Marshall DSL40CR settings
The Metal settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Tenacious D · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Tenacious D "The Metal" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the chugging tight and defined.
The original rig
What Tenacious D used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Metal adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Tenacious D's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for The Metal?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for The Metal?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Tenacious D use on The Metal?
Guitar: Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Metal 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.