Thunderstruck amp settings — V-TONE Ega 39 SB
The AC/DC guitar tone for “Thunderstruck”, dialed in for a V-TONE Ega 39 SB with a V-TONE EGA 39 SB. Studio version, The Razors Edge (1990) — iconic opening arpeggio and rhythm riff
1963 Gretsch Jet Firebird (Filter'Tron humbucker), 1971 Marshall JMP Super Bass 100W, Marshall 1960B 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s, straight-in no pedals
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 5 |
| Bass | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Boss SD-1 or Tube Screamer OD
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; push into a clean channel for tight British crunch
The V-Tone beginner practice amp is an unstandardized solid-state unit with basic 2-band EQ (bass and treble only, no mid or presence controls), so knob names and responses reflect generic practice-amp circuits. Set the drive channel around 5 to capture Angus and Malcolm's open-chord crunch without turning into fizzy modern distortion. Keep bass low to match the Marshall Super Bass tight low-end roll-off and push treble for the signature top-end bite.
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