This is for all AC/DC fans.This is the most accurate guide on how to rock.This guide contains everything you need to know about the man.
Step 1: This article is written assuming that you already know how to play the guitar.
You can learn the main riffs of AC/DC's classics with the help of some other articles about purchasing a guitar.
Step 2: Buy a musical instrument.
It's not necessary to have an expensive guitar to rock.If you have a loaded guitar, it's the one that Young plays.You can get these for a lot of money.If you can't afford a guitar with single-coils, try to find one with humbucking pickups.You should look for vintage style humbuckers.When trying to copy Young's tone, an ultra-modern pickup would be inappropriate.Most of the time, use your bridge pickup for rhythm and lead playing.Turn down the tone knob on the neck pickup to get a bluesier tone.
Step 3: If you're serious, you need a transmitter and bookbag.
To connect the guitar to the amplifierOld 50w Master Volumes and vintage Marshall tube Amps are used by Angus.He uses the 100w Marshall heads at 6 for the type of gain, but the 50w heads on 10 for solo gain.
Step 4: The pick should be used like Angus.
The way Young uses his pick is one of the most distinguishing features of his style.An extra heavy gauge pick is used.Don't let the strings buzz if you hold the pick so that the width of a pencil is shown on the bottom.
Step 5: It's a good idea to copy Angus' sex toy.
It takes some practice to nail his left hand.Don't play it like metal if you put emotion into it.His solo is very different.His voice is usually not a back and forth one.There was more of an up and down.
Step 6: Don't crank the distortion on your amplifier.
When he occasionally turns the mids up to 6 he leaves almost every knob on his amplifier at 5.His sound is clean and dynamic.The sound needs to be clear.If you use a Fender amplifier, make sure you crank up the mids to make it sound like a Marshall.A tube amplifier will cover the fine line between clean and dirty more easily than a solid-state amplifier ever will.If you are short on cash, a Peavey Classic 30 is a good way to go.If you want a truly authentic tone, avoid distortion and boost pedals.If you have to use one at all, use a mild overdrive pedal.
Step 7: There was a solo in the twotonics.
He's a man of the blues.If you want to start your solo at the beginning of "Thunderstruck", raise your pick into the air as high as you can.The vault of all great rock is unlocked by the key that comes off your weapon.He does one of his signature dances during guitar solos.The one where he keeps his toes on the ground is his most popular.This is like marking time for all of you in the marching band.Continue in this sequence if you start with either the left or right foot.This is going to be hard for marching band people, who have it drilled into their heads to go left, right, and right...), but it is incredibly difficult to do so while playing guitar.It's a testament to his skill that he never misses a note in live concerts.
Step 8: Get the hair.
It's not necessary to grow your hair, but it adds to the rock 'n' roll feel.If you do, be sure to show off those gorgeous locks and swing your head around a lot.
Step 9: There is a movement.
You're going to learn how to duck walk for those awesome solo's and don't forget to head bang, two with head up, and two head down.It's a good idea to look your audience in the eyes and have some great faces.You should be dripping with sweat if you complete this through a whole song.