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Riff Tone

Slither

Velvet Revolver

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's Kris Derrig Les Paul copy likely used in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (with possible use of Marshall Slash Signature and 1973 Marshall 1987 head, all into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion Greenbacks)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for Contraband (2004). Slash is known to layer multiple Marshall heads in the studio, but the JCM800 is the primary amp for the riff. No evidence of Vox AC30 or other amps on the main riff. Pedals are minimal for the riff section; distortion is primarily from amp and possibly MXR Distortion+ for added grit.

Tone Character(10)
aggressive and punchytight palm-muted chugsthick, saturated rhythm toneBritish crunchpercussive attackdirty, overdriven soundslight bluesy edgehigh output and claritysinging sustainfocused midrange

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise string skipping, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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