Marshall DSL40C settings
Harvester of Sorrow settings for Marshall DSL40C
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Harvester of Sorrow" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40C, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Resonance 4. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 4-5.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone 1984 Explorer EX · updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 4-5
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the neck pickup for a warm, punchy clean tone.
- Keep your attack percussive to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Roll back the guitar volume slightly if you need a cleaner sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40C actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk' Explorer, 1987-88 model)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (Simul-Class head, studio recording)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Harvester of Sorrow 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 Harvester of Sorrow?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for Harvester of Sorrow?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 4-5.
What gear did Metallica use on Harvester of Sorrow?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk' Explorer, 1987-88 model). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (Simul-Class head, studio recording).
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.