Marshall DSL40CR settings
One settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb to add some depth to the sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for One?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Presence 5, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' 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.
One on other amps
More Metallica on the Marshall DSL40CR
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- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.