Riff Tone

Always On the Run

Lenny Kravitz

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 Les Paul Standard, likely with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups)

AmpMarshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, likely with 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet, as used by Slash in studio)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Riff section played by Slash using his Les Paul through a Marshall Plexi. No evidence of additional pedals except wah (not used in riff), fuzz not used in riff. No chorus, delay, or reverb audible in riff. Pickup selector in bridge position. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Slash/Kravitz studio rig. No evidence of amp effects or effects loop.

Tone Character(10)

Classic British crunchPunchy, percussive attackOpen, dynamic responseNo obvious time-based or modulation effects in riffBridge pickup biteSlightly scooped midsFull-bodied, thick rhythm toneAggressive, articulate pick attackWarm but cuttingDynamic, touch-sensitive response

Difficulty

The riff demands precise, funky rhythm playing with tight muting and syncopation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Always on the run Lenny Kravitz tone? : r/Guitar - Reddit Craig Ross of Lenny Kravitz : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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