Slash is the lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he performed and recorded from 1985 to 1996. Slash is a British American. His real name is Saul Hudson and born on July 23, 1965. Slash were invited to join with Axl Rose, Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin as the band Guns N' Roses in June 1985.
His main live guitar is a 1988 Les Paul Standard. One of Slash's favorite guitars is the aforementioned hand-made Gibson Les Paul Copy. The Gibson Guitar Corporation custom made two guitars for Slash in 1988. The first "Inspired" Slash Les Paul is a replica of one of the two guitars given to Slash by Gibson in 1988.
Slash Les Paul Standard is a recreation of Slash's favorite Les Paul and is made of solid mahogany and is finished with an Antique Vintage Sunburst.
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plustop is made to be a more affordable version of the two Gibson versions while still being able to offer a high quality instrument.
In 2008, the Slash signature Les Paul "Gold Top" limited edition guitar became available. Epiphone's Les Paul model has a solid mahogany body with a gold top finish, and the standard long neck he came to request on all his guitars, preferring the closest similarity in the neck as his first Les Paul.