# Set Me Free guitar solo

> Slash's guitar solo on Set Me Free by Velvet Revolver (2004) starts at about 2:30. From the album Contraband. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Velvet Revolver, 2004, from *Contraband*. Solo by *Slash*.

The band's first release showcases a tight, aggressive solo that announced Slash's return.

Set Me Free by Velvet Revolver is #4 in our ranking of the best Velvet Revolver guitar solos. The solo is played by Slash and the song was released in 2004.

## In our lists

- [The Best Velvet Revolver Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/velvet-revolver-guitar-solos/) — #4

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Set Me Free?

Slash played the solo on Velvet Revolver's Set Me Free (2004).

### What guitar was used on the Set Me Free solo?

A gibson les paul through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.

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