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Riff Tone
Life Goes On
Poison
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s model, as used by C.C. DeVille in Poison's classic era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly used by C.C. DeVille for studio rhythm in this era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Flesh & Blood album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; typical 80s hair metal studio setup. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight palm-muted chugsslightly scooped midshair metal rhythm crunchsinging sustain on chordsclear note separationpercussive attackfull-bodied power chordsnot overly saturated80s glam rock rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and clean chord changes at a medium tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s model, as used by C.C. DeVille in Poison's classic era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (most commonly used by C.C. DeVille for studio rhythm in this era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1990 (Flesh & Blood album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; typical 80s hair metal studio setup. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight palm-muted chugsslightly scooped midshair metal rhythm crunchsinging sustain on chordsclear note separationpercussive attackfull-bodied power chordsnot overly saturated80s glam rock rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and clean chord changes at a medium tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.