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Distorted Tone
If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
AC/DC
Bassrock1970s
Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (sunburst, late 1970s)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s, likely blue-line or black-line head with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Live album, recorded 1978, released 1978; Powerage tour; likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend; no evidence of pedals or studio trickery.
Tone Character(10)
gritty upper-midspunchy low endslight tube overdriveaggressive pick attacktight and focused lowsclassic rock grindpresent but not harsh trebleno modern pedal colorationdynamic response to playingaudible amp breakup
Difficulty
The part is mostly root notes and driving eighths, but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to lock with the band at high energy.
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Original Gear
BassFender Precision Bass (sunburst, late 1970s)
AmpAmpeg SVT (1970s, likely blue-line or black-line head with 8x10 cab)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Live album, recorded 1978, released 1978; Powerage tour; likely amp-mic'd with possible DI blend; no evidence of pedals or studio trickery.
Tone Character(10)
gritty upper-midspunchy low endslight tube overdriveaggressive pick attacktight and focused lowsclassic rock grindpresent but not harsh trebleno modern pedal colorationdynamic response to playingaudible amp breakup
Difficulty
The part is mostly root notes and driving eighths, but requires a strong, consistent pick attack and tight timing to lock with the band at high energy.