Solo Tone

Halo (feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators)

Slash

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Appetite (2010s, used on 'Halo' studio recording due to Derrig Les Paul being in for repairs)

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (main studio amp, blended with other Marshalls on 'Apocalyptic Love')

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Apocalyptic Love' (2012). For 'Halo', Slash used his Gibson Appetite Les Paul with Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. No evidence of pedal use for the solo; direct amp tone. Year: 2012, studio session.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainmidrange heavysmooth lead tonetight, focused attackharmonic richnessarticulate single-note runsaggressive pick attackBritish-voiced crunchfluid legato passagesclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced control of phrasing, fast alternate picking, expressive bends, and smooth legato, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Halo (feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) Tone Settings | TonesMatch Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard HELP. Slash's crunchy tone. - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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