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TONE NAME: Angus

  • Created with: POD HD500
  • Author:
  • Band:
    AC/DC
  • Guitarist:
    Angus Young, Malcom Young
  • Amp:
    Brit J-800 / Brit J-800 Pre
  • Style:
    Rock, Hard Rock
  • Date: 8/25/12
  • Downloads: 7804
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  • Comments:
    Use humbucking pickups to ensure a fat Gibson worthy sound. You may be tempted to add more gain/distortion to the amp settings here, but keep in mind that Angus's tone is not a high-gain metal tone. Angus has always been a "plug in and play" kind of guy, and does not use an external distortion pedal. He relies a lot on volume to achieve his sound, via a cranked wall of tube amps. However, I have added an overdrive pedal to the mix here, for those that want or need a little gain boost for solos (I personally don’t think it is necessary, but I realize many guitar players rely on that for lead playing) . In addition, I have added some reverb and delay (set for slap-back) to help create some of Angus's studio sounds. Also, please check out my “Marshall JCM 800” patch for another tone that I think works well for Angus style riffs and solos.

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