Marshall DSL40CR settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for percussive chugs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm for staccato riffing.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy 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 Seek & Destroy?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
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.
Seek & Destroy on other amps
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- Seek & Destroy on Fender Mustang LT25 · 24
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Champion 20 · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Champion II 25 · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Frontman 15G · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Frontman 10G · 6
- Seek & Destroy on Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 · 6
- Seek & Destroy on Line 6 Spider IV 15 · 5
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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.