rhythm guitar from “moneytalks” by ac/dc | ToneDB
moneytalks
ac/dc
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
The rhythm guitar tone is characterized by a raw, powerful crunch, providing the foundation for the song. It's a definitive hard rock sound with a clear, biting edge.
Gear
- Gibson SGinstrument
- Reverb$1421Sweetwater
- Marshall JTM45amp
- ReverbSweetwater
- Shure SM57microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The rhythm guitar on "Moneytalks" was recorded during AC/DC's The Razors Edge sessions at Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver with producer Bruce Fairbairn and engineer Mike Fraser. Malcolm Young used his Gibson SG through a Marshall JTM45, close-miked with a Shure SM57. The tone captures AC/DC's signature approach of recording the amp directly without effects, then double-tracking the rhythm parts to create the thick, punchy foundation that drives the song.
Production Credits
Producer: Bruce Fairbairn
Engineer: Mike Fraser
Recorded at: Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson SG
Amp: Marshall JTM45
Microphone: Shure SM57
Recreation Tips
- Use a Gibson SG with moderate output pickups.
- Set the Marshall JTM45 to a moderate gain setting, enough to get a good crunch without excessive distortion.
- Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
- Double-track the guitar parts to thicken the sound.
Original Gear
- Gibson SG(guitar)
- Marshall JTM45(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Gibson SG
Delivers the SG's characteristic midrange punch and sustain that cuts through the mix for AC/DC-style rhythm work at a budget-friendly price
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JTM45
20-watt reissue of the JTM45 circuit that captures the same warm, crunchy breakup at more manageable volumes for recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JTM45
Accurately models the JTM45/Plexi family tone with the flexibility to double-track and blend multiple takes digitally
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Shure SM57
The exact same microphone used on the original recording, still the industry standard for close-miking guitar amps
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