Slash Signatures
Slash (Real name Saul Hudson - born July 23, 1965) is the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he performed and recorded between 1985 and 1996. He later formed Slash's Snakepit and co-founded Velvet Revolver with his former bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, and his debut solo album, Slash, was released in April 2010. |
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Models
Slash Snakepit Les Paul
- 1997-2000
Body:
- Mahogany/Alder body with flame maple veneer
- Snake Pit Decal Logo On Body
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with 60's SlimTaper Profile
- Rosewood Fingerboard with Trapezoid Inlays
- "Slash" Headstock Inlay
- Les Paul Classic Logo Truss Rod Cover
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply body & neck
- Antiqued White Binding
Electronics:
- Open coil Classic Humbuckers
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Black Hardware
- Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
- Green or black-key vintage style Tuners
- Black Speed Knobs
Colors:
- Trans Red (TR)
- Ebony (Bohemia only) (EB)
Variations for Czech-made Snakepit (Bohemia):
- Long neck tenon
- Hex bolt truss rod
- Schaller-made "Nashville" style bridge and stopbar
- Wider pickup rings
- Czech "X" marked pickups
- Thicker guage wiring
See Also:
Slash Les Paul Goldtop
- 2008
- Limited to 1000 pieces worldwide
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Carved maple top
- Natural mahogany stained back
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with long tenon
- Slash profile 12" Radius neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
- Truss rod cover with "Slash" engraving
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply body & neck
Electronics:
- Open-coil Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro-II pickups
- 2.vol 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-style green key tuners
- Amber bell knobs
- Single-ply elevated pickguard
Colors:
- Metallic Gold (MG)
Includes:
- Epiphone Slash hardcase
- Slash studded guitar strap
- Binder & certificate of authenticity
- 10 Slash guitar picks
Slash Les Paul Standard Plus Top
- 2008
Body:
- Mahogany body
- Carved maple top
- Flame maple veneer
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with long tenon
- Slash profile 12" Radius
- Rosewood fingerboard with Trapezoid Inlays
- 22 frets
- 24.75" scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply body & neck
Electronics:
- Seymour Duncan Alnico Pro-II pickups
- 2.vol 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- No pickguard
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-style green key tuners
- Amber bell knobs
Colors:
- Vintage Sunburst (VS)
Slash Appetite Les Paul
- 2010-Current
Body:
- Mahogany Body
- Carved Hard Maple Cap
- AAA Flame Maple veneer
- Red mahogany back
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck with Slash "D" profile
- Long neck tenon
- 12" fingerboard radius
- Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid Trapezoid inlays
- 24.75" Scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply body & neck
Electronics:
- Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico II Pro Humbucker Zebra pickups
- Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-Style 14:1 ratio tuners with Tulip button
- Gold reflector knobs
- No pickguard
Colors:
- Appetite Amber finish (AA)
Includes:
- Custom Slash Hard Case
- Hand-Signed Certificate of Authenticity
- 12 Slash Picks
Slash Appetite For Destruction Les Paul Special II
- 2014
Body:
- Mahogany Body
- Carved Hard Maple Cap
- AAA Flame Maple veneer
- Cherry-finished neck, back & sides
Neck:
- Bolt-on Mahogany neck
- Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
- Gold silkscreen Slash graphic on headstock
- 24.75" Scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply body
Electronics:
- Ceramic Plus Humbucker Zebra pickups
- 1 Vol. 1 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Tuner:
- Built-in Shadow pickup-ring E-tuner
- One #2032 Lithium battery
- Easy Access compartment on back cavity cover.
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- 14:1 ratio die-cast tuners
- Artifial bone nut
- Gold reflector knobs
Colors:
- Appetite Amber (AA)
AFD Outfit:
- Custom Slash gig bag
- Epiphone guitar strap
- Instrument cable
- Slash Dunlop Tortex Picks
AFD Performance Pack:
- Comes with everything included in the AFD Outfit
- Epiphone Slash Snakepit-15 Amplifier
Slash Rosso Corsa Les Paul Standard
- 2014 Limited Edition
Body:
- Mahogany Body
- 9-hole wieght relief
- Carved Hard Maple Cap
- AAA Flame Maple veneer
- Cherry finished back & neck
Neck:
- Set Mahogany neck Slash Profile D-shape
- Long neck tenon
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid Trapezoid inlays
- Silkscreen "Slash" logo on headstock
- 24.75" Scale
- 1.68" nut width
Binding:
- Single-ply body & neck
Electronics:
- Seymour Duncan Slash Alnico II Pro Humbucker Zebra pickups
- Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors
- 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls
- 3-way selector switch
Hardware:
- Nickel hardware
- LockTone Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
- Vintage-Style 14:1 ratio tuners with Tulip button
- Gold reflector knobs
Colors:
- Rosso Corsa (RR)
Includes:
- Custom Slash Hard Case
- Hand-Signed Certificate of Authenticity
See Also:
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