Solo Tone
November Rain (Live)
Guns N' Roses
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 80s/early 90s, black finish, used live by Slash)
AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7.5
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live performance, Use Your Illusion tour era (early 1990s). This is the standard live rig for Slash during 'November Rain' solo sections. No pedal-based distortion; amp gain only. No evidence of additional boost/OD pedals for the solo. Delay is clearly audible in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainrich midrangeclear note separationlush, ambient solo soundviolin-like leaddynamic and expressivenot harsh or brittlefull-bodied neck pickup tonelong, pronounced delay repeats
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending, vibrato, and sustain control, as well as precise timing and dynamic phrasing, making it challenging for intermediate players.
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This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 80s/early 90s, black finish, used live by Slash)
AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
mid7.5
treble7.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Live performance, Use Your Illusion tour era (early 1990s). This is the standard live rig for Slash during 'November Rain' solo sections. No pedal-based distortion; amp gain only. No evidence of additional boost/OD pedals for the solo. Delay is clearly audible in the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothsinging sustainrich midrangeclear note separationlush, ambient solo soundviolin-like leaddynamic and expressivenot harsh or brittlefull-bodied neck pickup tonelong, pronounced delay repeats
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced bending, vibrato, and sustain control, as well as precise timing and dynamic phrasing, making it challenging for intermediate players.
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