Marshall DSL40CR settings
My Own Worst Enemy settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Lit · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lit "My Own Worst Enemy" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 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
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the punchy rhythm characteristic of the original tone.
- Ensure your attack is clear and articulate to maintain the aggressive sound.
The original rig
What Lit used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as seen in era photos and live videos)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 900 (strongly suggested by forum consensus and era-typical pop punk rigs, with some speculation of Mesa Dual Rectifier but no direct evidence for this song's studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get My Own Worst Enemy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lit's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for My Own Worst Enemy?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for My Own Worst Enemy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Lit use on My Own Worst Enemy?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s model, as seen in era photos and live videos). Amp: Marshall JCM 900 (strongly suggested by forum consensus and era-typical pop punk rigs, with some speculation of Mesa Dual Rectifier but no direct evidence for this song's 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.