Marshall DSL40CR settings
Tornado of Souls settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Tornado of Souls" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 7, Resonance 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a crisp attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive low end.
Solo settings
updated 2026-10-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Output power
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a tight and percussive sound.
- Focus on clear note separation during fast legato runs.
- Maintain a consistent volume to ensure sustain and articulation.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tornado of Souls adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Tornado of Souls?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 7, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Tornado of Souls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Tornado of Souls?
Guitar: Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely used for rhythm/riff on Rust in Peace). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (head, likely with rack preamp/boost, as per era and sources).
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.
Tornado of Souls on other amps
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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.