Funeral Bell amp settings — Marshall DSL40CR
The Black Label Society guitar tone for “Funeral Bell”, dialed in for a Marshall DSL40CR with a Schecter C-1 Platinum. Studio version, The Blessed Hellride (2003)
Gibson Les Paul Custom (EMG 81 bridge) + Marshall JCM800 2203 / Zakk Wylde signature (6550 tubes) + Boss SD-1 / Dunlop ZW-44 OD
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Boss TU-3 Tuner
Bypassed during play
02Dunlop Cry Baby KH95
Bypassed during rhythm
03MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive
Used as front-end boost to tighten bass and push pinch harmonics
04Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
(FX loop) Optional subtle width on leads/chords
05Boss DD-3T
(FX loop) Bypassed for dry rhythm
The DSL40CR Classic Gain Crunch mode emulates Zakk's hot-rodded JCM800 platform accurately. The active EMG 81 in your Schecter delivers the exact aggressive output and tight tracking of the original, while the MXR ZW-44 pushes the front end with low gain and high output for maximum harmonic cut. Set the DSL Resonance to around 6 to recreate the massive 6550-tube low-end thump without getting flubby.
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