Magnatone Artist
Slash
Lil' Viper, Slash SL-100 - Purple Python
Slash is an American guitarist, songwriter, and producer whose work has shaped modern rock for decades. With over 100 million albums sold, a GRAMMY Award, and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his influence is both broad and enduring.
Born Saul Hudson in London in 1965 and raised in Los Angeles, he emerged from a creative, bohemian environment that informed his approach to tone, feel, and musical identity.
He first rose to prominence as the lead guitarist of Guns N’ Roses, defining the sound of an era with instantly recognizable riffs on songs like “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle.” Widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, often ranked alongside players like Jimi Hendrix, Slash has continued to evolve through projects including Velvet Revolver and his solo work with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. His playing is rooted in classic tone but driven by touch sensitivity and clarity, qualities that have remained consistent across every stage of his career.
That same focus on feel and fidelity carries into his work with Magnatone. In direct collaboration, Slash helped develop the SL-100 and the Lil’ Viper, bringing his real-world experience from the studio and stage into the design process. These amplifiers reflect a shared approach: vintage-first tone, high fidelity response, and the kind of dynamic range that responds to the player rather than getting in the way.
