Riff Tone

Rock 'N' Roll Damnation

AC/DC

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (circa mid-1970s, likely 1968-1971 model)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 Celestion speakers)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely original T-Top humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSchaffer-Vega / Solodallas Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (preamp/boost coloration, possibly replicated by Solodallas Schaffer Replica)

Notes

Studio recording, 1978. Angus Young's rig for 'Rock 'N' Roll Damnation' riff section. No pedals used except possibly a Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless (acting as a preamp/boost).

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulateraw, open chordsdynamic pick attackmidrange-forwardclassic Marshall crunchminimal compressionimmediate, punchy responseslight natural amp breakupno audible effects

Difficulty

The riff requires solid timing, dynamic picking, and tight muting, but uses straightforward open chords and rhythm patterns typical of classic rock.

Sources

Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone

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