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Solo Tone

Whole Lotta Rosie

AC/DC

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1968-1971 model, stock)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Greenbacks)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Angus Young used his main Gibson SG into a Marshall Super Lead 1959 head, no pedals, straight in. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals on the studio recording. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical AC/DC studio approach. No evidence of reverb or delay on the solo; dry, direct amp tone.

Tone Character(10)
raw and bitingtight and percussivesinging sustainbright and articulate highsmidrange punchdynamic and touch-sensitiveno audible reverb or delayclassic British crunchaggressive bridge pickup clarityloud, in-your-face solo presence

Difficulty

The solo requires fast, accurate picking, expressive bends and vibrato, and dynamic control at high volume, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

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