Marshall JCM 800 2210 settings
Hells Bells settings for Marshall JCM 800 2210
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Hells Bells" riff tone on a Marshall JCM 800 2210, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-05
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall JCM 800 2210 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Master volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on strong downstrokes for a punchy attack.
- Experiment with dynamics; let some notes ring out while muting others.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM 800 2210 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970 Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- Late-’70s Marshall 2203 JMP 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion G12M greenback speakers
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hells Bells 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 JCM 800 2210 settings for Hells Bells?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Hells Bells?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did AC/DC use on Hells Bells?
Guitar: 1970 Gibson SG Standard. Amp: Late-’70s Marshall 2203 JMP 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion G12M greenback speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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 JCM 800 2210
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- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- you're in trouble · Unknown (likely Ratt, based on only song-specific source)
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.