Scars amp settings — Marshall DSL20HR
The Papa Roach guitar tone for “Scars”, dialed in for a Marshall DSL20HR with a Rj guitars broadcaster. Studio version, Getting Away with Murder (2004)
Schecter Jerry Horton Tempest (Seymour Duncan Invader humbucker) → Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 5 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
The Mesa Rectifier is scooped and thick by design; your DSL20HR is mid-forward with more bite around 2-3kHz. Push mid +1 (to 7) to compensate for the Rectifier's natural mid-scoop, pull bass -1 (to 4) because the DSL's low-end is tighter, and drop presence -1 (to 5) to avoid the Marshall's tendency toward fizz. Use the Ultra Gain channel in Green/Crunch mode — this isn't a high-gain tone, it's moderate drive with note clarity.
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