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RockJam 20 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier (RJ20WAR2) settings

Highway to Hell settings for RockJam 20 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier (RJ20WAR2)

AC/DC · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a RockJam 20 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier (RJ20WAR2), set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-09

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

RockJam 20 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier (RJ20WAR2) knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
7

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
  • Focus on aggressive picking to emphasize the crunch.
  • Keep your attack consistent to maintain clarity in the riff.

The original rig

What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your RockJam 20 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier (RJ20WAR2) 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 are the best RockJam 20 Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier (RJ20WAR2) settings for Highway to Hell?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.

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 Fender Stratocaster. 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.