Marshall DSL40CR settings
Something In Your Mouth settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Nickelback · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nickelback "Something In Your Mouth" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Maintain a tight picking hand to ensure clarity in the riff.
- Consider palm muting on certain notes to emphasize the crunch tone.
The original rig
What Nickelback used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (crystal-covered, as seen in Premier Guitar rig rundown for this song)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio and live for heavy/distorted tones)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Something In Your Mouth adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nickelback's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Something In Your Mouth?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Something In Your Mouth?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nickelback use on Something In Your Mouth?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (crystal-covered, as seen in Premier Guitar rig rundown for this song). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio and live for heavy/distorted tones).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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.