

He is also a fan of Boss pedals, with the DD-3 delay being a mainstay on his pedalboard for decades. Slash has long been a user of Dunlop and MXR effects and he has several signature wah and fuzz models on the market today. From JMPs, JCM800s, Silver Jubilees and Vintage Moderns, Slash's crunchy, mid heavy tone has remained constant throughout his career, thanks to a wall of Marshalls behind him! When it comes to amps, Slash has always relied on Marshall to deliver his iconic, aggressive rock tones. Both collections celebrate some of the most influential guitars from Slash's career and include a number of Les Pauls and J-45 acoustics in a variety of his favourite finishes including Appetite Burst, Anaconda Burst, Vermillion Burst and November Burst. Slash has had a number of signature guitars over the years, but in 2020 Gibson honoured him with the Gibson Slash Collection, with the more affordable Epiphone Slash Collection following suit in 2021.

In the era of brightly coloured, pointy "shred" guitars, Slash helped give the Les Paul a much needed shot in the arm after its popularity had waned during the decade of decadence. The iconic Les Paul used on the "Appetite for Destruction" album was actually not a Gibson, but instead a copy built by the late Kris Derrig. Slash is perhaps most synonymous with the Gibson Les Paul. Slash Crazy, Real, Nice 76 Copy quote I never want to draw attention to myself, but thats all I do. And then theres the real Slash- he collects miniature soaps and treats his hookers real nice. Theres the crazy, rock-and-roll Slash, hes wild. It's fair to say to then, that Slash has earned his reputation as a true guitar hero, and he continues to inspire new generations of fans to pick up their first electric guitar. Slash Guitar, Two, Musician 24 Copy quote I guess you could say there are two Slashes. The top hat wearing axe slinger has earned multiple platinum albums in a career spanning more than three decades with Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver and most recently, his solo project with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Slash, a stage fright-prone rocker-who would have guessed?īelow, some of Slash’s best rocker looks.There are few musicians as instantly recognisable as Saul Hudson, or “Slash” as he is more commonly known. "I've always been a little nervous in front of crowds, and made it - made me - feel a lot more comfortable,” he told AP.

It’s not just a style statement for him either, rather a form of fashion armor when performing for large crowds. “I have one that I wear, and I have a couple other ones that are sitting around in the closet, a couple old leather ones I never got rid of,” he told an Australian television show. In an interview last year, Slash dished on just how many he owns-and it’s not as many as you think. Even as Slash played around with different sounds, his fashion tastes have remained consistent. The biggest through-line in his style is his relentless love of dramatic hats: the guitarist rarely performs without one. Frontman Axl Rose may be a fashion icon in his own right thanks to his affinity for bandanas, but Slash is often the slept-on member, and one who gave the band its badass feel.

Snapshots from the late 1980s and early 1990s showcase what the classic Slash look has come to be: band tees, leather pants, moto jackets, and tons of jewelry finished with a top hat. Most people know Slash from his Guns N’ Roses days, and his early days with the group are certainly where his flair for grungy gear developed. In honor of his 55th birthday today, Vogue is looking back at some of his most memorable looks. With masterful skill and style, you simply can’t look away. His wardrobe staples of leather, leather, and more leather have been just as captivating as his stage presence. The British-American guitarist - whose real name is Saul Hudson - has become a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee (in 2012) who is instantly recognizable thanks to his signature top hats and flowing curly mane. Slash is one of the most famous rockers in the world, with a famous look to go with it.
