Marshall DSL40CR settings
Purple Haze settings for Marshall DSL40CR
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Purple Haze" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-26
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 9 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a tight, percussive attack.
- Experiment with dynamics by rolling off the volume slightly for softer passages.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to capture the essence of the riff.
The original rig
What The Jimi Hendrix Experience used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, Plexi)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Purple Haze adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Jimi Hendrix Experience's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Purple Haze?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Purple Haze?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Jimi Hendrix Experience use on Purple Haze?
Guitar: 1965 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, Plexi).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Purple Haze 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.