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Angus Young Aggressive Humbucker Tone

How to get Angus Young's aggressive humbucker guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Raw Crunch
  • Amp Driven
  • Mid Forward
  • Aggressive Humbucker

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Angus Young’s aggressive humbucker territory:

  • Epiphone SG SpecialGuitar
  • Xotic EP BoosterBoost
  • Boss Katana 100 MkIIAmp
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