Riff Tone
Born Under a Bad Sign
Slash & Paul Rodgers
Guitarblues2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model not specified, but confirmed as Strat by Slash for this track)
AmpMarshall Plexi (exact model not specified, but Slash is known for using Marshall amps and tone is described as 'Plexi-like' and 'classic British crunch')
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock or vintage-correct, exact model not specified)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (Orgy of the Damned album). Slash specifically states he used a Stratocaster for this track, which is rare for him. Amp is not explicitly named, but all evidence and tone descriptors point to a Marshall Plexi or similar British-style amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
hard-driving Plexi crunchgrowling, full of low-mid punchclassic British blues-rock driveStratocaster bite and claritytouch-sensitive and dynamicwarm and burnishededge-of-breakup saturationexpressive with pick attacknot overly compressedslightly scooped but present mids
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level blues-rock technique, with dynamic picking, muting, and expressive articulation, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord voicings.
Sources
“I’m funny with amps. I love Marshalls, but I also love old Fender Deluxes. Dumble built one for me just before he passed away. I think it was the last one he ever built”: With Strats, Magnatones, and plenty of all-star guests, Slash embraces the blues | Guitar WorldSlash's Blues Album: Orgy of the Damned - Premier GuitarMy thoughts on a bunch of Plexi pedals
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model not specified, but confirmed as Strat by Slash for this track)
AmpMarshall Plexi (exact model not specified, but Slash is known for using Marshall amps and tone is described as 'Plexi-like' and 'classic British crunch')
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock or vintage-correct, exact model not specified)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Sources
“I’m funny with amps. I love Marshalls, but I also love old Fender Deluxes. Dumble built one for me just before he passed away. I think it was the last one he ever built”: With Strats, Magnatones, and plenty of all-star guests, Slash embraces the blues | Guitar WorldSlash's Blues Album: Orgy of the Damned - Premier GuitarMy thoughts on a bunch of Plexi pedals
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (Orgy of the Damned album). Slash specifically states he used a Stratocaster for this track, which is rare for him. Amp is not explicitly named, but all evidence and tone descriptors point to a Marshall Plexi or similar British-style amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
hard-driving Plexi crunchgrowling, full of low-mid punchclassic British blues-rock driveStratocaster bite and claritytouch-sensitive and dynamicwarm and burnishededge-of-breakup saturationexpressive with pick attacknot overly compressedslightly scooped but present mids
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level blues-rock technique, with dynamic picking, muting, and expressive articulation, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord voicings.