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Roland Micro Cube settings

Highway to Hell settings for Roland Micro Cube

AC/DC · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the AC/DC "Highway to Hell" riff tone on a Roland Micro Cube, select the CLASSIC STACK preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 7, Tone 6, Efx type 0, Tuning fork 0, Delay reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-19

Preset / mode
CLASSIC STACK
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Roland Micro Cube knobs

Gain
6
Volume
7
Tone
6
Efx type
0
Tuning fork
0
Delay reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound.
  • Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack.
  • Keep a steady rhythm to maintain the driving energy of the riff.

The original rig

What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Roland Micro Cube 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 preset should I use on the Roland Micro Cube for Highway to Hell?

Start from the CLASSIC STACK preset, then set Gain 6, Volume 7, Tone 6, Efx type 0, Tuning fork 0, Delay reverb 0.

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 Squier 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.