Used DSL 401

GerryL98 · 02-12-2009, 10:34 PM

Is $350 a fair for a used, fully functioning DSL 401? I was at one of the megastores and they had four used ones each priced at $849 and collecting dust. I see them on craigslist posted $500 and up and they are not moving. I know we may feel they're "worth" more but the demand and the current economic conditions don't support these prices in my opinion. What do you guys think?

Stretchy · 02-12-2009, 11:41 PM

350$ is a very nice deal for this amp! If it's in perfect condition, definitly a deal!

Silverbursted · 02-12-2009, 11:57 PM

Sounds like a really nice deal.

mike sicowitz · 02-13-2009, 04:43 PM

Hi,
You have to try it out. I had one for a year or two-paid $600. But like you said-different times than now. But if you can get a clean than it must be OK--we know they can crank and sing. The main complaint I heard from owners was a hollow sound. I think plenty of single speaker rigs have that. But one thing is for sure, if that amp is OK, when it's trade-in time you will get more than you paid. I got my $600 back after playing it for some time. In short, sounds too good to be true. Buy it and make a profit in a couple years.
Mike

GerryL98 · 02-13-2009, 06:49 PM

Thanks Mike. Yeah, I'm thinking those used ones I saw at Sam Ash were traded in for less than 1/2 for what they're asking. I did find a private party sale that's willing to negotiate his asking price. 1x12 is just fine for me...I'm a closet rock star...and not as tone savvy as most. I actually think my MG100DFX sounds good.

zslane · 02-13-2009, 08:49 PM

$350 is a steal. The DSL-401 is a great combo that Marshall has no equivalent for anymore. Hell, at $350 I'd grab it just to have a spare...

Eag · 02-13-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zslane

$350 is a steal. The DSL-401 is a great combo that Marshall has no equivalent for anymore. Hell, at $350 I'd grab it just to have a spare...

+1

02-12-2009, 10:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
GerryL98 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 12	Used DSL 401 Is $350 a fair for a used, fully functioning DSL 401? I was at one of the megastores and they had four used ones each priced at $849 and collecting dust. I see them on craigslist posted $500 and up and they are not moving. I know we may feel they're "worth" more but the demand and the current economic conditions don't support these prices in my opinion. What do you guys think?

02-12-2009, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stretchy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Québec, Québec, Canada Posts: 215	Re: Used DSL 401 350$ is a very nice deal for this amp! If it's in perfect condition, definitly a deal! __________________ Epiphone SG400 with 498t Epiphone LP Standard with DiMarzio SD 1987x head with a vintage 1936 cab

02-12-2009, 11:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Silverbursted Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 140	Re: Used DSL 401 Sounds like a really nice deal. __________________ Gear 2007 Gibson Les Paul 1959 Reissue 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 2008 Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2007 Fender Yngwei Malmsteen 2009 Jackson Custom Shop Soloist 2007 Traveller Speedster Marshall JVM410c (Inbound) Laney VC15

02-13-2009, 04:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
mike sicowitz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wauwatosa, wisconsin Posts: 133	Re: Used DSL 401 Hi, You have to try it out. I had one for a year or two-paid $600. But like you said-different times than now. But if you can get a clean than it must be OK--we know they can crank and sing. The main complaint I heard from owners was a hollow sound. I think plenty of single speaker rigs have that. But one thing is for sure, if that amp is OK, when it's trade-in time you will get more than you paid. I got my $600 back after playing it for some time. In short, sounds too good to be true. Buy it and make a profit in a couple years. Mike

02-13-2009, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
GerryL98 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 12	Re: Used DSL 401 Thanks Mike. Yeah, I'm thinking those used ones I saw at Sam Ash were traded in for less than 1/2 for what they're asking. I did find a private party sale that's willing to negotiate his asking price. 1x12 is just fine for me...I'm a closet rock star...and not as tone savvy as most. I actually think my MG100DFX sounds good.

02-13-2009, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
zslane Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 286	Re: Used DSL 401 $350 is a steal. The DSL-401 is a great combo that Marshall has no equivalent for anymore. Hell, at $350 I'd grab it just to have a spare... __________________ JCM2000 DSL-100 head + 1960A 4x12 cab 30th Anniversary 6100 head JCM2000 DSL-401 combo Les Paul Standards ('96 Goldtop, '99 Ebony, '03 Honeyburst) Les Paul Custom ('04 Alpine White w/ gold hardware) Les Paul Supreme ('07 Trans Black w/ black hardware)

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