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Solo Tone

Hells Bells (Live)

AC/DC

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1970 Gibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall 2203 JMP 100-watt head (live, solo section)

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Live performance, post-1980 (Back in Black era); Angus Young's solo tone uses his main SG and Marshall 2203 JMP head, with Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost) in signal chain. No other effects or pedals confirmed for live solo sections. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in live solo.

Tone Character(10)
midrange growlthick saturated gritcrisp treblecrunchy overdriveBritish crunchtight and punchydynamic and touch-sensitivesinging sustainaggressive pick attackclassic rock lead

Difficulty

The solo requires solid classic rock lead technique, fast pentatonic runs, expressive bends, and precise timing, but does not involve advanced shred techniques or complex chord voicings.

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