Marshall DSL40CR settings
Crossroads (Live) settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Cream · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Cream "Crossroads (Live)" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 7.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-7 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-03-11
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-7 · Volume 8-10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the notes.
- Incorporate bends and vibrato for expressive playing.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a different tonal texture.
The original rig
What Cream used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Standard (sometimes referred to as 'Les Paul SG')
- Amp
- Marshall JTM45 half-stack with 4x12 cabinet (likely G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Crossroads (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Cream's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Crossroads (Live)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 7.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for Crossroads (Live)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-7 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Cream use on Crossroads (Live)?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Standard (sometimes referred to as 'Les Paul SG'). Amp: Marshall JTM45 half-stack with 4x12 cabinet (likely G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
More Cream on the Marshall DSL40CR
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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.