Marshall DSL5CR settings
Maha-Kali (Live) settings for Marshall DSL5CR
Dissection · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dissection "Maha-Kali (Live)" riff tone on a Marshall DSL5CR, set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Deep 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-06-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Marshall DSL5CR knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
- 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 low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your picking attack is aggressive to capture the crunch of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to add tightness to the riff.
The original rig
What Dissection used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL5CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/2000s, black finish, as used by Jon Nödtveidt live)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Dissection live for Reinkaos/Maha-Kali era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Maha-Kali (Live) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dissection's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall DSL5CR settings for Maha-Kali (Live)?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1, Deep 0.
Which pickup should I use for Maha-Kali (Live)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Dissection use on Maha-Kali (Live)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/2000s, black finish, as used by Jon Nödtveidt live). Amp: Marshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Dissection live for Reinkaos/Maha-Kali era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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.