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Guns N' Roses - Patience Pt.2 - Main Solo guitar lesson video
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About Patience Pt.2 - Main Solo

The main solo in "Patience Pt.2" sits in G major and asks for the kind of lyrical, singing lead tone that Guns N' Roses built their slower, acoustic-leaning material around. Rather than speed or shred, what this solo demands is control: clean bends that land perfectly in tune, smooth vibrato, and the ability to let notes breathe without rushing ahead of the phrase. The challenge is not density of notes but the weight and intention behind each one. Sloppy intonation on the bends will stand out immediately against the gentle harmonic backdrop, so take your time to lock each bend to pitch before moving on. Use the Practice Toolbar to loop a single phrase slowed down until your ear confirms the bend is landing exactly where it should. Work phrase by phrase and focus on tone over speed throughout.

  • The solo sits in G major, making it a strong vehicle for practising melodic, blues-influenced lead playing within a familiar key center.
  • Controlled string bending and expressive vibrato are the core techniques required, with clean intonation more important here than any flashy speed.
  • Looping the solo slowed down with the Practice Toolbar is especially useful for matching the subtle phrasing and timing of each bend.

How to Play Patience Pt.2 - Main Solo

Key: G major · Tempo: 117 BPM

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 117 BPM to build it up to tempo.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Slash's weapon of choice, particularly late-'50s specs with mahogany bodies that deliver the thick, singing tone heard throughout 'Appetite for Destruction.' The Les Paul's weight and sustain complement his cranked Marshall, allowing solos to bloom with harmonic richness.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Offering a slightly different tonal character with a thinner body profile, the Custom gives Slash an alternative voice while maintaining the Les Paul's core warmth and sustain essential to his signature lead sound.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The split-channel JCM 800 2205 defines Slash's crunch, delivering natural tube saturation and midrange presence without artificial scooping, crucial for maintaining clarity in heavily driven passages.

Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)
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Marshall Plexi (1959 Super Lead)

Modified 1959 Super Lead amps pushed hard created the iconic raw power and harmonic distortion of 'Appetite for Destruction,' with power tube breakup that shaped GNR's raw, blues-rooted rock sound.

Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro
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Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro

These lower-output Alnico II humbuckers retain dynamic expressiveness even when the Marshall is cranked, producing a warm, slightly soft attack that makes Slash's tone creamy rather than harsh.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Slash's signature SW-95 wah adds vocal expression to solos like 'Civil War' and 'Estranged,' staying true to his minimalist pedalboard philosophy where tone comes primarily from guitar and amp interaction.

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