Marshall DSL15C settings
Nightrain settings for Marshall DSL15C
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Nightrain" riff tone on a Marshall DSL15C, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL15C knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Deep
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
- Pentode triode
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive picking style to emphasize the crunch.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for added attack and definition.
- Experiment with dynamics; play harder for aggressive parts and lighter for subtle nuances.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL15C actually has.
- Guitar
- Kris Derrig Les Paul replica
- Amp
- Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nightrain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL15C settings for Nightrain?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Nightrain?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Nightrain?
Guitar: Kris Derrig Les Paul replica. Amp: Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nightrain on other amps
More Guns N' Roses on the Marshall DSL15C
- Sweet Child O' Mine
- November Rain
- Welcome To The Jungle
- Double Talkin' Jive (Live In London, Wembley Stadium - August 31, 1991)
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL15C
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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.