Riff Tone

Mother Maria (feat. Beth Hart)

Slash

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely Slash signature, 2009 era)

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (studio recording, 2009)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble5.5

reverb2

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Mother Maria' (2009). Gear inferred from Slash's known studio setup for this era and album. No direct studio photo or interview for this specific song, but consistent with Slash's documented rig for the period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(9)

thick midrange punchwarm and harmonically richclassic British crunchtight and articulate riffingsinging sustainslightly compressed attackdynamic, touch-sensitive responsefull-bodied low endpresent but not harsh highs

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopation and need for dynamic pick attack, but uses straightforward chord shapes and is accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Slash amp settings - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar Slash settings - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar Slash – Orgy of the Damned - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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