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Riff Tone
She Builds Quick Machines
Velvet Revolver
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash signature, likely 2000s model)
AmpMarshall JCM Slash Signature (SL2555 or similar Silver Jubilee reissue)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2007 album 'Libertad'. No direct source confirms exact pedal/amp settings for this song's riff, but Slash's known studio rig for Velvet Revolver era is well documented. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsthick, saturated rhythm toneaggressive attackarticulate pick attackmodern hard rock crunchclear note separationpunchy low endcutting upper midscompressed sustainpercussive riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythmic articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash signature, likely 2000s model)
AmpMarshall JCM Slash Signature (SL2555 or similar Silver Jubilee reissue)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2007 album 'Libertad'. No direct source confirms exact pedal/amp settings for this song's riff, but Slash's known studio rig for Velvet Revolver era is well documented. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsthick, saturated rhythm toneaggressive attackarticulate pick attackmodern hard rock crunchclear note separationpunchy low endcutting upper midscompressed sustainpercussive riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate alternate picking with tight palm muting and precise rhythmic articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.