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Bed of Roses Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar
Pickups
Custom single-coil (Dan Armstrong Rock Treble pickup, lucite body)
Amp
Fender Tone Master (early 1990s model, likely head + 4x12 cab)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Keep the Faith' era and visible in period photos/interviews. Richie Sambora used the Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi for the 'Bed of Roses' solo, plugged into a Fender Tone Master amp. Effects are inferred from both sources and clear audio evidence.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb4
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar → Delay pedal → Chorus pedal → Fender Tone Master (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth, vocal-like lead tone
- lush delay repeats
- rich, ambient reverb
- slightly scooped mids but not harsh
- clear note separation
- moderate gain, not saturated
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- wide stereo image from delay
- melodic phrasing with expressive bends