Valeton GP-100 settings
Back in Black settings for Valeton GP-100
AC/DC · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Valeton GP-100, use the UK PLEXI amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 6. 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 2026-11-02
- Amp model
- UK PLEXI
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTube DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to replicate the original riff's clarity.
- Use palm muting selectively for added punch on the lower strings.
- Experiment with dynamics; play harder for more bite and softer for a smoother tone.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-100 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 amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-100 for Back in Black?
Use the UK PLEXI (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 6, followed by Tube Drive, Spring Reverb.
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 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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Popular songs on the Valeton GP-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.