Marshall DSL40CR settings
Paranoid settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Black Sabbath · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "Paranoid" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7.5, Bass 3, Mid 8.5, Treble 7, Presence 7.5, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7.5
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to accentuate the percussive nature of the riff.
- Ensure to palm mute for tight control over power chords.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your attack on the strings.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey')
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 3
- Mid
- 8.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Paranoid?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 3, Mid 8.5, Treble 7, Presence 7.5, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on Paranoid?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey'). Amp: Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely).
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.
Paranoid 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.