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Nothin' But a Good Time Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Poison
Poison · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
B.C. Rich Gunslinger (USA, 1980s, as seen in 'Nothin' But a Good Time' music video)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker (bridge position, stock for Gunslinger of this era)
Amp
Randall RG100ES solid-state head (studio recording, late 1980s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1987-1988. Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and video evidence for this specific song. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; focus is on amp distortion. Pickup selection inferred from typical glam metal rhythm tone and video evidence of bridge pickup use.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb2
Treble7.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- aggressive and saturated
- tight and percussive
- bright and cutting
- punchy midrange
- articulate note separation
- compressed attack
- minimal ambience
- solid-state clarity
- high-output humbucker drive
- anthemic glam metal crunch
Notes & Caveats
- No direct amp knob settings found for this specific recording; settings estimated based on Randall RG100ES typical glam metal usage and era.
- No evidence of pedals or additional effects used for the riff section; all distortion from amp.
- Pickup model inferred from typical B.C. Rich Gunslinger specs and era; video evidence supports bridge humbucker use.
- Reverb setting is estimated low, as the riff is dry and punchy with minimal ambience.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. C.C. DeVille's tone on 'Nothin' But a Good Time' is classic late-80s glam metal: high gain with a tight, punchy low end, slightly scooped mids, and bright, cutting highs. The amp settings reflect the genre's conventions and DeVille's preference for Marshalls with boosted presence and minimal reverb for clarity.