Solo Tone

Estranged

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarKris Derrig 1959 Les Paul Standard replica

AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head

PickupsPAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

eqMXR MXR 10-Band EQ

Notes

Studio recording, 1990-1991. Slash used his Kris Derrig Les Paul replica for most solos on Use Your Illusion I, including 'Estranged'. The amp was the Silver Jubilee head, as confirmed by multiple sources. This is the studio setup, not live.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainliquid, vocal-like lead tonesmooth and saturatedrich harmonic overtoneslush reverb ambiencelong delay trailsmidrange-forwardthick, creamy leadexpressive wah sweepswarm neck pickup character

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of vibrato, expressive wah pedal use, and precise phrasing with sustain and feedback, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Guns N' Roses – Use Your Illusion I - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Figured out Slash's live tone : r/GunsNRoses Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Estranged Guitar Solo 1. Using Slash signature guitar, silver jubilee ...

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