Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
Hells Bells settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Hells Bells" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Leo Jaymz SC · updated 2026-06-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to capture the punchy attack.
- Use palm muting for a more defined rhythm when needed.
- Maintain a dynamic playing style to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold 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 MG15FX Gold settings for Hells Bells?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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?
These settings were adapted for a Leo Jaymz SC. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hells Bells on other amps
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- Hells Bells on Fender Frontman 10G · 2
- Hells Bells on Marshall JCM800 · 2
- Hells Bells on Boss Katana · 2
- Hells Bells on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 2
- Hells Bells on Ibanez IBZ10G V2 · 2
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15FX Gold
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
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.