# Problem Child guitar solo

> Angus Young's guitar solo on Problem Child by AC/DC (1976) starts at about 2:40. From the album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.

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AC/DC, 1976, from *Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap*. Solo by *Angus Young*.

A bratty, energetic solo with slashing licks that suit the song's snotty attitude.

Problem Child by AC/DC is #17 in our ranking of the best AC/DC guitar solos. The solo is played by Angus Young and the song was released in 1976.

## In our lists

- [The Best AC/DC Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/ac-dc-guitar-solos/) — #17

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Problem Child?

Angus Young played the solo on AC/DC's Problem Child (1976).

### What guitar was used on the Problem Child solo?

A gibson sg through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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