Marshall DSL40CR settings
Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster) settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Pat Benatar · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Pat Benatar "Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Diablo · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
- Dial in the amp's reverb to add a slight spaciousness to the riff.
- Keep the guitar volume high for clarity and punch.
The original rig
What Pat Benatar used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely sunburst finish)
- Amp
- Road Electronics Road 1000 (Road 100) head with matching 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Pat Benatar's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Pat Benatar use on Hit Me With Your Best Shot (2002 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely sunburst finish). Amp: Road Electronics Road 1000 (Road 100) head with matching 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Diablo. 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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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.