Marshall DSL20CR settings
Paranoid settings for Marshall DSL20CR
Black Sabbath · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" riff tone on a Marshall DSL20CR, set Gain 6.5, Bass 3, Mid 8.5, Treble 8, Presence 7, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG · updated 2026-08-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL20CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7
- Resonance
- 6
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output mode
- 2
- Ultra gain volume
- 6
- Classic gain volume
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive power chords.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack of the notes.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving force of the riff.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey')
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL20CR settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 3, Mid 8.5, Treble 8, Presence 7, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Paranoid?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey'). Amp: Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely).
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.
Paranoid on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL20CR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) · Metallica
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- 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.