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I'll Be There For You Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar
Pickups
Single Dan Armstrong humbucker (removable, high output)
Amp
Marshall JCM 2000 head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1988; Richie Sambora used the Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi for the solo on 'I'll Be There For You' (confirmed by MusicRadar and Equipboard). Marshall JCM 2000 head was his primary amp for this era. No evidence of Phil X on the original recording; all gear is specific to Sambora and the studio version.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Chorus pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM 2000 head (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth and fluid lead lines
- rich harmonics
- slight midrange emphasis
- clear note separation
- touch of amp reverb
- delayed repeats
- bright but not harsh top end
- full-bodied solo tone
- classic 80s hair metal lead sound