Kemper Profiler Head settings
Back in Black settings for Kemper Profiler Head
AC/DC · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Kemper Profiler Head, use the Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 4, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-09-10
- Amp model
- Marshall Super Lead (Plexi)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Marshall 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1boostPure BoosterVolume 3
- 2reverbSpring ReverbTime 4 · Dripstone 3
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack for a percussive sound.
- Focus on palm muting for a chunkier tone when needed.
- Play with dynamics to emphasize the touch-sensitive response of the amp.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kemper Profiler Head 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 Kemper Profiler Head for Back in Black?
Use the Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 4, Presence 5, followed by Pure Booster, Spring Reverb.
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?
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 Kemper Profiler Head
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.