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Appetite For Destruction album cover
Appetite For Destruction
1987 3:26
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Guns N' Roses Hard Rock 1987 E major
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About Anything Goes

Off the back half of Appetite For Destruction, "Anything Goes" is a loose, swagger-heavy track that rewards guitarists who can sit comfortably in E major without overplaying. The rhythm work here is the main event: Izzy Stradlin's open-chord, almost Rolling Stones-flavored strumming gives the song its laid-back feel, and matching that relaxed behind-the-beat pocket is genuinely harder than it sounds. Getting the dynamics right, knowing when to dig in and when to ghost the strings, takes some focused repetition. If the chord transitions feel sloppy at speed, pull up the Practice Toolbar and loop the verse or chorus sections slowed down until the changes feel automatic. Guns N' Roses built a lot of their early rhythm sound on feel over precision, and this track is a good place to internalize that approach. Work the open E-based chord shapes cleanly before worrying about attitude.

  • The song sits in E major, making it very accessible for guitarists comfortable with open-position chord shapes and basic barre chord transitions.
  • The rhythm guitar feel is deliberately loose and behind the beat, so locking in the groove matters more than technical precision here.
  • Practise the chord changes at a reduced tempo using the Practice Toolbar before pushing up to the full performance pace.

How to Play Anything Goes

The song moves through: Intro, Interlude, Verse, Chorus, Solo, Outro.

Key: E major · Tempo: 156 BPM · Difficulty: Medium

The arrangement runs through 6 distinct sections, and the solo is the steepest jump, so isolate it on its own. At 156 bpm it moves fast, so the real test is building picking stamina and keeping every note clean at speed.

Loop the hardest passage and creep the speed up from around 70 percent until it holds at 156 BPM.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash's weapon of choice, particularly late-'50s specs with mahogany bodies that deliver the thick, singing tone heard throughout 'Appetite for Destruction.' The Les Paul's weight and sustain complement his cranked Marshall, allowing solos to bloom with harmonic richness.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
Guitar

Gibson Les Paul Custom

Offering a slightly different tonal character with a thinner body profile, the Custom gives Slash an alternative voice while maintaining the Les Paul's core warmth and sustain essential to his signature lead sound.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The split-channel JCM 800 2205 defines Slash's crunch, delivering natural tube saturation and midrange presence without artificial scooping, crucial for maintaining clarity in heavily driven passages.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
Amp

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

Modified 1959 Super Lead amps pushed hard created the iconic raw power and harmonic distortion of 'Appetite for Destruction,' with power tube breakup that shaped GNR's raw, blues-rooted rock sound.

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro
Pickup

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro

These lower-output Alnico II humbuckers retain dynamic expressiveness even when the Marshall is cranked, producing a warm, slightly soft attack that makes Slash's tone creamy rather than harsh.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Slash's signature SW-95 wah adds vocal expression to solos like 'Civil War' and 'Estranged,' staying true to his minimalist pedalboard philosophy where tone comes primarily from guitar and amp interaction.

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