Solo Tone

Stiff Upper Lip

AC/DC

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1968 Gibson SG Standard

AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, 100W, non-master volume)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (original 1968 spec)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'Stiff Upper Lip' album. Angus Young confirmed use of his '68 SG and old Marshall Super Leads for the album. No evidence of wireless or Schaffer-Vega system used in this era; direct cable to amp. No pedalboard or effects except amp overdrive. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

gritty and powerfulclear yet grittyarticulate lead soundBritish crunchtight, punchy attacksinging sustainlots of midsnot overly distorteddynamic, touch-sensitiveclassic Marshall crunch

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead skills, with fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and tight rhythmic phrasing typical of Angus Young's style. No advanced techniques, but demands control and energy.

Sources

From the Archive: AC/DC's Angus Young and Brian Johnson Discuss the 'Stiff Upper Lip' Album | Guitar World AC/DC Members, Gear & Sound HELP W/ AC/DC guitar amp,effects settings

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