T.N.T. amp settings — Marshall MG15R

The AC/DC guitar tone for “T.N.T.”, dialed in for a Marshall MG15R with a Epiphone SG Special. Studio version, T.N.T. album (1975 Australian release) / High Voltage (1976 international)

Original rig

1968 Gibson SG Standard with stock humbuckers → Marshall 1959 Super Lead Plexi cranked, no pedals

Crunchy mid-forward rhythm with aggressive bite and natural tube compression

Amp settings — Marshall MG15R

CHANNELOverdrive (OD)

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	6
Bass	4
Mid	7
Treble	6
Reverb	0
Master	5

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Guitar

PICKUPbridge TONE8 VOLUME10

Why these settings

The MG15R's solid-state OD channel lacks the natural tube compression of a cranked Plexi, so gain at 6 compensates for the missing power tube saturation. Mid pushed to 7 replicates the Plexi's mid-forward bark that the MG's more modern voicing naturally scoops. Treble at 6 avoids the solid-state fizz that appears above 7 on this amp.

PRO TIPRoll your guitar volume to 7-8 for the rhythm parts to clean up the attack slightly, then slam it back to 10 for the solo—this is Angus's signature dynamic trick and works even on solid-state amps.

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