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What guitar does AC/DC play?

Angus Young plays Gibson SGs, including a red 1968 SG he has named as unmatched, into stacks of Marshall Super Leads with Shure Axient wireless and a SoloDallas Schaffer Replica. Stevie Young plays 1963 Gretsch Jet Firebirds into Marshall Super Bass and JTM45 heads.

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What guitar does Angus Young play?

Gibson SGs. He has said none of his copies match his red 1968 SG, and his tech showed Premier Guitar a 1967 SG as his main show guitar, with a 1970 SG Custom as backup. Gibson has also made Angus Young signature SGs.

What amps does Angus Young play through?

Marshall. Premier Guitar was shown nine 100-watt Super Lead heads into Marshall 4x12 cabinets with Celestion Greenbacks, and his tech told MusicRadar stadium shows take 12 Marshall stacks.

What guitar does Stevie Young play in AC/DC?

Gretsch Jet Firebirds: a natural 1963 G6131 as his main stage guitar, a 1963 originally left-handed one as backup, and a '63 Jet Firebird from Malcolm Young on the Power Up recordings.

What strings and picks are on Angus Young's guitars?

Premier Guitar's rig rundown showed Ernie Ball Slinky strings (.009-.042) and Fender Extra Heavy picks on his guitars.

What drums are used on AC/DC's Power Up tour?

Touring drummer Matt Laug plays DW drums and Paiste cymbals on the Power Up tour, per a 2025 kit rundown.

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AC/DC are the Australian hard rock band led by Angus Young. This guide covers Angus Young's Gibson SGs and Marshall rig, Stevie Young's Gretsch Jet Firebirds and amps, and the drum kit on the Power Up tour.

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