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Riff Tone

Moneytalks

AC/DC

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G6131 Jet Firebird (Malcolm Young's main guitar, studio recording era)
AmpMarshall Super Bass 100 (model 1992, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely used in studio for 'Moneytalks')

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 (The Razor's Edge). Malcolm Young's rhythm tone. Guitar typically strung with heavy gauge strings (12-52, wound G). Pickup selector set to bridge. Volume rolled back to avoid excessive distortion. No pedals or effects except possible minimal amp reverb. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and known studio practices for Malcolm Young. No evidence of live/touring rig or alternate gear for this song's recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivedry, punchy midrangebright and articulateminimal sustainfocused, woody low-midsclear note separationaggressive, hard-picked attackclassic Marshall crunchuncompressed, natural dynamicsno audible effects or ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires strong, consistent picking and tight muting for clarity, but uses straightforward chord shapes and rhythms typical of classic rock.

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