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NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII settings

Highway to Hell settings for NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII

AC/DC · adapted 10 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII, use the Plexi 100W amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM · updated 2026-10-25

Amp model
Plexi 100W
Channel
Crunch
Cab
4x12 cabinet
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
6
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
  3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use a strong pick attack for clarity and aggression.
  • Maintain a steady palm muting technique for tightness in the riff.
  • Focus on rhythmic precision to capture the driving energy of the riff.

The original rig

What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII actually has.

Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume)
Gain
6
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII for Highway to Hell?

Use the Plexi 100W (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, followed by T Screamer, Spring, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Highway to Hell?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did AC/DC use on Highway to Hell?

Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (late 1960s, likely 1968-1970, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, no master volume).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 212VFM. 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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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.