Marshall DSL40CR settings
Mayonaise settings for Marshall DSL40CR
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Mayonaise" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, 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 Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the tone shift to scoop the mids slightly for a more aggressive sound.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a wall of sound effect.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 2.5
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic pick attack to enhance the sustain and expressiveness of the notes.
- Use a smooth, fluid motion for legato phrases to maintain the creamy fuzz saturation.
- Incorporate subtle vibrato on sustained notes for added expressiveness.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mayonaise adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Mayonaise?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Mayonaise?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Mayonaise?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Mayonaise on other amps
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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.