Clean Tone
Rocket Queen
Guns N' Roses
Bassrock1980s
Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass Special (Duff McKagan signature, 1980s Japan model)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB
PickupsP/J configuration (Precision split-coil neck, Jazz single-coil bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction sessions, 1987
Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyclear note definitionslightly scooped midstight low endarticulate pick attackmodern rock snapcontrolled sustainno audible drivestudio claritydistinct upper midrange
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Rocket Queen' requires tight pick playing, melodic movement, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or extreme speed.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassFender Jazz Bass Special (Duff McKagan signature, 1980s Japan model)
AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB
PickupsP/J configuration (Precision split-coil neck, Jazz single-coil bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6
presence5
compression4
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction sessions, 1987
Tone Character(10)
bright and punchyclear note definitionslightly scooped midstight low endarticulate pick attackmodern rock snapcontrolled sustainno audible drivestudio claritydistinct upper midrange
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Rocket Queen' requires tight pick playing, melodic movement, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or extreme speed.
Rocket Queen settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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