Nita Strauss Gear Guide
A quick-reference table guide to Nita Strauss's guitars, amplifiers and effects across key musical periods.
Ibanez S-series instruments and the JIVA signature line are core references. Her rig has evolved between Alice Cooper tours and solo releases.
Quick overview
| Category | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Ibanez JIVA10 | Signature S-style guitar with DiMarzio Pandemonium pickups and a distinctive design. | Signature guitar |
| Touring high-gain heads | High-gain amp platforms used for modern rock and metal stages. | Main amplifier reference |
| Wah pedal | Expressive filter sweep for lead phrases. | Recognizable effect |
Guitars
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Ibanez JIVA10 | Signature S-style guitar with DiMarzio Pandemonium pickups and a distinctive design. | Solo and touring work |
| Ibanez JIVA10R | Later signature model and finish variations. | Current product family |
| Ibanez S-series guitars | Slim body and fast-playing neck design used before and alongside signature models. | Touring history |
| Ibanez JIVA Jr | More affordable model based on the signature platform. | Alternate / backup instrument |
| Ibanez JIVA X | Higher-spec signature model within the JIVA family. | Later instruments |
| Guitar tuning and setup | Floating tremolo and high-output pickups support modern lead playing. | Setup changes by performance |
Amplifiers
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Touring high-gain heads | High-gain amp platforms used for modern rock and metal stages. | Alice Cooper and solo tours |
| Amplifier modelers / rack systems | Digital processing and touring switching can supplement amp heads. | Later production rigs |
| Speaker cabinets | 4×12 and touring cabinets provide stage volume. | Live performances |
| Amp and pickup pairing | High-output pickups feed a tight, high-gain signal. | Settings vary by stage |
Effects
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Wah pedal | Expressive filter sweep for lead phrases. | Live solos |
| Overdrive / boost | Tightens and pushes the high-gain amp. | Lead and rhythm tones |
| Delay | Adds space and repeats to solos. | Touring board |
| Chorus / modulation | Broadens clean and ambient passages. | Song dependent |
| Noise gate | Controls noise from high-gain amplification. | Modern stage rig |
| Tremolo system | Pitch effects and vibrato for lead playing. | Selected parts |
Era and song guide
| Gear / reference | Details | Era / use |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Cooper touring | Ibanez S-series and later JIVA guitars with high-gain amp setup. | Extensive live repertoire |
| Controlled Chaos (2018) | JIVA signature instruments and modern production. | Solo debut |
| The Call of the Void (2023) | Signature guitar and contemporary effects / amp chain. | Solo album |
| “Pandemonium” | High-output signature pickup and fast lead phrasing. | Solo material |
| “The Wolf You Feed” | Modern guitar sound with layered production. | Studio track |
| Live Alice Cooper solos | JIVA guitar, wah, boost and delay references. | Set and venue change details |
| Modern solo tours | JIVA models and updated stage processing. | Current gear evolves |