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Solo Tone

For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1970 Gibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (late 1970s/early 1980s, likely JMP era)
PickupsGibson T-Top humbucking pickups

Amp Settings

gain6
bass5
mid4.5
treble6
reverb1
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSchaffer Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost/compression)

Notes

Studio recording, 1981. Angus Young plugged straight into the amp, no pedals except for the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost/compression) used as a preamp/boost. No evidence of additional effects or pedals on the original studio solo. Cabinet: Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12M Greenback speakers.

Tone Character(10)
raw and uncomplicatedvicious crunchsinging sustaintight and articulatedynamic and touch-sensitiveBritish crunchaggressive bridge pickupdirect and undiluted attackpowerful pentatonic licksno pedal coloration

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and precise articulation at loud volumes. The lack of effects means the player must control dynamics and sustain purely through touch and amp response.

Sources

For Those About To Rock (We Salute You) - Guitar Cover : r/ACDCAngus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's toneAngus's guitar tone : r/ACDCAngus Young's SG Guitars, Gear & Amps

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