Marshall DSL40C settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Marshall DSL40C
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40C, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2.5, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin · updated 2026-10-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40C knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm for tightness in playing.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40C actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy 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 Seek & Destroy?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2.5, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter E-1 SLS Evil Twin. 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.