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Riff Tone
Hard As a Rock
AC/DC
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (mid-90s, likely 1968-1971 model, as used by Angus Young in studio)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead (100W, non-master volume, vintage or reissue)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995 (Ballbreaker album). No pedals or wireless boost used on this track; guitar plugged straight into amp. Settings are for the studio recording, not live. Pickup selector set to bridge.
Tone Character(10)
bright and snappingcrisp midsmodest gainbiting midrangecrunchy, overdriven roardirect and undiluted attackraw and uncomplicatedtight, percussive rhythmfast, aggressive pickingminimal compression
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight muting at a brisk tempo, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced techniques, making it intermediate for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (mid-90s, likely 1968-1971 model, as used by Angus Young in studio)
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead (100W, non-master volume, vintage or reissue)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1995 (Ballbreaker album). No pedals or wireless boost used on this track; guitar plugged straight into amp. Settings are for the studio recording, not live. Pickup selector set to bridge.
Tone Character(10)
bright and snappingcrisp midsmodest gainbiting midrangecrunchy, overdriven roardirect and undiluted attackraw and uncomplicatedtight, percussive rhythmfast, aggressive pickingminimal compression
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight muting at a brisk tempo, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced techniques, making it intermediate for most players.