Roland CUBE-20XL settings
Back in Black settings for Roland CUBE-20XL
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Roland CUBE-20XL, set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 0, Efx solo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Roland CUBE-20XL knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
- Efx solo
- 0
- Power squeezer switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight picking attack for clarity.
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for a percussive effect.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the touch-sensitive response.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland CUBE-20XL actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 4.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Back in Black 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 Roland CUBE-20XL settings for Back in Black?
Set Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5, Reverb 0, Efx solo 0.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did AC/DC use on Back in Black?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (1970s, likely '69-'73, stock humbuckers). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi (1970s, 4-input, non-master volume, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar. 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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Popular songs on the Roland CUBE-20XL
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Beat It · Michael Jackson
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 18 And Life · Skid Row
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.