Solo Tone

Moneytalks

AC/DC

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (late 1960s or early 1970s, likely 1968-1971, as used by Angus Young on 'The Razors Edge')

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head (likely late 60s/early 70s, as used in studio for 'The Razors Edge')

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely patent number or T-Top type)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Angus Young's solo was overdubbed in the studio. No evidence of pedals except possible Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost) as used on other late 80s/early 90s sessions. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the solo. Guitar is almost certainly bridge pickup, as per Angus's typical solo tone. No evidence of amp reverb or delay. All evidence points to a straight guitar-amp signal chain for the solo.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchtight, punchy attacksinging sustain on bendsbright and articulate highsmid-forward solo presencedynamic, touch-sensitive responseno audible reverb or delayraw, unprocessed amp toneslight natural compression from ampclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of bends, vibrato, and picking, with fast passages and dynamic articulation typical of Angus Young's style.

Sources

Angus Young's guitar tone on AC/DC's Hells Bells MONEYTALKS TAB by AC/DC @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com MONEYTALKS TAB by AC/DC @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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