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.

Trace Foster calls this Kikusui PCR4000M Power Supply a secret weapon because it allows him to run Angus’ amps at 236V—a slightly higher power rating than JCM800 creator Mike Hill suggests (234V)—because the recommended juice gave him too spongy of a tone.

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