Help with vintage AC DC tone

[Tahoebrian5]

Anyone care to suggest an amp model and maybe speaker type to get me started? I am looking at making a patch for the "For those about to rock" Era. Interested also in where to find tracks to use for tone matching, and info on use of compression or other fx.

 

[thatrandomguy1]

I'd recommend starting off with a Plexi amp model with a basketweave cab. Dial it in with low gain. I won't get into specifics for EQ simply because individual guitar/pickup setups are going to sound different, but a Plexi model and a basketweave cab would be a good place to start.

 

[jefferski]

That's what I'm thinking as well. And like Chase said, low gain... less than you think you need.

 

[Funeral]

Solo Dallas trick.

No, I just put two compressor blocks in series. Set them both to Dymanics and leave everything at default. Set the Dynamics in the first block to -1. Set it to +1 in the second. Just adds a little "something" that you can hear in those AC/DC recordings.

 

[Sean D.]

Everything you would want to know about the Angus' amps and tone can be found here. The amp discussion starts at 8:40.

 

[Ben Randolph]

Pick your Plexi, then choose a cab with either a G12H (early Angus) or V30 (later Angus). Use an SG or Les Paul with the bridge pickup. No effects, just amp and cab.

 

[barhrecords]

Vintage pickups not setup too close to the strings.

Low gain Plexi -> G12H IR's.

Monitor as loud as you can stand it.

 

[romanianreaper]

I'd go with the Dirty Shirley. I have got some great AC/DC tones with that amp. Sounds amazing!

 

[electronpirate]

There's less gain than you think. He plays HARD.

I think the Plexi50 nails it. Gain low, EQ to adjust for your guitar, use your fingers.

 

[Tahoebrian5]

Thanks guys, that's what I was looking for.

 

[Tahoebrian5]

That solo Dallas trick was what I was fishing for. I knew I read something about a compressor but couldn't quite remember.