Marshall DSL40CR settings
boulevard of broken dreams settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Green Day · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Green Day "boulevard of broken dreams" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
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
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive power chords.
- Focus on a strong attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Keep the picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
The original rig
What Green Day used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender American Telecaster
- Amp
- Marshall Plexi 1959SLP (Dookie modded, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get boulevard of broken dreams adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Green Day's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for boulevard of broken dreams?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for boulevard of broken dreams?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Green Day use on boulevard of broken dreams?
Guitar: Fender American Telecaster. Amp: Marshall Plexi 1959SLP (Dookie modded, studio recording).
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.