Blackstar Silverline Special settings
You Shook Me All Night Long settings for Blackstar Silverline Special
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "You Shook Me All Night Long" solo tone on a Blackstar Silverline Special, select the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 6. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Crunch
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle room ambiance.
- Pick with a firm attack to enhance the dynamic response of your tone.
- Maintain a consistent picking technique to ensure clear note separation during the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-05-11
- Preset / mode
- Super Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Blackstar Silverline Special knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- ISF
- 7
- Response
- 4
- Delay Type
- 0
- Reverb Type
- 0
- Modulation Type
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a tight, percussive attack.
- Strum aggressively to emphasize the dynamic response of the amp.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed to maintain clarity in open chords.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar Silverline Special actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 1960s/early 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Shook Me All Night Long adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts AC/DC's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Blackstar Silverline Special for You Shook Me All Night Long?
Start from the Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for You Shook Me All Night Long?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on You Shook Me All Night Long?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 1960s/early 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster FMT HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
You Shook Me All Night Long on other amps
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Fender Mustang LT25 · 4
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Marshall DSL40CR · 3
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Boss Katana · 2
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Marshall MG30FX · 2
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Positive Grid Spark 2 · 2
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Ibanez IBZ10G V2 · 2
- You Shook Me All Night Long on Boss Katana Artist Gen 3 · 2
Popular songs on the Blackstar Silverline Special
- Hotel California · Eagles
- I'm Still Standing · Elton John
- Beaches · beabadoobee
- Bags · Clairo
- Dangerous Woman · Ariana Grande
- Babydoll · Dominic Fike
- She · Harry Styles
- Wicked Game · Chris Isaak
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor · Arctic Monkeys
- Comfortably Numb · Pink Floyd
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.