Roland Cube 30 settings
Back in Black settings for Roland Cube 30
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Roland Cube 30, select the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Lead gain 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-13
- Preset / mode
- BRIT COMBO
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Roland Cube 30 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Lead gain
- 5
- Lead volume
- 6
- Clean volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong palm muting technique for tight, percussive attack.
- Dig in with your pick for a more aggressive sound.
- Focus on dynamic playing to maintain touch sensitivity.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Cube 30 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 preset should I use on the Roland Cube 30 for Back in Black?
Start from the BRIT COMBO preset, then set Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Lead gain 5.
Which pickup should I use for Back in Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7 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?
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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- Back in Black on Boss GT-1000 · 107
- Back in Black on Fender Champion 20 · 79
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Popular songs on the Roland Cube 30
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.