GuitarDistortedSolo
Whole Lotta Rosie Solo Guitar Tone Settings — AC/DC
AC/DC · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1968-1971 model, stock)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely patent sticker or late PAF, stock on SG Standard)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Greenbacks)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
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.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb0
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- raw and biting
- tight and percussive
- singing sustain
- bright and articulate highs
- midrange punch
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- no audible reverb or delay
- classic British crunch
- aggressive bridge pickup clarity
- loud, in-your-face solo presence