Solo Tone

Big Jack

AC/DC

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (late 1960s or early 1970s, likely 1968-1970, as used by Angus Young on Black Ice sessions)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (100W Plexi, vintage or reissue, likely with Marshall 1960AX 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Greenbacks)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original T-Top or '57 Classic-style humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSoloDallas SoloDallas The Schaffer Replica

Notes

Studio recording for 'Big Jack' (Black Ice, 2008). Angus Young is known for running his SG straight into a cranked Marshall Super Lead, with minimal effects. The Schaffer Replica (SoloDallas) preamp/boost is often used in studio and live for solo boost and added compression. No evidence of additional effects or pedals for this solo except possible Schaffer Replica. Pickup is bridge position. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible. Minimal or no reverb, as per AC/DC's classic dry tone.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and dynamicbright and punchymidrange barktight low endsharp but not harsh trebledry, minimal ambienceaggressive bridge pickup bitenatural tube overdrivepercussive attacksinging sustain on single notes

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level technique with fast pentatonic runs, expressive bends, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.

Sources

Amp Settings for T.N.T. by AC/DC (guitars and tone) - Guitar Chalk Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone | Guitar World How I Get The AC/DC Tone Using The SoloDallas Storm + Marshall Origin20H AC/DC Amp Settings | ACDCfans.net AC/DC Gear Guide - Sound like Angus & Malcolm Young - YouTube

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