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Knockin' On Heaven's Door Guitar Tone Settings — Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
Pickups
Original Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, Use Your Illusion sessions (circa 1990-1991). Slash used the 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V specifically for the distorted rhythm and riff sections of 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.' The amp was the Marshall Silver Jubilee, his main studio amp for this era.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Delay pedal (subtle) → Marshall Silver Jubilee (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- British crunch
- singing sustain
- full-bodied midrange punch
- rich harmonic overtones
- classic Marshall roar
- slightly compressed attack
- tight, articulate power chords
- warm, woody character
- open, dynamic response
- clear note separation