Solo Tone

Fly On the Wall

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1973, with Vibrola removed)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt, late 1960s/early 1970s, non-master volume head, likely with Schaffer-Vega Diversity System preamp/boost in studio)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, low-output, vintage spec)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb0

presence3

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSchaffer-Vega / SoloDallas Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (preamp/boost, modern: SoloDallas Schaffer Replica)

Notes

Studio recording, 1985. Angus Young plugged straight into the Marshall Super Lead, with the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless preamp/boost) used as a studio preamp/boost. No pedals except for the Schaffer Replica (preamp/boost) in the studio. No time-based or modulation effects. Settings reflect studio use for the solo section of 'Fly On the Wall'.

Tone Character(10)

bright and punchyarticulate and cuttingvicious crunchclear note separationclassic Marshall amp saturationminimal compressionraw and directnot overly distortedfocused midrangetight low end

Difficulty

The solo features moderately fast pentatonic licks, aggressive bends, and requires precise picking and vibrato control. While not extremely technical, the speed, articulation, and energy demand solid intermediate skills.

Sources

Fly On The Wall (Guitar Cover) : r/ACDC - Reddit Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone | Guitar World Master the Iconic ACDC Guitar Sound: Beginner Guitar Tips How much do you know about Angus Young's gear? : r/ACDC

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