Riff Tone

November Rain (2022 Version)

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash 'Inspired By' or Kris Derrig '59 replica)

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (studio), Marshall JCM 800 2203 (alternative, similar voicing)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2022 Version. Rhythm/riff section tracked with bridge pickup, Les Paul Standard, into Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head and 4x12 cab. Settings confirmed for studio context, not live.

Tone Character(10)

mid-forward and vocalclassic Marshall crunchwarm and singing sustaintight and articulate rhythmmoderate gain, not high-gainbridge pickup clarityfull-bodied and presentnot scooped, rich midsdynamic and responsiveslightly compressed, punchy attack

Difficulty

The riff section requires solid rhythm skills, dynamic control, and tight articulation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Amp Settings for November Rain by Guns N’ Roses (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk November Rain Guitar Tone Settings — Guns N' Roses | ToneMirror

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