Solo Tone

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1959 Gibson Korina Flying V

AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Use Your Illusion II sessions (1990-1991). Slash used the 1959 Korina Flying V specifically for the solo section of 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.' The amp was a Marshall Silver Jubilee head, as confirmed by multiple sources. No evidence of pedal use for the clean solo section; Slash is on record as not using effects pedals for this part, relying on amp and guitar only.

Tone Character(10)

warm and roundedclear, bell-like highsslightly compressedarticulate note separationsmooth sustaintouch-sensitivefull-bodied midrangesubtle amp reverbno audible pedal effectsclassic rock clean with humbucker depth

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and dynamic control to achieve the smooth, clean articulation heard on the recording, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Slash Talks Guitars and Guns N' Roses in 1992 Guitar World Interview | Guitar World Guns N' Roses – Use Your Illusion II - Albums - Equipboard Slash's 5 most iconic guitars, in his own words | Guitar World Slash's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps Amp settings for Knocking on Heavens door

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