Solo Tone

The Godfather Solo (feat. Myles Kennedy) [Live]

Slash

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash signature, likely 1987 or later, with Alnico II Pro humbuckers)

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head and 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model likely GCB95 or Slash Signature SW95)

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay (or similar delay pedal)

Notes

Live performance, post-2010s (2010s+), as performed with Myles Kennedy. Gear based on Slash's consistent live rig for this song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section. Studio vs live: LIVE. Year: 2010s+.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and vocal-likewarm neck pickup soundexpressive bendsclear note separationfluid legatotouch-sensitive dynamicsclassic British crunchrich harmonic overtonesslightly compressed

Difficulty

The solo demands advanced expressive techniques (bends, vibrato), fast legato passages, and precise wah pedal use, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

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