Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro settings
Back in Black settings for Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro
AC/DC · adapted 15 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro, use the PLX 100 (Marshall Plexi 100) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-11-05
- Amp model
- PLX 100 (Marshall Plexi 100)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 with Celestion G12M Greenbacks
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdrive808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to match the original riff's clarity.
- Use palm muting for added punch and definition in the riff.
- Maintain a dynamic playing style to capture the touch-sensitive response of the original tone.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black 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 amp model should I use on the Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro for Back in Black?
Use the PLX 100 (Marshall Plexi 100) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by 808 (Ibanez TS808), Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. 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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- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Raining Blood · Slayer
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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.