Clean Tone

Sweet Child O' Mine

Guns N' Roses

Bassrock1980s

Original Gear

BassFender Jazz Bass Special (PJ configuration, Japanese, 1980s, passive electronics)

AmpGallien-Krueger 800RB (studio, 1987 Appetite for Destruction sessions)

PickupsPJ (Precision neck, Jazz bridge)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6

presence5

compression5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2B Bass Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, 1987, Appetite for Destruction; Duff McKagan used his black Fender Jazz Bass Special (PJ) into a Gallien-Krueger 800RB; some sources mention Ampeg SVT for live, but GK 800RB is confirmed for studio.

Tone Character(10)

tight low-endsharp, articulate pick attackclear midrange presenceslightly scooped but fullbright top endsubtle chorus shimmerstudio clarityno audible drive or gritpunchy and definedsits well with drums/guitar

Difficulty

The bass line is rhythmically straightforward, mostly root notes and simple fills, but requires tight pick technique and timing to lock with the iconic guitar riff and drums.

Sources

Introducing The Duff McKagan Signature PJ Pickup Set - Premier Guitar Duff McKagan - Equipboard Duff sound | TalkBass.com Examples of chorus pedal on rock bass? - Reddit Sweet Child o' Mine - Guns N' Roses (Bass Cover with Tabs)

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