Solo Tone

Baptism By Fire

AC/DC

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard

AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (Plexi) with Marshall 1960AX 4x12 Cabinet (Celestion Greenbacks)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock or Angus Young signature, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2014 (Rock or Bust album). No evidence of pedals or effects used in the solo section; AC/DC are known for minimal effects, relying on amp overdrive. No evidence of Schaffer Replica or boost for this solo. Pickup is bridge. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this track.

Tone Character(10)

midrange bark and bitetight low-end responsepunchy rhythm clarityslight treble boost for lead articulationfat and focused bridge pickup tonepercussive attackdry and rawnatural tube overdriveminimal effectsstrong right-hand picking

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its speed, use of bends and vibrato, and the need for tight, aggressive picking to match the signature AC/DC lead style.

Sources

Amp Settings for T.N.T. by AC/DC (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk Amp Settings for Hells Bells by AC/DC (guitars and tone)AC/DC Amp Settings Amp Settings for Highway to Hell by AC/DC (album tone)

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