Bass Bits: Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns & Roses

Sweet Child O' Mine ... yes Slash's guitar intro is universally recognizable but Duff McKagan's bass intro is just as recognizable in the bass world and arguably a rite of passage for any rock bassist.

It has melody.. higher register playing.. and that sweet chorus + Fender tone.

Enjoy

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