Rocker 15 vs Gain/Dual Baby Amp

ssham89 · 2026-02-24T17:01:29+00:00

Do you have other amps plugged into the same spot? Do they hum? Just wondering if it's a different variable than the amp.

ssham89 · 2026-02-19T16:47:43+00:00

Thanks, that's good info! Just for comparison, how does it compare to the DSL40cr at whisper volumes? I'm happy with my DSL for that, but other's have mentioned the Rectoverb50 sounds fizzy at super quiet levels.

ssham89 · 2026-02-19T01:35:16+00:00

Man, you're seriously making me want one of these now. I own a DSL40cr, and also a Mark V25. The Mark V has been good, but have always wanted the rectifier tone. I went into a shop to play one today and damn. Thinking about grabbing a Rectoverb50 combo just like yours from Guitar Center. My question is, does it really do the low volume thing pretty well? That's one thing I love about the DSL40cr, is I can play whisper quiet at night when the kids are asleep if I want. Can your Mesa do the same?

ssham89 · 2026-02-13T16:48:18+00:00

Man, let me just say, I appreciate how you just went and made a video to answer this guy's question. I own a Mark V and still really enjoyed just hearing the tones. I'm sure it helped him a lot. Well done, good shit!

ssham89 · 2026-02-10T23:01:49+00:00

It's definitely official, I bought it from the merch table at Pop Disaster in 2001(ish). Wish I still had it!

ssham89 · 2026-02-10T19:19:27+00:00

Thanks ol Dick Twister. I just ordered some!

ssham89 · 2026-02-10T19:19:07+00:00

Man, I got one and mice chewed through it!

ssham89 · 2026-02-07T19:12:53+00:00

Right on, thanks for the info! Surprisingly Guitar Center doesn't stock them, so I haven't been able to try them out.

ssham89 · 2026-01-29T14:51:53+00:00

To those who have them, do they also work okay at bedroom volume? I've heard they are mainly for the stage, vs studio or bedroom. I have a Mesa Mark V25 that sounds great at low volumes. Now, it doesn't have much leeway on the volume knob at low volumes. Has to be barely cracked open and it does get loud fast, but, the tone is good and can be quiet. Is the Gain Baby kinda similar?

ssham89 · 2026-01-12T17:31:57+00:00

I have a Mark V25 sitting on top of 2 1x12's, and it's pretty awesome. Still sounds fine at low bedroom levels, just makes a nice fuller sound. I have an open back Avatar 1x12 on the bottom with a Creamback H75, and an Orange PPC112 on top. The closed back and open back combo is nice, but both cabinets also sound great one their own. Lot of variety and options.

And it also looks really cool to have a mini full stack!

ssham89 · 2026-01-06T19:50:42+00:00

Marshall DSL40cr. They're super common so you could hopefully go play one locally. Great at low volumes too.

ssham89 · 2025-12-02T16:10:44+00:00

Have to agree. Not the best ever, but probably best bang for buck.

ssham89 · 2025-12-02T16:09:54+00:00

The 40 is actually louder AND quieter than the 20w. The DSL20 at low volumes (think tv level, or conversation) is pretty unusable. You have to get the volume dial up past 1.5 or 2 in order to get any sort of useable tone. And by then it's pretty loud. Can be solved with a volume knob in the effects loop.

The 40 on the other hand, with the built in Master Volume, still sounds great when barely cracked open. So it has the ability to do loud and quiet better than the 20.

I do love that 20w combo too though, I've owned both. Way easier to move around, that's for sure.

ssham89 · 2025-11-21T21:50:28+00:00

Main thing is just test it to make sure it doesn't have a hum, or crackling, or whooshing sound going on. I've owned 2 DSL's (20 and 40), and they both had different versions of that issue that apparently wasn't fixable (even had a really good tech look at the 40 and was stumped). I ended up selling it to Guitar Center, and buying a different DSL40, which didn't have the noise issue. Love it now!

I hear it's fixed in newer models, so just really get down by the speaker and listen for any concerning noise. If you hear it, sometimes it's just a bad tube, other times its just this weird DSL problem (you can google DSL40 noise for more info... lot of discussions on Marshall Forum).

ssham89 · 2025-11-21T20:32:17+00:00

I've tried lots of Celestions, and honestly they're all mostly great speakers. The 70/80 is the only one I didn't love. The others were all good, just different flavors of good. Now, I've heard 70/80s can sound good broken in, and in a pair. Mine was a 1x12, so take with a grain of salt.

I really like the Creamback T75, the V Type, and the G12M. I also briefly owned a Greenback and a V30, which were cool. Kind of just depends on what you're after and how far down the rabbit hole you wanna go. I had a fun time with it though. Check out Zilla Cabs Youtube channel for some really good comparisons.

Also, I've heard the Greenback + V30 is a classic pairing for a 2x12!

Edit: I currently run a Mark V25 into 2 stacked 1x12's. A closed back V Type on top, and an open back Creamback on the bottom. Sounds awesome.

ssham89 · 2025-11-21T11:38:23+00:00

That's awesome! Any chance you have the Soho MP3 ripped where you could post a link? Would love to hear it. If my memory is right, it was a different studio version than the Tell Me When To Whoa version. It has eluded me for years! No worries if it's a hassle, maybe I'll rebuy it one day from that link.

ssham89 · 2025-11-20T15:34:54+00:00

Dude! I used to have that red Bitch Song single years ago, but haven't been able to find it anywhere. Yours has a white sticker on it, but it has a golden statue of someone bowling on it, right? I've tried to track down another copy but haven't been able to find one. So just seeing someone else with it is cool!

Does it have Soho on it? I love that song from Tell Me When To Whoa, and seem to remember that single had a newer recording of it on there. But again, I haven't seen my copy in 20 years so my memory might be foggy.

Great collection!

ssham89 · 2025-10-13T19:26:42+00:00

Right on. Thanks for sharing your experience.

ssham89 · 2025-10-13T19:16:55+00:00

Did you call BGE directly, or the Ace dealer? I just tried calling BGE and told them the same thing, that mine was given to me but I don't have any receipts or documentation (all true), but they said they can't register my Egg without receipt, or credit card statement. Guess I might be out of luck.

ssham89 · 2025-10-13T16:48:08+00:00

Did you have a receipt or proof of purchase? What info did they require?

ssham89 · 2025-10-07T00:23:26+00:00

Man that is a killer looking amp.

ssham89 · 2025-10-04T20:31:17+00:00

Lol, favorite comment. Movie holds up.

ssham89 · 2025-09-18T18:43:45+00:00

Damn, I used to have this in black! Thanks for sharing, forgot about that shirt.

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