Marshall DSL1 settings
Is This Love (2017 Remaster) settings for Marshall DSL1
Whitesnake · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Whitesnake "Is This Love (2017 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall DSL1, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 3, Low power 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Prophecy Flying V · updated 2026-10-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL1 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
- Low power
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a light touch on the strings for clean but slightly gritty accents.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve crystal-clear note separation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Prophecy Flying V · updated 2026-10-16
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL1 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 3
- Low power
- 1
- Tone shift
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for depth.
- Engage the tone shift to enhance mid frequencies for a more modern lead tone.
- Maintain a light touch for dynamic expression and sustain.
The original rig
What Whitesnake used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL1 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Is This Love (2017 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Whitesnake's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL1 settings for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 3, Low power 1.
Which pickup should I use for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Whitesnake use on Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Prophecy Flying V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.