Marshall DSL40CR settings
Carry On Wayward Son settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Kansas · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Kansas "Carry On Wayward Son" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 5.5, 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.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin · updated 2026-08-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a dynamic pick attack to achieve the percussive rhythm.
- Use palm muting selectively to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain a consistent picking speed to keep the riff tight and articulate.
The original rig
What Kansas used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, tobacco sunburst, as seen in period video and photos)
- Amp
- Marshall non-master volume 4-input head (likely Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Carry On Wayward Son adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Kansas's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Carry On Wayward Son?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Carry On Wayward Son?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Kansas use on Carry On Wayward Son?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, tobacco sunburst, as seen in period video and photos). Amp: Marshall non-master volume 4-input head (likely Super Lead or JMP, 1970s era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin. 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.