Solo Tone
Give In to Me
Michael Jackson
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 replica, likely Kris Derrig or Max Baranet build)
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Slash played the solo for the Dangerous album session. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo. No confirmed pedalboard photos from the session.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingaggressive yet controlled lead toneBritish-voiced overdriverich harmonic overtonesvocal-like bendsclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseslight delay ambiencethick, mid-forward presence
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends and vibrato, fast legato technique, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash's 1987 replica, likely Kris Derrig or Max Baranet build)
AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Slash played the solo for the Dangerous album session. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio solo. No confirmed pedalboard photos from the session.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid legato phrasingaggressive yet controlled lead toneBritish-voiced overdriverich harmonic overtonesvocal-like bendsclear note separationtouch-sensitive responseslight delay ambiencethick, mid-forward presence
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced control of bends and vibrato, fast legato technique, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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