Marshall DSL20 settings
Bound for the Floor settings for Marshall DSL20
Local H · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Local H "Bound for the Floor" riff tone on a Marshall DSL20, set Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Resonance 4. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Flying V · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL20 knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
- Power reduction
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Pick with a firm attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Keep your picking dynamics consistent for a tight, percussive rhythm.
The original rig
What Local H used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (modified with additional bass pickup for lower strings)
- Amp
- Matchless Superchief 120 Head into Marshall cabinets (guitar); Ampeg bass amp (for bass pickup); Vox AC15 (sometimes blended live, but not confirmed for studio)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Bound for the Floor adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Local H's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL20 settings for Bound for the Floor?
Set Gain 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for Bound for the Floor?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Local H use on Bound for the Floor?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (modified with additional bass pickup for lower strings). Amp: Matchless Superchief 120 Head into Marshall cabinets (guitar); Ampeg bass amp (for bass pickup); Vox AC15 (sometimes blended live, but not confirmed for studio).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Flying V. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Bound for the Floor on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL20
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.