Hells Bells amp settings — Marshall MG30GFX
The ACDC guitar tone for “Hells Bells”, dialed in for a Marshall MG30GFX with a Cort G. Studio version, Back in Black (1980)
1970 Gibson SG Standard into Marshall 2203 JMP Master Volume 100W head with Schaffer-Vega Diversity System boost
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
The MG30GFX's Crunch channel provides the classic Marshall JMP-style breakup needed for Angus's rhythm tone without the excessive compression of the OD channels. With the Cort G's bridge pickup, pushing the midrange to 7 compensates for solid-state dryness while maintaining the iconic punchy bark. Note that the MG30GFX faceplate lacks a dedicated Presence control, so upper-end bite is shaped directly via Treble at 6.
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