Riff Tone

Spark In the Dark

Alice Cooper

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Jiva X

AmpPeavey VTM-120

PickupsDiMarzio Pandemonium humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 1989. The Peavey VTM-120 was used by Al Pitrelli on the 'Trash' album tour; Ibanez Jiva X is cited as a staple for Alice Cooper riff tones, but model for studio recording is not 100% confirmed. No direct evidence for pedal use in the studio, but Boss DS-1 Distortion is a staple in Alice Cooper's sound. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and grittytight and percussiveraw edgepowerful and punchyanthemicbiting attackclear note definitionslightly scooped midsmoderate amp reverbhigh output, saturated distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting and precise timing, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Alice Cooper Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Alice Cooper & Alice Cooper – Trash - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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