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It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) Guitar Tone Settings
AC/DC · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG Standard
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 100W
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1975
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain6
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- raw and powerful
- biting midrange
- punchy and dynamic
- classic rock crunch
- articulate and aggressive
Notes & Caveats
- Exact amp settings are estimated based on typical settings for this setup.
- Specific pedal usage is not documented; inferred from typical practices.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. AC/DC's tone during this era was characterized by a crunchy, mid-forward sound typical of British rock. The gain is set to achieve a classic hard rock crunch, with balanced EQ settings to match the band's signature sound. Reverb is minimal to maintain the dry, punchy tone of the recording.