Boss GT-1000 settings
Back in Black settings for Boss GT-1000
AC/DC · adapted 107 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Boss GT-1000, use the BRIT STACK (Marshall 1959) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7.5, Treble 4.5, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-14
- Amp model
- BRIT STACK (Marshall 1959)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1boostCLEAN BOOSTGain 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSPRINGMix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack with your picking hand.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a chunkier sound.
- Experiment with finger dynamics to achieve a raw, uncompressed feel.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GT-1000 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black 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 amp model should I use on the Boss GT-1000 for Back in Black?
Use the BRIT STACK (Marshall 1959) (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7.5, Treble 4.5, Presence 5.5, followed by CLEAN BOOST, SPRING.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Back in Black on other amps
Popular songs on the Boss GT-1000
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.