
Guitars
74
Memphis Les Paul
According to Guns and Roses guitarist Slash, his first guitar was a Memphis L... more

Explorer Copy
A cheap Gibson Explorer natural copy was also one the first owned Slash guitar. more

B.C. Rich Mockingbird
One of the first guitars Slash ever owned was a B.C. Rich Mockingbird. "A lat... more

B.C. Rich Warlock Widow
A B.C. Rich Warlock was one of the first Slash guitars as well which he used ... more
Amplifiers
15
Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo
There is endless of speculation about the exact Marshall that was used for th... more

Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
The Jubilee head was released in 1987 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ma... more

Marshall JCM 2555 Slash Signature
First Marshall amp to bear the signature of an artist, the Marshall JCM Slash... more

Marshall AFD100 Slash Signature
The Marshall AFD100 is Slash's signature head designed to replicate the amp S... more
Effects Pedals
34
Celestion Vintage 30
Slash uses Celestion Vintage 30s in his speaker cabinets. more

Celestion G12M Greenback 12" 25-Watt Speaker 8 Ohm
Slash uses Celestion G12M Greenbacks too in his cabinets. more

Dunlop Cry Baby DCR-2SR Rack Module
Slash uses a Dunlop Cry Baby DCR-2SR Rack Module. more
Strings
5
Ernie Ball 2242 Power Slinky RPS 11 Electric Guit...
Slash mainly uses Ernie Ball Power Slinky RPS 11-48 strings. "Ernie Balls hav... more

Ernie Ball 2721 Cobalt Slinky .10-.46
"The first thing I notice when you put them on is that they have an entirely ... more

Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinky Strings
Ernie Ball Cobalt Strings sound and feel better than anything I've ever playe... more

Ernie Ball Paradigm Electric Guitar Strings (11-48)
Slash and Adam Day talk about the Ernie Ball Paradigm strings in this video a... more
Bass Guitars
2
Fender Bass VI
In photo #10 of this slideshow we can see Slash's Red 1965 Fender IV Bass. ... more

Fender Precision Bass
In this pictures, we can see Slash playing Fender Precision Bass. more
Software Plugins and VSTs
3
IK Multimedia AmpliTube 4
Se ve que esta usando su biblioteca de efectos y amplificadores more

IK Multimedia AmpliTube 3
Mentioned on the AmpliTube Slash product page. > I have to say, it’s proba... more

IK Multimedia AmpliTube Slash
Developed in collaboration with Slash, based on some of his own equipment. more
Studio Equipment
1Music Accessories
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Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Pickups
Almost all of Slash Les Paul are equipped with Seymour Duncan Alnico 2 Pro pi... more

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Slash Signature Pickup
"Alnico 2 Pro are medium to low output pickups. So, they're really gruff inst... more

Dunlop Tortex Slash Picks
Slash guitar picks are made from Dunlop Purple Tortex 1.14 mm. more

Fishman Matrix Infinity Pickup and Preamp System
According to Fishman Slash is using this pickup on acoustics. more
Microphones
2
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
This mic is used by Slash with his Talkbox, at 0:11 more

Shure KSM313 Ribbon Microphone
This article states all the mics slash was using with SMKC before their first... more
Cables
1
Monster Studio Pro 1000 Cables
"A lot of times, a high gain amp can be a big antenna for noise. With Monster... more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
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Updated January 2020
Were you to ask the casual rock fan to name three things that Slash is famous for, the replies would inevitably include his hat and flowing locks, his epic guitar solos and his large collection of guitars, which numbered in excess of 100 when last counted. Slash himself has stated his preferred make is the Gibson Les Paul, and he has created 13 signature models with Gibson. Indeed, his most famous work on record has been achieved using Gibson's finest.
Slash used a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard during the recording of Guns 'N' Roses seminal "Appetite For Destruction." The curly-haired ax-man becoming so enamored that he used it on every GNR and Velvet Revolver record afterward. He usually, but not always, switched to the 1988 model during live shows, declaring it to be "the guitar (he) was always drawn back to." He was also especially fond of the 1991 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop in later shows, having Gibson customize a model for him that allowed him to "tone down while maintaining peak volume and presence."
Slash has always been a keen experimentalist in the studio and tried out many different types of pickup, from DiMarzios to Bill Lawrence. When recording "Appetite For Destruction," he used the Seymour Duncan Alnico II model, stating that "they have a nice crystal clear sound, but they also have just enough output so I can play the really heavy stuff without being overly saturated."
In his choice of amps, Slash is a dedicated user of Marshall products. At one point during the Guns 'N' Roses era, he attempted to steal a rented '70s-edition Marshall 1959 after falling in love with it. The failure of such a cheeky move didn't sour his love affair with Marshall, given that he used Vox AC30, Fender tube amps and the Marshall Vintage Modern 2466 amp during the recording of the two Velvet Revolver records. The love affair continued into his solo career, where he used the Marshall JCM 800 and his favorite Marshall AFD100 amp on his world tour.
As one of the most talented and instantly recognizable guitarists of all time, Slash built his career on a bedrock of consistency. This is perfectly illustrated by his dedication to the choices he made in guitar and amp manufacturers and is a lesson to any wannabes looking to match his career. To create such intricate, bombastic solos, you first need to be able to trust your gear.