Solo Tone

Welcome To The Jungle

Guns N' Roses

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarMid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica

Amp1977 100-watt Marshall Super Lead model 1959 with 'Superkill' modification by Frank Levi and Glenn Buckley

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbucker (bridge pickup)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid7.5

treble7

reverb1

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

boostCustom Audio Electronics Custom Audio Electronics Boost/Line Driver (likely, for solo boost)

Notes

Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction (1987). Amp was a rented, heavily modded Marshall S.I.R. #39. Guitar plugged into Channel 1 top input. Cabinet: Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainbiting treblemid-forward solo toneaggressive bridge pickuptight, articulate attackclassic Marshall crunchrich harmonic overtonescutting lead presencefluid legato runsdynamic pick attack

Difficulty

The solo features fast runs, expressive bends, and technical legato, requiring advanced control and speed, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Slash's guitar tone on Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle: secrets behind the sound | Guitar World Figured out Slash's live tone : r/GunsNRoses - Reddit Guns N' Roses – Appetite For Destruction - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Slash & His Les Paul Guitar: Rock's Most Legendary Partnership | Equipboard 38 great effected guitar tones | MusicRadar

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