Slash
Guns N’ Roses guitarist
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Slash's Gear
You can see a Cry Baby Q-Zone on Slashes pedal board.
The guitar can be seen in his rig in this video at 21:44 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htjhWRG9llI&t=2448s
Used for this live performance with Myles Kennedy
In a user-uploaded photo, Slash is seen with a PRS SE Standard 24 featuring bird inlays, likely from the period between 1988 and 1991.
In this user-uploaded photo, Slash is seen using The Schaffer Replica by SoloDallas.
This is Slash signature guitar from Epiphone.
In this photo of Slash guitar collection, you can see Gibson Les Paul 1956 Reissue.
The Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is used by Slash.
The Boss OC-3 Super Octave is used by Slash.
According to Slash's guitar tech, the Guns and Roses guitarist uses an MXR Phase 90 pedal. "This was made popular by Van Halen," Slash's tech says at (4:00). "We use it a little bit here and there...it's got an interesting color to it."
Slash is seen using a Gibson Explorer Electric Guitar during a live performance of "Speed Parade," as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Flickr.
7:40 ace says that they changed the tubes out for 6550s and other than that the backup jcm800 is stock
Slash owns an Epiphone Slash Les Paul Standard in Appetite Amber, as noted on the Epiphone website.
Slash and Adam Day talk about the Ernie Ball Paradigm strings in this video and how they are able to combat Slashs history of breaking strings.
Adam Day can be seen stringing up Slashs guitar with the Paradigms throughout the video and Slash can be seen using the strings at 2:05.
At various points in the video, Slash can be seen using four 4x12 Marshall stacked cabinets. They don't have the Marshall logo, but you can clearly see that they are probably Slash's well known silver colored Silver Jubilee cabinets. Correct me if I'm wrong please! Times where the cabs can be seen clearly: 2:03 - 2:18 (right) - 2:21 (left) - 3:02, and many other times in the video.
Mentioned on the AmpliTube Slash product page.
I have to say, it’s probably the best amp modeling that I’ve ever worked with. I’ve worked with a few different ones, and this is by far superior.
I’ve used AmpliTube to record a whole bunch of different things as final recordings. I did the ‘Angry Birds Space Theme’ for that version of Angry Birds using AmpliTube through my computer. I just did a new video game with AmpliTube as well. Recently, I recorded some stuff for Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. So a bunch of the music in the theme I did for them I recorded with AmpliTube.
AmpliTube has really improved. It was always great to begin with, no lie, but it's gotten even better. And it's effortless. Whatever it is, you can do it quickly and efficiently, and have the sound quality be excellent.
I'll take an idea, record it in AmpliTube and then download and send it over to the guys. And I do that all the time. I recommend it because of how quickly you can expedite an idea.
The Angry Birds Space Theme cover was released March 8, 2013, during the era of AmpliTube 3.
In this video we see Slash talking about his experience with music, strings and playing with his signature combo.
"This is our new signature wah," Slash's guitar tech said at (2:45) in this video. "It works great, sounds great, and has the sweep Slash is looking for...its got the tonality we're looking for...They're reliable, well made, and it's a big part of his sound, this wah pedal."
The MXR Cry Baby KFK Q Zone is used by Slash.
"This is a new Dunlop pedal they just came out with for us," Slash's guitar tech says at (4:25). The Octave fuzz, "is a fuzz and an octave pedal. It gives you your basic signal, and an octave below and it fuzzes them both," he said. "It really fattens the sound up between the octave pedal and the fuzz, it really goes crazy. You can hear it most prominently in 'Paradise City' in the middle solo...it really makes for a fat, colorful sound."
Slash can be seen playing the Slash Signature Rosso Corsa Les Paul and more can be read about the guitar on Gibson's official product page.
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Video at 5:17 Slash's guitar tech shows the gear
Slash is pictured using a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in a 1975 model, as seen in the image provided by Gstatic.
Slash owns the McSwain Guitars SM-2, specifically the #001 in the Fear & Loathing series, as noted by McSwain Guitars.
Can be seen at 1:23 at the bottom of his rack
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In the Gibson TV video titled "Living the Brazilian Dream, Introducing Slash's new Gibson Signature Model," Slash showcases the Gibson Slash '58 Les Paul Standard - Brazilian Dream, highlighting its impressive sound quality.
Developed in collaboration with Slash, based on some of his own equipment. Official product page can be found here.
In this Christmas Instagram Post Slash shows that his girlfriend bought him the Jimi Hendrix™ 1969 Flying V - Aged in Ebony As Seen in this post
(https://www.instagram.com/p/CJO_QWcFCn9/)
"Merry Christmas to me! Thank you! @meeganhodges iiii]; )'"
The official Ernie Ball website states:
Ernie Ball introduces a limited edition set of custom wound Slash signature Slinky strings. Slash’s new signature string sets are the culmination of over three decades of Slash and Ernie Ball’s ongoing pursuit to create strings that provide more durability and tuning stability without sacrificing tone or feel. These new sets consist of his preferred 11-48 gauge Slinkys wound with Paradigm core wire and plasma-enhanced nickel-plated steel wrap wire, while the Paradigm plain strings are constructed with a heavier brass wire reinforcement at each of the ball ends for better tuning stability and strength. These limited edition string sets are highly collectible and conveniently packaged in a three-pack tin box for easy storage.
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Discography
Slash
2010
Made In Stoke 24.7.11 (Live)
2011
Muve Sessions: Apocalyptic Love
2012
Apocalyptic Love
2012
Living the Dream
2018
Living The Dream Tour (Live)
2019
4 (feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators)
2022
Universal Monsters Maze: Halloween Horror Nights 2018 (Original Soundtrack) [Deluxe Edition]
2022
Orgy of the Damned
2024
Live at the S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival
2025