After a very successful life, the JCM2000 series was replaced by the JVM series in 2007, which has also gone onto great success and critical acclaim. That said, there is still a great deal of respect and demand for the DSL’s with one of the UK’s most popular guitar magazines recently referring to the DSL100 as “the go-to rock amp.”
As a result of public demand for the DSL’s tonal palate, I have decided to introduce two affordable 15-Watt options based on the popular DSL100 head, two of which are covered in this manual: the DSL15H head and the DSL15C combo.
I would like to wish you every success with all of your musical endeavours and also your DSL amp, which I know will provide you with great tones and playing pleasure for many years to come.
Welcome to the Marshall family!
Yours Sincerely,
Jim Marshall
Overview
The mindset behind both the DSL15H 15-Watt head and DSL15C 15-Watt combo is a simple one – take that world renowned DSL100H tone and make it available in two compact, low wattage, all-valve units containing
4 x ECC83 valves in the preamp and 2 x 6V6s in the power-stage.
Both amps feature two footswitchable channels (footswitch supplied) – Classic Gain and Ultra Gain. As their names imply, each channel has a very different character. Classic Gain takes you from a shimmering, harmonic-enhanced clean to a 1959 style crunch when the Gain control is cranked. Ultra Gain, on the other hand, takes you into the world of modern, high-gain and then some.
Both channels share a passive three-band EQ with controls for Bass, Middle and Treble. The Equalisation section also features a Tone Shift button which, when activated (pushed in), shifts out the mid frequencies making the amp ideal for brutal, modern metal tones, especially when combined with the high gain settings of the Ultra Gain channel. The Equalisation section also features a control for Presence and a Deep switch.
Both of these equalisation enhancers are functions of the power-amp. Presence adds a variable high end “bite” to your tone while the Deep switch adds a fixed, resonant bass boost to your sound – adding girth without muddying it up.
The only difference, features and control-wise, between this pair of mighty 15-Watt minis is that the DSL15C combo also features built-in, footswitchable (footswitch supplied), studio-quality digital spring reverb with a level control.
The ability to select either the full 15-Watts of output power or half-power (7.5-Watts) via the Pentode/Triode switch on the rear panel, adds further to your new DSL’s already impressive feature set. The all-round tonal and gain versatility makes both the DSL15H & DSL15C superb and flexible performance tools for today’s most demanding playing situations. You can rest assured both are packed full of our famed Marshall tone.
Enjoy your DSL amp and please read this handbook carefully before plugging in.
Follow all instructions and heed all warnings
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning:
Before going any further, make sure that your amplifier is compatible with your electrical supply. If you have any doubt, please seek help from a qualified technician – your Marshall dealer can help you in this respect.
Mains Input & Fuse:
Your amplifier is provided with either a detachable mains (power) lead which should be connected to the mains input socket on the rear panel of the amplifier or a fixed mains (power) lead attached to the rear of the amplifier.
The specific mains input voltage rating that your amplifier has been manufactured for is indicated on the rear panel of the amplifier. The correct value and type of mains fuse for valve amplifiers is specified on the rear panel of the amplifier.
NEVER attempt to bypass the fuse or fit one of the incorrect value or type.
Transporting your equipment:
Please ensure that your amplifier is switched off and unplugged from the mains electricity supply and that all removable cables have been disconnected from your equipment before attempting to move it.
Important set up information:
1.Make sure that the cabinet(s)/speakers, where appropriate, are connected to the correct impedance LOUDSPEAKER jack(s) on the rear panel of the amplifier. See the Speaker Output guides in this handbook, if applicable, for specific information regarding impedance
matching. When using an extension cabinet make sure that you are using a proper speaker cable. Never use a screened (shielded) guitar cable for this purpose.
WARNING! Failure to do any of the above may damage your amplifier.
2.Ensure that the VOLUME controls on the front panel are set to zero.
3.Connect the supplied mains (power) lead into the MAINS INPUT on the rear panel first and then into an electrical outlet.
4.Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack socket on the front panel.
5.Turn the front panel POWER switch on and, if a valve amplifier, wait a couple of minutes before point 6.
6.Turn the volumes up to your preferred level and your amp is ready to play.
EUROPE ONLY – Note: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive (Environments E1, E2, and E3 EN:55103-1/2) and the Low Voltage Directive in the E.U.
EUROPE ONLY – Note: The Peak Inrush current for the DSL15C and the DSL15H is 19A.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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