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Shoot to Thrill

AC/DC · 1980 · solo by Angus Young
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Shoot to Thrill

AC/DC, 1980, from Back in Black. Solo by Angus Young.

A dynamic solo that builds tension over a stop-start breakdown. It shows Angus's command of drama and release.

Shoot to Thrill by AC/DC is #6 in our ranking of the best Angus Young guitar solos. The solo is played by Angus Young and the song was released in 1980.

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    Who played the guitar solo on Shoot to Thrill?

    Angus Young played the solo on AC/DC's Shoot to Thrill (1980).

    What guitar was used on the Shoot to Thrill solo?

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