MARCH 2020 TOTAL GUITAR
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INSATIABLE
APPETITE
Gibson gets it right with the
G N’R legend’s latest LP
Photography: Olly Curtis
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Pickups
Slash’searlyLPfeaturedopen-top
humbuckingpickups,andthereissues,
voicedtoSlash’sowntonalpreferences,
offerthesame.
Electrics
Twovolumecontrols,twotonesanda
three-waypickupselectorswitchlook
afterthings,withqualitypotsand‘orange
drop’capacitorsinside.Classic!
Tuners
‘Keystone’ pegs on Schaller tuners provide
stability. The truss-rod cover features Slash’s
signature, but there’s a plain one in the case
should you prefer.
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