Marshall DSL40CR settings
Still Got the Blues settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Gary Moore · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Gary Moore "Still Got the Blues" solo tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG170DX-BKN · updated 2026-05-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, sustained notes to emulate Gary Moore's singing tone.
- Use vibrato on longer notes for expressiveness.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softly for a more nuanced sound.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-03-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 7-8
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer tone.
- Play with dynamics to enhance the touch sensitivity of the amp.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes for a singing quality.
The original rig
What Gary Moore used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- 1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245 prototype) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (Electro-Voice EVM12L speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Still Got the Blues adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Gary Moore's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Still Got the Blues?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 8, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Still Got the Blues?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 10.
What gear did Gary Moore use on Still Got the Blues?
Guitar: 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: 1989 Marshall JTM45 Reissue (Model 2245 prototype) head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet (Electro-Voice EVM12L speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG170DX-BKN. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Still Got the Blues on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL40CR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.