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Solo Tone

Are You Ready

AC/DC

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1968-1971, as used by Angus Young in studio)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (Plexi, 100W, as used in studio for The Razors Edge era)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top, stock for era)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSchaffer Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost, likely used for solo boost)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 (The Razors Edge album). Angus Young is known to use his main Gibson SG with stock humbuckers into a cranked Marshall Plexi for solos. No evidence of additional pedals except possible Schaffer-Vega Diversity System for wireless/boost. No chorus, delay, or modulation effects audible or cited for this solo.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight and aggressive attacksinging sustainBritish crunchdynamic pick responsemoderate mids for presenceclear note separationslight boost for solosminimal reverbno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic control for sustain and articulation. While not extremely technical, it demands tight timing and confident phrasing.

Sources

Amp Settings for If You Want Blood (You've Got It) by AC/DCAC/DC Gear Guide - Sound like Angus & Malcolm YoungAC/DC - Are You Ready (Guitar Cover) : r/ACDC

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