Marshall DSL40C settings
November Rain settings for Marshall DSL40C
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "November Rain" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40C, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 0-2 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0-2 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
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 Lead 1 mode for a smooth, singing sustain characteristic in your solos.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for touch-sensitive dynamics.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40C actually has.
- Guitar
- Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 8
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get November Rain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40C settings for November Rain?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for November Rain?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0-2 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on November Rain?
Guitar: Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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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More Guns N' Roses on the Marshall DSL40C
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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.