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Riff Tone
Mother Maria (feat. Beth Hart)
Slash
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely Slash signature, 2009 era)
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (studio recording, 2009)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Mother Maria' (2009). Gear inferred from Slash's known studio setup for this era and album. No direct studio photo or interview for this specific song, but consistent with Slash's documented rig for the period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
thick midrange punchwarm and harmonically richclassic British crunchtight and articulate riffingsinging sustainslightly compressed attackdynamic, touch-sensitive responsefull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopation and need for dynamic pick attack, but uses straightforward chord shapes and is accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely Slash signature, 2009 era)
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (studio recording, 2009)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Mother Maria' (2009). Gear inferred from Slash's known studio setup for this era and album. No direct studio photo or interview for this specific song, but consistent with Slash's documented rig for the period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
thick midrange punchwarm and harmonically richclassic British crunchtight and articulate riffingsinging sustainslightly compressed attackdynamic, touch-sensitive responsefull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopation and need for dynamic pick attack, but uses straightforward chord shapes and is accessible to intermediate players.