How to Dial In "Poison Apples" by Mötley Crüe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Poison Apples"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Mötley Crüe (1994). Mötley Crüe is a studio album by the American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, released on 15 March 1994 by Elektra Records. The album's personnel list credits Mick Mars on lead guitar and John Corabi on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Mötley Crüe's other songs from Mötley Crüe, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Poison Apples" Tone
What guitar did Mötley Crüe use on "Poison Apples"?
The guitar on "Poison Apples" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Poison Apples" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Poison Apples" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Poison Apples" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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