Solo Tone

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Poison

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer Baretta (1980s, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (1980s, likely 2203 or 2204 head)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988. C.C. DeVille was known for using Kramer guitars with a single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker and Marshall JCM800 amps during this era. No direct studio documentation for this exact session, but all available evidence and era-typical gear point to this setup.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth and melodicslightly compressedwarm upper midstouch of reverb and delayarticulate lead linesnot overly saturatedclassic 80s rock leadbridge pickup biteclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead guitar skills, including expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

"every Rose Has Its Thorn" Tone - Guitar Master Class C.C. DeVille's guitar tone and rig back in the day?

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