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Mr. Brownstone (Live) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses · 1990s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (1987 or 1992, likely 1987 burst or goldtop, as used by Slash live in the Use Your Illusion era)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, early 1990s (Use Your Illusion tour era). Gear confirmed for live shows of this era, including 'Mr. Brownstone (Live)'. No evidence of additional amps or alternate guitars for the riff section. No evidence of studio gear being used live.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- punchy midrange
- aggressive British crunch
- articulate and biting top end
- warm, harmonically rich sustain
- dynamic and responsive to picking
- slightly compressed low end
- focused, driving rhythm
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience