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Velvet Revolver - Slither Pt.2 - Solo guitar lesson video
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About Slither Pt.2 - Solo

The solo section of "Slither" is where Slash's phrasing really demands your attention. Rooted in E minor, it sits in a raw, aggressive feel that rewards players who can combine fluid legato runs with sharp, controlled bends. The challenge is not raw speed so much as feel: every note needs weight and intention, and sloppy bending intonation will stand out immediately. Velvet Revolver built their sound on players who came up through the Hard Rock tradition, and this solo reflects that heritage in how it balances pentatonic vocabulary with blues-inflected expression. Work through the bend-heavy phrases first, isolating each one with the Practice Toolbar slowed down so your ear confirms the pitch before you add speed. Once the individual phrases are clean, use looping it slowed down to chain them together and build the muscle memory for the full run.

  • The solo is built primarily around the E minor pentatonic scale, so having that box pattern under your fingers is the essential starting point.
  • Controlled string bends are the core technique here, and even small intonation errors will undermine the phrasing, so isolate each bend carefully.
  • Slash's tone on this track is thick and mid-forward, typically associated with a Les Paul style guitar through a cranked Marshall-style amp.

How to Play Slither Pt.2 - Solo

Key: E minor

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Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash's weapon of choice throughout Velvet Revolver, the late-'50s-style Les Paul Standard delivers the warm, thick mahogany tone that defines the band's bluesy hard rock sound. Its maple cap and vintage construction provide the natural sustain and clarity needed for his signature vibrato and bending technique.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

A variation Slash employed during Velvet Revolver sessions, offering slightly different tonal character while maintaining the same PAF-influenced warmth essential to the band's guitar-driven aesthetic. The Custom's construction ensures consistent output for his amp-driven, effects-minimal approach.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

Slash's occasional vintage alternative to his primary JCM2555, the JCM800 delivers raw, responsive tube saturation that cuts through Velvet Revolver's dense rhythm section. Its EL84 tubes provide slightly tighter breakup, allowing his lower-output pickups to shine with dynamic clarity on lead lines.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Dave Kushner's anchor amp, the Dual Rectifier's high-gain voicing and saturated low-end create the heavier rhythm foundation that contrasts with Slash's warmer tone. The amp's aggressive rectifier tubes and configurable channels enable Kushner to layer thick, compressed rhythms without sacrificing note definition.

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro
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Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro

Installed in Slash's Les Pauls, these PAF-style pickups preserve his picking dynamics and vibrato nuances by avoiding excessive output, allowing the Marshall's natural tube saturation to define Velvet Revolver's signature tone. The lower impedance ensures clarity even at high volumes.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Slash's only essential effect pedal in Velvet Revolver, the Cry Baby adds expressive sweep and personality to his lead solos without coloring his core amp-driven tone. Its responsive sweep complements his dynamic playing style and completes the band's straightforward, blues-rock approach to effects.

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