Thunderstruck amp settings — Marshall MG15R
The AC/DC guitar tone for “Thunderstruck”, dialed in for a Marshall MG15R with a Epiphone SG Special. Studio version, The Razors Edge (1990)
Angus: Gibson SG Standard → Marshall 1959SLP Plexi (Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 8). Malcolm: Gretsch Jet Firebird → Marshall Super Bass 1992 (Presence 3, Bass 1, Mid 5, Treble 6, Volume 7). No pedals.
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 3 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
Original Plexi settings (Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7) translate to MG15R with gain dropped to 6 because the MG's solid-state OD channel has harsher clipping than tube power-amp breakup. Bass cut to 3 (from original's 5) because the MG lacks the low-end tightness of a 4x12 cab and the Epiphone's humbuckers are warmer than Malcolm's Filter'tron. Mid pushed to 7 to capture the signature honk. No presence knob on MG15R — treble at 6 compensates.
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