Mooer GE200 settings
Back in Black settings for Mooer GE200
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Mooer GE200, use the PLEXI LEAD amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, 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 ESP EC-1000 · updated 2026-09-08
- Amp model
- PLEXI LEAD
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- Marshall 4x12 with Greenback speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTUBE DRGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSPRINGMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNOISE KILLERRelease 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to capture the essence of the riff.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize the rhythm and add punch.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a clear, biting top end.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer GE200 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 GE200 for Back in Black?
Use the PLEXI LEAD (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by TUBE DR, SPRING, NOISE KILLER.
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 ESP EC-1000. 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 Mooer GE200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Time to Surrender · Winger
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.