Marshall DSL100H settings
Back in Black settings for Marshall DSL100H
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Marshall DSL100H, set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 7.5, Treble 4.5, Presence 5.5, Resonance 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM · updated 2026-05-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL100H knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Resonance
- 0
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
- Master volume i
- 0
- Ultra gain gain
- 0
- Master volume ii
- 0
- Classic gain gain
- 5
- Ultra gain reverb
- 0
- Ultra gain volume
- 0
- Classic gain reverb
- 0
- Classic gain volume
- 6
- Pentode triode switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong palm muting technique for tight, percussive attack.
- Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of chords.
- Experiment with picking harder for a more aggressive sound.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL100H 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 DSL100H settings for Back in Black?
Set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 7.5, Treble 4.5, Presence 5.5, Resonance 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 Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH 2PT CM. 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 DSL100H
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Lithium · Nirvana
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.