Marshall DSL40CR settings
Owner of a Lonely Heart settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Yes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a punchy sound.
- Palm mute during the riff for added tightness.
- Experiment with dynamics to accentuate the riff's rhythm.
The original rig
What Yes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1962 Fender Stratocaster with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup
- Amp
- Late-'70s Marshall 2203 JMP MKII 100-watt master volume head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Owner of a Lonely Heart adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Yes's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Owner of a Lonely Heart?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Owner of a Lonely Heart?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Yes use on Owner of a Lonely Heart?
Guitar: 1962 Fender Stratocaster with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup. Amp: Late-'70s Marshall 2203 JMP MKII 100-watt master volume head.
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.
Owner of a Lonely Heart 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.