Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee settings
Back in Black settings for Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee, set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 4, Presence 6, Rhythm clip 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 4
- Presence
- 6
- Rhythm clip
- 1
- Power switch
- 10
- Channel switch output master
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking attack for percussive clarity.
- Maintain a consistent strumming pattern to emphasize the riff's rhythm.
- Experiment with palm muting to enhance the punch of the chords.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee 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 are the best Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee settings for Back in Black?
Set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 4, Presence 6, Rhythm clip 1.
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 Gibson Les Paul. 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 Marshall 2525C Mini Silver Jubilee
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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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.