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Riff Tone

If You Want Blood (You've Got It)

AC/DC

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1968 Gibson SG Standard
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (100W, late 60s/early 70s, non-master volume)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1978. Angus Young's main rig for the recording of 'If You Want Blood (You've Got It)' riff section. No pedals used in the signal chain for the riff; amp cranked for natural overdrive. Reverb possibly added in mix or via amp room mic, but not from pedals. No evidence of effects loop or additional effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
classic Marshall crunchraw and bitingtight and percussiveopen and dynamicclear chord definitionaggressive pick attackslight room/amp reverbBritish rock midrangeminimal compressionarticulate, not muddy

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, relentless downstroke picking, and the need for tight, percussive rhythm with dynamic control. While not technically advanced, maintaining the groove and energy is challenging.

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