Valeton GP-200 settings
Back in Black settings for Valeton GP-200
AC/DC · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the AC/DC "Back in Black" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the UK SLP (Marshall Super Lead Plexi) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 4, 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 Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-02
- Amp model
- UK SLP (Marshall Super Lead Plexi)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12M Greenbacks
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking technique for a percussive attack.
- Focus on palm muting for added punch on lower strings.
- Experiment with dynamics; play harder for more bite.
The original rig
What AC/DC used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 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-200 for Back in Black?
Use the UK SLP (Marshall Super Lead Plexi) (crunch channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 6, followed by TS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808), Spring Reverb (Fender 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 Epiphone Les Paul. 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-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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.