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Mr. Brownstone (Live)
Guns N' Roses
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1987 or 1992, likely 1987 burst or goldtop, as used by Slash live in the Use Your Illusion era)
AmpMarshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6.5
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tight and percussivepunchy midrangeaggressive British cruncharticulate and biting top endwarm, harmonically rich sustaindynamic and responsive to pickingslightly compressed low endfocused, driving rhythmclear note separationminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, funky rhythm, tight palm muting, and the need for precise timing and dynamic control. While not technically advanced, it demands groove and consistency.
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