Marshall DSL40C settings
Midnight in Harlem settings for Marshall DSL40C
Tedeschi Trucks Band · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Tedeschi Trucks Band "Midnight in Harlem" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40C, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Resonance 4. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Firebird · updated 2026-05-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a smooth, fingerstyle technique to achieve the singing sustain characteristic of Derek Trucks' playing.
- Focus on touch-sensitive dynamics to bring out the melodic, vocal-like lines in your solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Firebird · updated 2026-05-26
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 4.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play fingerstyle to maintain touch-sensitive dynamics and articulation.
- Experiment with your volume knob to find the sweet spot for clarity and warmth.
The original rig
What Tedeschi Trucks Band used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40C actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, original PAF pickups)
- Amp
- Fender Super Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s, 4x10 combo)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Midnight in Harlem adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Tedeschi Trucks Band's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40C settings for Midnight in Harlem?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for Midnight in Harlem?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Tedeschi Trucks Band use on Midnight in Harlem?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1960s, likely 1961-1962, original PAF pickups). Amp: Fender Super Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s, 4x10 combo).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Firebird. 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.