LarryUK Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I was listening to some AC/DC yesterday. I really don't think you can beat that raw Humbucker/Marshall sound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr3WKl-1jNM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, IMO, a dimed-out Marshall and an SG = Tonal Bliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmurray Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Can't beat his vibrato either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahKeen Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Some people don't like that vibrato when they hear others play it But when Angus does it, it's so right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes, IMO, a dimed-out Marshall and an SG = Tonal Bliss Does that SG have P90s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Does that SG have P90s? It could, yes. The right kind of lower output PAF-style humbuckers will work too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 It could, yes. The right kind of lower output PAF-style humbuckers will work too :) Make mine with P90s, and you have a deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I hate ACDC. I swear.. I feel guilty by association because I play an SG.. I don't envy his tone or vibrato (or the 3 chords he uses), but I have to say it's a great sounding tone and vibrato if you're into that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete c Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 the reason i own an sg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I hate ACDC. I swear.. I feel guilty by association because I play an SG.. I don't envy his tone or vibrato (or the 3 chords he uses), but I have to say it's a great sounding tone and vibrato if you're into that thing. I don't care for ACDC either, but I do love SGs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I hate ACDC. I swear.. I feel guilty by association because I play an SG.. I don't envy his tone or vibrato (or the 3 chords he uses) Angus is estimated to be worth $93 million dollars....that's $31 million each chord....who's laughing now...same for most music , blues I,IV,V etc. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Some people don't like that vibrato when they hear others play it But when Angus does it, it's so right. Sometimes it reminds me of Kossoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I hate ACDC. I swear.. I feel guilty by association because I play an SG.. I don't envy his tone or vibrato (or the 3 chords he uses), but I have to say it's a great sounding tone and vibrato if you're into that thing. Kinda like the few notes BB King plays. You might have heard of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Yeah, Angus' tone is pretty cool. I was never a huge fan of AC/DC, as far as songwriting is concerned, but I guess I do have to respect them for their place in rock history, and of course if AC/DC comes on the radio I won't turn it off. I'll enjoy it for what it is--but really, what is it if it's not mainstream bikers-and-frat-boys pop-hard-rock? Frank Zappa, (Cream-era) Eric Clapton, John Cipollina and Duane Allman are why I have an SG. It doesn't hurt that Stephen Malkmus and Jeff Waters played them, too. Angus is estimated to be worth $93 million dollars....that's $31 million each chord....who's laughing now...same for most music , blues I,IV,V etc. :) Just because something is popular or successful, that doesn't mean it's any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 They straight up rock in concert... I've seen them at least 10X... They're signature, and I wouldn't care if Angus played an A chord for 4 minutes... I'd still listen to ACDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Angus is estimated to be worth $93 million dollars....that's $31 million each chord....who's laughing now...same for most music , blues I,IV,V etc. :) Cool... Still hate em. I have nothing against simplicity. What I'm saying is that almost every ACDC song I've heard sounded exactly the same. Rocky4 - not the same thing at all.. BB plays slowly.. Not the same 3 notes over and over again in every song. And yes. I've heard of him... I guess I just think that ACDC sounds really annoying and their songs lack diversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG FAN Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Clapton and Iommi are the main reasons I like SGs, I don't dislike AC/DC, but I like the Bon Scott era. Now days, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have nothing against simplicity. What I'm saying is that almost every ACDC song I've heard sounded exactly the same. Rocky4 - not the same thing at all.. BB plays slowly.. Not the same 3 notes over and over again in every song. And yes. I've heard of him... 10th fret-B string....used to be called the "BB position" by a couple of guitar teachers I know...lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I miss my sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 As I stated in the starter post. I've been listening to 'Back in black' at work (iphone + headset). Angus does sound like Kossoff, but better. I don't like his vibrato, but it suits his style. When it comes to rock I don't think there is a better band out there. His riffs are similar, but 'SO' good. You could pick his work out from a thousand songs. LET THERE BE ROCK!!!! WE SALUTE YOU!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I love AC/DC, but fully understand the criticism that they have the same sound throughout. For me it's that they don't try to make a big deal about themselves and they don't run around talking about how great they are (hey Steven Tyler, take notes). The Young brothers are what they are: blues based rock played with some swagger and old fashioned attitude. I do think Bon Scott was a better vocalist and front man. Even with that said, Back In Black is one of the greatest rock albums ever. If you don't believe me, come over and I'll play you the 180 gram vinyl version with the volume at 11. Malcolm is the secret weapon. Writes most of the riffs and cracks the whip on the other members. Check out the live cuts from the Bon Fire box set so hear the dual guitar attack and bask in his Gretsch Filtertron pickup tonal nirvana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Does that SG have P90s? No,...definately PAF Humbuckers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineredrich Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 AC/DC through the whole Bon Scott era up to and including "Back In Black". Hard to beat. Much more diversity, energy, and raw power in those days. They could have (should have?) stopped right there and made history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I can't help but like AC/DC. Thunderstruck was played over the PA system every football game in high school while we were warming up. You Shook Me All Night Long at every dance, a lot of good memories to their music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I thought this thread was aboot beef! I'm not a huge AC/DC fan but i won't turn it off when its on the radio. He's very good at what he does that Angus Young.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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