Perfect amp settings — Marshall DSL40CR
The Ed sheran guitar tone for “Perfect”, dialed in for a Marshall DSL40CR with a Fender Player Telecaster. Studio version, ÷ (Divide) (2017) - Acoustic fingerpicking/strumming rhythm
Martin LX1E Little Martin acoustic guitar, Fishman Sonitone pickup / studio condenser mics into pristine studio DI / preamps
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 3 |
| Reverb | 4 |
| Master | 5 |
01Acoustic Simulator / DI Preamp (Boss AC-3 or LR Baggs Venue DI)
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Because the original is played on a compact acoustic guitar, the Marshall DSL40CR must be set to its purest Classic Gain Clean mode with gain kept low at 2 to avoid any tube breakup. The mids are slightly pulled to 4 and presence dialed back to 3 to counteract the bright snap of your Telecaster single coils and mimic a wooden acoustic body. Adding onboard reverb at 4 introduces the necessary studio air and depth.
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