Marshall DSL20CR settings
No More Tears settings for Marshall DSL20CR
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" riff tone on a Marshall DSL20CR, set Gain 1, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, Resonance 4. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 5-6.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG · updated 2026-08-03
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 5-6
Marshall DSL20CR knobs
- Gain
- 1
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output mode
- 2
- Ultra gain volume
- 0
- Classic gain volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic clean tones.
- Incorporate subtle fingerstyle techniques for warmth.
- Maintain a steady rhythm for the riff section.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-31
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL20CR knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output mode
- 2
- Ultra gain volume
- 7
- Classic gain volume
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for a subtle ambiance.
- Ensure the resonance is set to 6 for a tight low-end punch.
- Keep the ultra gain volume at 7 to ensure your solo cuts through the mix.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get No More Tears adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL20CR settings for No More Tears?
Set Gain 1, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for No More Tears?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 5-6.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on No More Tears?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
No More Tears on other amps
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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.