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Rock 'N' Roll Damnation Riff Guitar Tone Settings — AC/DC

AC/DC · 1970s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (circa mid-1970s, likely 1968-1971 model)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely original T-Top humbuckers)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 Celestion speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1978. Angus Young's rig for 'Rock 'N' Roll Damnation' riff section. No pedals used except possibly a Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless (acting as a preamp/boost).

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (preamp/boost coloration, possibly replicated by Solodallas Schaffer Replica) · boost

Gibson SG Standard → Schaffer-Vega Diversity System (preamp/boost) → Marshall Super Lead 1959 → Marshall 4x12 cab

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • bright and articulate
  • raw, open chords
  • dynamic pick attack
  • midrange-forward
  • classic Marshall crunch
  • minimal compression
  • immediate, punchy response
  • slight natural amp breakup
  • no audible effects

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No specific numeric amp settings for 'Rock 'N' Roll Damnation' found in sources; settings estimated based on typical Marshall Super Lead usage for AC/DC in the late 1970s.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section except possible Schaffer-Vega wireless preamp coloration.
  • ⚠️No reverb, delay, or modulation audible or cited for this section.
  • ⚠️Pickup and amp model confirmed by multiple sources for this era, but not explicitly for this song—confidence based on era and studio practices.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. AC/DC's 'Rock 'N' Roll Damnation' features a classic Marshall crunch with strong mids, moderate bass, and slightly boosted treble/presence for bite. The recording is dry (no reverb), reflecting late '70s production and Angus/ Malcolm's typical amp settings.

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