Civil War
Guns N' Roses, 1991, from Use Your Illusion II. Solo by Slash.
Slash shifts from a mournful clean-toned melody to a biting, bluesy lead that mirrors the song's move from lament to anger.
Civil War by Guns N' Roses is #5 in our ranking of the best Guns N' Roses guitar solos. The solo is played by Slash and the song was released in 1991.
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Who played the guitar solo on Civil War?
Slash played the solo on Guns N' Roses's Civil War (1991).
What guitar was used on the Civil War solo?
A gibson les paul through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.