Marshall DSL40CR settings
Fly Away settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Lenny Kravitz · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away" riff 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 6-7 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 6-7 · 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 for added depth.
- Experiment with picking dynamics for a tighter, more percussive attack.
- Consider using the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Lenny Kravitz used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1950s or reissue, black finish)
- Amp
- Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 SLP or similar, or Marshall Super Lead; exact model not confirmed for this song, but strongly indicated by tone and forum consensus)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fly Away adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lenny Kravitz's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Fly Away?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Fly Away?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lenny Kravitz use on Fly Away?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1950s or reissue, black finish). Amp: Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 SLP or similar, or Marshall Super Lead; exact model not confirmed for this song, but strongly indicated by tone and forum consensus).
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.
Fly Away on other amps
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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.