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Highway To Hell Pt.2 - Solo

"Highway To Hell Pt.2 - Solo" by AC/DC focuses on the iconic guitar solo section from one of the band's most celebrated tracks. "Highway to Hell" marked AC/DC's commercial breakthrough in 1979, making it a landmark moment in hard rock history. Learning this solo is a rewarding challenge for electric guitarists, offering a masterclass in Angus Young's raw, blues-driven phrasing and his ability to deliver maximum impact with economical, expressive note choices.

  • Angus Young's solo on 'Highway to Hell' is a prime example of blues-rooted rock phrasing with strong melodic instinct.
  • 'Highway to Hell' was released in 1979 and became AC/DC's first major commercial breakthrough, expanding their global audience significantly.
  • The song preceded the album 'Back in Black,' recorded after the death of vocalist Bon Scott, making it part of a pivotal era for the band.
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Gibson SG Standard

Angus Young's 1968 Gibson SG Standard is the foundation of AC/DC's signature tone, its lightweight mahogany body and full upper-fret access enabling his aggressive, fluid lead work. Stock Gibson humbuckers push Marshall Plexi amps into natural tube saturation, giving him the perfect balance of dynamics and crunch without relying on effects.

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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

The Marshall 1959 Super Lead cranked to full volume is where Angus Young's power comes from, with no master volume control forcing the power tubes to compress and break up naturally. This thick, harmonically rich overdrive defines AC/DC's raw, unprocessed rock tone straight from guitar to amp.

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Marshall JTM45

Angus Young uses the Marshall JTM45 as his primary amp for achieving natural tube saturation at high volumes, where the amp's power tubes generate organic overdrive without any pedal assistance. This minimalist, direct approach captures AC/DC's core sound: pure, uncolored guitar and amp interaction.

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