lead guitar from “for those about to rock (we salute you)” by ac/dc | ToneDB

for those about to rock (we salute you)

ac/dc

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A classic, crunchy rock tone with a raw, powerful, and slightly overdriven sound. It's characterized by its bright, biting attack and thick sustain, perfect for anthemic riffs and solos.

Production Credits

Producer: Robert John 'Mutt' Lange

Engineer: Tony Platt

Recorded at: H.I.S. Studio, Paris

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson SG

Amp: Marshall JTM45

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amp in a studio environment.
  • The amp's gain was set to achieve a natural overdrive without excessive distortion.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson SG and a Marshall JTM45 amp.
  • Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
  • Adjust the amp's gain and master volume to find the sweet spot of crunchy overdrive.
  • Use minimal post-processing to preserve the amp's natural tone.

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