lead guitar from “whole lotta rosie” by ac/dc | ToneDB

whole lotta rosie

ac/dc

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by its raw, aggressive, and high-gain sound. It's a classic hard rock tone with a biting edge, perfect for driving riffs and solos.

Production Credits

Producer: Harry Vanda

Engineer: Mark Opitz

Recorded at: Albert Studios, Sydney, Australia

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson SG

Amp: Marshall JTM45

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The amp was likely cranked to achieve the desired level of distortion.
  • Close-miking techniques would have been employed to capture the raw energy of the performance.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson SG and a Marshall JTM45 amp.
  • Crank the amp's gain to achieve a high level of distortion.
  • Use a Shure SM57 microphone placed close to the speaker cone to capture the raw sound.
  • Experiment with different microphone placements to fine-tune the tone.
  • Consider using a clean boost pedal to further drive the amp's input for added sustain and aggression.

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