Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb settings
Back in Black settings for Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
AC/DC · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, select the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 4, Treble 4.5, Reverb 0, Attenuator 3, Bright switch 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Casino · updated 2026-11-10
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
- Attenuator
- 3
- Bright switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack for clarity.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a percussive effect.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for cleaner notes and harder for more aggression.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 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 preset should I use on the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb for Back in Black?
Start from the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 4, Treble 4.5, Reverb 0, Attenuator 3, Bright switch 0.
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 Epiphone Casino. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
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- Float On · Modest Mouse
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- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Fuss & Fight · Koe Wetzel
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.