Highway to Hell settings for Fender Mustang LT25

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

6

Volume

6

Master

5

Bass

6

Treble

6

Reverb

0

Playing tips

• Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
• Focus on a strong down-picking technique to achieve that aggressive attack.
• Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.

Fender Mustang LT25 knobs

Gain

5.5

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (room) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the slight room ambience of the original tone.
• Maintain a tight picking attack to achieve the punchy response characteristic of the original solo.
• Focus on dynamic playing to emphasize the touch-sensitive response of the amp.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Highway to Hell?

Start from the CLASSIC ROCK preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.

Which pickup should I use for Highway to Hell?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did AC/DC use on Highway to Hell?

Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume).

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.