Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp

sharpant · 11-01-2009, 12:43 PM

Hey guys

I was just wondering what your opinions on this amp are?

Considering testing it out along side a TSL and a JVM and then buying whatever is best!

Here is the amp

MonstersOfTheMidway · 11-01-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpant

Hey guys

I was just wondering what your opinions on this amp are?

Considering testing it out along side a TSL and a JVM and then buying whatever is best!

Here is the amp

Sup. I hear that it's based on the JCM2000 DSL. I'd be interested in doing a side-by-side comparison between this and the DSL and listen for comare and contrast.

donkost · 11-02-2009, 12:34 AM

I recall reading the specs on this amp a little while ago, and apart from the British flag and 85 graphics, it *is* a JCM 2000 DSL50 head. That is a good thing sound-wise, but the anniversary edition is quite a bit more expensive than a DSL50. The DSL50 is not available new in the states but some sites have NOS available at around $1299. The model 1923 85th anniversary head is still available new in music stores at around $1899. The JCM 2000 DSL100MLB (100 watt) package deal is going for $1299, along with a MC412 cab. IMO unless you are a collector the model 1923 isn't worth the price.

BrotherJ · 11-02-2009, 04:30 AM

One place over here let two of these heads go for $1450AU! I missed out & was crushed...

Personally I really like the Union Jack graphic on the panel.

j2112c · 11-02-2009, 06:32 AM

As others have said it is a DSL 50, but with different wood to the head box, I am not sure the difference in wood will make any difference sound wise.

If you are looking for one of these and you are in the UK or are happy to ship the cheapest I have found in the UK were:
GAK 50 watt head £699 - less than a DSL
and another store that had an ex demo head at £629 - if anyone is interested I will try to find where that was.

The reason I know this is? I was also looking for one, but I went for a second hand 2061x instead for £680 with another brand cab included. I do not work or have association with either shop.

donkost · 11-02-2009, 08:36 AM

Just to clarify, I wasn't speaking badly about the 1923 85th anniversary amp. If the pricing on this model is better in the UK that's great. In the states, the way they have it priced it seems like one can get better bang for the buck just purchasing a DSL50 (NOS or used) if that is the sound they're after. Wouldn't make much sense for me since I already have a DSL100, although I will agree that the extra graphics on the 1923 are pretty cool. I've been looking at a 2203KK lately...

gtrman · 11-03-2009, 08:32 AM

I have one.
Yes it's pretty much like a DSL ... I got a good deal on it new so even though I could have a gotten a regular DSL a little bit cheaper I went for it ...
A special crafted wooden head box ... a booklet ... soft cover ... a unique look ... hey whats not to like

jcmjmp · 11-03-2009, 09:06 AM

Love the old school tolex on this "1923" Model DSL.

11-01-2009, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
sharpant Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18	Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp Hey guys I was just wondering what your opinions on this amp are? Considering testing it out along side a TSL and a JVM and then buying whatever is best! Here is the amp

11-02-2009, 12:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
donkost Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 64	Re: Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp I recall reading the specs on this amp a little while ago, and apart from the British flag and 85 graphics, it is a JCM 2000 DSL50 head. That is a good thing sound-wise, but the anniversary edition is quite a bit more expensive than a DSL50. The DSL50 is not available new in the states but some sites have NOS available at around $1299. The model 1923 85th anniversary head is still available new in music stores at around $1899. The JCM 2000 DSL100MLB (100 watt) package deal is going for $1299, along with a MC412 cab. IMO unless you are a collector the model 1923 isn't worth the price. __________________ 2009 Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 w/MC412A cab 1988 Mesa/Boogie Mark III 60W combo w/EV12L 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom 1998 Peavey Wolfgang Special 2008 Gretsch G5120 2008 Ibanez RG2550Z 2009 Epiphone Zakk Wylde L.P. (bullseye) Jonesing for a Strat ever since reading "Blackmore tone" thread Pedaltrain PT-Pro w/numerous stomp boxes

11-02-2009, 04:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
BrotherJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 267	Re: Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp One place over here let two of these heads go for $1450AU! I missed out & was crushed... Personally I really like the Union Jack graphic on the panel. __________________ TSL100 - MM OT & Choke and some circuit mods - 1960AV Stiletto Deuce II - Traditional quad

11-02-2009, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
j2112c Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	Re: Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp As others have said it is a DSL 50, but with different wood to the head box, I am not sure the difference in wood will make any difference sound wise. If you are looking for one of these and you are in the UK or are happy to ship the cheapest I have found in the UK were: GAK 50 watt head £699 - less than a DSL and another store that had an ex demo head at £629 - if anyone is interested I will try to find where that was. The reason I know this is? I was also looking for one, but I went for a second hand 2061x instead for £680 with another brand cab included. I do not work or have association with either shop.

11-02-2009, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
donkost Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 64	Re: Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp Just to clarify, I wasn't speaking badly about the 1923 85th anniversary amp. If the pricing on this model is better in the UK that's great. In the states, the way they have it priced it seems like one can get better bang for the buck just purchasing a DSL50 (NOS or used) if that is the sound they're after. Wouldn't make much sense for me since I already have a DSL100, although I will agree that the extra graphics on the 1923 are pretty cool. I've been looking at a 2203KK lately... __________________ 2009 Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 w/MC412A cab 1988 Mesa/Boogie Mark III 60W combo w/EV12L 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom 1998 Peavey Wolfgang Special 2008 Gretsch G5120 2008 Ibanez RG2550Z 2009 Epiphone Zakk Wylde L.P. (bullseye) Jonesing for a Strat ever since reading "Blackmore tone" thread Pedaltrain PT-Pro w/numerous stomp boxes

11-03-2009, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
gtrman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 219	Re: Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp I have one. Yes it's pretty much like a DSL ... I got a good deal on it new so even though I could have a gotten a regular DSL a little bit cheaper I went for it ... A special crafted wooden head box ... a booklet ... soft cover ... a unique look ... hey whats not to like __________________ JCM800 2203X - 1923 85th Anniversary - JCM900 SL-X - VM 2266 - 425A - 6100LM - 6101LM - Silver Jubilee 2553 - Silver Jubilee 2554 - 1960A - 1960B - 1960Slash - 1922 - 1936V

11-03-2009, 09:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
jcmjmp Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,341	Re: Marshall 1923 Anniversary Amp Love the old school tolex on this "1923" Model DSL.

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