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Solo Tone

Fly On the Wall

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1973, with Vibrola removed)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt, late 1960s/early 1970s, non-master volume head, likely with Schaffer-Vega Diversity System preamp/boost in studio)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1985. Angus Young plugged straight into the Marshall Super Lead, with the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless preamp/boost) used as a studio preamp/boost. No pedals except for the Schaffer Replica (preamp/boost) in the studio. No time-based or modulation effects. Settings reflect studio use for the solo section of 'Fly On the Wall'.

Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyarticulate and cuttingvicious crunchclear note separationclassic Marshall amp saturationminimal compressionraw and directnot overly distortedfocused midrangetight low end

Difficulty

The solo features moderately fast pentatonic licks, aggressive bends, and requires precise picking and vibrato control. While not extremely technical, the speed, articulation, and energy demand solid intermediate skills.

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