Solo Tone

Have a Drink On Me

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (late '60s/early '70s, likely 1967-1970 model)

AmpMarshall 1959 SLP 100W Super Lead (with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion Greenbacks), Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (used as wireless/boost/compressor)

PickupsGibson T-Top humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7.5

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

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

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. Angus Young's solo tone on 'Have a Drink On Me' from the 'Back in Black' album. Used Schaffer-Vega Diversity System for solo boost/compression. No effects pedals except Schaffer-Vega (not a stompbox, but a wireless/boost/compressor unit). No time-based or modulation effects. All overdrive from amp and Schaffer-Vega. No reverb or delay used on amp or pedals. Pickup selector set to bridge. No evidence of pedals or amp effects beyond Schaffer-Vega.

Tone Character(10)

mid-rangey and vintage-soundingvicious crunchsinging sustaintight, articulate lead toneaggressive bridge pickup bitedynamic, touch-sensitive responseclear, punchy attackBritish crunchno pedal colorationamp-driven overdrive

Difficulty

The solo requires solid control of pentatonic/blues licks at a brisk tempo, with aggressive bends and vibrato, but does not involve advanced shred techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone | Guitar World Gear And Settings Used In AC/DC's Iconic 'Back in Black' | Ultimate Guitar AC/DC – Back In Black - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Another attempt to achieve a guitar tone similar to Malcolm ...

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