Solo Tone

Rock or Bust

AC/DC

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (Angus Young signature, likely 1968-1970s spec)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (vintage, non-master volume, cranked)

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

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSoloDallas SoloDallas The Schaffer Replica

Notes

Studio recording for 'Rock or Bust' (2014), solo section. Angus Young is known for using his vintage Gibson SG into a Marshall Super Lead, with the Schaffer Replica pedal (replicating the Schaffer-Vega wireless preamp/boost/compression) as his only effect. No evidence of additional pedals or amp-based effects. No reverb or delay is audible or cited. All gain comes from amp volume and Schaffer Replica. Pickup selector set to bridge for solos.

Tone Character(10)

tight and bitingdynamic crunchsinging sustainraw and pureprominent midsbright and articulateaggressive picking attackdry, direct soundslight compression from Schaffer Replicano ambient effects

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced blues-rock technique, with fast runs, expressive bends, and dynamic picking, but does not involve extreme technical demands or complex timing.

Sources

Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone | Guitar World Amp Settings for Highway to Hell by AC/DC (album tone)AC/DC - Angus Young's Guitar Gear Rig and Equipment

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