Solo Tone

Let There Be Rock

AC/DC

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (circa 1968-1971, likely with Maestro Vibrola removed)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt, late '60s/early '70s, non-master volume, EL34s, 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely patent sticker or early T-Top)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

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

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Angus Young plugged straight into the amp, no pedalboard. The Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless unit (with built-in boost/compression) was likely used in the studio, as confirmed by multiple sources. No effects loop or amp-based effects. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects on the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

raw and aggressivebright and articulatetight and percussivedynamic and touch-sensitivevicious crunchdirect and undiluted attacksinging sustainbiting solo tonehigh output, but not high-gainopen, uncompressed feel

Difficulty

The solo is challenging due to its fast tempo, aggressive picking, and expressive bends/vibrato, requiring both technical skill and stamina to maintain energy and articulation throughout the extended solo section.

Sources

Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone AC/DC Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard AC/DC guitar tech Trace Foster explains why Angus Young’s live sound requires no fewer than 12 Marshall stacks | MusicRadar [DISCUSSION] Angus Young's guitar tone

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