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Guns N' Roses / Velvet Revolver / Solo

Iconic top-hatted guitarist known for his Les Paul and Marshall stack combination. Delivered some of rock's most memorable solos including 'Sweet Child O' Mine' and 'November Rain.'

3 Eras
13 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Raw, blues-infused hard rock tone. Les Paul through cranked Marshall creating thick, sustaining lead tones. Liberal use of wah pedal, pentatonic-based solos with expressive bending and vibrato. Minimal effects - tone comes from fingers, wood, and tubes.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Appetite for Destruction Era

1987-1988 3 items
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Breakthrough album featuring his '59 Les Paul replica and raw Marshall tone.

2

Use Your Illusion Era

1991-1993 6 items
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Epic double album period with expanded guitar arsenal and refined tone.

3

Not In This Lifetime Reunion

2016-Present 4 items
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Guns N' Roses reunion tour with signature Gibson models and classic Marshall tone.