rhythm guitar from “it's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock 'n' roll)” by ac/dc | ToneDB

it's a long way to the top (if you wanna rock 'n' roll)

ac/dc

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw, powerful, and slightly overdriven rhythm guitar tone that provides a solid foundation for the song. It's characterized by its punchy attack, warm sustain, and overall aggressive feel.

Production Credits

Producer: Harry Vanda, George Young

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson SG

Amp: Marshall JTM45

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The song was recorded at Albert Studios in Sydney, Australia.
  • The guitar sound is characterized by a raw and energetic tone, achieved through a combination of a cranked amp and close-miking techniques.
  • Likely recorded with a direct input signal blended with a mic'd cabinet.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson SG equipped with humbucker pickups.
  • Use a Marshall JTM45 amp and set the gain to achieve a moderate level of overdrive.
  • Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
  • In your DAW, blend the mic'd signal with a direct input signal to add clarity and punch.
  • Use a subtle EQ to shape the tone, focusing on the midrange frequencies.

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