![]() ![]() Until now we all knew that AC/DC used most commonly low wattage speakers like G12m25. Young brothers used for this session 2 cabinets each. The amp that stands alone is a newer JMP Master Volume 100 watt. newer JMP Master Volume 100 watt on bottomģ. newer JMP Non Master Volume 50 watt on topĢ. The two amps that are together they were not used in the sessions. – ANGUS: It took me some time to figure it out but it is clear now. The following is the original version of 2000 series This amp provides 200-300 watts and it was used in every track. after search I believe that it is custom made Marshall 2000 series amp. I can’t tell if there are Lead or Bass amps. – Malcolm: The two amps that are together are newer JMP’s 100w. two of them are the one above the other and the third one is alone. The guitars plug is on the side and not on the front of the SG.Įach guitarist is having three marshall heads. the output of the pickups are around 7,5 Kohm. This guitar was equipped from factory with Super Humbucker pickups. Īngus used a Gibson SG standard 1979-1981 model. Both brothers used the same guitars in all takes. Angus left hand side, drums and general view some photos to make even more clear, again starting clockwise 12.00,Ģ. At this point one of the important things is to understand and get a view of how their set up was arranged and have a clear vision in order to understand the forthcoming findings.Īlso to be easier for You to cross check them when You will watch the videos. ![]() There are Angus amps and cabs, in the right is a Black box (in front of this box is his guitar stand containing two guitars), then there are two small boxes, on blue drawer with its front door open, then is a low height box that Angus use it as a coffee table, then a big box, then Simon’s drums, then Cliff’s amps and cabinets, then three big boxes, then Malcolm’s amps and cabinets, then two black boxes, then Brian’s low height box used as a coffee table, then 3 big boxes and one small one. To save Your time by checking all this videos I made this sketch as much detailed as possible. THE SONGS There were recorded 13 takes of totally 5 songs, Their equipments also were laid opposite each member. The member’s of the band made a circle so they could look each other when they played. The place, that these tracks were recorded, looks like an empty building. These live takes took place in Octoat The Caravan, Los Angeles CA, USA.ĪC/DC at this period were, Brian Johnson – lead vocals, Angus Young – lead guitar, Malcolm Young – rhythm guitar, Cliff Williams – bass, Simon Wright – drums. I discovered so many things that I believe that they will repay your time reading the rest of the article…Enjoy If this live sound is so identical with the album’s, why not to take some notes and try to imitate it… I have to say at this point that to check all these takes, second by second it was really time consuming.īUT…. Therefore I thought that this is the best place to start my research. Each take is played differently from the others, but the album sound IS ALL THERE… I mean that there is no PLAYBACK in these takes, there are all live takes straight from their gear. When I started listen to the rehearsal takes, I realised that the album sound is all there. My search concentrated in the AC/DC’s rehearsals that made in order to produce the video clips to support FOTS album. I started listening AC/DC because of this album.īut to be honest the most favourite ones, are Powerage and FOTS, each for another reason. The production in FOTS was made by Angus and Malcolm and their aim was to produce a raw in your face sound.Īnyway I believe that BNB is a Classic, way beyond anything in comparison. After reading some books I found out that FOTS was recorded at Bahamas just like BNB. So what is it all about FOTS sound? For my ears is a raw version of BNB. It needs the right gear and extensive knowledge of mic placements and Equing. So this is not for the average bedroom players. Too polished sound because of the EQuing. The most dificult to copy is Back In Black. I have to tell you that my favourite albums tonewise are Powerage, Flick of the Switch and Back In BLack.įrom these three the easier to copy tonewise is Powerage. This period the most of us keep searching about what is the spice in Angus sound and specifically about the wireless that he used.Īfter a lot of thinking I realised that I have to go back to all my previous searches and spent time to discover any small details that I can find. We know the guitars and amps, almost the cabinets. Until now in general terms or maybe in very specific terms we discovered bits and pieces of how to get close of AC/DC sound. Hi again, long time to post something but I feel that it is the right period. ![]()
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