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Back In Black
1980 4:16
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Back in Black

"Back in Black" by AC/DC is a landmark hard rock track released in 1980 on the album of the same name through Atlantic Records. Written as a tribute to former vocalist Bon Scott, who died in February 1980, it introduced new singer Brian Johnson with one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock history. For electric guitarists, it offers an essential study in powerfully simple, groove-driven riff writing that has influenced countless players across decades.

  • The opening guitar riff is widely studied by beginners and advanced players alike for its raw power and precise timing.
  • The song was written as a tribute to Bon Scott, AC/DC's previous vocalist, who passed away in February 1980.
  • "Back in Black" charted in the US, UK, and Australia years after its 1980 release, showing its lasting commercial reach.
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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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