Marshall DSL40CR settings
In My Dreams settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Dokken · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dokken "In My Dreams" solo 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.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom · updated 2026-05-08
- 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
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on fluid legato runs to capture the singing sustain characteristic.
- Incorporate pinch harmonics for added expressiveness in your solos.
The original rig
What Dokken used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, custom shop, 1985-86 era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W, likely modded, 1980s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get In My Dreams adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dokken's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for In My Dreams?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for In My Dreams?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dokken use on In My Dreams?
Guitar: ESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, custom shop, 1985-86 era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W, likely modded, 1980s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Custom. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
In My Dreams on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL40CR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- 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.