Riff Tone

Jizz Da Pit

Slash's Snakepit

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Slash Signature 'Snakepit' Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMXR MXR M104 Distortion+

eqBoss Boss GE-7 Graphic Equalizer

Notes

Studio recording for 'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' (1995). Gear confirmed for Slash's Snakepit era and album, specifically used by Slash for riff sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this track.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and riff-drivencrunchy and full-bodiedthick, sustaining soundtight and drivingBritish-voiced amp crunchclear note definition under gaindynamic pick attackpowerful rhythmic foundationmelodic yet punchyclassic rock gain structure

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting at a brisk tempo, with dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch in a high-gain context.

Sources

Slash's Snakepit Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard

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