Solo Tone

Poison

Alice Cooper

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarKramer NightSwan (John McCurry's main guitar for 'Poison' solo)

AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 head

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, high-output)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid3

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb (studio rack or amp, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1989. John McCurry played the solo on the original 'Poison' studio track. Gear confirmed by era, interviews, and typical session setups for the album 'Trash'. No evidence of live/touring gear or modern band members' rigs being used on the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainaggressive and saturatedtight, focused midscutting, bright top endhot, high-output humbucker soundanthemic and melodicstudio-polished high-gaindelay and reverb for spaciousnesscrisp pick attackscooped mids for 80s arena rock

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced lead technique, including fast picking, expressive bends, and control of phrasing with effects. The tempo and melodic content are accessible, but the articulation and sustain demand solid technique.

Sources

[QUESTION] Amp settings for Poison by Alice Cooper?[QUESTION] Good tone for Alice Cooper's album Trash The Alice Cooper Poison riff started out as a warm-up routine | Guitar World Alice Cooper Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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