Angus Young
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Angus Young

AC/DC

AC/DC's schoolboy-uniformed lead guitarist delivering raw, unfiltered rock power. His aggressive attack and cranked Marshalls shaped the sound of hard rock and heavy metal. Known for his iconic schoolboy uniform stage presence and relentless energy.

3 Eras
8 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Raw, unprocessed rock power. Gibson SG plugged straight into cranked Marshall - NO effects pedals. Simple, aggressive blues-based riffs with pentatonic solos. Tone is all about the interaction between SG humbuckers and overdriven Marshall tubes.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Highway to Hell Era

1979-1980 3 items
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Peak Bon Scott era with classic AC/DC sound fully developed.

2

Back in Black Era

1980-1983 2 items
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Tribute to Bon Scott becoming one of best-selling albums ever.

3

Modern Era

2000-Present 3 items
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Continued touring with same simple setup - SG and Marshall.