Marshall DSL40CR settings
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) settings for Marshall DSL40CR
The Jimi Hendrix Experience · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 6
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output power
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a biting attack.
- Incorporate expressive wah sweeps during the riff.
- Focus on dynamic playing to enhance touch sensitivity.
The original rig
What The Jimi Hendrix Experience used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- 1968 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, strung left-handed, maple neck, stock single coils)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 1960s, 100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinets
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Voodoo Child (Slight Return) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Jimi Hendrix Experience'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)?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 6.
Which pickup should I use for Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did The Jimi Hendrix Experience use on Voodoo Child (Slight Return)?
Guitar: 1968 Fender Stratocaster (right-handed, strung left-handed, maple neck, stock single coils). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, late 1960s, 100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinets.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. 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.