Marshall DSL20 vs SV20 - May surprise you...

In this video I compare a Marshall DSL20HR to a SV20H. I'm playing both through a 1971 Marshall 1960A 4x12 with stock G12M25 75Hz Pulsonic Greenbacks using a 2008 Gibson Les Paul R9.

[brianisbrined]

Been watching your channel for years. I've learned that what I really love is Marshall 4x12 cabs with greenbacks. The amp almost doesn't matter. In fact I love when you play other non-Marshall amps into these cabs. Not that I don't love Marshall amps, but the cabs are where the magic is, IMO.

[kinleydorji]

Thanks Johan, your SV20H series has been fantastic!

[alisabbagh]

Thanks Johan, Its amazing how listening with your ears instead of your eyes will make you realise that they all have the same core sound. Great job and great playing.

[SirVicc]

It's videos like these that save me a couple grand. My JCM DSL 50 gets close enough. Thanks for another great video!

[troyredford]

I finally got around to messing with my dsl20cr and hooked it up to my 1960TV cab and used some of your settings. Wow I can't believe how good that sounds! Thank you so much for making this video.

[metalinsights]

Many people are commenting on how extreme the settings on the DSL20 are to get it to sound like the SV20, but what they're neglecting to notice is that the settings on the SV20, with bass at 2 and middle, treble, and presence at 8, aren't that neutral either. If you compare what it took to get the DSL20 to sound like the SV20 to the settings of the SV20, the settings between the two amps aren't as drastically different as it might seem at first.

[-jeffk]

I also own both those amps - it was fun to hear them both thru a 4x12. The DSL20 with the master dimed can get you really close, I bought the DSL20CR after I saw your demo. I'm a Marshall fan & Johan Segeborn fan. Thank you for shining a light on the studio series today.

[anthonygallo]

I own 2 Marshall 2x12 cabs got rid of the brand new vintage 70’s and installed green backs 25 watts each, what a huge difference!!! My sv 20 sounds amazing!!! I don’t even need pedals!!! Les Paul and my 61 sg, unbelievable!!!!

[jasonsapp]

I own the DSL20HR and I think it is a very versatile amp....I consider it a keeper for me, thanks Johan

[StratsRUs]

I wasn't expecting/looking for this comparison.I have had the DSL20H since it came out.And an SV20H for just a week.
The SV20H is like being given the key to all the great songs and music I grew up with and their dynamic freedom.I haven't thought bad of the DSL since buying the SV either, I see it as a keeper as I discover more about both.Thank you Johan !

[ace-rob]

for the DSL l like the red ch with low gain better than the green ch with cranked gain. I like the SV more. I had the DSL20, ORIGIN 20H and 50H and sold all them after a while. Now remained my favorite beast DSL100H. Nice comparison as always Johan

[isaacjohnson.]

Johan, the tone you are always able to dial in and the style of your playing always inspires me. It's exactly the sound and style that I am drawn to. Thanks for sharing.

[bengtjohansson]

Same father, but on different sides of the tree. I think there are big similarities. At the same time SV has more vintage tones, and is my choice for late '60 and early '70 rock (my favourite).
DSL20 can definitely stand up on its own legs. Great platform for slightly different tone.
Very good comparison, thanks Johan!

[tiuskilin]

I went from DSL 40C over Origin 20H to SV 20H. And I am very happy! It is a fantastic amp and it sounds amazing through my 1936 with an original pair of G12-65!
Cheers from Germany ✌🏻

[carlosalmodovar]

I been gigging with a DSL410cr for few months and I been trying to get a good sound out of it. I changed the speaker to creambacks it sounded better but still missing that classic marshall tone... After I watch this video I tried similar settings and omg I cannot believe how good it sound. All I did was increase presence and mids and reduce resonance and bass... Thanks Johan for this video.

[AICD]

So I bought a SV20h when they first came out and I used it for two years. It just kept feeling more like a one trick pony. That doesnt mean it wasnt good but moreso not as versatile. I sold it and bought the DSL20hr and do not regret it. As Johan demonstrated it can come real close to the SV20h and is capable of a bit more even without pedals. Both are good amps for sure. Looking to get a Peavey Classic 20mh now.

[TheBedroomRocker]

Thanks for the comparison! It's quite amazing how much you can tweak the DSL20H and it indeed got really close. Despite the price difference, I think the DSL20H is more of a modern work-horse amp that covers a lot of sounds and has more features like reverb and FX loop. The SV20H is more straightforward classic plexi sounds (more my cup of tea).

[chrisadam]

This is really cool. I have found a bunch of stuff I like on the classic channel, but I had written off the ultra channel entirely. Thanks!

[PedalPalFx]

Hi Johan! Hope you are doing well! I really love the sound of the SV20H when you play it, and the way you set it up is just awesome! you Rock man!!! Cheers my Friend!

[josee.martinez]

I own both of these. Both are great and you can get them to sound similar at low and medium volume levels, but if you crank both at full 20 watts the difference is night and day. The DSL20 sounds like a toy compared to the SV20 at that level. Way louder and captures the classic plexi tone. I use the DSL for practicing and the SV20 for gigs. Not dissing the DSL cause I do like it.