Riff Tone

What I Want (feat. Slash)

Daughtry

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Slash signature, likely Appetite Amber or similar, as per Slash's typical studio use in 2006-2007)

AmpMarshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (studio recording, as per Slash's signature amp for this era and genre)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2006-2007. Slash recorded his part in the studio for Daughtry's debut album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. No evidence of alternate amps or pickup types for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

mid-forward crunchwarm and punchytight and articulate attackslightly scooped lowscutting upper midsBritish amp characterclassic hard rock rhythmdefined pick attackcontrolled sustainmoderate gain saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of palm muting, tight rhythm playing, and dynamic pick attack to achieve the punchy, articulate sound characteristic of Slash's style.

Sources

How to Get Slash's Guitar Tone | Beginner Guide Slash Gear Guide - How To Sound Like Slash & Guns N' Roses Using His Amps, Guitars & Effects Daughtry guitar tone — settings for every signature song - ToneMirror Slash played on the track "What I Want" on Daughtry's 2007 ...

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