Marshall DSL5CR settings
Don't Cry settings for Marshall DSL5CR
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry" riff tone on a Marshall DSL5CR, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Deep 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL5CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Deep
- 0
- Low power
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics; the original tone is touch-sensitive, so adjust your picking strength.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-03-28
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL5CR knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Deep
- 0
- Low power
- 1
- Tone shift
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Incorporate a wah pedal for vocal-like phrasing during the solo.
- Utilize a delay pedal to add depth and sustain to your solo lines.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL5CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions)
- Amp
- Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Don't Cry adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL5CR settings for Don't Cry?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Deep 0.
Which pickup should I use for Don't Cry?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Don't Cry?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (late 1980s, likely 1987-1989, as used by Slash in studio for Use Your Illusion sessions). Amp: Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1990-1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Don't Cry 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.