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Positive Grid Spark 2 settings

You Shook Me All Night Long settings for Positive Grid Spark 2

AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "You Shook Me All Night Long" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 2, select the British 30 preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline · updated 2026-11-06

Preset / mode
British 30
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Positive Grid Spark 2 knobs

Gain
5.5
Bass
5
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Reverb
0.5
Music volume
5
Guitar volume
8

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (Room) · 0.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the room ambiance of the original tone.
  • Play with a dynamic touch to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the riff.
  • Ensure your picking is consistent to maintain clear note separation.

The original rig

What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 2 actually has.

Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 1960s/early 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Gain
5.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
6.5
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark 2 for You Shook Me All Night Long?

Start from the British 30 preset, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Music volume 5.

Which pickup should I use for You Shook Me All Night Long?

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

What gear did AC/DC use on You Shook Me All Night Long?

Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1971 model). Amp: Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 1960s/early 1970s model) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline. 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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