Back In Black Solo Guitar Tone Settings — AC/DC
AC/DC · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 1980. Angus Young used a Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (SVDS) wireless unit for clean boost and compression. No pedals or additional effects confirmed for the clean solo section. All sources agree the signal path was guitar → SVDS → Marshall amp, no pedals. Settings and gear refer to the studio recording, not live.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
Guitar → Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost/compression) → Marshall Plexi/JMP amp → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- bright and clear
- crisp attack
- tight and percussive
- articulate single-note lines
- dynamic response to pick attack
- full-bodied
- slightly compressed (from SVDS unit)
- no audible reverb or delay
- bridge pickup bite
- classic British clean rock tone