Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Hells Bells settings for Fender Mustang LT25
AC/DC · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Hells Bells" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-10-22
- Preset / mode
- CLASSIC ROCK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking to enhance the rhythm.
- Use palm muting for added punch on the lower strings.
- Aim for articulate note separation to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970 Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- Late-’70s Marshall 2203 JMP 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion G12M greenback speakers
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hells Bells 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 Fender Mustang LT25 for Hells Bells?
Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 5.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Hells Bells?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did AC/DC use on Hells Bells?
Guitar: 1970 Gibson SG Standard. Amp: Late-’70s Marshall 2203 JMP 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion G12M greenback speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hells Bells on other amps
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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.