Solo Tone

Big Gun

AC/DC

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s or late 1960s, likely with vibrola removed)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt Plexi, likely late 60s/early 70s, with Celestion Greenback speakers)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top or patent sticker type)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb0.5

presence4

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSoloDallas SoloDallas Schaffer Replica

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Angus Young is known for using his SG into Marshall Super Lead amps with minimal effects. For 'Big Gun', the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless preamp/boost) or a modern Schaffer Replica pedal may have been used for added gain and compression, as per era and studio practices. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

biting midrange attacktight, percussive rhythmsinging sustain in soloraw, open crunchbright and articulate highsdynamic, touch-sensitive responseminimal compressionno excessive saturationclassic British crunchfocused, punchy lead tone

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of classic rock lead techniques, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic picking, but does not reach shred-level complexity.

Sources

Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone | Guitar World AC/DC Gear Guide - Sound like Angus & Malcolm Young - YouTube AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill: Getting the AC/DC Sound with SoloDallas (Guitar Lesson) How to play

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