NUX Mighty 8BT MKII settings
Highway to Hell settings for NUX Mighty 8BT MKII
AC/DC · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a NUX Mighty 8BT MKII, select the Cali Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap tempo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-16
- Preset / mode
- Cali Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX Mighty 8BT MKII knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Drum volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to emphasize the aggressive tone.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and punchy.
- Focus on palm muting for added articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX Mighty 8BT 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Highway to Hell 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 preset should I use on the NUX Mighty 8BT MKII for Highway to Hell?
Start from the Cali Crunch preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap tempo 0.
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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Highway to Hell on other amps
- Highway to Hell on Fender Mustang LT25 · 202
- Highway to Hell on Boss Katana · 181
- Highway to Hell on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 103
- Highway to Hell on Boss GT-1000 · 59
- Highway to Hell on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 47
- Highway to Hell on Fender Tone Master Pro · 46
- Highway to Hell on Fender Champion 20 · 41
- Highway to Hell on Positive Grid Spark · 40
Popular songs on the NUX Mighty 8BT MKII
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love · Van Halen
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Creep · Radiohead
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.