What guitar effects does Angus Young use?

The only “effect” that Young has ever implemented into his signal chain was the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System – a wireless unit that he would begin using in 1977 live and in the studio. An original Schaffer-Vega Diversity System Unit.

Is Angus Young a rhythm guitarist?

This entry comes from Angus Young’s classic Guitar World column, “Let There Be Rock.” Last time, we ended the column by talking about your brother Malcolm’s rhythm playing and what it adds to AC/DC’s sound.

Does Angus Young use a guitar pick?

As for picks, Angus uses Fender 351 Extra Heavy picks. He told Guitar World, “I just plug in and hit the thing really hard. That’s my style … or lack of one! That’s why I use extra-heavy Fender picks—there’s a lot of plastic in ’em so it takes longer to wear ’em out!”

Does ACDC use reverb?

The ACDC sound is quite dry, so you won’t need modulation, delay or reverb pedals. The bass drives the low-end and the rhythm from the drums and rhythm guitars is what really makes the tracks.

What tuning does ACDC use?

AC/DC for the most part is Standard tuning. But “Long Way to the Top” is tuned up to F, so you can play the main intro riff with an (hammer on) A chord. Also, “Highway to Hell” to tuned down one half step to E flat, try this and you’ll find it will sound a liitle more “on”.

Why does the guitarist from AC DC wear school uniform?

Angus Young thought his big brother, and his sister Margaret, were taking the piss when they first suggested, in the spring of 1974, that he might want to dress up as a schoolboy onstage.

What gauge strings does Angus use?

“Strings :Much confusion revolves around the gauge of strings used by Angus. It is though a known fact, he’s said in at least two interviews, that he has primarily used 009/. 042. Currently the brand is Ernie Ball, but it’s hard to say which brands he’s used in the past.