Riff Tone

Back In Black

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1970 Gibson SG Standard

AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Plexi) head into Marshall 1960AX/BX 4x12 cabinets

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock 1970 SG Standard)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. No pedals or effects used for clean/riff sections. Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless unit was sometimes used for signal boost, but not an effect pedal. Clean tone achieved by rolling back guitar volume and picking dynamics. No evidence of chorus, delay, or reverb pedals or amp effects on the clean/riff sections.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussivedry and unprocessedcrisp attackclear note separationminimal sustaindynamic response to pickingslightly biting midsno audible effectsclassic British clean tone

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempos.

Sources

Tone Settings for Back in Black by AC/DC (guitar and amp) - Guitar Chalk Gear And Settings Used In AC/DC's Iconic 'Back in Black' | Ultimate Guitar AC/DC – Back In Black - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album The Ultimate Gear Guide to AC/DC's 'Back In Black' Album | Ultimate Guitar

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