Marshall DSL20CR settings
Holy Wars settings for Marshall DSL20CR
Megadeth · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" riff tone on a Marshall DSL20CR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL20CR knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output mode
- 2
- Ultra gain volume
- 5
- Classic gain volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for percussive attack.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast riffs.
- Maintain a staccato feel to enhance the rhythmic drive.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL20CR settings for Holy Wars?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL20CR
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- One · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crossroads · Cream
- The Shortest Straw · Metallica
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.