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Solo Tone
Poison
Alice Cooper
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer NightSwan (John McCurry's main guitar for 'Poison' solo)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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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.
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Original Gear
GuitarKramer NightSwan (John McCurry's main guitar for 'Poison' solo)
AmpMarshall JCM 800 2203 head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
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.