Angus Young Amp Settings
EQ dial positions, gain structure, and how to replicate the sound on any amp
Marshall Super Lead 100W (Plexi) — Dial Settings
SourcedAll values on a 0–10 scale. Adjust by ear — room acoustics and specific amp variants affect the exact position.
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- Use the amp's own drive channel rather than stacking too many pedals —Angus Young's tone benefits from amp-driven saturation.
- Don't scoop the mids. Angus Young's mid-forward voicing is essential to cut through the mix.
- Master volume matters — many classic tones only work at significant volume when tubes are working hard.
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Angus Young Amp Settings — Common Questions
Angus Young uses the Marshall Super Lead 100W (Plexi) with Gain at 10, Bass at 7, Mid at 6, Treble at 8, and Presence at 8. Marshall Super Lead 100W cranked at full stage volume — no pedals, all power amp saturation. High treble and presence for cut and attack. SG bridge humbucker, guitar volume and tone at 10.
Angus Young's primary amp is the Marshall Super Lead 100W (Plexi). At different budgets, similar tones can be achieved with: Boss Katana 50 MkII (£200 · Beginner), Boss Katana 100 MkII (£500 · Sweet Spot), Marshall DSL40CR (£1,000 · Pro-Level), Marshall DSL100H (£2,500 · Premium).
Angus Young sets Gain to 10 on the Marshall Super Lead 100W (Plexi). Marshall Super Lead 100W cranked at full stage volume — no pedals, all power amp saturation.
You can get close to Angus Young's tone on any amp by focusing on the EQ character rather than specific gain levels. Key: keep the mids high (7–8) — mid-forward voicing is critical. Use the amp's drive channel rather than external pedals for the primary distortion. A Boss Katana or Blackstar HT series can approximate the tone at low cost.
For Angus Young's EQ signature: Bass 6/10, Mid 9/10, Treble 6/10, Presence 6/10. The tone is characterised as: raw-crunch, amp-driven, mid-forward. These are starting points — fine-tune by ear to your specific amp and room.