The Story Behind Malcolm Young’s Legendary Gretsch

The story behind Malcolm Young’s legendary Beast, the guitar that helped define the sound, look, and attitude of AC/DC. In this video, I go through the history of Malcolm’s famous Gretsch, how it changed over the years, the mods it went through, and why this guitar became such a huge part of his rhythm sound. If you’re into AC/DC, Malcolm Young, Gretsch guitars, classic rock history, or rhythm guitar tone, this one is for you. Subscribe for more AC/DC, Malcolm Young, guitar tone, and classic rock deep dives. Huge thanks to my subscribers and channel members - your support is what makes these videos possible! Malcolm Young Cheat Sheet (included in channel membership) https://ditullio3.gumroad.com/l/rqxbup Join my YouTube membership for early access to videos and more! 🎥 Instagram / TikTok: [jimestooper] Discord:   / discord   Affiliate Links Strings: https://amzn.to/3O5VyRU Picks: https://amzn.to/4d11Flb Gretsch Electromatic: https://amzn.to/3Of3tN3 Cable: https://amzn.to/4bUHy7J Studio Headphones: https://amzn.to/3OHRNCt #acdc #malcolmyoung #angusyoung #guitar #guitarist #musician #music #rocknroll #gretsch