Solo Tone

You Shook Me All Night Long

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (late 1960s/early 1970s, likely 1970-71 model, used by Angus Young on Back In Black sessions)

AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, vintage output, likely T-Top or patent sticker humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostSchaffer Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless preamp/boost circuit, not a pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. Angus Young used his main Gibson SG into a Marshall Super Lead, no pedals except possibly a Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless preamp/boost). Reverb was likely added in the studio or via amp room mic. No evidence of additional pedals or effects on the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchbiting lead tonetight, focused attacksinging sustainclear note separationdynamic response to pickingslightly compressed from amp and wireless preampnot high-gain, edge-of-breakupbright and articulateminimal effects, dry sound

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of bends, vibrato, and phrasing, with fast pentatonic licks and dynamic picking. While not extremely technical, the feel and articulation demand solid technique and timing.

Sources

Angus Young's SG Guitars, Gear & Amps | Equipboard Angus Young's guitars and gear: nail the AC/DC star's tone | Guitar World AC/DC – Back In Black - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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