GuitarDistortedSolo
Gone Shootin' Solo Guitar Tone Settings — AC/DC
AC/DC · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1968-1971, stock)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely patent sticker or early T-Top, stock)
Amp
Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, non-master volume, no effects loop)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1977-78 for Powerage album. Angus Young is known for using his Gibson SG into a cranked Marshall Super Lead with no pedals or effects for studio work. No evidence of pedals or effects on this track. No Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (wireless/boost) on Powerage era studio recordings. No amp reverb or delay. All sources confirm a straight guitar-to-amp signal chain for this era and song.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain6.5
Reverb0
Treble5.5
Presence3
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Tone Character
- British crunch
- open and dynamic
- clear, biting attack
- touch-sensitive
- raw and uncompressed
- slight natural amp compression
- bright and articulate
- no pedal coloration
- classic Marshall breakup
- tight, percussive rhythm