# Superhuman guitar solo

> Slash's guitar solo on Superhuman by Velvet Revolver (2004) starts at about 1:55. 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*.

A hooky, melodic break that shows Slash's knack for singable leads.

Superhuman by Velvet Revolver is #10 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/) — #10

## Sources

### Who played the guitar solo on Superhuman?

Slash played the solo on Velvet Revolver's Superhuman (2004).

### What guitar was used on the Superhuman solo?

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

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