lead guitar from “sweet child o' mine” by guns n' roses | ToneDB
sweet child o' mine
guns n' roses
lead guitar
85% ai confidence
Tone Profile
A warm, sustaining lead guitar tone with a touch of chorus and delay, perfect for melodic rock solos. The sound is thick and harmonically rich, with a slight edge that cuts through the mix.
Production Credits
Producer: Mike Clink
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Rumbo Recorders (Canoga Park, CA)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul
Amp: Marshall JCM800
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger, Korg SDD-3000
Recording Notes
- Slash's guitar was plugged into a Marshall JCM800 amp, known for its high gain and aggressive tone.
- A Shure SM57 microphone was likely used to capture the amp's sound.
- Chorus and delay effects were added to enhance the sustain and widen the sound.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Les Paul style guitar into a Marshall-style amp with moderate gain.
- Add a subtle chorus effect to thicken the tone.
- Use a short delay to create space and sustain.
- Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot on the amp.
Recommended Gear
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Marshall JCM800(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- TC Electronic Chorus/Flanger(pedal)
- Korg SDD-3000(pedal)
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