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Marshall DSL40CR settings

You Shook Me All Night Long settings for Marshall DSL40CR

AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "You Shook Me All Night Long" riff tone on a Marshall DSL40CR, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, 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
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Resonance
5
Reverb
0.5
Tone shift
0

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (room) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
  • Ensure your picking attack is dynamic to capture the touch-sensitive nature of the riff.
  • Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter, percussive sound.

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 (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 1960s/early 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Gain
5.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Marshall DSL40CR settings for You Shook Me All Night Long?

Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Resonance 5.

Which pickup should I use for You Shook Me All Night Long?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did AC/DC use on You Shook Me All Night Long?

Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 1960s/early 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.

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.

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