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Solo Tone

Chinese Democracy

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarB.C. Rich Mockingbird
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100-watt head
PickupsHumbuckers (likely stock B.C. Rich or aftermarket, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Boss DD-3 or similar digital delay)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006-2008 sessions for 'Chinese Democracy' album. Slash played the solo on the studio version using a B.C. Rich Mockingbird into a Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. Effects inferred from both interviews and audible cues.

Tone Character(10)
highly saturated lead tonesmooth sustainbuzzsaw-like distortiontight and focused articulationcutting upper midsslightly compressedmodern hard rock edgesinging single-note linesaggressive attackclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of wah pedal expression, smooth sustain and vibrato, and accurate phrasing at moderate tempo. Not extremely technical, but demands expressive playing and good timing.

Sources

Slash's guitar gear: everything you need to nail the Guns N' ...Slash Talks Gear, the Guns N' Roses Experience and His ...[QUESTION] Chinese democracy tone? : r/Guitar

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