How to Dial In "One Last Thrill" by Slash - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "One Last Thrill"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Apocalyptic Love (2012). Apocalyptic Love is the second solo studio album by guitarist Slash. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Slash 'Inspired By' Les Paul Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Slash's other songs from Apocalyptic Love, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "One Last Thrill" Tone
What guitar did Slash use on "One Last Thrill"?
The guitar on "One Last Thrill" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson Slash 'Inspired By' Les Paul Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "One Last Thrill" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "One Last Thrill" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "One Last Thrill" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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