Rig Rundown: AC/DC

Angus and Stevie Young might have the simplest rigs in rock—SGs and Gretsches into Marshalls—but their techs explain the nuances that help these Aussies get their signature snarl.

His backup is a 1970 SG Custom that he used on the Back in Black world tour during the early ’80s. The guitar originally had a natural walnut finish, was loaded with three humbuckers, and had a Maestro vibrato.

Click below to subscribe to our weekly Rig Rundown podcast:

From Your Site Articles

angus-young rig-rundown featured-stories gear videos marshall artists ac-dc solodallas gretsch guitars malcolm-young special-featured-stories whats-new gibson guitarists

First Look: Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar Stereo Tremolo

Video

Dig the pulse of a shrunken, updated and enhanced EHX classic.

Bruce Hornsby: “Trying to Keep the Self-Loathing at Bay”

How does a legacy artist stay on top of his game? The pianist, hit singer-songwriter, producer, and composer talks about the importance of musical growth and positive affirmation; his love for angular melodicism; playing jazz, pop, classical, bluegrass, jam, and soundtrack music; and collaborating with his favorite guitarists, including Pat Metheny and Jerry Garcia.

Angus and Stevie Young might have the simplest rigs in rock—SGs and Gretsches into Marshalls—but their techs explain the nuances that help these Aussies get their signature snarl.

See a sampling of picks used by famous guitarists over the years.

Wong Notes is presented by DistroKid.Use this link for 30% off your first year.

Wong Notes is presented by DistroKid.
Use this link for 30% off your first year.