Peavey Classic 30 settings
Down Payment Blues settings for Peavey Classic 30
AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Down Payment Blues" riff tone on a Peavey Classic 30, set Gain 7, Volume 7, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey Classic 30 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, palm-muted rhythms to capture the punchy attack.
- Use dynamic picking to emphasize the natural overdrive from the amp.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for added warmth and subtlety in the riff.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Classic 30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971, stock)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt, non-master volume, late 1960s/early 1970s, likely JMP Plexi)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Down Payment Blues 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 Peavey Classic 30 settings for Down Payment Blues?
Set Gain 7, Volume 7, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Down Payment Blues?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did AC/DC use on Down Payment Blues?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971, stock). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt, non-master volume, late 1960s/early 1970s, likely JMP Plexi).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. 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.