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Solo Tone

Rock 'N' Roll Train

AC/DC

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 1968-1970, Angus Young's main studio guitar)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (Plexi, vintage, with Celestion Greenback speakers)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Rock 'N' Roll Train' (Black Ice, 2008). Angus Young is known for using his vintage Gibson SG and Marshall Super Lead Plexi amps in the studio, with minimal to no pedals. No evidence of effects loop or additional effects in the solo section. No Schaffer Replica or wireless system confirmed for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
raw and punchybright and articulateclassic British crunchtight midrange focussinging sustaindynamic and touch-sensitiveno pedal colorationopen, uncompressed attackslightly biting treblepowerful, direct lead sound

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, including fast pentatonic licks, expressive bends, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced shred or complex timing.

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