Marshall DSL40CR settings
No More Tears settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Ozzy Osbourne · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 8.5, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Les Paul · updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the tone shift to scoop the mids for a more aggressive lead tone.
- Ensure the resonance is set high to maintain tight low-end punch during the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-07-29
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 5-6
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic clean tones.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added warmth.
- Keep the attack soft to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Ozzy Osbourne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get No More Tears adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ozzy Osbourne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for No More Tears?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 7, Mid 5, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for No More Tears?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Ozzy Osbourne use on No More Tears?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
No More Tears 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.