How to Dial In "Crabsody in Blue" by AC/DC - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Crabsody in Blue"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Let There Be Rock (1977). Let There Be Rock is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. The song is on the album's original Australian release of March 1977, which the modified international edition of July 1977 replaced. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume, the rig we use for AC/DC's other songs from Let There Be Rock, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Crabsody in Blue" Tone
What guitar did AC/DC use on "Crabsody in Blue"?
The guitar on "Crabsody in Blue" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Crabsody in Blue" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, Volume 8. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Crabsody in Blue" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Crabsody in Blue" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Crabsody in Blue" by AC/DC are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.