Marshall DSL20CR settings
Highway to Hell settings for Marshall DSL20CR
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a Marshall DSL20CR, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Standard Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL20CR knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
- Output mode
- 2
- Ultra gain volume
- 5
- Classic gain volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity and punch.
- Focus on palm muting for tight, rhythmic sections.
- Keep your playing aggressive and straightforward to match the tone.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall DSL20CR 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Highway to Hell 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 DSL20CR settings for Highway to Hell?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
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 Fender Standard Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Highway to Hell on other amps
- Highway to Hell on Fender Mustang LT25 · 202
- Highway to Hell on Boss Katana · 181
- Highway to Hell on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 103
- Highway to Hell on Boss GT-1000 · 59
- Highway to Hell on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 47
- Highway to Hell on Fender Tone Master Pro · 46
- Highway to Hell on Fender Champion 20 · 41
- Highway to Hell on Positive Grid Spark · 40
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL20CR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- One · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crossroads · Cream
- The Shortest Straw · Metallica
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.