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Clean Tone
Highway to Hell
AC/DC
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (late 1970s, likely pre-EB, 2-band EQ)
AmpMarshall Super Bass (likely 100W, late 1970s, studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, 'Highway to Hell' album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear and punchyno audible distortioneven dynamicsslightly scooped midsdeep and solidsupportive, not prominentquick note decayclassic rock foundation
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the groove with root notes and a steady pulse, requiring solid timing but minimal technical challenge.
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Original Gear
BassMusic Man StingRay (late 1970s, likely pre-EB, 2-band EQ)
AmpMarshall Super Bass (likely 100W, late 1970s, studio use)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979, 'Highway to Hell' album sessions
Tone Character(9)
tight low endclear and punchyno audible distortioneven dynamicsslightly scooped midsdeep and solidsupportive, not prominentquick note decayclassic rock foundation
Difficulty
The bass line is straightforward, supporting the groove with root notes and a steady pulse, requiring solid timing but minimal technical challenge.