AC/DC's 40th Anniversary Angus' Rig Giveaway: Fil 'SoloDallas' speaks for Sony/Consequence of Sound

10 minutes of mostly talking - be advised! Fil Olivieri speaks abut his experience in reverse-engineering some of AC/DC most classic guitar sounds and the Schaffer Replica product line.
Brief demonstration of "Angus' Rig" at the end of the video. Thanks for watching!

[@viajerogasolero9214]

This guy it's amazing!....looks like Brian Johnson playing as Angus Young...sad i'm living on Argentina....

[@ioodyssey3740]

@Bo Riddley I don't know. juss look at those guitar faces he does...haha

[@mebloke69]

@Bo Riddley how.if youre copycat,not original.better just listen AC DC albums

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

@Bo Riddley He's not that bad a player. Ridiculous

[@matthewlogan6501]

That tone is literally identical to that of Angus Young. I’ve never heard anything closer!

[@byefelicia8429]

Solodallas is the man bro, The only person who could replace angus in my opinion…. im now in my 30s used to watch this guy as a teen lol watching all the videos learning what i could.. he helped me so much playing acdc.

[@HotJoe]

Angus is the reason I started playing guitar at the age of 8, and the reason I still play to this day 20 years later. He will always be a source of inspiration in my music.

[@SchoolofRockNRoll]

Been watching your videos since 2008 and loved seeing you conquer your spot. You deserve it, Fil ❤ Truly a legend you are! Like a monk you've devoted your life to the sound. Massive admiration, sir!

[@Mexx_Music]

Hey Fil, I've been following you for quite a while, sometimes more sometimes less. You know, sometimes life just gets in the way. I just wanna say that you are truly an aspiring person, and certainly one of the heroes of mine. All the joy you had and have on the way getting to your goal was always something that I was looking up to and probably made me a better person myself. I just wanna say thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such a humble and down to earth person, that never gave up on his dreams. Cheers to you and the music we enjoy so much!

[@j2martnz348]

Who knew Brian Johnson was the man behind all those classic riffs ! 😂

[@ACDC.ScottYoung]

" he was, has been, is, and will be my hero FOREVER. "

[@SoloDallas]

Yes Sir. And I am not alone. AC/DC is a legacy; made of people like *you*, like me. Like us. We have been together, they know it - Angus told me, they know it, they love it and they are still doing it for us. It's mutual, it's reciprocal and it's forever.

[@2204as]

US and Canada only 😢 Australian band, living in Europe.

[@Particle67]

Too bad :(

[@schamitz]

Me too!

[@Angelrat666]

Jupp. Shitty choice for a global operating band.

[@davedave83]

It's a marketing promotion for a North American based brand. Not the band's choice or decision.

[@2204as]

davedave83 Don’t know as they are allowed to use the bands name, but even then: three world wide operating companies with customers/supporters world wide. And I think the founder is Italian, right?

[@danishskiwarehouse]

This is such a generous giveaway. It speaks volumes for the quality of a man Fil is, as well as proving his unadulterated love of AC/DC and Angus. I’m not a good enough guitarist to justify entering this competition, and simply hope the winner gets the same amount of joy as Fil. You’re one of a kind, Fil!

[@VenturiLife]

So cool! And wonderful that AC/DC and Angus worked with you..

[@Twobarpsi]

I don't even know how I found your channel, yearsssss ago. I love ACDC, own a Marshall, and I just JAM! Sin City, my most favorite tune ever!

[@Oztralianmade]

Even improves Facial expressions . .

[@matthewlogan6501]

Yeah, those are a little cheesy, but other than that, great video, and great sound!

[@RicardoLopez-ce9cj]

"He was, has been, Is, and will be my hero". That quote englobe all your work, and for those about to play with schaffer replica units, we all share that feeling too.

[@mpicxphoto]

awesome Giveaway. Unfortunally I am from Germany (residents of US and Canada only) 😢 But my Marshall Origin 20h +Storm Pedal rocks as well and I love it.

[@aidanstuart4835]

It's so amazing to see how far you and what you have done for the guitar world has come. Newer and younger players such as myself will be able to immerse themselves in this wonderful, classic tone and truly appreciate it. Keep rockin', Fil! 🤘😁

[@elbik95]

Dammit, if I win my neighbors are definitely gonna hate me.

[@Geetarpicker1]

There is indeed something magical in Angus and Malcolm's riffs, as a guitarists it fills a void in your soul ! When I play it, I can feel the power, heart rate jump, like electricity in your veins ! Exciting to have a chance to obtain this rig, always so close but always missing the magic ingredient, Schaffer tower ! And Angus talent of course ! Best tone in rock period, not over saturated, just pure blues power ! Thanks for what you do !

[@blacksabbath1022]

Man I would give anything for that. My name may be Sabbath but ACDC is my favorite band. Picked up a guitar at 11 because of them.

[@jamesbarron1202]

I've long dreamed of having rig like Angus. Sounds awesome! Such a generous giveaway!

[@garycoates4987]

this is the coolest rig of all time

[@mrk4510]

I love how much fun your having playing though that stuff! You can tell you really love it! Sounds Amazing my friend. 😁👍💯

[@bodyscan2153]

Just playing this set-up for 10 minutes is already one of my biggest dream. I followed Solodallas since I am 16-17 years old, discovering rock 'n' roll and how to play guitar properly by adding feeling and fun in the learning process. I am now 27 years old and I play lead guitar in a rock band with great pleasure. It wouldn't have been the same without AC/DC and discovering Solodallas on KZbin, who has been the greatest teacher ever.

[@ilqualsiasi]

Noooo Fil... adesso i fratelli italiani aspettano un giveaway dedicato solo a loro!!

[@ScoliosisMcGee]

Magari qualcosa dedicato a malcolm?🌚

[@frantisca]

O la versione dalla Schaefer in pedalina ?

[@mars6433]

Bon Scott era is the reason I started playing guitar !!

[@Aussieknuckleheads]

Sucks it's not open for Australia especially considering they're an Aussie band !! 😭

[@dalesmyth7398]

Great video Fil. I've watched all your videos over the years you've made them, and will continue to do so as long as you make them. And one day, I will buy one of your pedals. I think the pedal will add flavor to my amplifiers. With this virus crap, money is tighter, so the pedal will have to wait a while. I have read where other bands used the old Schaffer system, I think Aerosmith used them for a while back in the 70's, and several others. Anyway, you sound great on the guitar Fil. Cheers!!

[@JokersWild70]

Personally, I liked the sound of just the amp itself without the tower added in.

[@resistantmarine2890]

it's because that riff is played of two forms in "Rock and roll ain't noise pollution", in the intro it is clean cause' it's played with fingers, but when the whole band comes, the angus guitar part is played with the pick.

[@JokersWild70]

@@resistantmarine2890 Good point. My understanding from Tony Platt, the engineer for BiB, Let There Be Rock (1979 Movie Soundtrack), Flick of the Switch, etc. is that Angus used a few amp/cab combos for those sessions and most other recordings. Maybe it's the ambience in that room or the amp settings, but it just sounds too...IDK, overdriven, choppy, muddy or something else with the tower. Angus and Mal....what a great guitar duo! One of the very best

[@Ctaff63]

Really like to see these guys playing live. I’ve seen AC/DC loads times, from early 80’s onward. Love this tone ,so pure. 👍

[@MrDoctorsmith]

Bravo gentlemen. That was handled with aplomb.. We can all learn from your comments..

[@barnabasbogacs803]

Actually You Man, you are a hero too. I enjoy watching your videos, gears and your work. The work for this community, for the true rock and roll. Im in middle EU from a far away and poor country, but hell I will try to get your stuff Man.

[@SoloDallas]

😱😍👏

[@MichaelTaylor-rz4wm]

Love Fil. What he has done to bring the AC/DC sound in to the homes and stages of guitarists all over the world can not be underestimated. Its always left to the little guy to make a difference. He does it because it is his passion! Commercial interests only do it for profit.

[@SoloDallas]

Passion and profit together: best of all solutions!

[@afmartin2734]

This dude's facial work rivals only that of John Mayer.

[@ioodyssey3740]

yeah, and their talent is about equal!

[@Wally2Feathers]

he wants to be Angus so f-in bad

[@SoloDallas]

@@Wally2Feathers "Want to be Angus"? Nah. Play like him? Yeah!

[@Wally2Feathers]

@@SoloDallas yeah Sorry that's what i meant actually. There's only one Angus.

[@KyleSG88]

Who doesnt :)

[@fastra3621]

Maybe KZbin compressing the sound, but I preferred the straight Marshall sound. The Schaffer sounded a bit muddy for me.

[@jayluck8047]

Gracious contest, but Angus didn’t play both parts at the same time... Where’s Malcolm’s Gretch and rig? It’d make nice bonus gift.

[@garyhundsrucker7771]

I used to go to the a/v library in college pre computer /internet days in 1981 and listen to the Back in Black album over and over with headphones and would get stares at me rockin out to it there in the lounge area!I didn't care a bit because I loved those songs! 🤘💓

[@Sigourneyweaversboobs]

Man I would love to win this, angus is the only reason I wanted to play guitar,!

[@atebea5259]

yes please!! love his expression

[@GretschenMunch]

Fantastic work Fil! You have really got that sound happening. What type of vintage speakers are in the cabinet? Greenbacks?

[@Newwaver2007]

Wow, that Rig sounds great!

[@F_B19]

@SoloDallas you and Angus will always be my hero's.

[@ducthman4737]

1980 my first live concert of AC DC in the Netherlands I believe Amsterdam.

[@rlta04]

Why are there now so many different versions of the schaffer replica? I have the 1st generation but confused as why so many different models and whats different and which one is the acdc back in black sound?

[@VolatileDave]

Truly timeless tones.

[@yevhenfedorets6509]

What a beautiful sound from a beautiful man. Can you explain exactly what Shaffer Vega does with sound ? How it works ?

[@MrAxe-ij4gq]

Im 52 and LOVE AC/DC ( love from Sweden) !!!

[@djjankov6667]

This is the true acdc sound 100%

[@bryanjura7781]

Hey I just watched a video that gave a tour of the rig that Angus uses live and the Schaffer Tower Replica was indeed present! They even explained how Fil brought it to the studio.

[@strudeloftroy9838]

What an awesome set up, wowww🤩🤩it’s killer

[@NicoCaredda]

US and Canada only, as always.. Giving away 15k worth stuffs and don't want to pay for international shipping.

[@econorock]

I’ve never seen so many pop ads in my life with that giveaway.

[@69GeneralLee01]

I think Phil is gonna win the drawing... he loves that equipment

[@oliverbx508]

Passion, not money. I bought a pedal some years ago and everything was perfect and great man. Solo Dallas it is Passion not money.

[@SoloDallas]

I say it's both (thanks Oliver!). It's both. It's a business that was born out of passion - there is absolutely nothing wrong with this.

[@oliverbx508]

@@SoloDallas It's sure it's both since it's your job. What I wanted to say is that it's the passion that brought you there today and when we discussed together I spoke with someone passionate and not someone whose his goal was to make as much money as possible. You sell great pedals and amps, you know your job and we can feel your passion ... Hello from France

[@AndyNyle]

interesting that it’s jtm45. to me the sound was also feeling a lot like JCM on Back in Black. Perhaps it’s the Shaeffer that pushes those upper mids and presence?

[@Mister_Ago]

Awesome man!

[@DosLobos]

They're isn't enough Fil on KZbin

[@cookiefactory1853]

you make great stuff. I love the marshall-gibson sound, it's so big and hard, not like the fender stuff.......

[@zakchadd789]

aw I really want to enter this, ac/dc got me into playing guitar and this would be amazing, the lads were born in the UK, your giving away that much moneys worth i'm sure u could ship the rig worldwide :(

[@Soleroguitar]

Awsome tone, Fil !!!

[@lukecostellomusic4804]

Just awesome. Well done!

[@santisjn]

Awesome!! How can i get one of this in Argentina?

[@thorstenriedel3152]

The Sound is unbelievable

[@tom.mc.mullen]

Awesome job @solodallas , I’m more into Mal’s stuff but I have a problem: I play a 75’ Super Bass pretty much Stock through a 1960 BX Cab loaded with G25s. For guitar I use a Gretsch G5655 Center Block Double Cut with a stock Filter’Tron. But the thing is that I don’t really get THAT tone (oriented at the 2001-2003 live sessions). Until I get to Volume 4-5 the amp has a really high gain for a Super Bass. It isn’t clean at all anymore. Also I don’t have that typical ‘brightness’ if you know what I mean. So what do you think could the issue (s) be ?? I’d really appreciate your helping :)

[@SoloDallas]

Hi Tom sorry only seen this now. You seem to have all the right things but the speakers; I think Mal was NOT using greenbacks anymore in 2001 (earlier than that in fact) as he was using massively V30s (vintage 30s). The V30s are a way tougher speaker, with very little of vintage in fact; they are a product of the 1990s if I remember well. They are a 'mid-scooped' speaker which will really take you where you want to be; you will be shocked. They do not saturate as easily as the lighter greenbacks and as a consequence of them being intentionally mid-scooped, they offer brightness in spades. THIS will help you. Fil

[@rorogogo6241]

hahaha, I need one, I work in a circus, I'm the clown.

[@baoduyduong2006]

Lengend tone!!!!

[@cs-7]

Personally I've really been enjoying the 1979 live in Paris sound. I believe for that particular show they were using Marshall Master Volumes, and Angus was using a chord. I like back in black, and it's a great rock n roll tone, but personally, it's that live sound that I like. All their guitar tones are amazing, from High Voltage, to Let there be rock, to Powerage, to Back in Black to Flick of the Switch, it's all great, but on a person level, the Let there be rock sound and that live in Paris sound is what I wish to have. I have a Marshall Vintage Modern, with a Marshall 1960 super lead cabinet with greenback speakers, so really I've kind of got the sound, I'm just not allowed to turn in up in the house 😂

[@SoloDallas]

Great to be in touch with you. I am actually happy now I can take the chance and straighten a couple more 'facts'. I just want you to know what was used and when; you did mention Let There Be Rock" The Movie, and well - it was recorded with the same gear that had been used on the album "Highway To Hell", since the movie was 'just' one recorded performance (two, actually) in Paris during the Highway tour. First thing we have to keep in mind is, AC/DC's tradition (part of their process, 'the recipe', if you will) to use *the same* gear on the tour subsequent to a particular album that had just been released, in order to have a little tone-reminiscence from the album itself; this has been proved to be correct over the decades. Hence, the Highway Tour (as I was able to actually document) used as a *main* amplifier for Angus Young, a JTM50. Surprised? You shouldn't be. And it's documented (write me at [e-mail], will show you evidence). The JTM50 was sort of used as a master amplifier with other 'slave' amplifiers used to further amplify the sound for more wattage. The 'document' in my possession (from the French sound engineer that worked on the Paris show and hence, the movie itself) speaks of just one amplifier backstage, 50W amp with a great 'grain of sound' (which was then the same amplifier that would be used later on on Back in Black - a Marshall JTM50). There you go, we're all blown away with such profound misunderstanding and misconception that we have *all* been fooled into myself for first, for years) until I was able to uncover the truth. Also, the speaker types used on both Highway To Hell and Back in Black (albums and tours) were not at all "greenbacks", but the more rare Celestion G12-65s. In fact, if you check my recent videos, you will see (hear) that my tone matching techniques (using exactly the gear aforementioned) will resonate with you - I am certain of this. This being said... have fun with whatever you play with! Yours truly, Fil

[@cs-7]

@@SoloDallas From watching the movie, whether it be on KZbin or the tape that I have, what's that Marshall called that Malcolm is standing next to? The 'Marshall' logo on it is bigger than the one that is on JTM45s or the other plexi's, and it doesn't have the 4 inputs, it only has two. I have this Marshall book that talks about Marshall's very first amps, and it goes over how Marshall created those amps way back in the 60s. And the one amp that I saw in that book, I've seen Malcolm and Angus use on stage in the late 70s. The Apollo Theater show, the show in Holland, AC/DC uploaded those three videos from Plug Me In last year, a couple of concerts up on youtube, one in Cleveland, Ohio, and the other at the Coliseum in Oakland, California. The amps that I see on stage look the amp that I described above. So I always thought, that amp they were using in the 70s was the new amp Marshall had come out with. It eliminated the 4 inputs where you had to daisy chain it to get that sound, and it gave you a volume, bass, treble, mid, and a master volume. That's the amp I thought they were using.

[@SoloDallas]

@@cs-7 Might have been an Amp Mal was using, live, it wasn't Angus' amplifier. Email me!

[@ninoreydequina9298]

Such a lovely solo

[@robertrogers7939]

Wow,That tower kicked it in .

[@imannonymous7707]

back in black was my fav album but then i heard highway ta helll love this band and i want this rig badly great product solo dallas

[@ykdickybill]

All the schaefer box does is add a little bit of clean boost to the input !

[@SoloDallas]

The Schaffer Replica product line (just as its original counterpart, the Schaffer-Vega) increases the output signal as much as 30 decibels (thirty) of pure clean boost, tone-enhanced and audio-processed sonic goodness. Not really a subtle effect - however it can be as well. Best,

[@mrk4510]

Oh and Nice Job Nailing that ACDC stuff. 👊😮

[@ismaildebich2591]

Cool Fill , Keep up the Great Work ❤

[@nicolasrivera5310]

Amazing!!!!

[@Robnrollmusic]

THIS. is really the dream since I started playing guitar at age 8 because of Angus...it makes me cry it’s not for eu residents :( Fil is a great guy but this really sucks. Shattered is the best way to describe the feels...

[@SoloDallas]

I understand fully. Like, beyond fully; but I need you to know: it wasn't Angus' fault, or Sony's fault or Consequence of Sound's fault - and it wasn't certainly mine either. I am just 'providing' the rig to the companies-assembly that have created the contest; and I WILL ship out from my storage to the winner. Directly - but I don't get to decide (I didn't get to decide) anything else about the contest. When I asked WHY it had been restricted to North America only (US/Canada) I was fully explained that they had tried initially; but (listen carefully) the stupid amount of rules, laws and regulations PER country about international contests had made it *impossible* for them to deal with it all; they couldn't arrange it because intra-country it was too complex. That's the truth, that's the reality: as I always say, I would have loved to be able to put the finger on someone for failing us not letting us reach the whole world and yet I had to accept that it's really no-one's fault other than, the complexity of today's world.

[@Robnrollmusic]

@@SoloDallas thanks Fil for the honest answer, I really don't blame you at all. It's just that this rig has been my dream rig ever since I saw Angus doing that duckwalk and hearing his blistering solo's. I know I'll never get to meet him in person or get his autograph...that just breaks my heart. I can only be a little jealous at you for meeting him, but all in a positive way Fil. Even getting his autograph only would be a dream come true but I think it will stay with only a dream

[@davidsaric2012]

t was like brian turning into angus ey

[@AllAutomotive1410]

Am I the only one that thinks he looks like Bryan Johnson and plays like Angus Young. Awesome sound!

[@SoloDallas]

No no, I am with you myself; I think the 'newsboy hat' also helps providing that illusion; Brian loves those, too. I didn't really do it for that reason; I just love many things 'old school' including these hats and so I often wear them. Be well, Fil

[@waynegram8907]

Solodallas needs to make this Schaffer Replica pedal in a 1590A mini enclosure. The Pedal is why to big to put on my pedal board. I would prefer if there was dial controls to control how much of the wireless compression and expander you want. I think the 70s untils had internal trim pots to dial how much wireless gain, compression and expanding circuit you wanted. Mini 1590A pedal I would get it to save space on my pedal board.

[@smoluk1]

Way to GO!

[@sharkair2839]

i can dig it....

[@SecondSunshine]

omg this would be amazing!

[@highlander511]

Sorry to interrupt but this is incorrect listen to all the AC/DC albums from the very beginning with Bon Scott and listen to them on a good sound system and you’ll see how tight The band was like this gentleman is saying and listen to the sound it was always just as good as back in Black the engineering was outstanding on all the albums before back in black and they were extremely tight so this is just my opinion I’m glad Angus found his wireless system that’s great but the sound was always there Malkham knew what he was doing he was The leader Of that band And they always had THE SOUND It’s great they’re giving it a guitar away thanks for all the great years of wonderful rock ‘n’ roll music ACDC

[@SoloDallas]

What is incorrect? Not clear. Also, objectively, 'guitar tone' is subjective. However, even just basing ourselves on sales (of the album) we could argue that there has been a preference for Back in Black - at least for some, not including you. AC/DC *have* evolved other years, they have changed. You can like some periods over others, but they did not have had always the same sound - not their recorded versions of it - and that has been intentional, Be well,

[@gaetanasusani6350]

GRANDEEee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hail DI'AUL......!!!!!!!!!!........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sharkair2839]

i don't see a link.

[@bluehappyscrap]

AWESOME!!!💢💢💢💢💢💢

[@micciarockers8766]

Amazing

[@tonystevenson7967]

Yo SoloDallas.. is that available to purchase herien Canada? ===

[@CZACHA88_]

AC ⚡ DC ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

In my dreams!

[@tz8559]

What speakers?

[@eldyko]

I'm guessing this contest is over? I want that rig so bad

[@bryanharvey916]

Yes!

[@sardofa.45-70.]

I want it too. I'll do that too, yeah Fil.

[@kane6529]

Why isn't the replica a wireless system as well?

[@SoloDallas]

Kane, if we had chosen 1970s technology for the wireless (in order for it to be a real replica) it would have been a huge failure: outdated, obsolescent and even nowadays, ILLEGAL FM technology. Now, adding modern wireless technology to it ourselves would have been a huge mistake as well, since we have great, truly transparent DIGITAL wireless systems that work great. We're were ONLY in the sound of the original system - that's what we wanted to capture (and have). If you want to go winless, just go Shure and add us to the chain as you would with any other guitar pedal/effect. Thanks!

[@kane6529]

@@SoloDallas makes sense thanks for detailed response

[@Evan-Loftus]

wish i could enter but i cant cos im from uk

[@vuitheirt4704]

Do you have an original system? And how much would one cost back in the day, also it sounds fucking awesome

[@SoloDallas]

We do. The original system back in the day cost (indexing prices to today's for inflation etc.) around 17k to 22kUSD (today's USD) somewhere in there, the original, 1970s price was around USD4500 per SVDS, including one EX63 receiver, two X10 transmitters, cables etc.

[@vuitheirt4704]

@@SoloDallas that's awesome, thanks for responding!

[@SoloDallas]

@@vuitheirt4704 Always, Cam! Thanks, Fil

[@charleshaman1782]

too late for the drawing, but I still enjoyed the vid!

[@renemichel3459]

Very Cool!!

[@dallasbiggz7007]

Took him 30-40 years to perfect Angus' sound. Unfortunately, I'm not sure he knows yet which member of the band is the guitarist based on the way he dresses. Anyone want to clue him in? 😂😂😂

[@dallasbiggz7007]

Fil, Btw, I'm just busting your chops. Been watching you on KZbin for like 15 years. Great to see how things turned out for you. Way to create your own Good Fortune in this life's journey. 🎸🤘 Ciao Amico!

[@SoloDallas]

@@dallasbiggz7007 Ciao fratello! Thank you, baci, Fil!

[@thorstenriedel3152]

The Story is insane

[@yourtypicalbot1926]

Lol I didn’t describe my other comment specifically but I heard that you were the band that was called “Assassins and Politics” and made a song called “It’s you last shot” and they said that you were the person that sang it. If you ever did can you do a remake please???