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Rig Rundown: AC/DC

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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.

The backup to the backup is a Gibson Custom Brian Ray ’63 SG that was built to Angus’ specs. They changed the neck profile, added custom Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and removed the Bigsby. Ray gifted the guitarist to Angus because he’s a huge AC/DC fan.

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