Marshall DSL40CR settings
How You Remind Me settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Nickelback · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nickelback "How You Remind Me" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on clear note separation during power chords.
- Maintain an aggressive attack for punchy rhythms.
Solo 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
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage a noise gate set to 3-5 to manage feedback during the solo.
- Consider using the bridge pickup for a brighter, more cutting tone.
The original rig
What Nickelback used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Standard Telecaster HH
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain amp, but not confirmed for studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get How You Remind Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nickelback's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for How You Remind Me?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for How You Remind Me?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nickelback use on How You Remind Me?
Guitar: Fender Standard Telecaster HH. Amp: Unknown (likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or similar high-gain amp, but not confirmed for 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.