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Solo Tone
Baptism By Fire
AC/DC
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (Plexi) with Marshall 1960AX 4x12 Cabinet (Celestion Greenbacks)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (Rock or Bust album). No evidence of pedals or effects used in the solo section; AC/DC are known for minimal effects, relying on amp overdrive. No evidence of Schaffer Replica or boost for this solo. Pickup is bridge. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this track.
Tone Character(10)
midrange bark and bitetight low-end responsepunchy rhythm clarityslight treble boost for lead articulationfat and focused bridge pickup tonepercussive attackdry and rawnatural tube overdriveminimal effectsstrong right-hand picking
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its speed, use of bends and vibrato, and the need for tight, aggressive picking to match the signature AC/DC lead style.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (Plexi) with Marshall 1960AX 4x12 Cabinet (Celestion Greenbacks)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (Rock or Bust album). No evidence of pedals or effects used in the solo section; AC/DC are known for minimal effects, relying on amp overdrive. No evidence of Schaffer Replica or boost for this solo. Pickup is bridge. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this track.
Tone Character(10)
midrange bark and bitetight low-end responsepunchy rhythm clarityslight treble boost for lead articulationfat and focused bridge pickup tonepercussive attackdry and rawnatural tube overdriveminimal effectsstrong right-hand picking
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its speed, use of bends and vibrato, and the need for tight, aggressive picking to match the signature AC/DC lead style.