Riff Tone

Killing Floor (Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival)

Slash

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Slash Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (original, not reissue)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Slash Signature Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid6

treble5.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (Slash Signature or GCB95 variant)

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90 (EVH or standard)

Notes

Live performance at S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, 2024. Settings and pedalboard based on most recent live rig rundowns and gear interviews for the Orgy of the Damned/SERPENT era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.

Tone Character(10)

edge-of-breakup crunchwarm and mid-heavyopen and dynamictouch-sensitiveclassic British amp characterclear note separationslight natural compressionfat, rounded lowssinging sustain on single notesarticulate blues phrasing

Difficulty

The riff demands advanced blues-rock technique, fast shuffle timing, and dynamic control, especially when integrating expressive effects like wah and phaser.

Sources

Ultimate Guide to Slash: Tone, Gear, Effects (Slash's Guitar Rig)Slash Amp Settings: Dirty and Clean Tone - Guitar Chalk Slash – Orgy of the Damned - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Exclusive Slash Interview: S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Blues Festival - Premier Guitar

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