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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
Peak Bon Scott era with classic AC/DC sound fully developed.
2
Back in Black Era
1980-1983 2 items
Tribute to Bon Scott becoming one of best-selling albums ever.
3
Modern Era
2000-Present 3 items
Continued touring with same simple setup - SG and Marshall.