Marshall DSL40C settings
Enter Sandman settings for Marshall DSL40C
Metallica · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40C, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone 1984 Explorer EX · updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on articulate picking to maintain note clarity.
- Employ aggressive downstrokes for a percussive attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone 1984 Explorer EX · updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the solo.
- Engage the tone shift feature to scoop the mids for a more modern metal tone.
- Consider using the wah pedal during the solo for expressive phrasing.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40C actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40C settings for Enter Sandman?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone 1984 Explorer EX. 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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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.