Marshall DSL40CR settings
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live] settings for Marshall DSL40CR
Jimi Hendrix · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Jimi Hendrix "Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live]" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Experiment with the bridge pickup for a brighter, more aggressive attack.
- Incorporate dynamic picking to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of Hendrix's style.
The original rig
What Jimi Hendrix used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1968 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 60s Plexi)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live] adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Jimi Hendrix's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live]?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live]?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Jimi Hendrix use on Voodoo Child (Slight Return) [Live]?
Guitar: 1968 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 60s Plexi).
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.
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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.