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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 confirmed in interviews and Equipboard that he used the 1959 Korina Flying V for the solos on 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.' The amp was his signature Marshall Silver Jubilee, a staple of his studio and live tones during this era.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver · boost
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Gibson Korina Flying V → MXR MC401 Boost/Line Driver → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth lead tone
- rich midrange presence
- harmonic overtones
- slightly compressed attack
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive response
- classic British crunch
- vocal-like phrasing
- long, expressive bends