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Kozmos Blaze 30 settings

Highway to Hell settings for Kozmos Blaze 30

AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a Kozmos Blaze 30, select the Distortion preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Wah 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-05

Preset / mode
Distortion
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Kozmos Blaze 30 knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Mid
7
Treble
6
Reverb
0
Wah
0
Phaser
0
Vibrato
0
Guitar gain
7
Power button
1
Master volume
8
Seven band eq
5
Amp type selector
3
System reset button
0
Input channel selector
0

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to achieve that raw energy.
  • Keep your playing straightforward and avoid excessive embellishments.

The original rig

What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Kozmos Blaze 30 actually has.

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)
Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
Full Highway to Hell tone breakdown, effects and sources →

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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 Kozmos Blaze 30 for Highway to Hell?

Start from the Distortion preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Wah 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 Squier Stratocaster. 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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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.