Solo Tone

Rock 'N' Roll Train

AC/DC

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Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 1968-1970, Angus Young's main studio guitar)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (Plexi, vintage, with Celestion Greenback speakers)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 60s/early 70s spec)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Rock 'N' Roll Train' (Black Ice, 2008). Angus Young is known for using his vintage Gibson SG and Marshall Super Lead Plexi amps in the studio, with minimal to no pedals. No evidence of effects loop or additional effects in the solo section. No Schaffer Replica or wireless system confirmed for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

raw and punchybright and articulateclassic British crunchtight midrange focussinging sustaindynamic and touch-sensitiveno pedal colorationopen, uncompressed attackslightly biting treblepowerful, direct lead sound

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.

Sources

Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone Five myths about Angus Young’s AC/DC guitar gear that people still believe | Guitar.com AC/DC Gear Guide - Sound like Angus & Malcolm Young ...

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