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Always on the Run

"Always on the Run" by Lenny Kravitz & Slash is a hard rock track released in March 1991 as the lead single from Kravitz's second album, Mama Said, on Virgin Records. The song features Slash of Guns N' Roses, who originally wrote the guitar music for a GN'R record. For electric guitarists, it offers a compelling blend of raw riff-driven rock and bluesy swagger, making it a rewarding study in Slash's signature style applied outside his main band.

  • Slash originally wrote the guitar riff intending it for a Guns N' Roses album before collaborating with Kravitz.
  • Former GN'R drummer Steven Adler reportedly had difficulty playing the track, which led Slash to redirect the song.
  • Released in March 1991, it marks one of Slash's most notable guest appearances outside of Guns N' Roses.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Kravitz uses vintage Stratocasters with their glassy single-coil tone for funkier rhythm work and cleaner passages, as heard on tracks like 'Fly Away.' Their responsiveness to picking dynamics complements his minimalist effects philosophy.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

A frequent choice alongside his Flying V, Kravitz's 1959 Les Paul Standard delivers warm, woody tones from original PAF humbuckers that respond dynamically to his attack and volume knob adjustments.

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Gibson Les Paul Custom

While less documented than his Standard, the Custom variant offers Kravitz similar tonal warmth and versatility through its PAF-style humbuckers, fitting his preference for vintage instruments with rich harmonic character.

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Gibson Flying V

Kravitz's signature instrument for heavy, riff-driven tracks, his 1967 Flying V with stock PAF humbuckers feeds into cranked Marshall Plexis to create the thick, harmonically saturated overdrive that defines his sound.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

His 1968 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt Plexi cranked to natural breakup is the backbone of Kravitz's tone, providing the thick, tube-driven overdrive that comes from volume rather than pedal-based gain.

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Fender Twin Reverb

Kravitz uses the Twin Reverb's clean, articulate platform for softer passages and layered studio recordings, complementing the Marshall's aggression while maintaining his preference for warm, vintage tube tone.

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