How to Dial In "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder" by AC/DC - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder"
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 Rock or Bust (2014). A mid-tempo groove built on a crunchy open-chord riff, with a bluesy lead break. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Angus Young Signature SG through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder" Tone
What guitar did AC/DC use on "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder"?
The guitar on "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Gibson Angus Young Signature SG above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder" 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.
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