Slash Pedalboard (Gun N’ Roses, Snakepit, Velvet Revolver)

UPDATED: September 10, 2013
Slash is perhaps of the most iconic guitarists still active today. His being still active today is a testament to his abilities; not only is he one of the world’s greatest lead rock guitarists, but he has enough songwriting ability to have a few solo ventures under his belt. In front of every great guitarist is a great pedalboard, and the Slash pedalboard is no different.

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Slash Pedalboards

The Slash pedalboard has remained fairly stable over the years, except for big changes that have been noted in the last few years, during his solo career.

CURRENT: Slash’s 2012 Pedalboard

This is the latest pedalboard we could find. Very similar to his 2010 pedalboard, however.

BrandBossMXRMXRDunlopMXRBossMXRDunlop
PedalTU-3 Chromatic Pedal TunerCustom Audio Electronics MC-401 BoostM-101 Phase 90Slash Octave FuzzM-159 Stereo TremoloDD-7 Digital DelayM-134 Stereo ChorusSW-95 Crybaby Slash Wah
TypeTunerDynamicsModulationDistortionModulationTime-BasedModulationFilter
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And now, a look at past pedalboards…

Slash’s Guns N Roses Pedalboard

The first Slash pedalboard list consists of what has been used during his Guns N’ Roses years, though much of this has been kept through his Slash’s Snakepit years. There are varying accounts to exactly what edition of each pedal had been used on the Slash pedalboard, though it is also perhaps due to Slash changing the edition as well.

BrandBossBossDunlopDunlop
PedalDD-5 Digital DelayGE-7 Equalizer535Q Crybaby Wah PedalHeil Talk Box
TypeTime-BasedOtherFilterFilter
NotesFor Solo BoostsUsed on Mr. Brownstone and Civil WarUsed on Anything Goes, Dust And Bones
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Slash’s Velvet Revolver Pedalboard

The next Slash pedalboard consists of effects used during his Velvet Revolver years; in fact, it remains intact except for the addition of two new toys, most notably the octave, which will become essential as time moves on.

BrandBossBossDunlopDunlopBossFernandes
PedalDD-5 Digital DelayGE-7 Equalizer535Q Crybaby Wah PedalHeil Talk BoxOC-2 OctaveFSK-401 Sustainer Pickup Kit
TypeTime-BasedOtherFilterFilterPitch/FrequencyOther
NotesFor Solo Boosts
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Slash’s 2009 Pedalboard

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PedalCustom Audio Electronics MC-402 BoostCustom Audio Electronics MC-401 BoostCrybaby QZ-1 Q-ZoneOctaviaOC-2 Octave
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Alternative?Available NewAvailable NewDiscontinuedBoss OC-3 SUPER Octave
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Slash’s 2010 Pedalboard

This pedalboard is based on accounts from 2010, though much of these pedals have also been revealed on the Dunlop/MXR website. In fact, nearly the entire Slash pedalboard of this time had been somewhat sponsored by MXR, including the signature Slash Wah, which unlike other artists with signature pedals, Slash actually uses it.

BrandWhirlwindKorgMXRMXRBossMXRMXRMXR
PedalSelector A/B BoxPitchblack Chromatic Pedal TunerM-134 Stereo ChorusM-159 Stereo TremoloDD-3 Digital DelayM-120 Auto Q Auto WahM-101 Phase 90M-103 Blue Box
TypeOtherTunerModulationModulationTime-BasedModulationModulationPitch/Frequency
Notes
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BrandMXRMXRDunlopVoodoo LabDunlop
PedalCustom Audio Electronics MC-401 BoostM-135 Smart GateSW-95 Crybaby Slash WahPedal Power 2+ Power SupplySlash Octave Fuzz
TypeDynamicsDynamicsFilterOtherDistortion
NotesAdded after 2010
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Slash Pedal Settings

E.Q. Settings:

From Adam Day, Slash’s guitar tech:

The E.Q. is basically just set as an upside down smile, meaning the mid-range is boosted, fading off at the high end.

Normal Delay settings:

  • Level: 9.30 o’clock
  • Feedback: 10 o’clock
  • Delay time: 10 o’clock
  • Mode: 800ms

Slither Delay Settings:

  • Level: 11 o’clock (sometimes 12 o’clock)
  • Feedback: 13 o’clock
  • Delay time: 13 o’clock
  • Mode: 800ms

See more at Slashworld.

Slash Pedalboard Videos

Slash Signature Pedals

Another signature Slash pedalboard effect has been put on the market. It is a fuzz octave, provided by sponsor MXR/Dunlop.

Slash Pedalboard Dunlop Slash Octave Fuzz Guitar Effects PedalBuy Slash Pedalboard and Signature Pedals from:

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Slash Pedalboard Resources

List of Slash Effects
Another List of Slash Effects
2010 Slash Pedalboard Discussion
Official Dunlop Artist Profile of Slash


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