Marshall DSL40CR settings
Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster) settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Weezer · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Resonance 4. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Resonance
- 4
- Reverb
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output power
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the notes.
- Focus on dynamic strumming to achieve the percussive, chimey clean sound characteristic of the original recording.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE DGT · updated 2026-08-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the solo.
- Ensure your bridge pickup is selected for a brighter, more aggressive tone.
- Consider using the neck volume to blend in some warmth if the tone feels too harsh.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So')
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Set Gain 0, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Resonance 4.
Which pickup should I use for Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Weezer use on Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So'). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.