{"id":39433,"date":"2024-09-13T13:41:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T12:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=39433"},"modified":"2024-10-04T09:10:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T08:10:04","slug":"slash-guitars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/","title":{"rendered":"Slash&#8217;s Guitars &#8211; A Guide to the Legend&#8217;s Setup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#Slashs_guitars\" >Slash\u2019s guitars<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#1_Gibson_Slash_Appetite_Les_Paul\" >1. Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#2_Gibson_Les_Paul_Standard_1987_%E2%80%9CJessica%E2%80%9D\" >2. Gibson Les Paul Standard 1987, \u201cJessica\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#3_Gibson_Slash_1958_%E2%80%9CFirst_Standard%E2%80%9D\" >3. Gibson Slash 1958 \u201cFirst Standard\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#4_BC_Rich_Mockingbird\" >4. B.C. Rich Mockingbird<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#5_Guild_Crossroads_Doubleneck\" >5. Guild Crossroads Doubleneck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#6_Gibson_Les_Paul_Standard_Goldtop_1987_%E2%80%9CVictoria%E2%80%9D\" >6. Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1987, \u201cVictoria\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#7_Gibson_EDS-1275_Doubleneck\" >7. Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#8_Fender_Stratocaster\" >8. Fender Stratocaster<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#9_1959_Gibson_Flying_V\" >9. 1959 Gibson Flying V<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#Amps\" >Amps<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#1_Marshall_AFD_100\" >1. Marshall AFD 100<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#2_Marshall_JCM_800\" >2. Marshall JCM 800<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#3_Marshall_Silver_Jubilee\" >3. Marshall Silver Jubilee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#4_Marshall_JCM_2555SL\" >4. Marshall JCM 2555SL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#5_Roland_JC-120\" >5. Roland JC-120<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#Effects\" >Effects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#1_Dunlop_Cry_Baby_Wah\" >1. Dunlop Cry Baby Wah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#2_MXR_M-234_Analog_Chorus\" >2. MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#3_MXR_Phase_90\" >3. MXR Phase 90<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#4_Boss_DD-3_Digital_Delay\" >4. Boss DD-3 Digital Delay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#5_Boss_GE-7_Equalizer\" >5. Boss GE-7 Equalizer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#What_guitars_does_Slash_use\" >What guitars does Slash use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#How_many_signature_guitars_does_Slash_have\" >How many signature guitars does Slash have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#How_many_59_Les_Pauls_does_Slash_own\" >How many &#8217;59 Les Pauls does Slash own?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/slash-guitars\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #999999\">Featured image: Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bouche\/14470503620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Bouchard<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to rock guitar legends, few names carry the same weight as Slash. With his signature top hat and Les Paul combo, he\u2019s carved out a permanent spot in the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Hall of Fame. From<em> Appetite for Destruction<\/em> to <em>Living the Dream<\/em>, his riffs are still air guitar\u2019d worldwide. But what gear powers the guitar god&#8217;s sound?<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll take you through <strong>Slash\u2019s guitars<\/strong>, amps, and pedals that helped create his signature tone. Whether you\u2019re chasing that fiery tone or just curious about the guitars behind the legend, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span>In a hurry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of the gear we discuss in the article:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-252\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-252 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Gear Type<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Item<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"9\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Guitars<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Gibson Les Paul Standard 1987<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gibson Slash 1958 \u201cFirst Standard\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">B.C. Rich Mockingbird<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Guild Crossroads Doubleneck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 1987<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Fender Stratocaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Gibson Flying V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Amps<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Marshall AFD100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Marshall JCM800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Marshall Silver Jubilee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Marshall JCM 2555SL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Roland JC-120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td rowspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><strong>Effects<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dunlop Cry Baby Wah<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">MXR Phase 90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Boss DD-3 Digital Delay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-2\">Boss GE-7 Equalizer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-252 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Slash\u2019s guitars&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slashs_guitars\"><\/span>Slash\u2019s guitars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For our core nine products, we\u2019ll take a closer look at the story behind Slash&#8217;s favourite instruments, and give recommendations for the closest alternative available.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gibson_Slash_Appetite_Les_Paul\"><\/span>1. Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_39481\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39481\" class=\"wp-image-39481 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-Les-Paul-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-Les-Paul-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-Les-Paul-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-Les-Paul-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-Les-Paul.jpg 665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rtppt\/5945133722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RTP<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The instantly recognisable amber Les Paul with a flame maple top became synonymous with Slash due to its use over the production of <em>Appetite For Destruction<\/em>\u2026 And believe it or not, it wasn\u2019t originally a Gibson!<\/p>\n<p>Around 1986, while Guns N\u2019 Roses were finishing up recording Appetite, Slash was running into some frustrations with the Jackson and B.C Rich guitars he\u2019d been using &#8211; and he felt they weren\u2019t quite cutting it for him.<\/p>\n<p>Going out to a guitar shop in LA, Slash was offered an exacting replica of a 1959 Les Paul Standard built by renowned luthier Kris Derrig.<\/p>\n<p>Slash immediately liked the model, but it didn\u2019t have any pickups in it. The shop installed a pair of Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers, and Slash\u2019s ultimate Les Paul came back with him into the studio.<\/p>\n<p>The replica was immediately put to work recording overdubs and solos, and Slash fell in love with the sound. This guitar has been his recording workhorse ever since. This also started his relationship with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups, which have been installed in most of his following guitars.<\/p>\n<p>Slash felt reluctant to use his Derrig model live after it had its neck broken on one occasion and was stolen by a fan during a gig on another. Even though it was returned to him by venue security, the Derrig was retired from live use.<\/p>\n<p>It now stays at home and gets used in recording while a variety of replicas and signature models from Gibson and Epiphone that recreate the feel of Derrig\u2019s original grace the stage alongside the 1987 Les Paul Standard.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after the feel and look of the Derrig Les Paul, Gibson\u2019s own <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gibson-Slash-Les-Paul-Standard-Appetite-Amber\/39CD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slash Les Paul Standard<\/a><\/strong> is the best way to go. This one builds on the design of the Derrig with the classic flame maple top of Slash\u2019s favourite studio workhorse, as well as other fit and finish variants based on his other favourite guitars, like our next topic, \u201cJessica\u201d.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gibson_Les_Paul_Standard_1987_%E2%80%9CJessica%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2. Gibson Les Paul Standard 1987, \u201cJessica\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash has a plethora of Les Pauls that he uses as his go-to guitars, but this is perhaps his most iconic. His primary choice for live performance, the 1987 Les Paul Standard has a dull, yellow-brown sunburst colour with a three-piece top that is utterly unmistakable, having been refinished from its original cherry sunburst to achieve a smoother colour Gibson now call \u201choney burst\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Slash has used this one in shows for every single one of his projects: Guns N\u2019 Roses, Slash\u2019s Snakepit, and Velvet Revolver alike have all had this guitar on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Slash bought this now-iconic instrument from Gibson in 1988 while on tour, alongside a goldtop Les Paul Standard. Both of these were actually factory seconds &#8211; models with minor flaws that couldn\u2019t be sold in retail for full price.<\/p>\n<p>Loaded with a pair of Custom Gibson Burstbuckers inspired by Slash\u2019s preferred Seymour Duncan pickups, this Les Paul Standard is Slash\u2019s live workhorse. Over time, he named this guitar \u201cJessica\u201d, although he doesn\u2019t remember what prompted the name.<\/p>\n<p>To quote the man himself, \u201cThe main guitar I play live is one of two Les Paul Standards I bought in 1987. This one has always been my main stage guitar. It just sounds good and feels right to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Gibson_Slash_1958_%E2%80%9CFirst_Standard%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>3. Gibson Slash 1958 \u201cFirst Standard\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_39482\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39482\" class=\"wp-image-39482 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash and Myles Kennedy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash_feat_Myles_Kennedy_%26_The_Conspirators_-_Rock_am_Ring_2015-9119.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andreas Lawen, Fontandi<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>After its inception in 1952, the Les Paul was originally built with a single possible finish: gold. It wasn\u2019t until 1958 that Gibson made two major modifications: a cherry sunburst finish and a two-piece maple top with a centre seam.<\/p>\n<p>As it turned out, the first-ever model to feature both changes was the first production of the Les Paul Standard.<\/p>\n<p>Slash eventually bought this very same model after it passed through the hands of several other players. Bearing the serial number #8\u20133096, such a historic model stayed safely in the confines of Slash\u2019s home and the studio, seeing use on the Conspirators album <i>World on Fire<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>After Slash bought it, Gibson realised the significance of this model and offered to replicate it. The model remains in Slash\u2019s care, and he\u2019s said he primarily bought it for the incredible tone it offered from its classic design and original P.A.F pickups.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_BC_Rich_Mockingbird\"><\/span>4. B.C. Rich Mockingbird<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash playing any guitar other than a Les Paul seems difficult to believe, but he does! In fact, the B.C. Rich Mockingbird was one of the earliest guitars he ever owned, after a Gibson Explorer replica gifted to him by his grandmother, and a Les Paul replica that he quickly moved on from. A late \u201870s model B.C. Rich Mockingbird was the first guitar to see real use in the band Tidus Sloan in the early \u201880s.<\/p>\n<p>Slash would later sell this \u201870s model, but his link to B.C. Rich remained. Slash would buy another Mockingbird in the early \u201890s as it had a tremolo system. This Mockingbird was his main tremolo guitar throughout the <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i>\u00a0era, particularly on \u201cYou Could Be Mine\u201d. B.C. Rich have issued several Slash signature models since.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Guild_Crossroads_Doubleneck\"><\/span>5. Guild Crossroads Doubleneck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_39486\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39486\" class=\"wp-image-39486 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash with Guild double neck guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/edvill\/31592626632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Vill<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Guild Crossroads Doubleneck came from a design Slash specifically requested from the brand after playing many of their acoustic guitars. Slash was frustrated at having to switch between acoustic and electric guitars in the middle of songs while playing live and wanted a guitar that could do both simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>Requesting a 12-string hollowbody acoustic and a humbucker-loaded six-string for that typical hard rock sound, the Crossroads Doubleneck fulfilled exactly what he needed. Not bad for a guitar that had its design drawn on a cocktail napkin!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Gibson_Les_Paul_Standard_Goldtop_1987_%E2%80%9CVictoria%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>6. Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1987, \u201cVictoria\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The second of the 1987 models Slash originally got from Gibson in 1988, the Les Paul Standard Goldtop was Slash\u2019s live backup for his famed \u201cJessica\u201d. It filled in whenever he needed another tuning or some maintenance on his main live guitar.<\/p>\n<p>The Goldtop might not quite have seen as much heavy use as Jessica, but it was used pretty extensively on live shows for the <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i>\u00a0tours.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the guitar was stolen in 1990. Slash really liked the guitar and so got in touch with Gibson to have the Goldtop rebuilt to the same specifications. He named this rebuilt Goldtop \u201cVictoria\u201d after the person who he claims robbed his house and the guitar in the process.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after a good starting point for the look and feel of Victoria, Epiphone\u2019s <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Standard-50s-Metallic-Gold\/399S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Les Paul Standard \u201850s<\/a><\/strong> in Gold will give you the vibe while you learn.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Gibson_EDS-1275_Doubleneck\"><\/span>7. Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_39487\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39487\" class=\"wp-image-39487 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash Gibson double neck\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash_gibson_double_neck.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flavio Ferrari<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Gibson EDS-1275 uses two SG-style dual-humbucker guitar bodies. The top neck is a 12-string electric while the bottom is a 6-string. Slash uses this guitar for live performances of \u201cKnocking on Heaven\u2019s Door\u201d and \u201cPatience\u201d.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Fender_Stratocaster\"><\/span>8. Fender Stratocaster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash playing a Fender?! Surprisingly, yes. As a matter of fact, a large part of <em>Appetite For Destruction<\/em> was originally recorded with a black Fender Stratocaster, but he wasn\u2019t particularly happy with the results, prompting him to buy the Kris Derrig Les Paul.<\/p>\n<p>Slash hasn\u2019t really gone much for the single-coil loaded Fender guitars since, but he has been seen using a stock 1965 Stratocaster as on Velvet Revolver\u2019s \u201cSucker Train Blues\u201d, some tracks for Slash\u2019s Snakepit, and on both <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i>\u00a0albums.<\/p>\n<p>If the single coil tones that carried the bulk of Guns n\u2019 Roses\u2019 debut before Slash found his love of Les Pauls or some of the bluesier songs from Velvet Revolver appeal to you, the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Player-II-Stratocaster-MN-Black\/6HVD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Player II Stratocaster<\/a><\/strong> is a great option.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_1959_Gibson_Flying_V\"><\/span>9. 1959 Gibson Flying V<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The 1959 Flying V is made of a unique korina wood, which gives it a distinctive look and sound. Whilst extremely rare, Slash was looking to expand beyond the Les Pauls he\u2019d become synonymous with for the <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i> albums, so he reached out to a broker who offered him a Flying V and two Explorers of the same year, which he bought.<\/p>\n<p>When recording their cover of &#8220;Knockin\u2019 on Heaven\u2019s Door&#8221;\u00a0Slash picked up his \u201959 V and managed to perform the incredible solo in a single take!<\/p>\n<p>Slash maintains that the unique feel and sound of this triangular axe was what prompted him to do so.<\/p>\n<p>If you want something with the look and feel of this unique guitar and the inspiration that brought out the magic in GnR\u2019s incredible Bob Dylan cover, we recommend the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-1958-Korina-Flying-V-Natural\/51PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Guitar.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP GUITARS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Amps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amps\"><\/span>Amps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Marshall_AFD_100\"><\/span>1. Marshall AFD 100<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_39483\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39483\" class=\"wp-image-39483 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash Gibson guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39483\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash,_Guitarist_of_Guns_N%27_Roses_in_2017.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ralph_PH<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>After receiving the advance for the recording of <i>Appetite<\/i>, Slash very quickly blew his share of the $370,000 the label gave GnR on\u2026 well, not the album. As such, Slash had to rent an amp from S.I.R (Studio Instrument Rentals) to track with, as he couldn\u2019t afford to buy one.<\/p>\n<p>At first, Slash tested a specific Marshall Model 1959T Super Lead Tremolo that had been modded by an S.I.R employee, giving it more gain. The company then rented that amp out to George Lynch for Dokken\u2019s tour that same year.<\/p>\n<p>S.I.R. scrambled to mod a similar amp, and the company never told Slash that it was technically a different amp! However, they modded it in a similar way, and Slash was happy enough with this new model. So much so that he later offered to buy it from S.I.R. They refused, however, and Slash then claimed it was stolen.<\/p>\n<p>S.I.R correctly suspected Slash still had the amp and intended to keep it, but while rehearsing for the upcoming tour in a rehearsal space owned by the company, Slash\u2019s guitar tech mistakenly returned it, much to his frustration. This amp was paired with a Marshall 4 x 12 cabinet filled with Celestion 30 speakers, that presumably weren\u2019t vintage yet.<\/p>\n<p>Marshall would release the AFD100 Slash signature model based on this modded amp to commemorate 23 years of <i>Appetite For Destruction<\/i>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Marshall_JCM_800\"><\/span>2. Marshall JCM 800<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash briefly used the highly sought-after <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-2203-JCM800-Reissue-Valve-Head\/MIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall JCM 800<\/a><\/strong> while touring for <i>Appetite For Destruction<\/i>. It was used for about a year or so for live work, but he stopped using it in 1988 when he got the next model on this list.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Marshall_Silver_Jubilee\"><\/span>3. Marshall Silver Jubilee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_39488\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39488\" class=\"wp-image-39488 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marshall Silver Jubiliee\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-39488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Marshall_Silver_Jubilee_combo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gavin Tapp<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Marshall Silver Jubilee was released in 1987 to celebrate 25 years of Marshall Amps. It had the same beloved sound as the JCM 800 with a few tweaks by Jim Marshall to make it a little darker, smoother, and have even more gain on tap than the JCM 800.<\/p>\n<p>This brief, limited-run amp became Slash\u2019s go-to amp both live and in the studio, and remained so until he got some signature models of his own that took elements of the Silver Jubilee he liked so much.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Marshall have reissued the initially limited Silver Jubilee as a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-2525C-Studio-Mini-Jubilee-1x12-Combo-Secondhand\/69WN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mini combo<\/a><\/strong>, for achieving Slash\u2019s searing tones at home or on smaller stages.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Marshall_JCM_2555SL\"><\/span>4. Marshall JCM 2555SL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash\u2019s first signature amp had a very limited run; only 3000 units of the JCM 2555SL were ever made between 1996 and 1997. While Marshall have since reissued the Silver Jubilee as a production model, this was the only way you could get your hands on the Jubilee sound until Marshall finally brought it back in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Slash used these live for a very long time, until switching to Magnatone amps for his signatures in GnR\u2019s recent tours from 2020 to 2023.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Roland_JC-120\"><\/span>5. Roland JC-120<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash knows what he likes, and most of what he likes is a Gibson Les Paul into a Marshall amp. That said, he has occasionally pushed the boat out with some different amps. Perhaps most famously, the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Roland-JC-120-Jazz-Chorus-Guitar-Amplifier\/84M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland JC-120<\/a><\/strong> was used to record &#8220;Paradise City&#8221; in the studio.<\/p>\n<p>Slash has also been known to use a Fender Tweed Champ, a Fender Twin-Reverb, and a Vox AC-30 on some Velvet Revolver material.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Guitar-Amps.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP AMPS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Effects&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects\"><\/span>Effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Slash is something of a minimalist when it comes to pedals and effects, and frankly, that\u2019s understandable. When you play that well, you don\u2019t need a lot of extra processing, but there are a few pedals that have been integral to certain key moments of songs, and one that has in fact shaped a lot of Slash\u2019s playing.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dunlop_Cry_Baby_Wah\"><\/span>1. Dunlop Cry Baby Wah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39491 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dunlop SC95 Slash Classic Wah Guitar Pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It wouldn\u2019t be &#8217;80s rock without a wah! Slash quite frequently uses the Dunlop Cry Baby to get that wailing tone that makes solos rip through a mix.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s fun, it\u2019s expressive, it\u2019s classic, and it adds a little extra gain too. More specifically, Slash originally used the Cry Baby SW95, which is voiced lower than a lot of other wah pedals, which is a big part of his sound.<\/p>\n<p>Slash has now collaborated with Dunlop on two signature wahs with his ideal voicing: the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal\/K3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC95<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Dunlop-SW95-CryBaby-Slash-Signature-Wah-Pedal\/DJN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SW95 Slash Signature<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_MXR_M-234_Analog_Chorus\"><\/span>2. MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A chorus is a great modulation effect to add movement to playing. The <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/MXR-M234-Analog-Chorus-Guitar-Pedal\/K3O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<\/a><\/strong> is not heard often in Slash\u2019s tone, but it&#8217;s excellent with clean tones, and it\u2019s most recognisably used in \u201cParadise City\u201d.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_MXR_Phase_90\"><\/span>3. MXR Phase 90<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39492 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"MXR M101 Phase 90 Guitar Effects Pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal\/3F6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MXR Phase 90<\/a><\/strong> has something of a reputation as a go-to modulation effect for high-gain players. Popularised by Eddie Van Halen, the Phase 90 has endured fast phasing. It\u2019s not used often by Slash, but Slash\u2019s guitar tech praised it for its \u201cinteresting colour\u201d when it\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Boss_DD-3_Digital_Delay\"><\/span>4. Boss DD-3 Digital Delay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash uses the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-DD-3T-Digital-Delay-Pedal\/34Y7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boss DD-3<\/a><\/strong> as an occasional ambient effect. There isn\u2019t much more to add here, it\u2019s not used frequently, but its clean digital repeats are a great way of achieving a direct and to-the-point delay effect.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Boss_GE-7_Equalizer\"><\/span>5. Boss GE-7 Equalizer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>EQ is always a great front-of-chain effect for achieving a professionally polished guitar tone. Before hitting the amp, the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-GE-7-Equalizer-Pedal\/7P3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GE-7<\/a><\/strong> gives Slash and his guitar tech a little extra control over the frequency response, letting live or studio tones get shaped with precision.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/guitar-effects.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP EFFECTS PEDALS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_guitars_does_Slash_use\"><\/span>What guitars does Slash use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash primarily uses Gibson Les Paul guitars. While the Les Paul is his most iconic choice, Slash has also played other models like B.C. Rich Mockingbirds and Gibson SGs. His preference for the Les Paul has shaped his signature tone in rock and metal music.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_signature_guitars_does_Slash_have\"><\/span>How many signature guitars does Slash have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash has numerous signature guitars, with over 30 models created by Gibson and Epiphone. These guitars are crafted to reflect his personal preferences in design and sound, offering fans a chance to play replicas of his custom instruments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_59_Les_Pauls_does_Slash_own\"><\/span>How many &#8217;59 Les Pauls does Slash own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Slash is known to own several &#8217;59 Les Paul replicas, though the exact number of original &#8217;59 models is unclear. Vintage &#8217;59 Les Pauls are rare and highly valuable, but Slash\u2019s affinity for this model has led him to collect a lot of versions over the years.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of history to cover in Slash\u2019s guitar rig, with a lot of interesting stories behind his preferences. But to offer a simple answer, a Les Paul Standard into a Marshall amp is the core of the sound that\u2019s graced countless albums, legendary songs, and rocked stages the world over. For anyone after the sound and feel of <b>Slash\u2019s guitars<\/b>, this has been our guide to the legend\u2019s setup.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in more on the history of rock? <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/greatest-moments-in-rock-and-roll-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our list of the 32 greatest moments in rock and roll history<\/a><\/strong> will give you plenty of insight into the moments that shaped the loud music we know and love.<\/p>\n<p>And for anyone eyeing up a Les Paul after hearing all about how great these guitars are, it might be worth checking out our guide to <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/epiphone-les-paul-vs-gibson-les-paul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the differences between Epiphone and Gibson Les Pauls<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Still chasing tones? Why not check out our guide to <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/angus-youngs-guitars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angus Young\u2019s guitars and gear<\/a><\/strong>, too?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Guitar.html&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SHOP GUITARS&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/category\/guitars-bass\/guitar-learn\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;LEARN MORE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to rock guitar legends, few names carry the same weight as Slash. With his signature top hat and Les Paul combo, he\u2019s carved out a permanent spot in the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Hall of Fame. From Appetite for Destruction to Living the Dream, his riffs are still air guitar\u2019d worldwide. But what gear powers the guitar god&#8217;s sound?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":39480,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Featured image: Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bouche\/14470503620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Bouchard<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>When it comes to rock guitar legends, few names carry the same weight as Slash. With his signature top hat and Les Paul combo, he\u2019s carved out a permanent spot in the Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roll Hall of Fame. From<em> Appetite for Destruction<\/em> to <em>Living the Dream<\/em>, his riffs are still air guitar\u2019d worldwide. But what gear powers the guitar god's sound?<\/p><p>In this guide, we\u2019ll take you through <strong>Slash\u2019s guitars<\/strong>, amps, and pedals that helped create his signature tone. Whether you\u2019re chasing that fiery tone or just curious about the guitars behind the legend, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p><hr \/><h3>In a hurry?<\/h3><p>Here's a quick rundown of the gear we discuss in the article:<\/p><table><tbody><tr><th>Gear Type<\/th><th>Item<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><b>Guitars<\/b><\/td><td>Gibson Les Paul Standard 1987<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Gibson Slash 1958 \u201cFirst Standard\u201d<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>B.C. Rich Mockingbird<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Guild Crossroads Doubleneck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 1987<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Fender Stratocaster<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Gibson Flying V<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Amps<\/b><\/td><td>Marshall AFD100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Marshall JCM800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Marshall Silver Jubilee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Marshall JCM 2555SL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Roland JC-120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Effects<\/b><\/td><td>Dunlop Cry Baby Wah<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>MXR Phase 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Boss DD-3 Digital Delay<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>Boss GE-7 Equalizer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><hr \/><h3>Slash\u2019s guitars<\/h3><p>For our core nine products, we\u2019ll take a closer look at the story behind Slash's favourite instruments, and give recommendations for the closest alternative available.<\/p><hr \/><h4>1. Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul<\/h4>[caption id=\"attachment_39481\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-39481 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Gibson-Slash-Appetite-Les-Paul-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gibson Slash Appetite Les Paul\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rtppt\/5945133722\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RTP<\/a>[\/caption]<p>The instantly recognisable amber Les Paul with a flame maple top became synonymous with Slash due to its use over the production of <em>Appetite For Destruction<\/em>\u2026 And believe it or not, it wasn\u2019t originally a Gibson!<\/p><p>Around 1986, while Guns N\u2019 Roses were finishing up recording Appetite, Slash was running into some frustrations with the Jackson and B.C Rich guitars he\u2019d been using - and he felt they weren\u2019t quite cutting it for him.<\/p><p>Going out to a guitar shop in LA, Slash was offered an exacting replica of a 1959 Les Paul Standard built by renowned luthier Kris Derrig.<\/p><p>Slash immediately liked the model, but it didn\u2019t have any pickups in it. The shop installed a pair of Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers, and Slash\u2019s ultimate Les Paul came back with him into the studio.<\/p><p>The replica was immediately put to work recording overdubs and solos, and Slash fell in love with the sound. This guitar has been his recording workhorse ever since. This also started his relationship with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups, which have been installed in most of his following guitars.<\/p><p>Slash felt reluctant to use his Derrig model live after it had its neck broken on one occasion and was stolen by a fan during a gig on another. Even though it was returned to him by venue security, the Derrig was retired from live use.<\/p><p>It now stays at home and gets used in recording while a variety of replicas and signature models from Gibson and Epiphone that recreate the feel of Derrig\u2019s original grace the stage alongside the 1987 Les Paul Standard.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re after the feel and look of the Derrig Les Paul, Gibson\u2019s own <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Gibson-Slash-Les-Paul-Standard-Appetite-Amber\/39CD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slash Les Paul Standard<\/a><\/strong> is the best way to go. This one builds on the design of the Derrig with the classic flame maple top of Slash\u2019s favourite studio workhorse, as well as other fit and finish variants based on his other favourite guitars, like our next topic, \u201cJessica\u201d.<\/p><hr \/><h4>2. Gibson Les Paul Standard 1987, \u201cJessica\u201d<\/h4><p>Slash has a plethora of Les Pauls that he uses as his go-to guitars, but this is perhaps his most iconic. His primary choice for live performance, the 1987 Les Paul Standard has a dull, yellow-brown sunburst colour with a three-piece top that is utterly unmistakable, having been refinished from its original cherry sunburst to achieve a smoother colour Gibson now call \u201choney burst\u201d.<\/p><p>Slash has used this one in shows for every single one of his projects: Guns N\u2019 Roses, Slash\u2019s Snakepit, and Velvet Revolver alike have all had this guitar on stage.<\/p><p>Slash bought this now-iconic instrument from Gibson in 1988 while on tour, alongside a goldtop Les Paul Standard. Both of these were actually factory seconds - models with minor flaws that couldn\u2019t be sold in retail for full price.<\/p><p>Loaded with a pair of Custom Gibson Burstbuckers inspired by Slash\u2019s preferred Seymour Duncan pickups, this Les Paul Standard is Slash\u2019s live workhorse. Over time, he named this guitar \u201cJessica\u201d, although he doesn\u2019t remember what prompted the name.<\/p><p>To quote the man himself, \u201cThe main guitar I play live is one of two Les Paul Standards I bought in 1987. This one has always been my main stage guitar. It just sounds good and feels right to me.\u201d<\/p><hr \/><h4>3. Gibson Slash 1958 \u201cFirst Standard\u201d<\/h4>[caption id=\"attachment_39482\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-39482 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-and-Myles-Kennedy-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash and Myles Kennedy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash_feat_Myles_Kennedy_%26_The_Conspirators_-_Rock_am_Ring_2015-9119.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andreas Lawen, Fontandi<\/a>[\/caption]<p>After its inception in 1952, the Les Paul was originally built with a single possible finish: gold. It wasn\u2019t until 1958 that Gibson made two major modifications: a cherry sunburst finish and a two-piece maple top with a centre seam.<\/p><p>As it turned out, the first-ever model to feature both changes was the first production of the Les Paul Standard.<\/p><p>Slash eventually bought this very same model after it passed through the hands of several other players. Bearing the serial number #8\u20133096, such a historic model stayed safely in the confines of Slash\u2019s home and the studio, seeing use on the Conspirators album <i>World on Fire<\/i>.<\/p><p>After Slash bought it, Gibson realised the significance of this model and offered to replicate it. The model remains in Slash\u2019s care, and he\u2019s said he primarily bought it for the incredible tone it offered from its classic design and original P.A.F pickups.<\/p><hr \/><h4>4. B.C. Rich Mockingbird<\/h4><p>Slash playing any guitar other than a Les Paul seems difficult to believe, but he does! In fact, the B.C. Rich Mockingbird was one of the earliest guitars he ever owned, after a Gibson Explorer replica gifted to him by his grandmother, and a Les Paul replica that he quickly moved on from. A late \u201870s model B.C. Rich Mockingbird was the first guitar to see real use in the band Tidus Sloan in the early \u201880s.<\/p><p>Slash would later sell this \u201870s model, but his link to B.C. Rich remained. Slash would buy another Mockingbird in the early \u201890s as it had a tremolo system. This Mockingbird was his main tremolo guitar throughout the <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i>\u00a0era, particularly on \u201cYou Could Be Mine\u201d. B.C. Rich have issued several Slash signature models since.<\/p><hr \/><h4>5. Guild Crossroads Doubleneck<\/h4>[caption id=\"attachment_39486\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-39486 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-with-Guild-double-neck-guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash with Guild double neck guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/edvill\/31592626632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ed Vill<\/a>[\/caption]<p>The Guild Crossroads Doubleneck came from a design Slash specifically requested from the brand after playing many of their acoustic guitars. Slash was frustrated at having to switch between acoustic and electric guitars in the middle of songs while playing live and wanted a guitar that could do both simultaneously.<\/p><p>Requesting a 12-string hollowbody acoustic and a humbucker-loaded six-string for that typical hard rock sound, the Crossroads Doubleneck fulfilled exactly what he needed. Not bad for a guitar that had its design drawn on a cocktail napkin!<\/p><hr \/><h4>6. Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop 1987, \u201cVictoria\u201d<\/h4><p>The second of the 1987 models Slash originally got from Gibson in 1988, the Les Paul Standard Goldtop was Slash\u2019s live backup for his famed \u201cJessica\u201d. It filled in whenever he needed another tuning or some maintenance on his main live guitar.<\/p><p>The Goldtop might not quite have seen as much heavy use as Jessica, but it was used pretty extensively on live shows for the <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i>\u00a0tours.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, the guitar was stolen in 1990. Slash really liked the guitar and so got in touch with Gibson to have the Goldtop rebuilt to the same specifications. He named this rebuilt Goldtop \u201cVictoria\u201d after the person who he claims robbed his house and the guitar in the process.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re after a good starting point for the look and feel of Victoria, Epiphone\u2019s <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Standard-50s-Metallic-Gold\/399S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Les Paul Standard \u201850s<\/a><\/strong> in Gold will give you the vibe while you learn.<\/p><hr \/><h4>7. Gibson EDS-1275 Doubleneck<\/h4>[caption id=\"attachment_39487\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-39487 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-double-neck-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash Gibson double neck\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash_gibson_double_neck.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flavio Ferrari<\/a>[\/caption]<p>The Gibson EDS-1275 uses two SG-style dual-humbucker guitar bodies. The top neck is a 12-string electric while the bottom is a 6-string. Slash uses this guitar for live performances of \u201cKnocking on Heaven\u2019s Door\u201d and \u201cPatience\u201d.<\/p><hr \/><h4>8. Fender Stratocaster<\/h4><p>Slash playing a Fender?! Surprisingly, yes. As a matter of fact, a large part of <em>Appetite For Destruction<\/em> was originally recorded with a black Fender Stratocaster, but he wasn\u2019t particularly happy with the results, prompting him to buy the Kris Derrig Les Paul.<\/p><p>Slash hasn\u2019t really gone much for the single-coil loaded Fender guitars since, but he has been seen using a stock 1965 Stratocaster as on Velvet Revolver\u2019s \u201cSucker Train Blues\u201d, some tracks for Slash\u2019s Snakepit, and on both <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i>\u00a0albums.<\/p><p>If the single coil tones that carried the bulk of Guns n\u2019 Roses\u2019 debut before Slash found his love of Les Pauls or some of the bluesier songs from Velvet Revolver appeal to you, the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Fender-Player-II-Stratocaster-MN-Black\/6HVD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fender Player II Stratocaster<\/a><\/strong> is a great option.<\/p><hr \/><h4>9. 1959 Gibson Flying V<\/h4><p>The 1959 Flying V is made of a unique korina wood, which gives it a distinctive look and sound. Whilst extremely rare, Slash was looking to expand beyond the Les Pauls he\u2019d become synonymous with for the <i>Use Your Illusion<\/i> albums, so he reached out to a broker who offered him a Flying V and two Explorers of the same year, which he bought.<\/p><p>When recording their cover of \"Knockin\u2019 on Heaven\u2019s Door\"\u00a0Slash picked up his \u201959 V and managed to perform the incredible solo in a single take!<\/p><p>Slash maintains that the unique feel and sound of this triangular axe was what prompted him to do so.<\/p><p>If you want something with the look and feel of this unique axe and the inspiration that brought out the magic in GnR\u2019s incredible Bob Dylan cover, we recommend the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Epiphone-1958-Korina-Flying-V-Natural\/51PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Amps<\/h3><h4>1. Marshall AFD 100<\/h4>[caption id=\"attachment_39483\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-39483 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Slash-Gibson-guitar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Slash Gibson guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash,_Guitarist_of_Guns_N%27_Roses_in_2017.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ralph_PH<\/a>[\/caption]<p>After receiving the advance for the recording of <i>Appetite<\/i>, Slash very quickly blew his share of the $370,000 the label gave GnR on\u2026 well, not the album. As such, Slash had to rent an amp from S.I.R (Studio Instrument Rentals) to track with, as he couldn\u2019t afford to buy one.<\/p><p>At first, Slash tested a specific Marshall Model 1959T Super Lead Tremolo that had been modded by an S.I.R employee, giving it more gain. The company then rented that amp out to George Lynch for Dokken\u2019s tour that same year.<\/p><p>S.I.R. scrambled to mod a similar amp, and the company never told Slash that it was technically a different amp! However, they modded it in a similar way, and Slash was happy enough with this new model. So much so that he later offered to buy it from S.I.R. They refused, however, and Slash then claimed it was stolen.<\/p><p>S.I.R correctly suspected Slash still had the amp and intended to keep it, but while rehearsing for the upcoming tour in a rehearsal space owned by the company, Slash\u2019s guitar tech mistakenly returned it, much to his frustration. This amp was paired with a Marshall 4 x 12 cabinet filled with Celestion 30 speakers, that presumably weren\u2019t vintage yet.<\/p><p>Marshall would release the AFD100 Slash signature model based on this modded amp to commemorate 23 years of <i>Appetite For Destruction<\/i>.<\/p><hr \/><h4>2. Marshall JCM 800<\/h4><p>Slash briefly used the highly sought-after <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-2203-JCM800-Reissue-Valve-Head\/MIS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marshall JCM 800<\/a><\/strong> while touring for <i>Appetite For Destruction<\/i>. It was used for about a year or so for live work, but he stopped using it in 1988 when he got the next model on this list.<\/p><hr \/><h4>3. Marshall Silver Jubilee<\/h4>[caption id=\"attachment_39488\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"]<img class=\"wp-image-39488 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Marshall-Silver-Jubiliee-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Marshall Silver Jubiliee\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/> Creative Commons License by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Marshall_Silver_Jubilee_combo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gavin Tapp<\/a>[\/caption]<p>The Marshall Silver Jubilee was released in 1987 to celebrate 25 years of Marshall Amps. It had the same beloved sound as the JCM 800 with a few tweaks by Jim Marshall to make it a little darker, smoother, and have even more gain on tap than the JCM 800.<\/p><p>This brief, limited-run amp became Slash\u2019s go-to amp both live and in the studio, and remained so until he got some signature models of his own that took elements of the Silver Jubilee he liked so much.<\/p><p>Fortunately, Marshall have reissued the initially limited Silver Jubilee as a <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Marshall-2525C-Studio-Mini-Jubilee-1x12-Combo\/1GV4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mini combo<\/a><\/strong>, for achieving Slash\u2019s searing tones at home or on smaller stages.<\/p><hr \/><h4>4. Marshall JCM 2555SL<\/h4><p>Slash\u2019s first signature amp had a very limited run; only 3000 units of the JCM 2555SL were ever made between 1996 and 1997. While Marshall have since reissued the Silver Jubilee as a production model, this was the only way you could get your hands on the Jubilee sound until Marshall finally brought it back in 2018.<\/p><p>Slash used these live for a very long time, until switching to Magnatone amps for his signatures in GnR\u2019s recent tours from 2020 to 2023.<\/p><hr \/><h4>5. Roland JC-120<\/h4><p>Slash knows what he likes, and most of what he likes is a Gibson Les Paul into a Marshall amp. That said, he has occasionally pushed the boat out with some different amps. Perhaps most famously, the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Roland-JC-120-Jazz-Chorus-Guitar-Amplifier\/84M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland JC-120<\/a><\/strong> was used to record \"Paradise City\" in the studio.<\/p><p>Slash has also been known to use a Fender Tweed Champ, a Fender Twin-Reverb, and a Vox AC-30 on some Velvet Revolver material.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Effects<\/h3><p>Slash is something of a minimalist when it comes to pedals and effects, and frankly, that\u2019s understandable. When you play that well, you don\u2019t need a lot of extra processing, but there are a few pedals that have been integral to certain key moments of songs, and one that has in fact shaped a lot of Slash\u2019s playing.<\/p><hr \/><h4>1. Dunlop Cry Baby Wah<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-39491 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dunlop SC95 Slash Classic Wah Guitar Pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>It wouldn\u2019t be '80s rock without a wah! Slash quite frequently uses the Dunlop Cry Baby to get that wailing tone that makes solos rip through a mix.<\/p><p>It\u2019s fun, it\u2019s expressive, it\u2019s classic, and it adds a little extra gain too. More specifically, Slash originally used the Cry Baby SW95, which is voiced lower than a lot of other wah pedals, which is a big part of his sound.<\/p><p>Slash has now collaborated with Dunlop on two signature wahs with his ideal voicing: the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Dunlop-SC95-Slash-Classic-Wah-Guitar-Pedal\/K3I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC95<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Dunlop-SW95-CryBaby-Slash-Signature-Wah-Pedal\/DJN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SW95 Slash Signature<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h4>2. MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<\/h4><p>A chorus is a great modulation effect to add movement to playing. The <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/MXR-M234-Analog-Chorus-Guitar-Pedal\/K3O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MXR M-234 Analog Chorus<\/a><\/strong> is not heard often in Slash\u2019s tone, but it's excellent with clean tones, and it\u2019s most recognisably used in \u201cParadise City\u201d.<\/p><hr \/><h4>3. MXR Phase 90<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-39492 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"MXR M101 Phase 90 Guitar Effects Pedal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>The <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/MXR-M101-Phase-90-Guitar-Effects-Pedal\/3F6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MXR Phase 90<\/a><\/strong> has something of a reputation as a go-to modulation effect for high-gain players. Popularised by Eddie Van Halen, the Phase 90 has endured fast phasing. It\u2019s not used often by Slash, but Slash\u2019s guitar tech praised it for its \u201cinteresting colour\u201d when it\u2019s needed.<\/p><hr \/><h4>4. Boss DD-3 Digital Delay<\/h4><p>Slash uses the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-DD-3T-Digital-Delay-Pedal\/34Y7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boss DD-3<\/a><\/strong> as an occasional ambient effect. There isn\u2019t much more to add here, it\u2019s not used frequently, but its clean digital repeats are a great way of achieving a direct and to-the-point delay effect.<\/p><hr \/><h4>5. Boss GE-7 Equalizer<\/h4><p>EQ is always a great front-of-chain effect for achieving a professionally polished guitar tone. Before hitting the amp, the <strong><a href=\"\/Guitar-and-Bass\/Boss-GE-7-Equalizer-Pedal\/7P3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GE-7<\/a><\/strong> gives Slash and his guitar tech a little extra control over the frequency response, letting live or studio tones get shaped with precision.<\/p><hr \/><h3>FAQs<\/h3><h4>What guitars does Slash use?<\/h4><p>Slash primarily uses Gibson Les Paul guitars. While the Les Paul is his most iconic choice, Slash has also played other models like B.C. Rich Mockingbirds and Gibson SGs. His preference for the Les Paul has shaped his signature tone in rock and metal music.<\/p><hr \/><h4>How many signature guitars does Slash have?<\/h4><p>Slash has numerous signature guitars, with over 30 models created by Gibson and Epiphone. These guitars are crafted to reflect his personal preferences in design and sound, offering fans a chance to play replicas of his custom instruments.<\/p><hr \/><h4>How many '59 Les Pauls does Slash own?<\/h4><p>Slash is known to own several '59 Les Paul replicas, though the exact number of original '59 models is unclear. Vintage '59 Les Pauls are rare and highly valuable, but Slash\u2019s affinity for this model has led him to collect a lot of versions over the years.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p>There\u2019s a lot of history to cover in Slash\u2019s guitar rig, with a lot of interesting stories behind his preferences. But to offer a simple answer, a Les Paul Standard into a Marshall amp is the core of the sound that\u2019s graced countless albums, legendary songs, and rocked stages the world over. For anyone after the sound and feel of <b>Slash\u2019s guitars<\/b>, this has been our guide to the legend\u2019s setup.<\/p><p>Interested in more on the history of rock? <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/greatest-moments-in-rock-and-roll-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our list of the 32 greatest moments in rock and roll history<\/a><\/strong> will give you plenty of insight into the moments that shaped the loud music we know and love.<\/p><p>And for anyone eyeing up a Les Paul after hearing all about how great these guitars are, it might be worth checking out our guide to <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/epiphone-les-paul-vs-gibson-les-paul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the differences between Epiphone and Gibson Les Pauls<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>Still chasing tones? 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