Riff Tone

Halo (feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators) [Live]

Slash

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Slash Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or AFD100 based on Slash's live rig for this era)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, 2010s era, with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. Gear confirmed for this band/era, but not all sources specify the exact amp model for this song. Studio vs live: LIVE. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchtight, articulate riffingfat midrange punchsinging sustainaggressive bridge pickup attackwarm yet biting tonedynamic pick responseslight amp reverb for spacepercussive, palm-muted chugsno audible modulation effects

Difficulty

The riff requires tight alternate picking, palm muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch at a medium-fast tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Slash – Apocalyptic Love - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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