Marshall DSL40CR settings
T.N.T. settings for Marshall DSL40CR
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "T.N.T." riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 5.5, 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
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Resonance
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone shift
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong down-picking technique for a punchy attack.
- Palm mute the lower strings for added definition in the riff.
- Keep a steady rhythm to maintain the aggressive energy.
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 (circa 1968-1970, likely stock electronics)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, no master volume)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get T.N.T. 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 T.N.T.?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.
Which pickup should I use for T.N.T.?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on T.N.T.?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely stock electronics). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, no master volume).
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.
T.N.T. on other amps
More AC/DC on the Marshall DSL40CR
- Back in Black
- Highway to Hell
- Shoot to Thrill
- Hells Bells
- You Shook Me All Night Long
- Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Popular songs on the Marshall DSL40CR
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.