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Velvet Revolver - Slither - Guitar Tab

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About Slither

Tuned down a half step to Eb Standard, "Slither" sits in E minor and moves at a steady 95 BPM, giving the main riff a heavy, slightly loose feel that rewards playing slightly behind the beat rather than rigidly on top of it. The signature riff is built on low-string power chords and single-note runs that lock tightly with the kick drum, so your pick attack and muting are everything here. Sloppy left-hand muting will turn that riff into mud, so spend real time getting the palm mute pressure consistent before worrying about speed. Velvet Revolver brought together players with serious hard rock pedigree, and the guitar work on this track reflects that, with tight rhythm playing that sounds deceptively simple until you try to match its punch. The lead sections ask for smooth, confident phrasing rather than shredding speed. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop the riff transitions slowed down until the muting and chord changes feel automatic.

  • The entire song is played in Eb Standard tuning, so drop your guitar a half step before you start or the riff will clash with the recording.
  • Palm muting control on the low strings is the core technical demand of the main riff, as inconsistent pressure kills the groove.
  • At 95 BPM the tempo is very manageable, making this a solid song for intermediate players working on tight rhythm technique and power chord precision.

How to Play Slither

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

Tuning: Eb Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 95 BPM

It is played in Eb standard, a half step down, so tune down before you start or every position and bend will sit a half step sharp against the recording. Once the main sections feel solid, isolate the solo, which is usually the steepest jump.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 95 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
Guitar

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
Guitar

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
Amp

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
Amp

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
Pickup

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
Pedal

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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