Marshall DSL40C settings
Comfortably Numb settings for Marshall DSL40C
Pink Floyd · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pink Floyd "Comfortably Numb" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40C, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Resonance 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-07-10
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the resonance control to tighten up the low end for a more focused sound during the solo.
- Experiment with the tone shift control to find a balance that complements the fuzz tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-26
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-10
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Strum chords with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Experiment with fingerpicking for a softer attack and more dynamic range.
The original rig
What Pink Floyd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40C actually has.
- Guitar
- 1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck)
- Amp
- Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parallel with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet)
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Comfortably Numb adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pink Floyd's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40C settings for Comfortably Numb?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Comfortably Numb?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Pink Floyd use on Comfortably Numb?
Guitar: 1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck). Amp: Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parallel with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet).
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.
Comfortably Numb on other amps
- Comfortably Numb on Fender Mustang LT25 · 35
- Comfortably Numb on Boss Katana · 22
- Comfortably Numb on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 6
- Comfortably Numb on Fender Champion 20 · 5
- Comfortably Numb on Fender Champion II 25 · 5
- Comfortably Numb on Fender Blues Junior · 5
- Comfortably Numb on Marshall DSL40CR · 5
- Comfortably Numb on Fender Mustang GTX 100 · 5
More Pink Floyd on the Marshall DSL40C
All Pink Floyd tones →Popular songs on the Marshall DSL40C
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Alive · Pearl Jam
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.