Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Marshall DSL20CR

Marshall DSL20CR knobs

Gain

7.5

Bass

5

Mid

4

Treble

7.5

Presence

6

Resonance

6

Reverb

0.5

Tone shift

0

Output mode

2

Ultra gain volume

6

Classic gain volume

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 4

Playing tips

• Use palm muting for tight, percussive chugs.
• Maintain a consistent picking attack for clarity.
• Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb to add space without losing definition.

Marshall DSL20CR knobs

Gain

1

Bass

5

Mid

4.5

Treble

7

Presence

4

Resonance

4

Reverb

1.5

Tone shift

0

Output mode

2

Ultra gain volume

5

Classic gain volume

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (hall) · 4.2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Keep strict muting between note groups to maintain clarity and dynamics.
• Focus on smooth transitions between notes to achieve the haunting sustain characteristic of the original tone.

What are the best Marshall DSL20CR settings for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).

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.