Riff Tone

Back from Cali' (feat. Myles Kennedy)

Slash

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Slash Les Paul Standard VOS 2008

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010 era. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Back from Cali' riff section by Slashparadise and Equipboard. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section. Settings estimated based on Slash's typical studio rig for this era and genre.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedaggressive midrangetight palm-muted attackharmonic richnesspunchy lowspresent highsBritish crunchsinging sustainarticulate and definedclassic Les Paul-Marshall roar

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, fast alternate picking, and accurate transitions between power chords and single-note lines, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Slash's Live Gear With Myles Kennedy | Guitars, amps and ...Slash – Apocalyptic Love - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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