Solo Tone
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
AC/DC
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely Angus Young's main SG at the time)
AmpMarshall Super Bass (late 1960s, slightly modified, used for studio recording of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely patent sticker or early T-Top, stock for late 60s SGs)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1976. Angus Young's solo tone. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp and possibly studio reverb. All sources confirm Marshall Super Bass as main amp for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and powerfulraw, aggressive energyclear yet grittycrunchy dirty guitarsmean, but not fuzzyarticulateBritish crunchtight, punchy foundationsinging sustainnot high-gain, classic rock crunch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level classic rock phrasing, strong vibrato, and confident bends, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1970, likely Angus Young's main SG at the time)
AmpMarshall Super Bass (late 1960s, slightly modified, used for studio recording of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely patent sticker or early T-Top, stock for late 60s SGs)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1976. Angus Young's solo tone. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp and possibly studio reverb. All sources confirm Marshall Super Bass as main amp for this era and song. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and powerfulraw, aggressive energyclear yet grittycrunchy dirty guitarsmean, but not fuzzyarticulateBritish crunchtight, punchy foundationsinging sustainnot high-gain, classic rock crunch
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level classic rock phrasing, strong vibrato, and confident bends, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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