Riff Tone

Civil War

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom

AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head

PickupsHumbucker (likely Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro, as per Slash's typical setup of the era)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording, Use Your Illusion I sessions (1990-1991). Rhythm/riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; amp provides drive. Tuning is half-step down (Eb standard).

Tone Character(10)

British crunchwarm and mid-forwardtight, percussive attackarticulate pick responseslightly compressedsinging sustainrich harmonic contentdynamic and responsivenot overly saturatedclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and need for tight articulation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.

Sources

Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Civil war distortion - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus - What To Know & Where To Buy CIVIL WAR TABS (ver 2) by Guns N' Roses @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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