Marshall DSL40CR settings
Are You Gonna Be My Girl settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Jet · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a strong pick attack to achieve the aggressive sound characteristic of the original solo.
- Focus on clear note separation while playing to match the biting lead tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a strong pick attack to achieve the tight, percussive rhythm characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for added clarity and punch in the riff.
The original rig
What Jet used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, Burst finish)
- Amp
- Marshall Plexi (likely 1959SLP or JMP, 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Are You Gonna Be My Girl adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Jet's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Are You Gonna Be My Girl?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Are You Gonna Be My Girl?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Jet use on Are You Gonna Be My Girl?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, Burst finish). Amp: Marshall Plexi (likely 1959SLP or JMP, 100W head with Marshall 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition. 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.