AC/DC's Angus Young & Stevie Young Rig Rundown

Premier Guitar’s Chris Kies traveled south to hang with AC/DC techs Trace Foster and Greg Howard before their show at Atlanta’s Phillips Arena. As you watch this video, you’ll slowly understand why both techs claim that this is both the easiest gig (because of the light load of equipment) and the hardest gig (no pedals or effects to hide behind) they’ve ever had.

If things go smoothly, Angus will only use this 1967 Gibson SG during the entire show. All of the volume and tone pots have been changed several times because he sweats so much causing everything to deteriorate and corrode. The pickups have been swapped out with custom-wound, wax-potted Seymour Duncan humbuckers that have a resistance of 7.8k. All of Angus’ guitars use Ernie Ball Slinky (.009-.042) strings and he rocks with Fender Extra Heavy picks.

His backup is a 1970 SG Custom that he used on the Back in Black world tour during the early ’80s. The guitar originally had a natural walnut finish, was loaded with three humbuckers, and had a Maestro vibrato.

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[Adrenalsky]

I almost cried when he said “This is Malcom’s #2, his #1 is at home with him”. RIP Malcom Love from West Texas.

[luisvilasboas]

"This is the guitar from the Back in Black Tour!" - That, right there, would be the coolest thing I'd ever get to say.

[twist]

The precise simplicity of AC/DC is exactly why they are the kings of rock.

[babayaga]

this guy is great. interviewer doesn't even have to ask questions. obviously loves working for angus and knows what the fans want to know about.

[stevecollins]

He has to be one of the most down to earth guitar techs!

[DisciplefMetal]

One of the chillest techs and also good interviewer. Basically 2 ac/dc fans nerding out. Nice.

[Johntheripper]

Want to know why its hard to find these Marshalls. Because in the last 40 years angus has blown them all up.

[doug]

"it's a pretty simple setup"
-every guitar tech ever interviewed.

[twobyfour]

So happy to see Garth got his dream job.

[howlinthewilderness]

My Make a Wish dream is to get 10 minutes on that rig at full volume.

[cjscala]

I love how geeked out this guitar tech is about the gear. He has a lot of passion and respects the history he is in charge of

[modelcitizen]

"Here's the rundown. This guitar into that amp."

[MiSambra]

I could listen to Trace talk gear and tell stories for hours. His passion really shows when he is explaining things.

[andyrose]

Its true, Angus used the wireless on For Those About to Rock. I was an assistant engineer / tap op for those sessions.

[tylersweet]

1:23 Can't blame Chris Kies for showing the pressure of knowing this is a once in a lifetime opportunity and not wanting to screw it up by not getting all the details. He did a great job.

[gregfranklin]

Trace seems like such a rad guy. Absolutely no attitude and just plain excited about it all. Glad to see someone excited for their gig and has obviously watched a few rig rundowns himself.

[bunnynikkipeaches]

I love how Angus just plays a guitar and amp . No fancy shit to boost or thicken his sound . Just a guitar and Amp . Thats rock and roll .

[CaptainBeefy]

this guy's great at explaining the gear he's showing us. and those SG's those - <3

[TonyCRoe]

Angus is 65 on the 31st March - my favourite guitarist becomes an Old Age Pensioner in the UK. He is the reason I fell in love with that hard rock music. I owe him a life debt of gratitude. Cheers

[patricklawrence]

While the rest of the so called "Rock Artists" smashes their gear.. Angus and Malcolm loves them like they're band member.