Solo Tone
Life Goes On
Poison
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s model, as used by C.C. DeVille in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly associated with C.C. DeVille and Poison studio recordings in late 80s/early 90s)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on many 80s Kramer Barettas)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Flesh & Blood album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this solo. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm C.C. DeVille's use of Kramer guitars and Marshall amps in this era, but no explicit studio documentation for this song. No evidence of effects loop or rack effects for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodic leadbright and articulate highsclear note separationexpressive vibratodrawn-out bendsclassic Marshall crunchnot overly saturatedslight reverb for spacearena rock lead presence
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate control of bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced techniques like sweep picking.
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Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s model, as used by C.C. DeVille in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly associated with C.C. DeVille and Poison studio recordings in late 80s/early 90s)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on many 80s Kramer Barettas)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Flesh & Blood album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this solo. Guitar World and Premier Guitar confirm C.C. DeVille's use of Kramer guitars and Marshall amps in this era, but no explicit studio documentation for this song. No evidence of effects loop or rack effects for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodic leadbright and articulate highsclear note separationexpressive vibratodrawn-out bendsclassic Marshall crunchnot overly saturatedslight reverb for spacearena rock lead presence
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate control of bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced techniques like sweep picking.
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