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Solo Tone

Civil War

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 replica, likely Kris Derrig build)
AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for Use Your Illusion II (1990-1991). Solo section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions. No amp distortion pedals used; all gain from amp. Celestion Vintage 30 speakers in cabinet.

Tone Character(10)
singing sustainvocal-like wah sweepssmooth lead tonemid-forward presenceclear note separationwarm but articulate highsslightly compressed attackclassic British crunchexpressive phrasingtouch-sensitive dynamics

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced wah pedal technique, fast and fluid legato passages, precise bends, and dynamic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

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