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How to get Poison's guitar tone

Poison across 2 famous tones — mostly through Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Fender, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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Poison's go-to amps

Marshall JCM800 2203 head ×1Fender ×1

2 famous Poison tones

Talk Dirty to Me
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7.5
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
gain 2 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6

Rock amp settings

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How to get Poison's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Poison use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Poison?

They favour Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Fender with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Poison's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall JCM800 2203 head, Fender and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Poison's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.