Marshall DSL40CR settings
I Hate Myself for Loving You settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "I Hate Myself for Loving You" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a percussive attack.
- Focus on tight, chunky rhythms.
- Keep your picking hand aggressive to maintain clarity.
The original rig
What Joan Jett & The Blackhearts used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Melody Maker
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Hate Myself for Loving You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Joan Jett & The Blackhearts's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for I Hate Myself for Loving You?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for I Hate Myself for Loving You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5 and volume at 10.
What gear did Joan Jett & The Blackhearts use on I Hate Myself for Loving You?
Guitar: Gibson Melody Maker. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
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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