Marshall DSL40CR settings
Killing in the Name settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Rage Against Power Machines · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against Power Machines "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive quality of the riff.
- Focus on muting the strings with your palm to achieve a tight sound.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength for articulation.
The original rig
What Rage Against Power Machines used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender American Telecaster (Drop D tuning, 1992 studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 8.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against Power Machines's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Killing in the Name?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Rage Against Power Machines use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender American Telecaster (Drop D tuning, 1992 studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 50-watt head with 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.