Marshall MG30FX settings
You Shook Me All Night Long settings for Marshall MG30FX
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "You Shook Me All Night Long" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul Standard Pro · updated 2026-07-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
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.
- Play with a dynamic touch to achieve the percussive rhythm characteristic of the original riff.
- Focus on clear note separation by using a light attack on the strings.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Shook Me All Night Long 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 MG30FX settings for You Shook Me All Night Long?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
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 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Pro. 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 MG30FX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.