Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
T.N.T. settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "T.N.T." riff tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Master volume 6. 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 2026-08-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Attack the strings with a strong downstroke for added aggression.
- Keep the picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 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 SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings for T.N.T.?
Set Gain 5.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Master volume 6.
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
Popular songs on the Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
- The Metal · Tenacious D
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Mississippi Queen · Mountain
- Holy Diver · Dio
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Black Betty · Ram Jam
- Tuesday's Gone · Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Fantasy · Aldo Nova
- Rock You Like a Hurricane · Scorpions
- Holiday · Green Day
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.