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Marshall DSL20HR settings

November Rain settings for Marshall DSL20HR

Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "November Rain" solo tone on a Marshall DSL20HR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar - Snow White · updated 2026-11-13

Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 8-9

Marshall DSL20HR knobs

Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
6
Resonance
5
Reverb
0
Tone shift
0
Power output
1

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve that singing sustain characteristic.
  • Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the touch-sensitive response of your guitar.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20HR actually has.

Guitar
Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
Amp
Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
8
Treble
7
Presence
8
Reverb
2.5
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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best Marshall DSL20HR settings for November Rain?

Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.

Which pickup should I use for November Rain?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on November Rain?

Guitar: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar - Snow White. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.

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