Marshall DSL20HR settings
The Kids Aren't Alright settings for Marshall DSL20HR
The Offspring · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Offspring "The Kids Aren't Alright" solo tone on a Marshall DSL20HR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-10-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL20HR knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
- Power output
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a strong pick attack to achieve the aggressive sound characteristic of the original solo.
- Focus on tight, controlled picking to ensure clarity and definition in fast passages.
The original rig
What The Offspring used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20HR actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez RG3521 Prestige
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IV
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Kids Aren't Alright adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Offspring's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL20HR settings for The Kids Aren't Alright?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for The Kids Aren't Alright?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Offspring use on The Kids Aren't Alright?
Guitar: Ibanez RG3521 Prestige. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IV.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Kids Aren't Alright 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.