Riff Tone

Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (Live)

Velvet Revolver

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JCM800 or Silver Jubilee, as per Slash's Velvet Revolver live rig)

PickupsHumbucker (likely Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro or stock Gibson Burstbuckers, as per Slash's typical Velvet Revolver era setup)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance by Velvet Revolver, mid-2000s. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for this specific cover; Les Paul Standard and Marshall stack are confirmed as Slash's main live rig for Velvet Revolver. Studio vs live: this is a live cover performance.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveBritish crunchaggressive pick attackwarm but cuttingpresent midrangedynamic and responsiveslight amp breakupclear note separationpunchy rhythmminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and the need for precise rhythmic control to maintain clarity and punch in a live rock context.

Sources

Gibson Les Paul Standard - What To Know & Where To Buy Slash: why US blues players are better than British ones | Guitar World

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