Sound Like AC/DC | Without Busting The Bank

Sound Like AC/DC - Without Busting The Bank
Watch Rabea and Matt attempt to sound like your favourite artists on a budget using the most accurate but affordable gear they can find from Andertons Music Co.
In this episode they attempt to sound like AC/DC!
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Here's the gear they chose:
Gibson SG Special T in Satin Cherry - goo.gl/ge5Qvv
Gretsch Electromatic G5445T - goo.gl/k6ihCQ
Marshall DSL 40C in White - this Amp is no discontinued follow the link to see the complete Marshall range - goo.gl/FvTHQP
Marshall DSL 40C in Black - this Amp is no discontinued follow the link to see the complete Marshall range - goo.gl/FvTHQP
TRex Neo Comp - goo.gl/eScnQd
Xotic EP Boost - goo.gl/QyRMaE

[@Joe-hl2ts]

As I'm watching this, Malcolm died a few months ago, it's pretty sad especially that he fell victim to dementia but I'm sure he would love to know that his music will carry on and be known for generations. Rest in peace, one of the greatest rhythm guitarists ever.

[@scaredypicker]

The most important thing to get right with ACDC's tone is just turning a valve amp up high, and using a humbucker plugged straight into it with minimal gain. If you turn it up high enough, the amp will start to break up naturally on its own. A lot of people don't realise how clean Angus and Macolm have played their guitars over the years... It's just really, really loud! :D It would also be really cool to see you guys do Billy Gibbons/ZZ Top ;)

[@yanneckmock1214]

+scaredypicker In fact, Angus uses the Schaffe-Vega, which compresses and expands his tone (In the 70s it was a Wireless Device), and his Amp gets really boosted. The Powerage Album has some really Overdriven Songs, compared to earlier Albums.

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

+scaredypicker this strategy is so true it actually worked just as well with my Marshal MG 80 combo back in the day through my Les Paul studio. Any good solid state amp (not digital or modelling) will pull that off nicely because at low gain there's still enough dynamics coming through, and that's half of Angus' tone.

You're wrong. On many albums Angus has really distorted sound. Malcolm too. While playing live, especially in Highway era, Angus had super distorted sound, Malcolm minimaly. Let's listen to some live albums...

[@ghfdt368]

+scaredypicker Generally you are correct, But they have used distortion before especially in earlier albums and some live performances for various reasons. The important thing if you use distortion just a small amount and it sounds very close to AC/DC. The biggest secret though is picking. Malcolm young plays and picks very hard on the chords and notes which also gives them the distinctive sound.

[@Diax1324]

Low gain, high natural distortion. Malcolm has been using a specific wireless device which adds lots of fuzzy nasty hairy sound for decades, and that's the secret to his extremely touchy sound.

[@habibislam1904]

Am I the only person who wants to see a sound like Slash by busting the bank. I just wanna hear these guys go all out with the ultimate Les Paul/Marshall tone

[@david.kissin.5421]

Yesss gnr by busting the bank

[@habibislam1904]

***** No they didn't...

[@habibislam1904]

***** Read my comment again and come back to me...

[@habibislam1904]

David. Kissin. Some people ay?

[@Mana_Break666]

but the point of the show is to get the most similar tone to whoever by using a somewhat small budget. If they don't have a budget they would just use the exact same gear that musician uses.

[@jonathonp.3071]

I'd love to see you guys do Brian May. You guys haven't done any nice Voxy tones yet.

[@Koga_fan_013]

agreed!

[@LifeInOz2023]

+StratoZep 18 totally agree

[@GunsnRosesfan2012]

Lee and rob did that already.

[@jonathonp.3071]

GunsnRosesfan2012 Not very well. I at least would like them to do some nice Vox tones.

[@Driftuner]

agree...even tho they sound great, i cant see those DSLs anymore....BUT, the "Sound like" videos goes to show how good those DSLs really are...still i am more of a Vox player anyway..

[@sixstringlove8242]

I know Angus's rig inside and out. To be truly authentic, you need a Phase 90, a Boss Metalzone (with the gain maxed out) a Clyde wah pedal, a Line 6 amp (the Spider will do nicely) and a Behringer delay pedal, with a Electro-Harmonix Cathedral reverb box to smooth it all out. See? I told you I was an expert. Did I miss anything?

[@zxkazuki]

you forgot the joyo overdrive to boost the metalzone :)

[@jacko717]

What you need is a Gibson SG, a JTM45, and a Schaffer Vega replica. Simples.

[@ajkcoleman]

You forgot the Jackson Rhoads

[@zac_m]

I got half way through reading this and my callouses just crawled right off my fingers.

[@ajkcoleman]

+acdcfan101able those come with the rhoads

[@mrblonde609]

How to sound like AC/DC without breaking the back. Step One: buy Epiphone SG Step Two: done.

[@phenixreturns]

change the tuners first

[@brunojacq5473]

I agree. And I have no problems with the tuners...

[@Squishy_Seal]

I'VE GOT AN EPIPHONE SG A G400 SHE IS MAT CHERRY RED AND EVERYBODY IS BLOWN AWAY BY HER SOUND AND I ONLY PAYED HER 300 EUROS, SHE IS BEAUTY SHE IS GRACE

[@jaytee8188]

Brilliant... thanks lads! Matthew you did really really well with Malcolm's sound and Bea... great too. Good move bringing back the shop visit.

[@mattwhornby]

Thanks man! :-)

[@KeeperOfPoops]

Rest In Peace Malcolm :(

[@jackcunnington3988]

Maybe slash and Izzy, they have very different tones.

[@humpdefunk]

+Jack Cunnington Awesome idea!!!!

[@dzemohendrix]

Meh... it was more to the technique, more so than the sound. They did always play through the same amp and with simmilar guitars.

[@dzemohendrix]

Same amp studiowise...

[@L.argemike]

+dzemohendrix they had completely different guitars, izzy played a hollowbody

[@dzemohendrix]

Ryan KAY Look up in the studio what they'd used...

[@chrissoares23]

Nice. Glad to to have the shopping part back in. The tone sounded pretty spot on to me. Some other bands I'd like to see: Queen, Soundgarden, Black Sabbath.

[@cdreid99999]

YES to queen. I thought he was fine with just the amp and guitar.. close enough anyway .. on angus. I dont think he got any close. the gretsch never came close though

[@BroskiManitoba]

Bust the bank Ac/Dc and pink floyd

[@captainpiefox9133]

When they started thunderstruck, did anyone else hear the yelling from the original?

[@1961jscofield]

I really love these "sound like" videos. plz keep them coming!

[@joshuaknight3264]

Mick Ronson, Jimmy Page and Jack White please

[@Ubercoolhomie]

+Joshua Knight I know it doesn't involve Matt and Bea, which is half the point, but if you look up Living Room Guitar Demos, he absolutely NAILS the Jack White tones, pretty amazing

[@joshuaknight3264]

Cheers

[@Tret219]

+Joshua Knight a jimmy page sound WITHOUT breaking the bank would be pretty cool. I think we all know he used a Marshall Plexi ABY'd to itself but that shit is EXPENSIVE. that would surely be a challenge, i'm thinking an evil robot but those are kinda pricy too

[@hollycez]

+Joshua Knight Jack White yes! Gretsch and Big Muff!

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

+Joshua Knight For Jimmy Page, I'd go for a Epiphone Les Paul, a Marshall combo and a Catalianbread RAH.

[@t-boog2173]

Great work Rabea and Matt! BTW, Thanks to you guys I bought a DSL40C and I absolutely LOVE it! I've been playing for 37 yrs and have owned countless tube amps but the DSL40C is the best all around amp and best value of them all. Keep those videos coming fellas. Rock On!

[@bassblair11]

Yes! This is a perfect episode of "sound like" keep up the good work!

[@iainfreeman5112]

Definitely the right choice going back in the shop. Please keep them coming. Maybe a future one Gary Moore?

[@LOLchand1]

Sound like Gnr? Slash and Izzy would be great

[@mattwhornby]

+LOLchand1 Agreed!

[@blackmamba1841]

your wish has been granted

[@LOLchand1]

yep ! :P

[@JimmyMilne]

This was incredible! I've watched this one a couple of times now and it impresses me every time!

[@nickynotes6]

Hey guys these are my favourite Andertons videos. Keep doing what you're doin'!

[@ericlpz12]

Bea is really good at replicating guitar styles... even the aggressiveness and touch. Props to Bea

[@maxscardanelli6185]

As an AC/DC connissure/nerd, I'd like to point out that Angus NEVER uses effects pedals. he just goes straight into the amp. Great video/playing otherwise man. Matt, you nailed it on the Malcolm tone though dude. 😃😃😉😉

[@TheMasonator777]

What they are doing is using pedals in a smart way to emulate the boost given by Angus’ old school wireless and later the preamp built to emulate that wireless.

[@martyjaay]

Love this series guys. I think purely because of how much fun you dudes are clearly having haha. Glad to see the store part back again. Have you done a sounds like metallica? Its a common one im sure but purely as i would enjoy seeing your take on it i reckon it would be cool :)

[@PetersSabers]

Excellent! Nailed the tone, and was great to see you guys back in the store

[@gabrielehrenberg9098]

Glad to see Bea and Matt back at it!

[@johnstafford6779]

rule 1 for trying to sound like ac/dc: DONT USE PEDALS

[@rickshaw4842]

What ya looking at chezney

[@jessetate9701]

Well angus used a tremble booster

[@johnstafford6779]

@@jessetate9701 yeah he did on and after the back in black album. The albums before back in black with bon in my opinion are the best sounding and he didn’t use anything on them ones

[@YourOldXBOX360]

Calum McKinney aslo you should use a marshall cus ya know

[@johnstafford6779]

@@YourOldXBOX360 well of course yes😂

[@fdcox1971]

Epic show. Love this entire "Sounds Like" concept with you two gentlemen. And since you asked, I would love to see a Santana episode.

[@GreenmanXIV]

Yippee, back in the shop. Sounded great, cheers.

[@andenahlino]

Back in the store... THANK!

[@TheCIScommander]

RIP Malcolm Young. So sad to hear about his passing. No person should ever have to suffer like he did. Rock on, Malcolm Young! \m/

[@gorilladesperado9015]

This is my favorite of the Sounds Like series so far, just because you look like you are having so much fun playing.

[@BillDutton]

Love these segments boys - keep'em coming!

[@rileyramone6231]

I really like this one, I've watched it like 3 times. Id love it if you guys could do sonic youth

[@alexgarnett5373]

Hi guys , how about sound like Billy Gibbons? Nice playing by the way...

[@sageeidolon6817]

Well done! The vids where you play together are the best.

[@landofold]

So nice that you bought back the going around the store searching for gear part. Well played guys!

[@luketerry9146]

Hehe I own that SG used in the video

[@4572dk]

Pleeaaseee do Ritchie Blackmore!!!!!!!!

[@tortoisesoup16]

It would be so cool to see. I actually own a SSS American Fender Strat but I am not sure which amp and pedals I'm gonna get to sound like Blackmore. I'm just holding on with a shitty roland micro cube amp for now.

[@mmdd6568]

Great show as always guys really enjoy it.informative and fun cheers

[@MikeDanielM]

Amazing guys , I always enjoy your videos.

[@danielsutterfield835]

Sound like Kiss would be amazing

[@aval7039]

Please make a Sound like Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhoads without breaking the break - thanks

[@bremsnix]

Makes you realize how much the bass adds to the overall sound.

[@BatFan1]

Probably the most spot on sounds like in the entire video series. Maybe due to the simplicity of Angus and Malcolm's tones but still they have to be dialed in just right. Great job.

[@RapjackLP]

How about a sound like Slash?

[@JuniaThePriest]

Please do Jack White!

[@craigparse1439]

Nicely done and it looks like you had some fun with it!

[@musicnphotos1]

Great series...This one was awesome! It was great to hear the Gretsch along side the SG. Not only are showing someone's tone, but also how it works into the mix. I wouldn't instinctively choose the Grestch tone for playing rhythm, but it works so great the the SG. I'm sold! Now I want a Grestch to add to the mix. It's like the Eagles with the Telecaster-Les Paul mix, two different sounds that work well together. Would love to see more of the 2 players variation videos. Great job guys...Thanks

[@austin_huffman_]

Do a sounds like Stevie Ray Vaughn.

[@pweston65]

maybe you can learn how to spell Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@austin_huffman_]

+Paul Weston piss off

[@Calsta84]

using the tone city sweet cream with a strat gets pretty close. have you seen the captain and rabea's review of tone city? they accidentally come across the srv sound. ps its on part 2.

[@donrutter6765]

Austin Huffman 2 marshalls 2 vibroluxes.

[@LeviBulger]

There are like 6836 videos out there that try to sound like him, and quite frankly it can't be done. His tone was mostly in his fingers. That said, there are probably only 4 things you need. TS pedal, rotary pedal, and a fender amp/strat

[@JasonCaldwellBufferkiller]

I'd love to see a Rory Gallagher setup.

[@tvs3497]

wow, that was great! Sounds like the AC/DC. You guys sure know your guitar tones. You're just amazing dudes.

[@KyleTheGuitarGuy]

Such a surprise and delight to see this video open up with If You Want Blood. Probably the best song you could have done to really show off both of the tones. Freakin' awesome! Kinda sad you didn't go with the darker SG and the red Gretsch, would have been a lot more true to what Angus and Mal actually used.

[@seventhstate6291]

Ritchie Blackmore, Pete Townsend and Matt Bellamy pls Maybe a bit ancient history for us old fellas but remember old guys have more money and buy more gear!

[@KeeperOfPoops]

Muse they did and i think the Plug In Baby riff sounded 100%

[@tonynoon8693]

Can you do "The Who"?

[@lyconxero457]

This is another time where I believe you've gotten incredibly close to their actual tone on a budget. Awesome job, guys!

[@schmuppcat]

Excellent series! It's entertaining and educational. I have a suggestion for a future installment that should both be a worthy challenge. Tom Scholz (Boston). Tones from the first two Boston albums were a clinic in how great the electric guitar could sound.

[@julianwest4030]

Sound like Tom Morello without breaking the bank.

[@declanconnolly6680]

Can you do a sounds like guns and roses?

[@NoUploadJustComment]

You guys went back to the store! Nice! My favorite parts.

[@bikerdhill]

my favorite sounds like so far, great job

[@ryleyschade9869]

you should do the who next

[@marcusaldred621]

Sound like Randy Rhoads

[@kevisauceda]

Right on! Keep these videos coming!

[@midwestfisherman]

That was spot on guys! Great job!

[@williamboer2560]

AC/DC is the greatest rockband ever

[@moondog6231]

no

[@danhorsfallmusic7411]

@@moondog6231 yes

[@moondog6231]

@@danhorsfallmusic7411wrong, so blatantly wrong

[@danhorsfallmusic7411]

@@moondog6231 what’s the greatest rock band then??

[@moondog6231]

@@danhorsfallmusic7411 or any other band as a matter of fact

[@connorpatricknolanmusic1453]

Can you do the Beatles

[@danhorsfallmusic7411]

Beatles just used an acoustic relaly

[@musicitswhatmovesus1799]

I really enjoy these videos even when you do a artist that I have never listened too. I particularly like the pedal section where putting the comp before the boost. Since I am new at playing the Guitar I find the pedal usage and the line chain important

[@ak342593]

Also- great playing by both of you. You really compliment each other :)

[@SauceTheGold]

Without busting the bank by buying a gibson SG which for USA is like 1500 dollars

[@jacobcourseymusic6414]

Actually that’s the special faded. I had one I bought for $600. It got stolen and I found another for $550

[@YassineBoulfiham]

Do a video to how to sound like lil Wayne

[@jirenuniverse116]

Buy a fender and bottom two strings

[@MjrNiGhTmArE]

I suck, but still better than Lil wang

[@mootklegg2064]

That sounded awesome, probably my favorite so far...might be looking at one of those DSL40s

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

great stuff, and i also like watching you pick the stuff from the shop.... keep up the great work guys! and it would be fantastic to see you get a Stone Temple Pilots sound, i find it really hard to get that sound with crunch but also being able to hear all the weard chords they use.... and it would be a great tribute to Scott Weiland (unless you did this already and i missed it).

[@ashimmitramazumdar7425]

sounds like Green Day.. plzzzz

[@lukaaeschlimann7000]

Korn please ( :

[@NPC-xi5ki]

Yessssssssss

[@YRUACNT]

+Luka Aeschlimann An ibanez APEX20 is a good starting place

[@YRUACNT]

***** in your futile opinion

[@NPC-xi5ki]

+kkboxer20 Are you a millionare? Are you in a successful band? No. Therefore your argument on dissing korn is invalid.

[@NPC-xi5ki]

+kkboxer20 Are you a millionare? Are you in a successful band? No. Therefore your argument on dissing korn is invalid.

[@spike_4174]

Impressive, you guys just pretty much about nailed it. Good job!

[@stephenmartinez52]

I think you guys nailed it!!!! Great job

[@TheZooropaBaby]

sounds like Royal Blood?

[@Tret219]

+TheZooropaBaby haha i'm assuming you know it's just a bass player and a drummer. i suppose they could go through the bass players process and some cheaper stuff to sub in but your talking a bass, a guitar amp, a bass amp, a TU-3, and some pedals. gonna cost some $ no matter what your using

[@ImTheJoker4u]

The lead was pretty close, but the rythem was too flat. Needed a bit more trebel.

[@CoolspyGaming]

One of the best Sound Like's so far

[@adamlosey2381]

First of all, I think your show is great and I'm glad you went back to the store. I want to know how you had the Malcolm Young amp set up. I have a DSL15 and I can't get that nice break up out of the classic channel unless I dime both master and gain.

[@Byrneze]

Green day or the sex pistol on a budget plz

[@UncertainGetaways]

You can sound like Greenday on any cheap amp.

[@Byrneze]

I know but it would be a cool videos

[@UncertainGetaways]

okay

[@TheJacobshapiro]

not really true, you really need a marshall. That said, it's not a hard tone to get. An HSS mexican strat and a cranked DSL40 will do it.

[@robertdunaway-tyll7635]

the pistols would be interesting

[@GetTheFunkOut46]

Sound like Michael Schenker please ^-^

[@JohnSKihm]

You guys nailed the tone! Well done

[@Dankaz01]

Top job lads. Sounds awesome

[@boilingpaul]

Brilliant.....how about Foo Fighters?

[@mattwhornby]

We already did it!

[@everdnp]

Yep yep!

[@GunsnRosesfan2012]

They already did that.

[@KeeperOfPoops]

they should try it BY busting the bank but unfortunately they can't get the DG335 so they'll most likely get an ES335 or something that's like that with a Mesa Boogie Double Rectifier for Chris this time they will hopefully use his Telecaster

[@RKO619ification]

Ha! You're wearing the same shirts you nerds!

[@DerredmaxTRIAX]

I love this shit you guys are awesome, Keep them cumming. And thanks its a blast to see how close you guys get to the artistes. You guys are really really close. Cheers!!!

[@EmptyShowProductions]

Great video! Angus' tone was amazing and Malcolm's tone also ... I prefer a little bit more gain than you used on Malcolm's tone and roll the master tone a bit of so you can get the kind of the White Falcon sound ... but still ... great video!

[@calebsattler7869]

Jeff Beck!!!!!! Please do Jeff Beck!!!!!

[@aidanbromley416]

Sound like Periphery would be much appreciated

[@Werewolf370]

+Aidan Bromley BIAS FX on your laptop oorrrr a digital modeling amp, a budget 25.5 scale guitar and swap the pickups for entwistle nemesis afgs (built very similar to the Juggernauts) if you're going for the drop c six string stuff, specifically Misha.

[@aidanbromley416]

+Werewolf370 My ibanez has really high output pickups I just can't get my Amp to sound right

[@Werewolf370]

+Aidan Bromley yeah, they use digital amps so it's hard to pin down there exact tones. best I could recommend is using something like bias and using some of the other djent/ prog guys who have their presets loaded as a starting point.

[@aidanbromley416]

+Werewolf370 I'll check it out, thanks man.

[@TobyKBTY]

+Aidan Bromley Try the new Peavey 6505MH with an OD! Then maybe get any of the Periphery signature pickups from Duncan, Dimarzio or Bareknuckle in your guitar :D

[@merkury06]

This is one of your best!

[@elfive5186]

This filtertron pickups sounds sooo good!!

[@ljwoollett]

sounds nothing like m.young but angus was sort of near...

[@Turnpike_]

Sounded like Malcolm had too much treble rolled off.

[@anemoia2661]

+Lorna Woollett Agreed, playing style was all wrong as well.

[@strazburg]

sounds like someones nit picking

[@anemoia2661]

Not nit picking if it doesn't sound anything like the guy he is trying to sound like...

[@ArtAlienTV]

Please do Jimi Hendrix. Many have tried and failed but you guys could do it :)

[@roddydykes7053]

ArtAlienTV - MARS ZOO first take a left handed strat and string it backwards lol

[@cedricyt8655]

good thing your back picking stuff innthe store!!

[@SirKiwi777]

Best "sound like..." ever! Thanks for this one 👍👍👍👍

[@ian7388]

Sounds like Metallica

[@saifa4537]

Uh no

[@ian7388]

Too late my friend

[@saifa4537]

+Earl Hickey never too late to correct such a false statement.

[@ian7388]

OMG no I know what you thought lol. I was suggesting that they should do that. Sorry for the confusion mate.

[@saifa4537]

+Earl Hickey ohhhh haha my bad.

[@jonartscc968]

Watching this video in 2019 "I will be Malcolm" "Hope he's doing alright" Well..

[@mickvogels]

This is the sound. Well done!

[@t-boog2173]

Great Job guys! I esp love the compressor and boost duo. A compressor is a great way to get that "cranked amp" type sound, sustain & response without the punishing volume. Bedroom players esp would benefit from this trick. It also gives you the ability to play softer yet sound like your hitting hard which makes legato runs(hammers & pulls) feel almost effortless. Whenever you need extreme dynamics, you just kick the comp off. They can be a must have for cleans too plus theyre the real key to chicken pickin tone. Bottomline, every guitarist needs a decent compressor. Anyway, keep up the great work guys!!!