Gretsch Jet Firebird

The Gretsch Jet Firebird, Malcolm Young's weapon of choice, is a stripped-down rock machine. Malcolm removed the neck pickup entirely, leaving a single bridge Filter'Tron humbucker for maximum clarity and attack. The chambered mahogany body provides resonance without excess weight, while the bolt-on maple neck delivers snap and definition. This guitar's percussive, cutting rhythm tone is the secret weapon behind AC/DC's relentless drive — proving that rhythm guitar, played with absolute conviction, can be as powerful as any lead.