Marshall DSL40CR settings
Shoot to Thrill settings for Marshall DSL40CR
AC/DC · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Shoot to Thrill" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 6.5, 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 Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition · updated 2026-07-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall DSL40CR knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Palm mute for a tighter sound on lower strings.
- Focus on dynamic playing to capture 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 Marshall DSL40CR actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (Angus Young, rhythm/riff section)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (non-master volume, late 1970s/early 1980s)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Shoot to Thrill 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 DSL40CR settings for Shoot to Thrill?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for Shoot to Thrill?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Shoot to Thrill?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (Angus Young, rhythm/riff section). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (non-master volume, late 1970s/early 1980s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Standard Gold Series Limited Edition. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Shoot to Thrill on other amps
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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.