Solo Tone

So Fine

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1987-1991, Slash's main studio guitar for UYI era)

AmpMarshall 1959T Super Tremolo (modded Super Lead, typical for Slash in UYI sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, Use Your Illusion I (1991). Slash is credited with the solo on 'So Fine'; Duff plays rhythm. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. No confirmed pedal use except possible delay for solo ambience.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaincreamy lead tonehigh mids, high highsbeefy and full of sustainsmooth and melodic solo linesaggressive bridge pickupBritish crunchtight, focused attacksoaring melodic passagesdynamic, expressive phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain, as well as dynamic manipulation of guitar controls, making it challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Guns N' Roses Members, Gear & Sound Guns n' Roses setting - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar Slash's guitar gear: everything you need to nail the Guns N’ Roses legend’s sound | Guitar World

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